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Dell Alienware Aurora R16 vs MSI Codex Z2 A8NVP-436US
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63 of 152 fields differ
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- 31 known for one only
- 23 the same
- 66 missing for both
Biggest differences
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- CPU coresA: 16B: 8Dell has 8 more.
- User-facing USB portsA: 4B: 2Dell has 2 more.
- Power supplyA: 500WB: 750WMSI is 250 W higher.
- Rear USB portsA: 8B: 7Dell has 1 more.
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General
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Series
Model numbers
A8NVP-436US, A8NVP-486US, CodZ2A8NVP436, CODZ2A8NVP4861Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0F15TM77BRead 14 October 2026Amazon US item model number CodZ2A8NVP436, model name Codex Z2 A8NVP-436US. A8NVP-486US is the sibling retail code of the same Codex Z2 A8NVP configuration. Amazon A8NVP-436US and the A8NVP-486US listings carry the same CPU, GPU, 32 GB DDR5, 2 TB SSD and Windows 11 Home. No source states a difference.2Retailer pageavendor.com/products/codex-z2-a8nvp-486usRead 14 October 2026Avendor lists part number CODZ2A8NVP486 for the A8NVP-486US. A8NVP-486US is the sibling retail code of the same Codex Z2 A8NVP configuration. Amazon A8NVP-436US and the A8NVP-486US listings carry the same CPU, GPU, 32 GB DDR5, 2 TB SSD and Windows 11 Home. No source states a difference.
GTIN / EAN
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824142418673, 8241424358851Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0F15TM77BRead 14 October 2026UPC 824142418673 from the item details of the A8NVP-436US listing. The A8NVP-486US UPC comes from the Avendor listing.2Retailer pageavendor.com/products/codex-z2-a8nvp-486usRead 14 October 2026Variant barcode 824142435885 for the A8NVP-486US.
Announced
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Status
Predecessor
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Successor
Dell Alienware Aurora (2025)10Reviewtechradar.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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Launch price (US)
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Launch price (EU)
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Markets
Colours
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Segment
Form factor
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Case
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Case dimensions
Width197Height418Depth458.4mm(7.8 × 16.5 × 18 in)1Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual28591145-alienware-aurora-r16-owner-s-manual.pdfRead 6 October 2026Table 2: front and rear height 418 mm, width 197 mm, depth 458.40 mm. Weight (maximum) 15.37 kg. The weight depends on the configuration.
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Case volume
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Weight
15.37kg(33.9 lb)1Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual28591145-alienware-aurora-r16-owner-s-manual.pdfRead 6 October 2026
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Case model
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Case materials
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Side panel
Front panel
Tool-less side panel
No1Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual28591145-alienware-aurora-r16-owner-s-manual.pdfRead 6 October 2026Left-side cover removal, page 43: loosen the captive #6-32 screw that secures the side-cover release latch, pull the latch and lift the cover. The figure shows a Phillips-head screw, and the recommended tools are Phillips screwdrivers. The screw is part of the normal procedure, not a shipping screw, so the panel is not tool-less.7Reviewpcmag.com/reviews/alienware-aurora-r16Read 6 October 2026Side door secured by a sliding latch, itself fastened by a Philips-head screw. The door then tilts out and lifts away.
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Dust filters
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VESA mount
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Display
None of 6 known
Screen size
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Native resolution
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Panel type
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Max refresh rate
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Touchscreen
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Brightness (SDR, claimed)
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Motherboard
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Motherboard
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Chipset
AMD B6502Retailer pageavendor.com/products/codex-z2-a8nvp-486usRead 14 October 2026Spec table: Chipset AMD B650, motherboard PRO B650-VC WIFI II. Excalibur PC gives the same. The board model is not stored because another MSI store extract lists a B840 board for a Codex Z2 listing and the 436US page names no board.3Retailer pageexcaliberpc.com/816822/msi-codex-z2-a8nvp-486us-gaming.htmlRead 14 October 2026Motherboard PRO B650-VC WIFI II, chipset AMD B650.
