MSI Codex Gaming Desktop PC Z2
MSI
82 Overall Score
vs
G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB Black
G.Skill
29 Overall Score
Scores
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Compact
Specifications
| MSI Codex Gaming Desktop PC Z2 | G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | AMD Ryzen 7 8700F★ | AMD Ryzen 3 1200 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 64★ | 4 |
| Frequency | 4.1 GHz★ | 3.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB★ | 8 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU | 5060★ | — |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Type | discrete | — |
| VRAM | 8 GB★ | — |
| VRAM Type | GDDR7 | — |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 64 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 2 TB★ | — |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | Desktop | Desktop |
| PSU | 650W★ | — |
| Weight | 9.66 kg | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1★ | — |
| USB Ports | 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★ | — |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3★ | — |
| Ethernet | 10/100/1000Mbps | — |
| System | ||
| OS | 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)
G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB Black
- Strong ram (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Below average cpu (0th percentile)0th %ile
- Below average storage (1th percentile)1th %ile
- Below average social proof (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average port (6th percentile)6th %ile
Pricing
MSI Codex Gaming Desktop PC Z20.066score per dollar
vs
G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB Black0.033score per dollar
MSI Codex Gaming Desktop PC Z2 offers 2.0x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: MSI Codex Gaming Desktop PC Z2
Scores 82 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 15 of 25 specs.
