MSI Codex Gaming Desktop PC Z2
MSI
82 Overall Score
vs
ASUS NUC 14 Pro Black 2024
ASUS
79 Overall Score
Scores
Home Office
Business
Developer
Gaming
Compact
Workstation
Creator
Specifications
| MSI Codex Gaming Desktop PC Z2 | ASUS NUC 14 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | AMD Ryzen 7 8700F★ | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 64★ | 16 |
| Frequency | 4.1 GHz | 4.8 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB | 24 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | 5060★ | Intel Arc Graphics |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | integrated★ |
| VRAM | 8 GB | 32 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | GDDR7 | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 2 TB★ | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD★ | SSD |
| Storage 2 | — | 2 TB★ |
| Storage 2 Type | — | SSD★ |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | Desktop | mini |
| PSU | 650W★ | — |
| Weight | 9.66 kg | 5.44 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1 | 3★ |
| USB Ports | 8★ | 7 |
| Thunderbolt | — | Thunderbolt 4 x 2 |
| HDMI | 1 x HDMI 2.1 / 3 x DisplayPort 1.4a | 2x HDMI 2.1 |
| DisplayPort | 1 x HDMI 2.1 / 3 x DisplayPort 1.4a | 2x DisplayPort 1.4 |
| Wi-Fi | WiFi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3★ | Bluetooth |
| Ethernet | 10/100/1000Mbps | Gigabit Ethernet |
| System | ||
| OS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro |
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)
ASUS NUC 14 Pro Black 2024
- Strong port (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong storage (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (83th percentile)83th %ile
- Strong ram (76th percentile)
Pricing
MSI Codex Gaming Desktop PC Z2
ASUS NUC 14 Pro Black 2024
No current pricing available
Verdict
Tie
Both products are closely matched — MSI Codex Gaming Desktop PC Z2 wins 10 specs while ASUS NUC 14 Pro wins 9.
