MSI Codex Z2 Black
MSI
68 Overall Score
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HP OMEN GT22-3080 Black 2025
HP
100 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
MSI Codex Z2 Black
No customer feedback yet
HP OMEN GT22-3080 Black 2025
85 out of 100 low confidence 7 reviews
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
Performance 4
Gaming suitability 2
Professional use 2
Upgradability 1
Memory capacity 1
Specification clarity 3
Scores
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Specifications
| MSI Codex Z2 | HP OMEN GT22-3080 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | AMD Ryzen 7 8700F | Intel Core Ultra 7 265K★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 8 | 20★ |
| Frequency | 4.1 GHz★ | 3.9 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB | 30 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8G | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | discrete |
| VRAM | 8 GB | 16 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | GDDR7 | GDDR7 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB | 2 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Storage 2 | 1 TB★ | — |
| Storage 2 Type | HDD★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | mid-tower | mid-tower |
| PSU | 650W | 850W★ |
| Weight | — | 22.60 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| USB Ports | 7★ | 6 |
| Thunderbolt | — | Thunderbolt 4 x 1 |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI-out (2.1) | 1x HDMI 2.1b |
| DisplayPort | 3x DP-out (1.4a) | 3x DisplayPort 2.1b |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Ethernet | 1 Gigabit LAN | Gigabit Ethernet |
| System | ||
| OS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
MSI Codex Z2 Black
- Strong ram (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong storage (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong port selection (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong gpu (76th percentile)
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
Verdict
Winner: HP OMEN GT22-3080
Scores 100 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 10 of 28 specs.