Helix 521 Validated for Azure Local vs Zotac Desktops Gaming MEK 5080 Gaming PC
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Helix 521 Validated for Azure Local is $495.99 cheaper.
| Specification | Helix 521 Validated for Azure Local | Zotac Desktops Gaming MEK 5080 Gaming PC |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2,904 | $3,399.99 |
| CPU | Intel Core Ultra 5 125H | AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D |
| RAM | 96 GB | 32 GB |
| Storage | — | 2 TB NVMe PCIe 4.0 |
| Drive bays | 1× M.2 | — |
| Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics | NVIDIA RTX 5080 · 16 GB GDDR7 |
| Display | — | GPU - 1x HDMI 2.1b / 3x DisplayPort 2.1b (max 4 displays) |
| Operating system | Ubuntu | Windows 11 Pro |
| Ethernet | — | 1 GbE |
| Ports | 2×TB4 · 6×USB-A · 2×DP 2.1 · RJ45 · Audio | 2×USB-C · 7×USB-A · HDMI 2.1b · 3×DP 2.1b · RJ45 · Audio |
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