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Dell Alienware Aurora (2025) vs ASUS ROG G700 (2025)
Product A: Dell
76 of 160 known
Dell Alienware Area-51 (2025)
Dell Alienware Area-51 AAT2265
Lenovo Legion Tower 5 Gen 10 (30L AMD)
MSI Codex Z2 A8NVP-436US
ASUS ROG NUC (2025)
Lenovo Legion Tower 7i Gen 10
Lenovo Legion Tower 5i Gen 10
CORSAIR ONE a600
CORSAIR VENGEANCE a7500
HP HyperX OMEN MAX 45L
MSI Codex R2 D14NVP5-613US
MINISFORUM AtomMan G1 Pro
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ASUS ROG NUC (2025)
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CORSAIR ONE a600
CORSAIR VENGEANCE a7500
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MSI Codex R2 D14NVP5-613US
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MSI Codex Z2 A8NVP-436US
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Lenovo Legion Tower 7i Gen 10
MSI MEG Vision X AI 2NVV9-043US
MSI Codex R2 D14NVP5-613US
HP HyperX OMEN MAX 45L
HP OMEN MAX 45L
Valve Steam Machine (2026)
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CORSAIR VENGEANCE a7500
ASUS ROG NUC (2025)
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MSI Codex Z2 A8NVP-436US
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Lenovo Legion Tower 7i Gen 10
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CORSAIR VENGEANCE a7500
ASUS ROG NUC (2025)67 of 152 fields differ
- 35 different values
- 32 known for one only
- 23 the same
- 62 missing for both
Biggest differences
Each bar uses the scale of all 76 desktop PCs.
- RAMA: 16GBB: 32GBASUS is 16 GB higher.
- Max RAMA: 64GBB: 128GBASUS is 64 GB higher.
- Power supplyA: 500WB: 850WASUS is 350 W higher.
- Rear USB portsA: 6B: 10ASUS has 4 more.
- Graphics memoryA: 8GBB: 12GBASUS is 4 GB higher.
- User-facing USB portsA: 4B: 3Dell has 1 more.
Size, drawn to scale
Front and side.
- ADell: 197 × 418 mm
- BASUS: 240 × 479.6 mm
All 160 fields
Every value links to where we found it.


General
5 of 9 differ
Series
Model numbers
Announced
Not available
Status
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Predecessor
Dell Alienware Aurora R167Reviewtechradar.com/computing/gaming-pcs/alienware-aurora-act1250-gaming-desktopRead 23 October 2026TechRadar's review calls the Aurora ACT1250 the 2025 refresh of the Aurora R16 and calls the R16 the previous Aurora.
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Successor
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Launch price (US)
Not available
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Launch price (EU)
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Markets
Colours
Segment
Form factor
Tower (size tier not specified)4Maker product pagedell.com/en-hk/shop/pcs-desktop-computers/spd/alienwareauroraact1250Read 30 September 2026
Case
7 of 10 differ
Case dimensions
Width197Height418Depth458.4mm(7.8 × 16.5 × 18 in)3Owner's manualm.media-amazon.com/images/I/B1FmWiQgqVL.pdfRead 30 September 2026
Width240Height479.6Depth509.2mm(9.4 × 18.9 × 20 in)1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/desktops/full-tower/rog-g700-2025-g700/specRead 8 October 2026All three exact G700TF-U7KF5070 columns state 24.00 W x 50.92 D x 47.96 H cm. Width/height/depth stored 240/479.6/509.2 mm. Maker expressly excludes chassis feet and GPU bracket.
