MSI Codex Gaming Desktop PC Z2
MSI
82 Overall Score
vs
Alienware Alienware Aurora ACT1250 Black 2024
Alienware
80 Overall Score
Scores
Gaming
Home Office
Creator
Workstation
Developer
Business
Compact
Specifications
| MSI Codex Gaming Desktop PC Z2 | Alienware Alienware Aurora ACT1250 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | AMD Ryzen 7 8700F | Intel Core Ultra 7 265F★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 64★ | 20 |
| Frequency | 4.1 GHz | 5.3 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB | 30 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | 5060 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | discrete |
| VRAM | 8 GB | 12 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | GDDR7 | GDDR7 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 2 TB★ | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD★ | SSD |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | Desktop | mid-tower |
| PSU | 650W | 1000W★ |
| Weight | 9.66 kg | 15.38 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1 | 3★ |
| USB Ports | 8★ | 6 |
| Thunderbolt | — | USB 4 |
| HDMI | 1 x HDMI 2.1 / 3 x DisplayPort 1.4a | 1x HDMI |
| DisplayPort | 1 x HDMI 2.1 / 3 x DisplayPort 1.4a | 3x DisplayPort |
| Wi-Fi | WiFi 6 | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3★ | Bluetooth |
| Ethernet | 10/100/1000Mbps | 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet |
| System | ||
| OS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 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)
Alienware Alienware Aurora ACT1250 Black 2024
- Strong port (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (93th percentile)93th %ile
- Strong cpu (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong gpu (81th percentile)81th %ile
- Below average reliability (12th percentile)12th %ile
Pricing
MSI Codex Gaming Desktop PC Z20.002score per dollar
vs
Alienware Alienware Aurora ACT1250 Black 20240.001score per dollar
MSI Codex Gaming Desktop PC Z2 offers 2.0x better value for money
MSI Codex Gaming Desktop PC Z2
Alienware Alienware Aurora ACT1250 Black 2024
Verdict
Winner: MSI Codex Gaming Desktop PC Z2
Scores 82 overall, wins 3 of 7 usage categories and 5 of 26 specs.
