MSI Codex Gaming Desktop PC Z2
MSI
82 Overall Score
vs
HP Z2 Mini G1a Jet Black 2026
HP
85 Overall Score
Scores
Compact
Developer
Home Office
Business
Workstation
Gaming
Creator
Specifications
| MSI Codex Gaming Desktop PC Z2 | HP Z2 Mini G1a | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | AMD Ryzen 7 8700F | —★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 64★ | 8 |
| Frequency | 4.1 GHz★ | 3.6 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB | 32 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | 5060★ | AMD Radeon 8050S Graphics |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | discrete |
| VRAM | 8 GB★ | — |
| VRAM Type | GDDR7 | — |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 2 TB★ | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | Desktop | mini |
| PSU | 650W★ | 300W |
| Weight | 9.66 kg | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1 | 3★ |
| USB Ports | 8★ | 5 |
| Thunderbolt | — | Thunderbolt 4 x 2 |
| HDMI | 1 x HDMI 2.1 / 3 x DisplayPort 1.4a | — |
| DisplayPort | 1 x HDMI 2.1 / 3 x DisplayPort 1.4a | 2 Mini DisplayPort 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | WiFi 6 | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.4★ |
| Ethernet | 10/100/1000Mbps | 2.5 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 (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong social proof (79th percentile)
- Strong cpu (70th percentile)
HP Z2 Mini G1a Jet Black 2026
- Strong ram (92th percentile)92th %ile
- Strong port (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong storage (73th percentile)
- Strong reliability (72th percentile)
Pricing
MSI Codex Gaming Desktop PC Z20.066score per dollar
vs
HP Z2 Mini G1a Jet Black 20260.037score per dollar
MSI Codex Gaming Desktop PC Z2 offers 1.8x better value for money
Verdict
Tie
Both products are closely matched — MSI Codex Gaming Desktop PC Z2 wins 8 specs while HP Z2 Mini G1a wins 7.
