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Dell Pro Slim QCS1250 Standard Black 2025

★★★★☆ 4.2 (14)

The Intel Core Ultra 5 235 processor with integrated NPU accelerates AI tasks within a compact chassis under 4 inches wide, saving desk space without sacrificing modern connectivity like Wi-Fi 6E and HDMI 2.1. Its military-grade tested durability and 16GB of DDR5 RAM ensure reliable multitasking for routine applications, though the 256GB SSD is best supplemented by network storage. This system is best for front-desk staff or data-entry professionals in standardized office environments who need a secure, space-efficient Windows 11 Pro workstation.

CPU Intel Core Ultra 5
RAM 16 GB
Storage 256 GB
GPU Intel Graphics
form factor sff
psu w 180
OS Windows 11 Pro
Dell Pro Slim QCS1250 Standard Black 2025 desktop
69 Overall Score
Price $1,249
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The proof

Performance

Performance Percentiles

CPU 78
GPU 49.9
RAM 55.3
Ports 82.2
Storage 15.9
Reliability 70.1
Social Proof 59.7

Specifications

Full Specifications

Processor

CPU Intel Core Ultra 5
Cores 14
Frequency 3.4 GHz
L3 Cache 24 MB

Graphics

GPU Intel Graphics
Type Integrated
VRAM Type DDR5 SDRAM

Memory & Storage

RAM 16 GB
RAM Generation DDR5
Storage 256 GB
Storage Type SSD

Build

Form Factor sff
PSU 180
Weight 5.2 kg / 11.4 lbs

Connectivity

USB-C Ports 1
USB Ports 7
HDMI 1x HDMI 2.1
DisplayPort 1x DisplayPort 1.4a
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth Bluetooth 5.3
Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet

System

OS Windows 11 Pro

vs Competition

Spec Dell Pro Slim QCS1250 HP OMEN GT22-3080 Lenovo Legion Tower 5i 90YA003GUS Apple Mac Studio M4 Max CLX SET TGMSETRTU5204BM MSI Aegis ZS2 A9NVP-1407US
CPU Intel Core Ultra 5 Intel Core Ultra 7 265K Intel Core Ultra 7 265F Apple M4 Max Intel Core i9 14900KF AMD Ryzen 9 9900X
RAM (GB) 16 32 32 36 64 32
Storage (GB) 256 2048 1000 512 8000 2000
GPU Intel Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti Apple M4 Max 32-core NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070
Form Factor sff mid-tower mid-tower sff mid-tower mid-tower
Psu W 180 850 500 - 850 750
OS Windows 11 Pro Windows 11 Pro Windows 11 Home macOS Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Home
Compare Compare Compare Compare Compare
Product CPUGPURAMPortsStorageReliabilitySocial Proof
Dell Pro Slim QCS1250 7849.955.382.215.970.159.7
HP OMEN GT22-3080 Compare 95.79079.593.49270.186.4
Lenovo Legion Tower 5i 90YA003GUS Compare 87.474.68394.265.170.199.9
Apple Mac Studio M4 Max Compare 85.768.470.294.632.499.399.9
CLX SET TGMSETRTU5204BM Compare 9483.696.586.799.311.795
MSI Aegis ZS2 A9NVP-1407US Compare 92.383.68891.98337.499.6

Price

Value & Pricing

From $1,249 4 offers across 4 retailers
B&H Photo 1 offer From $1,249
Best Price $1,249
Amazon 1 offer From $1,298
$1,298
Newegg 1 offer From $1,450
$1,450
Best Buy 1 offer From $1,490
Out of Stock $1,490

Price History

$800 $1,000 $1,200 $1,400 $1,600 May 11Jun 3Jun 24Jul 18Aug 8Sep 23 $1,490

Usage Scores

Overall (69)AI/LLM (26.4)Gaming (13.4)Portability (55.4)Creator (24.1)Business (72.3)Developer (62.5)Home Office (68)Workstation (53.7)
69
Overall Scoreout of 100
Price $1,249
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B&H Photo $1,249 Newegg Black $1,450

Other Configurations34

Pro Slim QCS1250Intel Core i5-1450032GB1TB$1,079Pro Slim QCS1250Intel Core Ultra 7 23516GB1TB$1,100Pro Slim QCS1250Intel Core i5-1450032GB2TB$1,139Pro Slim QCS1250Intel Core Ultra 516GB256GB$1,201Pro Slim QCS1250Intel Core i9-12900K32GB1TB$1,300Pro Slim QCS1250Intel Core Ultra 5 Series 232GB1TB$1,360Pro Slim QCS1250Intel Core Ultra 716GB2TB$1,379Pro Slim QCS1250Intel Core Ultra 7 26516GB1TB$1,380Pro Slim QCS1250Intel Core Ultra 9 285K16GB1TB$1,400
Show all 34 configurations
Pro Slim QCS1250Intel Core Ultra 5 235128GB1000GB$800Pro Slim QCS1250Intel Core Ultra 5 23516GB512GB$800Pro Slim QCS1250Intel Core Ultra 5 23516GB512GB$850Pro Slim QCS1250Intel Core Ultra 516GB512GB$850Pro Slim QCS1250Intel Core i5 1450032GB1TB$850Pro Slim QCS1250Intel Core i5 1450016GB512GB$850Pro Slim QCS1250Intel Core i5-1450016GB512GB$850Pro Slim QCS1250Intel Core Ultra 5 (Series 2)16GB512GB$860Pro Slim QCS1250Intel Core Ultra 5 (Series 2)16GB512GB$900Pro Slim QCS1250Intel Core i5 1450016GB1TB$1,000Pro Slim QCS1250AMD Ryzen 7 Pro16GB512GB$1,030Pro Slim QCS1250Intel Core i5-1450032GB512GB$1,039Pro Slim QCS1250Intel Core Ultra 716GB512GB$1,450Pro Slim QCS1250Intel Core Ultra 9 285K32GB512GB$1,570Pro Slim QCS1250Intel Core Ultra 9 285K32GB1TB$1,650Pro Slim QCS1250Intel Core i7-1470016GB512GB$1,700Pro Slim QCS1250Intel Core i9-12900K64GB2TB$1,700Pro Slim QCS1250Intel Core Ultra 7 26732GB2TB$1,750Pro Slim QCS1250Intel Core i7-1470032GB1TB$1,800Pro Slim QCS1250Intel Core Ultra 9 285K64GB1TB$2,050Pro Slim QCS1250Intel Core Ultra 7 26964GB2TB$2,100Pro Slim QCS1250Intel Core Ultra 9 285K64GB2TB$2,150Pro Slim QCS1250Intel Core Ultra 7 26864GB1TB$2,300Pro Slim QCS1250Intel Core Ultra 7 27064GB4TB$2,300Pro Slim QCS1250Intel Core i7 14700K32GB1TB

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