Helix 521 Validated for Azure Local vs Steam Machine 2TB
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| Specification | Helix 521 Validated for Azure Local | Steam Machine 2TB |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2,904 | $1,349 |
| CPU | Intel Core Ultra 5 125H | Semi-custom AMD Zen 4 6C / 12T |
| RAM | 96 GB | 24 GB DDR5 |
| Storage | — | 2 TB NVMe |
| Drive bays | 1× M.2 | — |
| Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics | Semi-Custom AMD RDNA3 28CUs, 2.45 GHz max sustained clock, 110W TDP |
| Display | — | — |
| Operating system | Ubuntu | SteamOS 3 |
| Weight | — | 5.7 lb |
| Wi-Fi | — | 6E |
| Ethernet | — | 1 GbE |
| Ports | 2×TB4 · 6×USB-A · 2×DP 2.1 · RJ45 · Audio | 1×USB-C · 4×USB-A · HDMI 2.0 · DP 1.4 · RJ45 |
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