MSI Codex Gaming Desktop PC Z2
MSI
82 Overall Score
vs
GEEKOM A5 Rose Gold 2025
GEEKOM
45 Overall Score
Scores
Home Office
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Workstation
Creator
Developer
Business
Compact
Specifications
| MSI Codex Gaming Desktop PC Z2 | GEEKOM A5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | AMD Ryzen 7 8700F★ | AMD Ryzen 5 7430U |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 64★ | 6 |
| Frequency | 4.1 GHz★ | 2.3 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB | 16 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU | 5060★ | AMD Radeon Vega 7 |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Type | discrete | integrated★ |
| VRAM | 8 GB★ | — |
| VRAM Type | GDDR7 | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5★ | DDR4 |
| Storage 1 | 2 TB★ | 512 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | Desktop | mini-tower |
| PSU | 650W★ | — |
| Weight | 9.66 kg | 0.65 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| USB Ports | 8★ | 4 |
| Thunderbolt | — | 0 |
| HDMI | 1 x HDMI 2.1 / 3 x DisplayPort 1.4a | 2 x HDMI 2.0 |
| DisplayPort | 1 x HDMI 2.1 / 3 x DisplayPort 1.4a | DisplayPort 1.4 |
| Wi-Fi | WiFi 6★ | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3★ | Bluetooth |
| Ethernet | 10/100/1000Mbps | 2.5GbE |
| System | ||
| OS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
MSI Codex Gaming Desktop PC Z2
- Strong storage (91th percentile)91th %ile
- Strong port (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong social proof (79th percentile)
- Strong cpu (70th percentile)
GEEKOM A5 Rose Gold 2025
- Strong social proof (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong port (76th percentile)
- Below average gpu (11th percentile)11th %ile
- Below average reliability (12th percentile)12th %ile
- Below average ram (29th percentile)
Pricing
MSI Codex Gaming Desktop PC Z20.002score per dollar
vs
GEEKOM A5 Rose Gold 20250.006score per dollar
GEEKOM A5 Rose Gold 2025 offers 3.0x better value for money
MSI Codex Gaming Desktop PC Z2
GEEKOM A5 Rose Gold 2025
Verdict
Winner: MSI Codex Gaming Desktop PC Z2
Scores 82 overall, wins 6 of 7 usage categories and 13 of 26 specs.
