MSI Codex Z2 CodZ2A8NVL446 Black 2025
MSI
81 Overall Score
vs
Dell XPS 8960 Graphite Black 2024
Dell
83 Overall Score
Scores
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Compact
Specifications
| MSI Codex Z2 CodZ2A8NVL446 | Dell XPS 8960 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | AMD Ryzen™ 7 8700F | Intel Core i7 14700K★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 8 | 20★ |
| Frequency | 4.1 GHz★ | 3.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB | 33 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060★ | Intel Integrated Graphics |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Type | discrete | integrated★ |
| VRAM | 8 GB | 48 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | GDDR7 | GDDR6★ |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB | 2 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD★ | SSD |
| Storage 2 | 1 TB★ | — |
| Storage 2 Type | HDD★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | mid-tower | mid-tower |
| PSU | 650W★ | — |
| Weight | 9.66 kg | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| USB Ports | 7 | 7 |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI™ -out (2.1) | 1x HDMI 1.4 |
| DisplayPort | 3x DP-out (1.4a) | 1x DisplayPort 1.4 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Bluetooth |
| Ethernet | 1 Gigabit LAN | RJ-45 Ethernet port |
| System | ||
| OS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
MSI Codex Z2 CodZ2A8NVL446 Black 2025
- Strong social proof (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong ram (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong storage (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong port selection (79th percentile)
Dell XPS 8960 Graphite Black 2024
- Strong gpu (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong cpu (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong port selection (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong storage (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Below average social proof (30th percentile)
Verdict
Tie
Both products are closely matched - MSI Codex Z2 CodZ2A8NVL446 wins 7 specs while Dell XPS 8960 wins 9.