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Black Dell ECT1250 tower desktop with wired keyboard and mouse

DELL

DELL ECT1250 Tower Desktop PC Intel Core Ultra 9 285 48GB DDR5 1TB NVMe RTX 3050 Windows 11 Pro

SKU CH-VG2F-8XKF2

Tower desktop with 24-core Intel Core Ultra 9 285, 48GB DDR5, 1TB NVMe and RTX 3050 graphics for AI-ready performance

  • ProcessorIntel Core Ultra 9
  • Memory size48 GB
  • Storage drive1 TB NVMe SSD
  • GraphicsNVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050
  • CPUIntel Core Ultra 9 285
  • RAM capacity48 GB
  • 24-core Intel Core Ultra 9 285 with 36MB cache and 5.60 GHz turbo for demanding workloads
  • 48GB DDR5 5600 MHz memory enables smooth multitasking across business and creative applications
  • 1TB NVMe SSD provides fast boot and load times for large projects
  • NVIDIA RTX 3050 6GB GDDR6 graphics handles design, video and light gaming tasks
  • Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.4 plus Gigabit Ethernet keep connections stable and fast

Dell ECT1250 Tower Desktop

The Dell ECT1250 is a 2025 tower desktop built around an Intel Core Ultra 9 285 processor with 24 cores and a 36 MB L3 cache. It ships with 48 GB of DDR5 5600 MHz memory, a 1 TB NVMe SSD and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 6 GB GDDR6 graphics card. Windows 11 Pro is pre-installed and a wired keyboard and mouse are included.

Suited for AI-assisted productivity

The Intel AI Boost NPU and 48 GB of memory suit professionals who run local AI workloads, multi-threaded applications or large datasets. The single RTX 3050 limits buyers who need multiple GPU compute nodes or workstation-class driver certification for specialised CAD suites. The tower form factor also excludes rack-mount deployments.

24-core Intel Core Ultra 9 285 processor

The 24-core Intel Core Ultra 9 285 with a 36 MB cache and turbo up to 5.60 GHz is the specification that determines whether this system matches the workload. Buyers whose software scales across many threads will benefit; those whose licences are bound to core counts or specific socket revisions should verify compatibility before purchase.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in Tower & Compact Desktop PCs, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $1,431.99
Pricier than about 87% of the 14,711 comparable items (median $494.99).
Memory size 48 GB
Higher than about 91% of the 5,840 comparable items (median 16 GB).
RAM capacity 48 GB
Higher than about 85% of the 13,125 comparable items (median 16 GB).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameDELL
Model nameECT1250
Year of release2025
Product colorBlack
Processor
ProcessorIntel Core Ultra 9
CPUIntel Core Ultra 9 285
CPU modelIntel Core Ultra 9 285
CPU socketLGA 1851
Processor cache36 MB L3 Cache
Memory
Memory size48 GB
RAM capacity48 GB
RAM type and speedDDR5 5600
Max supported RAM96 GB
Storage
Storage drive1 TB NVMe SSD
SSD storage1 TB
Display
Touch inputNo
Graphics
GraphicsNVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050
GPU modelNVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050
GPU interfaceIntegrated
VR readyYes
Connectivity
Wired networkEthernet
Wi-Fi802.11ax Wireless
Bluetooth supportBluetooth
Ports & slots
Front USB ports4
Video connectors1x HDMI, 1x DisplayPort
Rear USB ports4
Ethernet port1
Size & build
Form factorTower
Compatibility
Windows 11 supportReady
In the box
Included monitorNot included
Bundled mouseMouse
Pointing deviceWired Mouse
Software
Operating systemWindows 11 Pro
More details
KeyboardKeyboard
Keyboard typeWired Keyboard

Questions about this item

Should I pick the 48GB DDR5 5600 MHz configuration or look for a different capacity?

The system ships with 48GB of DDR5 5600 MHz memory already installed, giving ample headroom for multitasking and AI workloads without needing an immediate upgrade.

What does the 5.60 GHz turbo boost on the Core Ultra 9 285 mean for daily performance?

The 24-core processor runs at a 2.5 GHz base and can reach 5.60 GHz on single threads, so bursty tasks like app launches and compilation finish quickly while sustained loads stay cool.

How fast is the USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 port on the front panel in real use?

The front USB-C port runs at USB 3.2 Gen 1 5 Gbps, so external SSDs and docks transfer at up to 5 Gbps rather than the slower 480 Mbps USB 2.0 rate.

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