Case volume
Not available
Weight
Not available
Case model
Not available
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Case materials
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Glass (type not specified)1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/desktops/full-tower/rog-g700-2025-g700/specRead 8 October 2026
Side panel
Not available
Glass (type not specified)1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/desktops/full-tower/rog-g700-2025-g700/specRead 8 October 2026
Front panel
Not available
Tool-less side panel
Dust filters
Not available
VESA mount
Not available
Not available
Display
None of 6 known
Screen size
Not available
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Native resolution
Not available
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Panel type
Not available
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Max refresh rate
Not available
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Touchscreen
Not available
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Brightness (SDR, claimed)
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Motherboard
5 of 9 differ
Chipset
Motherboard form factor
Not available
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CPU socket
Expansion slots
ADell Alienware Aurora (2025)
| Mechanical slot type | Electrical lanes | PCIe generation | Count | Occupied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PCIe x16 | 16 | 5 | 1 | Yes |
| PCIe x4 | 4 | 4 | 2 | Not available |
| M.2 E-key | Not available | Not available | 1 | Yes |
BASUS ROG G700 (2025)
| Mechanical slot type | Electrical lanes | Count | Occupied |
|---|---|---|---|
| PCIe x16 | Not available | 1 | Yes |
| PCIe x16 | Not available | 1 | Not available |
| PCIe x1 | 1 | 2 | Not available |
PCIe x16 slots
1
2
Free expansion slots
Not available
Not available
Fan headers
Not available
Not available
Processor
5 of 16 differ
Processor
Processor brand
Processor codename
Core configuration
ADell Alienware Aurora (2025)
| Core type | Count | Base clock (GHz) | Max core turbo clock (GHz) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Performance | 8 | 2.4 | 5.2 |
| Efficiency | 12 | 1.8 | 4.6 |
BASUS ROG G700 (2025)
| Core type | Count | Base clock (GHz) | Max core turbo clock (GHz) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Performance | 8 | 3.9 | 5.4 |
| Efficiency | 12 | 3.3 | 4.6 |
CPU cores
20
20
Performance cores
8
8
Efficiency cores
12
12
Threads
Max core turbo clock
5.2GHz
5.4GHz
L3 cache
CPU core process node
CPU base power (chip rating)
Peak CPU power (configured)
Not available
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Unlocked multiplier
Not available
NPU performance
Integrated GPU
Not available
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Cooling
5 of 6 differ
CPU cooler
CPU cooler model
Not available
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Radiator size
Not available
Radiator position
Not available
Case fans
ADell Alienware Aurora (2025)
| Position | Fan rotors | RGB |
|---|---|---|
| Rear | 1 | Yes |
| Front | 1 | Not available |
BASUS ROG G700 (2025)
| Position | Fan rotors | On radiator |
|---|---|---|
| Front | 3 | No |
| Rear | 1 | No |
| Top | 2 | Yes |
Number of case fans
2
6
Graphics
3 of 11 differ
Discrete GPU
GPU
GPU brand
Graphics card
Not available
VRAM
VRAM type
GPU board power
Not available
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GPU boost clock
Not available
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Graphics card length
Not available
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Graphics card thickness
Not available
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GPU power connector
Not available
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Memory
6 of 11 differ
RAM
RAM type
Configured RAM speed
Not available
Rated kit speed
Not available
Not available
Memory kit
Not available
Not available
RAM upgrade
Memory slots
ADell Alienware Aurora (2025)
| Slot | Count |
|---|---|
| DIMM | 2 |
BASUS ROG G700 (2025)
| Slot | Count | Occupied | Module size (GB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| DIMM | 2 | Yes | 16 |
| DIMM | 2 | No | Not available |
RAM slots
2
4
Free RAM slots
Not available
2
Max RAM for this CPU and GPU
ECC memory
Not available
Not available
Storage
7 of 7 differ
Storage
1TB
2TB
Installed drives
ADell Alienware Aurora (2025)
| Capacity (GB) | Type | PCIe generation |
|---|---|---|
| 1,000 | NVMe SSD | 4 |
BASUS ROG G700 (2025)
| Capacity (GB) | Type | PCIe generation |
|---|---|---|
| 2,000 | NVMe SSD | 4 |
Storage slots and bays
ADell Alienware Aurora (2025)
| Form factor | Interface | PCIe generation | PCIe lanes | Count | Occupied |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M.2 2280 | PCIe NVMe | 4 | 4 | 1 | Yes |
| M.2 2280 | PCIe NVMe | 4 | 4 | 1 | No |
| 3.5-inch bay | SATA | Not available | Not available | 1 | No |
BASUS ROG G700 (2025)
Not availableM.2 slots
2
Not available
Free M.2 slots
1
Not available
Free drive bays
1
Not available
Fastest storage-slot PCIe generation
4
Not available
Power supply
