Dell Tower Plus EBT2250 Desktop Computer
Status: Dell Tower Plus EBT2250 Desktop Computer… (Core Ultra 9 285K RTX 5070 gaming PC): Unavailable on Amazon as of . SpecPicks has no in-stock Core Ultra 9 285K RTX 5070 gaming PC on file; an Amazon search for "Core Ultra 9 285K RTX 5070 gaming PC" lists current offers with the same specs. eBay sellers may still list this model new or used.
Bottom line: The Dell Core Ultra 9 285K / RTX 5070 prebuilt has 12GB of graphics memory, 32GB of DDR5 RAM and a 8TB NVMe SSD.
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Pros & Cons
Pros
- ✓ Pairs a Core Ultra 9 285K processor with GeForce RTX 5070 12GB graphics
- ✓ 8TB NVMe SSD for the OS and game library
- ✓ 32GB of DDR5 RAM leaves headroom for gaming alongside streaming or creative apps
Cons
- ✗ Price, stock, shipping and returns are set by the retailer and may have changed since this page was last updated
Manufacturer description
Let your creativity soar with the elegantly designed Dell Tower Plus. Pack more into your ideas with the latest and more powerful processors, increased airflow, loads of expandability and AI capabilities for powerful performance. The new Dell Tower Plus delivers up to 26% more performance in multi-core applications over the previous gen XPS Desktop
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored Dell Tower Plus EBT2250 Desktop Computer using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to our editorial and benchmark analysis across the prebuilt gaming pcs category. Dell's prebuilt gaming pcs lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.
Common buyer scenarios for prebuilt gaming pcs of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the retailer's listing before purchase. Prices and stock are set by the retailer and may have moved since this page was last updated.
Video review
2025 Dell Tower Plus Desktop — Andrew Marc David on YouTube
Key Features
- POWERFUL PERFORMANCE: Featuring the Series 2 Intel Core Ultra 9 285K Processor with 24 cores, 36MB Cache, 3.7 GHz up to 5.7 GHz frequency provides optimal performance for a distributed workload.
- STAY PRODUCTIVE: Equipped with 32GB DDR5 RAM | 8TB PCIe NVMe M.2 Solid State Drive + 10TB Hard Drive | Enjoy advanced compatibility and greater bandwidth with lower power consumption.
- OS & ACCESSORIES: This Dell PC runs on OS Microsoft Windows 11 Pro | Dell Multimedia Wired Keyboard & Wired Mouse | Intel Wi-Fi 7 BE200 (2x2) 802.11ax Wireless LAN and Bluetooth
- THREE POWERFUL AI ENGINES – CPU, GPU, NPU: Dedicated AI accelerators provide intelligent performance across gaming, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 12GB GDDR7, | Monitor not included.
- MODERN DESIGN: Optimize your productivity with the 2025 Dell Tower Plus EBT2250 computer desktop tower with tone-on-tone colors, an aluminum front bezel with a refined bead-blast finish and a minimalistic design. | 1-Year HV Supply Onsite Service
Full Specifications
| Brand | Dell |
|---|---|
| RAM Type | DDR5 RAM |
| CPU Model | Intel Core Ultra 9 |
| CPU Speed | 3.7 GHz |
| Cache Size | 32 GB |
| Model Name | EBT2250 |
| Model Year | 2025 |
| Style Name | Windows 11 Pro |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth, WiFi |
| Memory Speed | 5200 MHz |
| Model Number | 2250 |
| Video Output | HDMI, DisplayPort |
| Compatibility | PC |
| Built-In Media | Keyboard, Mouse |
| Connection Type | Wired |
| Keyboard Layout | QWERTY |
| Processor Brand | Intel |
| Processor Count | 24 |
| Processor Speed | 3.7 GHz |
| Full listing title | Dell Tower Plus EBT2250 Desktop Computer - Series 2 Intel Core Ultra 9 285K CPU, 32GB DDR5 RAM, 8TB NVMe SSD + 10TB HDD, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 12GB GDDR7, Windows 11 Pro, Graphite |
Performance Data
View gaming FPS, AI inference throughput, and synthetic scores for the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 — the core hardware component in this product. Benchmarks sourced from TechPowerUp, PassMark, and the r/LocalLLaMA community.
Related benchmarks: Intel Core Ultra 9 285K benchmarks
Which local LLMs fit in 12 GB?
12 GB holds models up to about 14B at Q4 with a usable context window; above that band the weights spill to system RAM and system-RAM bandwidth sets the speed, not the GPU.
- ✅ 7–9B models (Llama 3.1 8B, Qwen 3 8B) — fits at Q4
- ✅ 12–14B models (Qwen 3 14B, Phi-4) — fits at Q4
- ❌ 20–27B models (Gemma 3 27B, Mistral Small) — needs 20 GB+
- ❌ 30–35B models (Qwen 3 32B, QwQ 32B) — needs 24 GB+
- ❌ 70B models (Llama 3.3 70B, Qwen 2.5 72B) — needs 48 GB+
Across 7 community runs from 6 sources, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 generates a median 59.1 tok/s on 7–9B models at Q4 (per LocalScore).
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