MSI Codex Z2 C8NVL-475US Gaming
MSI
82 Overall Score
vs
Lenovo ThinkStation P3 Tiny P3 Tiny Gen 2 2024
Lenovo
83 Overall Score
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Specifications
| MSI Codex Z2 C8NVL-475US Gaming | Lenovo ThinkStation P3 Tiny P3 Tiny Gen 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | AMD Ryzen 7 8700F | Intel Core Ultra 7 265★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 1 | 20★ |
| Frequency | 4.1 GHz★ | 2.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB | 30 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU | 5060★ | NVIDIA RTX A400 |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Type | discrete | discrete |
| VRAM | 8 GB★ | 4 GB |
| VRAM Type | GDDR7 | GDDR6★ |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB★ | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB★ | 512 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | NVMe SSD★ |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | Tower | mini |
| PSU | 650W★ | 330W |
| Weight | 12.97 kg | 1.40 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1 | 1 |
| USB Ports | 8★ | 6 |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI | 4x Mini DisplayPort 1.4a |
| DisplayPort | 8x DisplayPort | 4x Mini DisplayPort 1.4a |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | — | Bluetooth 5.4★ |
| Ethernet | 0 Ethernet ports | Gigabit Ethernet |
| System | ||
| OS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
MSI Codex Z2 C8NVL-475US Gaming
- Strong ram (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong port (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong social proof (79th percentile)
- Strong cpu (70th percentile)
Lenovo ThinkStation P3 Tiny P3 Tiny Gen 2 2024
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong cpu (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong port (74th percentile)
- Strong reliability (72th percentile)
Pricing
MSI Codex Z2 C8NVL-475US Gaming0.074score per dollar
vs
Lenovo ThinkStation P3 Tiny P3 Tiny Gen 2 20240.055score per dollar
MSI Codex Z2 C8NVL-475US Gaming offers 1.3x better value for money
Verdict
Tie
Both products are closely matched — MSI Codex Z2 C8NVL-475US Gaming wins 8 specs while Lenovo ThinkStation P3 Tiny P3 Tiny Gen 2 wins 8.
