MSI Codex Z2 CODZ2C8NVL47 Black 2025
MSI
77 Overall Score
vs
Apple Mac Studio M5 Max Silver 2026
Apple
97 Overall Score
Scores
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Specifications
| MSI Codex Z2 CODZ2C8NVL47 | Apple Mac Studio M5 Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | AMD Ryzen 7 8700F | Apple M5 Max★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 8 | 18★ |
| Frequency | 4.1 GHz★ | — |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB★ | — |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060★ | Apple M5 Max 32-core |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Type | discrete | integrated★ |
| VRAM | 8 GB | 36 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | GDDR7 | — |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB | 36 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB★ | 512 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | SSD |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | mid-tower | mini |
| PSU | 650W★ | 480W |
| Weight | 12.97 kg | 2.70 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1 | 6★ |
| USB Ports | 8★ | 2 |
| Thunderbolt | — | Thunderbolt 5 x 4 |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI | 1 x HDMI |
| DisplayPort | 8x DisplayPort | 0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | — | Bluetooth 6 |
| Ethernet | 1 Gigabit LAN | 10GbE |
| System | ||
| OS | Windows 11 Home | macOS |
Pros & Cons
MSI Codex Z2 CODZ2C8NVL47 Black 2025
- Strong ram (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong port selection (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong gpu (76th percentile)
- Strong cpu (69th percentile)
Apple Mac Studio M5 Max Silver 2026
- Strong reliability (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong port selection (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong cpu (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong ram (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Below average storage (31st percentile)
Pricing
MSI Codex Z2 CODZ2C8NVL47 Black 2025
Apple Mac Studio M5 Max Silver 2026
No current pricing available
Verdict
Winner: Apple Mac Studio M5 Max
Scores 97 overall, wins 6 of 8 usage categories and 8 of 26 specs.