Motherboard form factor
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CPU socket
Expansion slots
ADell Alienware Aurora R16
| Mechanical slot type | Electrical lanes | PCIe generation | Count | Occupied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PCIe x16 | 16 | 5 | 1 | Yes |
| PCIe x4 | 4 | 3 | 2 | No |
BMSI Codex Z2 A8NVP-436US
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1
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Free expansion slots
2
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Overclocking in BIOS
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Processor
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Processor
Processor brand
Processor codename
Core configuration
ADell Alienware Aurora R16
| Core type | Count | Base clock (GHz) | Max core turbo clock (GHz) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Performance | 8 | 2.1 | 5.1 |
| Efficiency | 8 | 1.5 | 4.1 |
BMSI Codex Z2 A8NVP-436US
| Core type | Count | Core | Base clock (GHz) | Max core turbo clock (GHz) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Performance | 8 | Zen 4 | 4.1 | 5 |
CPU cores
16
8
Performance cores
8
8
Efficiency cores
8
0
Threads
Max core turbo clock
5.1GHz
5GHz
L3 cache
CPU core process node
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CPU base power (chip rating)
Peak CPU power (configured)
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Unlocked multiplier
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NPU performance
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Integrated GPU
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Cooling
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CPU cooler
CPU cooler model
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Radiator size
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Radiator position
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Case fans
ADell Alienware Aurora R16
| Position | Size (mm) | Fan rotors | On radiator | RGB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | 120 | 1 | No | Not available |
| Top | 120 | 2 | Yes | Not available |
| Rear | 120 | 1 | No | Yes |
Source1Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual28591145-alienware-aurora-r16-owner-s-manual.pdfRead 6 October 2026Table 18 thermal matrix, 65 W non-K CPU with 500 W PSU and 240 mm liquid cooler: rear fan, front lower fan and top fans 1 and 2 present. Footnote 2: two 120 mm top fans on the radiator. Lighting zone table lists an RGB fan, the rear fan has an LED connector. Front and rear fan sizes are from the PCMag review.7Reviewpcmag.com/reviews/alienware-aurora-r16Read 6 October 2026One 120 mm intake fan, two 120 mm fans on the top 240 mm radiator, one 120 mm rear exhaust fan. The rear fan is an AlienFX lighting zone.
BMSI Codex Z2 A8NVP-436US
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4
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Graphics
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Discrete GPU
GPU
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 40704Reviewhothardware.com/reviews/alienware-aurora-r16-reviewRead 6 October 2026
GPU brand
Graphics card
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VRAM
VRAM type
GPU board power
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GPU boost clock
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Graphics card length
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Graphics card thickness
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GPU power connector
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Memory
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RAM
RAM type
Configured RAM speed
6,000MT/s1Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0F15TM77BRead 14 October 2026Details: memory speed 6000 MHz, memory clock 3000 MHz. The listing does not say whether an XMP or EXPO profile is on at delivery. Stored as the stated speed.2Retailer pageavendor.com/products/codex-z2-a8nvp-486usRead 14 October 2026DDR5 6000MHz.
Rated kit speed
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Memory kit
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RAM upgrade
Memory slots
ADell Alienware Aurora R16
| Slot | Count | Occupied | Module size (GB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| DIMM | 2 | Yes | 16 |
BMSI Codex Z2 A8NVP-436US
| Slot | Count | Occupied | Module size (GB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| DIMM | 2 | Yes | 16 |
Source2Retailer pageavendor.com/products/codex-z2-a8nvp-486usRead 14 October 2026Spec table: 32GB DDR5 6000MHz (2x16GB). Excalibur PC says the board has 2 memory slots, so both are filled.3Retailer pageexcaliberpc.com/816822/msi-codex-z2-a8nvp-486us-gaming.htmlRead 14 October 202632GB desktop memory, 2 slots.
RAM slots
2
2
Free RAM slots
0
0
Max RAM for this CPU and GPU
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ECC memory
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Storage
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Storage
2TB
2TB
Installed drives
ADell Alienware Aurora R16
| Capacity (GB) | Type | PCIe generation | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,000 | NVMe SSD | 4 | SK hynix PC801 |
| 1,000 | NVMe SSD | 4 | SK hynix PC801 |
BMSI Codex Z2 A8NVP-436US
| Capacity (GB) | Type | PCIe generation |
|---|---|---|
| 2,000 | NVMe SSD | 4 |
Source1Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0F15TM77BRead 14 October 2026Title: 2 TB M.2 NVMe SSD. Drive maker and model are not stated. Stored as 2000 decimal GB. Gen4 comes from the Avendor listing.2Retailer pageavendor.com/products/codex-z2-a8nvp-486usRead 14 October 2026Spec table: 2TB M.2 NVMe PCIe Gen4 SSD.
