MSI Codex Gaming Desktop PC Z2
MSI
82 Overall Score
vs
Acer Aspire Business Desktop | 14th Gen Black 2024
Acer
54 Overall Score
Scores
Home Office
Gaming
Business
Workstation
Creator
Developer
Compact
Specifications
| MSI Codex Gaming Desktop PC Z2 | Acer Aspire Business Desktop | 14th Gen | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | AMD Ryzen 7 8700F★ | Intel Core i5 14400 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 64★ | 10 |
| Frequency | 4.1 GHz | 4.7 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB | 20 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU | 5060★ | Intel UHD Graphics 730 |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Type | discrete | integrated★ |
| VRAM | 8 GB★ | — |
| VRAM Type | GDDR7 | — |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 2 TB★ | 512 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Storage 2 | — | 500 GB★ |
| Storage 2 Type | — | HDD★ |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | Desktop | Tower |
| PSU | 650W★ | — |
| Weight | 9.66 kg | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1 | 1 |
| USB Ports | 8★ | 6 |
| HDMI | 1 x HDMI 2.1 / 3 x DisplayPort 1.4a | 2 x HDMI |
| DisplayPort | 1 x HDMI 2.1 / 3 x DisplayPort 1.4a | — |
| Wi-Fi | WiFi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3★ | Bluetooth 5.1 |
| 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)
Acer Aspire Business Desktop | 14th Gen Black 2024
- Strong social proof (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Below average gpu (11th percentile)11th %ile
- Below average reliability (33th percentile)
Pricing
MSI Codex Gaming Desktop PC Z20.066score per dollar
vs
Acer Aspire Business Desktop | 14th Gen Black 20240.091score per dollar
Acer Aspire Business Desktop | 14th Gen Black 2024 offers 1.4x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: MSI Codex Gaming Desktop PC Z2
Scores 82 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 10 of 27 specs.
