MSI Codex Z2 Gaming
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Scores
Specifications
| MSI Codex Z2 Gaming | HP Chromebox G4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | AMD Ryzen 7 8700F★ | Intel Celeron 7305 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 8★ | 5 |
| Frequency | 4.1 GHz★ | 1.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB★ | — |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | 5060★ | Intel UHD Graphics |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | integrated★ |
| VRAM | 8 GB★ | — |
| VRAM Type | GDDR7 | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB★ | 4 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5★ | DDR4 |
| Storage 1 | 2 TB★ | 64 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD★ | SSD |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | Desktop | mini |
| PSU | 650W★ | 65W |
| Weight | 9.70 kg | 9.07 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1 | 1 |
| USB Ports | 8★ | 4 |
| HDMI | 3x DisplayPort 1.4a1x HDMI | 2x HDMI 2.0 |
| DisplayPort | 1 x HDMI 2.1 / 3 x DisplayPort 1.4a | 1x DisplayPort |
| Wi-Fi | WiFi 6E★ | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Ethernet | 10/100/1000Mbps | Gigabit Ethernet |
| System | ||
| OS | Windows 11 Home | ChromeOS |
Pros & Cons
MSI Codex Z2 Gaming
- Strong storage (91th percentile)91th %ile
- Strong port (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong social proof (83th percentile)83th %ile
- Strong cpu (70th percentile)
HP Chromebox G4 Sparkling black
- Strong reliability (72th percentile)
- Below average ram (1th percentile)1th %ile
- Below average storage (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average cpu (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average gpu (32th percentile)
Pricing
HP Chromebox G4 Sparkling black offers 1.5x better value for money
MSI Codex Z2 Gaming
HP Chromebox G4 Sparkling black
Verdict
Scores 82 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 15 of 25 specs.