MSI Codex Gaming Desktop PC Z2
MSI
82 Overall Score
vs
Skytech Aqua ST-AQUA-2034-BL-AL Blue 2025
Skytech
68 Overall Score
Scores
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Specifications
| MSI Codex Gaming Desktop PC Z2 | Skytech Aqua ST-AQUA-2034-BL-AL | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | AMD Ryzen 7 8700F★ | AMD Ryzen 7 9800X |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 64★ | 8 |
| Frequency | 4.1 GHz | 4.7 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB | 96 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | 5060 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | discrete |
| VRAM | 8 GB | 16 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | GDDR7 | GDDR7 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 2 TB | 2 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | Desktop | mid-tower |
| PSU | 650W | 850W★ |
| Weight | 9.66 kg | 13.61 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1★ | 0 |
| USB Ports | 8★ | 2 |
| HDMI | 1 x HDMI 2.1 / 3 x DisplayPort 1.4a | 1 x HDMI |
| DisplayPort | 1 x HDMI 2.1 / 3 x DisplayPort 1.4a | 1 x Display Port |
| Wi-Fi | WiFi 6★ | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3★ | — |
| Ethernet | 10/100/1000Mbps | Gigabit Ethernet |
| System | ||
| OS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
MSI Codex Gaming Desktop PC Z2
- Strong storage (91th percentile)91th %ile
- Strong port (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong social proof (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong cpu (69th percentile)
Skytech Aqua ST-AQUA-2034-BL-AL Blue 2025
- Strong storage (91th percentile)91th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong gpu (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong ram (78th percentile)
- Below average reliability (28th percentile)
Verdict
Winner: MSI Codex Gaming Desktop PC Z2
Scores 82 overall, wins 6 of 7 usage categories and 7 of 25 specs.