HP Z2 Mini Z2 Mini G1i Black 2025
HP
81 Overall Score
vs
MSI Codex Gaming Desktop PC Z2
MSI
82 Overall Score
Scores
Compact
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Gaming
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Specifications
| HP Z2 Mini Z2 Mini G1i | MSI Codex Gaming Desktop PC Z2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core Ultra 7 265★ | AMD Ryzen 7 8700F |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 20 | 64★ |
| Frequency | 2.4 GHz | 4.1 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 30 MB★ | 16 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU | NVIDIA RTX A1000 | 5060★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Type | discrete | discrete |
| VRAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| VRAM Type | GDDR6★ | GDDR7 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB★ | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB | 2 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | mini | Desktop |
| PSU | 280W | 650W★ |
| Weight | — | 9.66 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2★ | 1 |
| USB Ports | 4 | 8★ |
| HDMI | — | 1 x HDMI 2.1 / 3 x DisplayPort 1.4a |
| DisplayPort | 2x DisplayPort 1.4 | 1 x HDMI 2.1 / 3 x DisplayPort 1.4a |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | WiFi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4★ | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | 10/100/1000Mbps |
| System | ||
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
HP Z2 Mini Z2 Mini G1i Black 2025
- Strong ram (91th percentile)91th %ile
- Strong cpu (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong storage (72th percentile)
- Strong reliability (71th percentile)
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)
Pricing
HP Z2 Mini Z2 Mini G1i Black 20250.001score per dollar
vs
MSI Codex Gaming Desktop PC Z20.002score per dollar
MSI Codex Gaming Desktop PC Z2 offers 2.0x better value for money
HP Z2 Mini Z2 Mini G1i Black 2025
MSI Codex Gaming Desktop PC Z2
Verdict
Tie
Both products are closely matched — HP Z2 Mini Z2 Mini G1i wins 8 specs while MSI Codex Gaming Desktop PC Z2 wins 7.
