MSI Codex Gaming Desktop PC Z2
MSI
82 Overall Score
vs
HP Z2 G1i
HP
82 Overall Score
Scores
Business
Home Office
Workstation
Developer
Compact
Gaming
Creator
Specifications
| MSI Codex Gaming Desktop PC Z2 | HP Z2 G1i | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | AMD Ryzen 7 8700F | Intel Core Ultra 5 245K★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 64★ | 14 |
| Frequency | 4.1 GHz | 4.2 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB | 24 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | 5060★ | Intel Graphics |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | integrated★ |
| VRAM | 8 GB★ | — |
| VRAM Type | GDDR7 | — |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 2 TB★ | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | Desktop | sff |
| PSU | 650W★ | 500W |
| Weight | 9.66 kg | 4.00 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| USB Ports | 8 | 9★ |
| HDMI | 1 x HDMI 2.1 / 3 x DisplayPort 1.4a | 2x DisplayPort 1.4 Output |
| DisplayPort | 1 x HDMI 2.1 / 3 x DisplayPort 1.4a | 2x DisplayPort 1.4 Output |
| Wi-Fi | WiFi 6★ | — |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3★ | No |
| 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)
HP Z2 G1i
- Strong port (93th percentile)93th %ile
- Strong cpu (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong ram (82th percentile)82th %ile
- Strong reliability (71th percentile)
Pricing
MSI Codex Gaming Desktop PC Z2
HP Z2 G1i
No current pricing available
Verdict
Tie
Both products are closely matched — MSI Codex Gaming Desktop PC Z2 wins 8 specs while HP Z2 G1i wins 8.
