MSI Codex Gaming Desktop PC Z2
MSI
82 Overall Score
vs
Apple iMac M4 Blue 2024
Apple
77 Overall Score
Scores
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Compact
Specifications
| MSI Codex Gaming Desktop PC Z2 | Apple iMac M4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | AMD Ryzen 7 8700F★ | Apple M4 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 64★ | 8 |
| Frequency | 4.1 GHz★ | 3.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB★ | — |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU | 5060★ | Apple M4 8-core |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Type | discrete | integrated★ |
| VRAM | 8 GB | 48 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | GDDR7 | GDDR6★ |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5★ | Not provid |
| Storage 1 | 2 TB★ | 256 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD★ | SSD |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | Desktop | aio |
| PSU | 650W★ | — |
| Weight | 9.66 kg | 4.42 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| USB Ports | 8★ | 2 |
| Thunderbolt | — | 2x Thunderbolt |
| HDMI | 1 x HDMI 2.1 / 3 x DisplayPort 1.4a | 0 |
| DisplayPort | 1 x HDMI 2.1 / 3 x DisplayPort 1.4a | — |
| Wi-Fi | WiFi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Ethernet | 10/100/1000Mbps | 1x Gigabit Ethernet |
| System | ||
| OS | Windows 11 Home | macOS Sequoia 15.1 |
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)
Apple iMac M4 Blue 2024
- Strong reliability (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong gpu (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Below average storage (11th percentile)11th %ile
- Below average ram (29th percentile)
Pricing
Verdict
Winner: MSI Codex Gaming Desktop PC Z2
Scores 82 overall, wins 5 of 7 usage categories and 12 of 26 specs.