2 of 7 differ
PSU rated output
PSU form factor
Not available
Not available
PSU efficiency
Not available
Modular cables
Not available
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PSU model
Not available
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ATX version
Not available
Not available
Native 12V-2x6 cable
Not available
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Ports
8 of 9 differ
User-facing I/O position
User-facing ports
ADell Alienware Aurora (2025)
| Type | Version | Count | Max stated link rate (Gbps) | Power out (W) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 mm audio | Universal audio jack | 1 | Not available | Not available |
| USB-A | USB 3.2 Gen 1 | 3 | 5 | Not available |
| USB-C | USB 3.2 Gen 2 | 1 | 10 | 15 |
BASUS ROG G700 (2025)
| Type | Version | Count | Max stated link rate (Gbps) | Power out (W) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| USB-A | USB 3.2 Gen 1 | 2 | 5 | Not available |
| USB-C | USB 3.2 Gen 1 | 1 | 5 | 15 |
| Mic in | Not available | 1 | Not available | Not available |
| 3.5 mm audio | Not available | 1 | Not available | Not available |
Rear ports
ADell Alienware Aurora (2025)
| Type | Version | Count | Max stated link rate (Gbps) | Thunderbolt or USB4 | DP Alt Mode | Connected to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USB-C | USB4 | 1 | 20 | USB4 | No | Motherboard |
| USB-C | USB 3.2 Gen 2 | 1 | 10 | Not available | Not available | Motherboard |
| USB-A | USB 3.2 Gen 1 | 2 | 5 | Not available | Not available | Motherboard |
| USB-A | USB 2.0 | 2 | 0.48 | Not available | Not available | Motherboard |
| Ethernet (RJ45) | Not available | 1 | 2.5 | Not available | Not available | Motherboard |
| Optical S/PDIF | Not available | 1 | Not available | Not available | Not available | Motherboard |
| Line out | Not available | 1 | Not available | Not available | Not available | Motherboard |
| 3.5 mm audio | Line in | 1 | Not available | Not available | Not available | Motherboard |
BASUS ROG G700 (2025)
| Type | Version | Count | Max stated link rate (Gbps) | Power out (W) | Connected to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USB-C | USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 | 1 | 20 | 15 | Motherboard |
| USB-A | USB 3.2 Gen 2 | 1 | 10 | Not available | Motherboard |
| USB-A | USB 3.2 Gen 1 | 4 | 5 | Not available | Motherboard |
| USB-A | USB 2.0 | 4 | 0.48 | Not available | Motherboard |
| Ethernet (RJ45) | Not available | 1 | 1 | Not available | Motherboard |
| 3.5 mm audio | Not available | 3 | Not available | Not available | Motherboard |
| DisplayPort | 1.4 | 1 | Not available | Not available | Motherboard |
| DisplayPort | Not available | 3 | Not available | Not available | Graphics card |
| HDMI | Not available | 1 | Not available | Not available | Graphics card |
User-facing USB ports
4
3
User-facing USB-C ports
1
1
Rear USB ports
6
10
Thunderbolt
No
Not available
Ethernet speed
2.5Gbps
1Gbps
Discrete GPU output ports
0
4
Wireless
6 of 6 differ
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi bands
2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz3Owner's manualm.media-amazon.com/images/I/B1FmWiQgqVL.pdfRead 30 September 2026
Not available
Wi-Fi module
Not available
Wi-Fi antenna
Bluetooth
Not available
Ethernet controller
Not available
Camera and audio
None of 5 known
Webcam
Not available
Not available
Built-in speaker drivers
Not available
Not available
Total speaker power
Not available
Not available
Microphones
Not available
Not available
Audio features
Not available
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Lighting
2 of 4 differ
RGB lighting
Lit parts
Front panel, Case fans3Owner's manualm.media-amazon.com/images/I/B1FmWiQgqVL.pdfRead 30 September 2026
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Lighting standard
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Software
1 of 3 differ
Operating system
OS family
Control software
Upgradeability
1 of 4 differ
Proprietary parts
Not available
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Max graphics card length
Not available
Max CPU cooler height
Not available
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Warranty kept after upgrade
Not available
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Measured performance
None of 8 known
Cinebench 2024 single-core
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Cinebench 2024 multi-core
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Geekbench single-core
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Geekbench multi-core
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3DMark Time Spy graphics
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3DMark Steel Nomad
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SSD sequential read (measured)
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Game frame rates
Not available
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Measured noise and temperature
None of 6 known
Fan noise per load
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Highest measured fan noise
