MSI Codex R2 B14NVN7-440US Black 2025
HP OMEN GT22-3080 Black 2025
What Buyers Say
MSI Codex R2 B14NVN7-440US Black 2025
The MSI Codex R2 desktop receives mixed feedback. Many users praise its performance for gaming and value, especially given the current GPU market, while others report serious issues like crashes, BSODs, and poor customer support. Some users also note that the included keyboard and mouse are low quality, and there are concerns about component quality, particularly the RAM and SSD.
Pros
- Great value for money
- Strong gaming performance
- Quiet operation
- Good cable management
- Easy to upgrade
Cons
- Crashes and BSODs
- Poor customer support
- Low-quality included keyboard/mouse
- Cheap RAM and SSD
- Air cooling instead of AIO
HP OMEN GT22-3080 Black 2025
This desktop PC is praised for its high-performance Intel Core Ultra 7 265K processor and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 GPU, making it suitable for both gaming and professional tasks. Users appreciate the tool-less access for easy upgrades, though some questions remain about specific specs like PSU capacity and built-in display. Overall, it is seen as a powerful and customizable machine.
Pros
- High-performance Intel Core Ultra 7 265K processor
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 GPU for gaming and AI
- Tool-less access for easy upgrades
- Suitable for both gaming and professional tasks
- 32GB memory sufficient for most users
Cons
- Unclear power supply unit capacity
- No information on built-in display
- Processor type not specified in some listings
- Limited number of user reviews available
Scores
Specifications
| MSI Codex R2 B14NVN7-440US | HP OMEN GT22-3080 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i7 14700F | Intel Core Ultra 7 265K★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 20 | 20 |
| Frequency | 2.1 GHz | 3.9 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 33 MB★ | 30 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | discrete |
| VRAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| VRAM Type | GDDR7 | GDDR7 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 2 TB | 2 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | mid-tower | mid-tower |
| PSU | 650W | 850W★ |
| Weight | 9.66 kg | 22.60 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| USB Ports | 7★ | 6 |
| Thunderbolt | — | Thunderbolt 4 x 1 |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.1b |
| DisplayPort | 3x DisplayPort | 3x DisplayPort 2.1b |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4★ | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Ethernet | 2.5GbE | Gigabit Ethernet |
| System | ||
| OS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
MSI Codex R2 B14NVN7-440US Black 2025
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong storage (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong ram (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong cpu (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (16th percentile)16th %ile
HP OMEN GT22-3080 Black 2025
- Strong cpu (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong port selection (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong storage (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong gpu (91st percentile)91st %ile
Pricing
MSI Codex R2 B14NVN7-440US Black 2025
HP OMEN GT22-3080 Black 2025
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 7 of 26 specs.
