Intel Core Ultra processors (Series 2), Z890 Chipset, Houdini PC Workstation vs VSX R5 540Cu
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VSX R5 540Cu is $1,921.36 cheaper; Intel Core Ultra processors (Series 2), Z890 Chipset, Houdini PC Workstation has more RAM (64 GB vs 16 GB); Intel Core Ultra processors (Series 2), Z890 Chipset, Houdini PC Workstation has a dedicated GPU.
| Specification | Intel Core Ultra processors (Series 2), Z890 Chipset, Houdini PC Workstation | VSX R5 540Cu |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4,699 | $2,777.64 |
| CPU | Intel Core Ultra 9 285K | Intel Core Ultra 5 225 |
| RAM | 64 GB DDR5-5600 | 16 GB DDR5-5600 |
| Storage | 1 TB NVMe PCIe 4.0 | 1.0 TB NVMe PCIe 4.0 |
| Graphics | NVIDIA RTX 5070 · 12 GB GDDR7 | Integrated |
| Display | — | — |
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro |
| Ethernet | — | 2.5 GbE |