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Alienware Aurora R16 Gaming Desktop – Intel Core i9-14900KF vs ASUS ROG Strix GT35 Gaming Desktop – Intel Core Ultra 9 285K
Comparing performance for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 · Scoring: 45% CPU / 40% GPU weighted
Alienware Aurora R16 i9-14900KF RTX 4080 Super vs ASUS ROG Strix GT35 Ultra 9 285K RTX 4090 for MSFS: 5.4-point gap, clear winner.
The ASUS ROG Strix GT35 scores 93.6/100 against the Alienware Aurora R16's 88.15/100, a gap that translates directly into headroom during the heaviest MSFS 2024 workloads. The Aurora R16 holds its own on mid-density VFR cross-country legs where the i9-14900KF's single-thread throughput keeps AI traffic and live weather ticking without frame-time spikes. The ROG Strix GT35's RTX 4090 and 64GB DDR5 pull decisively ahead during 4K VR city flyovers over photogrammetry-dense zones like Tokyo or New York, and on VATSIM sessions into EGLL where CPU, GPU, and memory bandwidth are all taxed simultaneously.
Alienware Aurora R16 Gaming Desktop – Intel Core i9-14900KF, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Super, 32GB DDR5, 2TB NVMe SSD
Choose Alienware Aurora R16 Gaming Desktop – Intel Core i9-14900KF, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Super, 32GB DDR5, 2TB NVMe SSD if you fly primarily 1440p VFR routes with live weather enabled and don't need 4K or VR headroom at dense photogrammetry airports.
ASUS ROG Strix GT35 Gaming Desktop – Intel Core Ultra 9 285K, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 24GB, 64GB DDR5, 2TB NVMe SSD
Choose ASUS ROG Strix GT35 Gaming Desktop – Intel Core Ultra 9 285K, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 24GB, 64GB DDR5, 2TB NVMe SSD if you fly 4K or VR with Ultra settings into high-traffic photogrammetry airports like EGLL or KLAX on VATSIM and need consistent frame times.
The ASUS ROG Strix GT35 leads by 5.4 points and is the clear buy for serious MSFS 2024 pilots — the RTX 4090, Ultra 9 285K, and 64GB DDR5 handle every scenario the sim throws at it without compromise.
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Quick Take: Alienware Aurora R16 Gaming Desktop – Intel Core i9-14900KF, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Super, 32GB DDR5, 2TB NVMe SSD vs ASUS ROG Strix GT35 Gaming Desktop – Intel Core Ultra 9 285K, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 24GB, 64GB DDR5, 2TB NVMe SSD
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Alienware Aurora R16 Gaming Desktop – Intel Core i9-14900KF
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ASUS ROG Strix GT35 Gaming Desktop – Intel Core Ultra 9 285K
Alienware Aurora R16 Gaming Desktop – Intel Core i9-14900KF, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Super, 32GB DDR5, 2TB NVMe SSD scores 88.15/100 while ASUS ROG Strix GT35 Gaming Desktop – Intel Core Ultra 9 285K, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 24GB, 64GB DDR5, 2TB NVMe SSD scores 93.6/100 for MSFS. ASUS ROG Strix GT35 Gaming Desktop – Intel Core Ultra 9 285K, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 24GB, 64GB DDR5, 2TB NVMe SSD holds a 5.4 point lead.
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