MSI Codex Gaming Desktop PC Z2
MSI
82 Overall Score
vs
Lenovo ThinkStation P2 Tower Gen 2
Lenovo
83 Overall Score
Scores
Workstation
Business
Home Office
Developer
Gaming
Creator
Compact
Specifications
| MSI Codex Gaming Desktop PC Z2 | Lenovo ThinkStation P2 Tower Gen 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | AMD Ryzen 7 8700F | Intel Core Ultra 7 265★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 64★ | 20 |
| Frequency | 4.1 GHz★ | 2.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB | 30 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU | 5060 | NVIDIA RTX 5060 |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | discrete |
| VRAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| VRAM Type | GDDR7 | GDDR7 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 2 TB★ | 512 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | Desktop | mid-tower |
| PSU | 650W★ | 500W |
| Weight | 9.66 kg | 9.67 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1 | 1 |
| USB Ports | 8 | 8 |
| HDMI | 1 x HDMI 2.1 / 3 x DisplayPort 1.4a | 1x HDMI 2.1 |
| DisplayPort | 1 x HDMI 2.1 / 3 x DisplayPort 1.4a | 2x DisplayPort 1.4 |
| Wi-Fi | WiFi 6 | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.4★ |
| 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)
Lenovo ThinkStation P2 Tower Gen 2
- Strong port (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong cpu (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong ram (82th percentile)82th %ile
- Strong reliability (71th percentile)
Verdict
Tie
Both products are closely matched — MSI Codex Gaming Desktop PC Z2 wins 4 specs while Lenovo ThinkStation P2 Tower Gen 2 wins 6.