MSI Codex Gaming Desktop PC Z2
MSI
82 Overall Score
vs
Dell Tower Desktop ECT1250
Dell
85 Overall Score
Scores
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Developer
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Creator
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Specifications
| MSI Codex Gaming Desktop PC Z2 | Dell Tower Desktop ECT1250 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | AMD Ryzen 7 8700F | Intel Core Ultra 7-265★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 64★ | 20 |
| Frequency | 4.1 GHz★ | 2.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB | 30 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | 5060★ | Intel UHD Graphics |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | integrated★ |
| VRAM | 8 GB | 48 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★ | SSD |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | Desktop | mid-tower |
| PSU | 650W★ | — |
| Weight | 9.66 kg | 6.64 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1 | 1 |
| USB Ports | 8★ | 7 |
| HDMI | 1 x HDMI 2.1 / 3 x DisplayPort 1.4a | HDMI 2.1 port |
| DisplayPort | 1 x HDMI 2.1 / 3 x DisplayPort 1.4a | DisplayPort |
| Wi-Fi | WiFi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3★ | Bluetooth |
| Ethernet | 10/100/1000Mbps | 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)
Dell Tower Desktop ECT1250
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong cpu (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong ram (82th percentile)82th %ile
- Strong port (78th percentile)
- Below average gpu (31th percentile)
Pricing
MSI Codex Gaming Desktop PC Z20.002score per dollar
vs
Dell Tower Desktop ECT12500.003score per dollar
Dell Tower Desktop ECT1250 offers 1.5x better value for money
MSI Codex Gaming Desktop PC Z2
Dell Tower Desktop ECT1250
Verdict
Winner: Dell Tower Desktop ECT1250
Scores 85 overall, wins 4 of 7 usage categories and 8 of 25 specs.
