MSI Codex Gaming Desktop PC Z2
MSI
82 Overall Score
vs
Lenovo ThinkStation P3 Tiny P3 Tiny Gen 2 2024
Lenovo
87 Overall Score
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Specifications
| MSI Codex Gaming Desktop PC Z2 | Lenovo ThinkStation P3 Tiny P3 Tiny Gen 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | AMD Ryzen 7 8700F | Intel Core Ultra 9 285★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 64★ | 24 |
| Frequency | 4.1 GHz★ | 2.5 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB | 36 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU | 5060★ | NVIDIA RTX A400 |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Type | discrete | discrete |
| VRAM | 8 GB★ | 4 GB |
| VRAM Type | GDDR7 | GDDR6★ |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 2 TB★ | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | Desktop | mini |
| PSU | 650W★ | 300W |
| Weight | 9.66 kg | 1.40 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1 | 1 |
| USB Ports | 8★ | 6 |
| HDMI | 1 x HDMI 2.1 / 3 x DisplayPort 1.4a | 4x Mini DisplayPort 1.4a Output |
| DisplayPort | 1 x HDMI 2.1 / 3 x DisplayPort 1.4a | 4x Mini DisplayPort 1.4a |
| Wi-Fi | WiFi 6 | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.4★ |
| Ethernet | 10/100/1000Mbps | Gigabit Ethernet |
| System | ||
| OS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro |
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)
Lenovo ThinkStation P3 Tiny P3 Tiny Gen 2 2024
- Strong cpu (93th percentile)93th %ile
- Strong ram (91th percentile)91th %ile
- Strong social proof (75th percentile)
- Strong port (72th percentile)
Pricing
MSI Codex Gaming Desktop PC Z2
Lenovo ThinkStation P3 Tiny P3 Tiny Gen 2 2024
Verdict
Winner: Lenovo ThinkStation P3 Tiny P3 Tiny Gen 2
Scores 87 overall, wins 5 of 7 usage categories and 7 of 25 specs.