Storage slots and bays
ADell Alienware Aurora R16
| Form factor | Interface | PCIe generation | PCIe lanes | Count | Occupied |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M.2 2280 | PCIe NVMe | 4 | 4 | 2 | Yes |
| 3.5-inch bay | SATA | Not available | Not available | 1 | No |
BMSI Codex Z2 A8NVP-436US
| Interface | PCIe generation | Count | Occupied |
|---|---|---|---|
| PCIe NVMe | 4 | 1 | Yes |
| PCIe NVMe | 4 | 1 | No |
Source2Retailer pageavendor.com/products/codex-z2-a8nvp-486usRead 14 October 2026Spec table: 2x M.2 and 4x SATA 6Gb/s. Excalibur PC says both M.2 slots are NVMe Gen 4. One holds the 2 TB drive. The M.2 length is not stated, so no form factor is stored. The SATA connectors are not drive bays and the case bays are not stated.3Retailer pageexcaliberpc.com/816822/msi-codex-z2-a8nvp-486us-gaming.htmlRead 14 October 20262x M.2 NVMe (Gen 4) slots and 4x SATA SSD slots.
M.2 slots
2
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Free M.2 slots
0
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Free drive bays
1
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Fastest storage-slot PCIe generation
4
4
Power supply
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PSU rated output
PSU form factor
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PSU efficiency
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Modular cables
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PSU model
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ATX version
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Native 12V-2x6 cable
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Ports
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User-facing I/O position
User-facing ports
ADell Alienware Aurora R16
| Type | Version | Count | Max stated link rate (Gbps) | Power out (W) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 mm audio | Universal audio jack (headset) | 1 | Not available | Not available |
| USB-A | USB 3.2 Gen 1 | 2 | 5 | Not available |
| USB-A | USB 3.2 Gen 1 with PowerShare | 1 | 5 | Not available |
| USB-C | USB 3.2 Gen 2 with PowerShare | 1 | 10 | 15 |
BMSI Codex Z2 A8NVP-436US
| Type | Version | Count | Max stated link rate (Gbps) |
|---|---|---|---|
| USB-C | USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 | 1 | 20 |
| USB-A | USB 3.2 Gen 1 | 1 | 5 |
| Mic in | Not available | 1 | Not available |
| 3.5 mm audio | Headphone out | 1 | Not available |
Rear ports
ADell Alienware Aurora R16
| Type | Version | Count | Max stated link rate (Gbps) | Connected to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| USB-A | USB 2.0 | 2 | 0.48 | Motherboard |
| USB-A | USB 2.0 with Smart Power On | 2 | 0.48 | Motherboard |
| USB-A | USB 3.2 Gen 1 | 2 | 5 | Motherboard |
| USB-C | USB 3.2 Gen 2 | 1 | 10 | Motherboard |
| USB-C | USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 | 1 | 20 | Motherboard |
| Ethernet (RJ45) | Not available | 1 | 2.5 | Motherboard |
| Optical S/PDIF | Not available | 1 | Not available | Motherboard |
| Other | Coaxial S/PDIF (RCA) | 1 | Not available | Motherboard |
| Mic in | Not available | 1 | Not available | Motherboard |
| 3.5 mm audio | Line in | 1 | Not available | Motherboard |
| Line out | Front L/R surround line-out | 1 | Not available | Motherboard |
| Line out | Rear L/R surround | 1 | Not available | Motherboard |
| Line out | Side L/R surround | 1 | Not available | Motherboard |
| Line out | Center/subwoofer LFE surround | 1 | Not available | Motherboard |
| DisplayPort | 1.4a | 3 | Not available | Graphics card |
| HDMI | 2.1a | 1 | Not available | Graphics card |
BMSI Codex Z2 A8NVP-436US
| Type | Version | Count | Max stated link rate (Gbps) | Connected to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| USB-A | USB 3.2 Gen 1 | 3 | 5 | Motherboard |
| USB-A | USB 2.0 | 4 | 0.48 | Motherboard |
| Ethernet (RJ45) | Not available | 1 | 1 | Motherboard |
| HDMI | 2.1 | 1 | Not available | Graphics card |
| DisplayPort | 1.4a | 3 | Not available | Graphics card |
Source2Retailer pageavendor.com/products/codex-z2-a8nvp-486usRead 14 October 2026Rear USB: 3x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A and 4x USB 2.0. Video outputs: 1x HDMI 2.1 and 3x DisplayPort 1.4a, which match the RTX 5070 and are attributed to the card. Realtek 1 Gigabit LAN. Rear audio jacks are not listed and are not stored.3Retailer pageexcaliberpc.com/816822/msi-codex-z2-a8nvp-486us-gaming.htmlRead 14 October 20263x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A (5 Gbps), 4x USB 2.0, 1x HDMI 2.1, 3x DisplayPort 1.4a.
