MSI Codex Gaming Desktop PC Z2
MSI
82 Overall Score
vs
Alienware Aurora ACT1250 Black 2026
Alienware
84 Overall Score
Scores
Gaming
Home Office
Workstation
Creator
Developer
Business
Compact
Specifications
| MSI Codex Gaming Desktop PC Z2 | Alienware Aurora ACT1250 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | AMD Ryzen 7 8700F | Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 64★ | 20 |
| Frequency | 4.1 GHz★ | 3.3 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB | 30 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | 5060 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | discrete |
| VRAM | 8 GB | 12 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | GDDR7 | GDDR7 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 2 TB | 2 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD★ | SSD |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | Desktop | mid-tower |
| PSU | 650W | 1000W★ |
| Weight | 9.66 kg | 15.38 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1 | 3★ |
| USB Ports | 8 | 11★ |
| 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 | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3★ | Bluetooth |
| Ethernet | 10/100/1000Mbps | 2.5 Gbps |
| 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)
Alienware Aurora ACT1250 Black 2026
- Strong port (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong cpu (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong storage (83th percentile)83th %ile
- Below average reliability (12th percentile)12th %ile
Pricing
MSI Codex Gaming Desktop PC Z20.066score per dollar
vs
Alienware Aurora ACT1250 Black 20260.037score per dollar
MSI Codex Gaming Desktop PC Z2 offers 1.8x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Alienware Aurora ACT1250
Scores 84 overall, wins 4 of 7 usage categories and 11 of 25 specs.
