MSI Codex Gaming Desktop PC Z2
MSI
82 Overall Score
vs
ASUS ROG Strix GL10DH Black 2019
ASUS
63 Overall Score
Scores
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Compact
Specifications
| MSI Codex Gaming Desktop PC Z2 | ASUS ROG Strix GL10DH | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | AMD Ryzen 7 8700F★ | AMD Ryzen 7 3700X |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 64★ | 8 |
| Frequency | 4.1 GHz | 4.4 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB | 32 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | 5060★ | GeForce GTX 1660 Ti |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | discrete |
| VRAM | 8 GB★ | 6 GB |
| VRAM Type | GDDR7 | GDDR6★ |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5★ | DDR4 |
| Storage 1 | 2 TB★ | 512 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD★ | SSD |
| Storage 2 | — | 1 TB★ |
| Storage 2 Type | — | HDD★ |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | Desktop | mid-tower |
| PSU | 650W★ | — |
| Weight | 9.66 kg | 7.98 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1★ | — |
| USB Ports | 8 | 8 |
| HDMI | 1 x HDMI 2.1 / 3 x DisplayPort 1.4a | — |
| DisplayPort | 1 x HDMI 2.1 / 3 x DisplayPort 1.4a | — |
| Wi-Fi | WiFi 6★ | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3★ | Bluetooth |
| Ethernet | 10/100/1000Mbps | Gigabit Ethernet |
| System | ||
| OS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 10 Home |
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)
ASUS ROG Strix GL10DH Black 2019
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong storage (79th percentile)
- Below average ram (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (27th percentile)
Pricing
MSI Codex Gaming Desktop PC Z20.002score per dollar
vs
ASUS ROG Strix GL10DH Black 20190.001score per dollar
MSI Codex Gaming Desktop PC Z2 offers 2.0x better value for money
MSI Codex Gaming Desktop PC Z2
ASUS ROG Strix GL10DH Black 2019
Verdict
Winner: MSI Codex Gaming Desktop PC Z2
Scores 82 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 13 of 27 specs.