User-facing USB ports
4
2
User-facing USB-C ports
1
1
Rear USB ports
8
7
Thunderbolt
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Ethernet speed
2.5Gbps
1Gbps
Discrete GPU output ports
4
4
Wireless
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Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 6E1Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0F15TM77BRead 14 October 2026A+ image on the listing says WiFi 6E and Bluetooth enabled. Details say 802.11ax and Bluetooth.2Retailer pageavendor.com/products/codex-z2-a8nvp-486usRead 14 October 2026Spec table: Wi-Fi 6E.3Retailer pageexcaliberpc.com/816822/msi-codex-z2-a8nvp-486us-gaming.htmlRead 14 October 2026Wi-Fi 6E.
Wi-Fi bands
2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz1Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual28591145-alienware-aurora-r16-owner-s-manual.pdfRead 6 October 2026
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Wi-Fi module
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Wi-Fi antenna
External, included1Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual28591145-alienware-aurora-r16-owner-s-manual.pdfRead 6 October 2026
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Bluetooth
Ethernet controller
Camera and audio
None of 5 known
Webcam
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Built-in speaker drivers
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Total speaker power
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Microphones
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Audio features
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Lighting
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RGB lighting
Lit parts
Front panel, Case fans, CPU cooler1Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual28591145-alienware-aurora-r16-owner-s-manual.pdfRead 6 October 2026Table 1 lighting zones: power button, bezel ring, RGB computer fan, LC cooler pump zones 1 and 2. Pump zones apply to liquid-cooled builds.
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Lighting standard
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Lighting software
Software
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Operating system
OS family
Upgradeability
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Proprietary parts
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Max graphics card length
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Max CPU cooler height
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Warranty kept after upgrade
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Measured performance
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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
ADell Alienware Aurora R16
| Game | Width (px) | Height (px) | Preset | Ray tracing | Average FPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker benchmark | 3840 | 2160 | Maximum | Not available | 97 |
| Forza Horizon 5 | 3840 | 2160 | Extreme | Not available | 86 |
| Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy | 3840 | 2160 | Not available | Yes | 51 |
| F1 22 | 3840 | 2160 | Ultra High | Yes | 53 |
BMSI Codex Z2 A8NVP-436US
Not availableMeasured 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
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Sustained CPU power (measured)
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GPU power while gaming (measured)
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Certifications
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ENERGY STAR
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EPEAT
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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
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In the box
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Included extras
Keyboard, Mouse, Wi-Fi antennas1Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual28591145-alienware-aurora-r16-owner-s-manual.pdfRead 6 October 2026Set up section: shipped with an external puck antenna. Keyboard and mouse are from the PCMag review.7Reviewpcmag.com/reviews/alienware-aurora-r16Read 6 October 2026Dell includes a basic USB keyboard and mouse. Model names not stated.
Warranty
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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
Warranty service
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Links
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Product page
www.dell.com/en-us/shop/desktop-computers/alienware-aurora-r16-gaming-desktop/spd/alienware-aurora-r16-desktop2Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/desktop-computers/alienware-aurora-r16-gaming-desktop/spd/alienware-aurora-r16-desktopRead 6 October 2026
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Spec sheet
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Manual
dl.dell.com/content/manual28591145-alienware-aurora-r16-owner-s-manual.pdf1Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual28591145-alienware-aurora-r16-owner-s-manual.pdfRead 6 October 2026
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EPREL registration number
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