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Measured fan noise at idle
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CPU temperature in stress test
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CPU clock in stress test
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GPU temperature while gaming
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Measured power
None of 6 known
Power draw idle
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Power draw gaming
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Power draw max
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Power draw sleep or off
Not available
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Sustained CPU power (measured)
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GPU power while gaming (measured)
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Certifications
2 of 5 differ
ENERGY STAR
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Copilot+ PC
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Typical annual energy consumption (TEC)
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Other certifications
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In the box
1 of 2 differ
In the box
Dell Wired Keyboard - KB216 - US English - Black, Dell Wired Mouse - MS116 - Black2Retailer pageshopabunda.com/products/alienware-aurora-gaming-desktop-act1250-intel-core-ultra-7-265kf-processor-air-cooled-nvidia-geforce-rtx-5060ti-16gb-ddr5-ram-1tb-ssd-500w-platinum-rated-psu-win-11-home-clear-panelRead 30 September 2026
ROG G700 desktop, Gaming RGB USB keyboard, Gaming RGB USB mouse, Power cord, Installation guide, Warranty card2Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/GamingDT/G700TF/0409_G700TF_E25465_V1.pdfRead 8 October 2026E25465 user guide, printed p.18 Package contents: desktop, one power cord, installation guide and warranty card. Keyboard, mouse and mouse pad are marked optional. Only the exact US retailer confirms the supplied keyboard/mouse.7Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/asus-rog-g700-gaming-desktop-intel-core-ultra-7-265kf-32gb-memory-nvidia-geforce-rtx-5070-12gb-2tb-ssd-black/JJGGLH35S7Read 8 October 2026Exact US retailer confirms keyboard and mouse supplied with this configuration. Power cord, installation guide and warranty card are standard user-guide package contents, separately cited. Optional mouse pad is excluded.
Included extras
Warranty
1 of 2 differ
Manufacturer warranty (source market)
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Warranty service
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Links
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Product page
www.dell.com/en-us/shop/desktop-computers/spd/alienwareauroraact12505Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/desktop-computers/spd/alienwareauroraact1250Read 30 September 2026
rog.asus.com/us/desktops/full-tower/rog-g700-2025-g7001Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/desktops/full-tower/rog-g700-2025-g700/specRead 8 October 2026Public overview: Full Tower, 58 L, StandOut front and side glass, tool-less access, filters, liquid 240 mm, Breathe Easy 3 front and 1 rear case fans plus 2 top radiator fans, Wi-Fi 6, Aura Sync and Armoury Crate. Glass tempering and metal type are not stated. Scope: published platform features and the liquid-selected branch.
Spec sheet
Not available
Manual
dl.dell.com/content/manual26101715-alienware-aurora-act1250-owner-s-manual.pdf3Owner's manualm.media-amazon.com/images/I/B1FmWiQgqVL.pdfRead 30 September 2026Owner manual ACT1250: 197 mm wide, 418 mm high, 458.4 mm deep, max 15.37 kg. Z890 chipset. 1 PCIe Gen5 x16, 2 PCIe Gen4 x4, 1 WLAN M.2. 2 DDR5 UDIMMs, max 64 GB. 2 SSD slots M.2 2230/2280 Gen4 x4, optional 3.5-inch HDD. Front: audio, 3 USB-A 5 Gbps, 1 USB-C 10 Gbps PowerShare 15 W. Rear: USB-C USB4 data only 20 Gbps, USB-C 10 Gbps, 2 USB-A 5 Gbps, 2 USB-A USB 2.0, RJ45 2.5 Gbps, S/PDIF, line in and line out. BE200 Wi-Fi 7 bands 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz, BT 5.4, Killer E3100G. Internal antenna part. Cover release latch. GPU clearance 305 mm. Scope: shared ACT1250 platform. Older manual RTX 40 card tables are excluded.
dlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/GamingDT/G700TF/0409_G700TF_E25465_V1.pdf2Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/GamingDT/G700TF/0409_G700TF_E25465_V1.pdfRead 8 October 2026E25465 Jan 2025 guide. Printed p20 top: 2 USB-A Gen 1, USB-C Gen 1 (5V3A), headphone and mic. P21 rear: USB-C Gen 2x2 (5V3A), USB-A 10 Gbps x1, USB-A 5 Gbps x4, USB-A USB 2.0 x4, audio x3, DP 1.4. P23 diagram: 2 long PCIe x16 sockets and 2 short PCIe x1 sockets, and a LAN 1 Gbps LED table. P24 to 25: four DIMMs, 4 x 32 GB. P49: bundled Wi-Fi Moving Antenna. The KF CPU disables board DP operation. Rear GPU outputs are 3 DP and 1 HDMI from the exact SKU table. Scope: the manual wins over the contradictory overview Ethernet 2.5 Gbps and spec C10. Electrical lane count for the second x16 slot is unknown.
EPREL registration number
Not available
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