MSI 2NVZ9-1290US
MSI
83 Overall Score
vs
HP Z2 G1i Tower
HP
85 Overall Score
Scores
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Compact
Specifications
| MSI 2NVZ9-1290US | HP Z2 G1i Tower | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Intel Core Ultra 9 285K | Intel Core Ultra 9 285K |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 1 | 24★ |
| Frequency | 3.2 GHz | 3.7 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 36 MB | 36 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090★ | NVIDIA Quadro RTX A1000 |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | discrete |
| VRAM | 32 GB★ | 8 GB |
| VRAM Type | GDDR7 | — |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 64 GB★ | 32 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 2 TB★ | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | mid-tower | workstation |
| PSU | — | 700W★ |
| Weight | 23.59 kg | 8.60 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | — | 2★ |
| USB Ports | 12★ | 9 |
| HDMI | — | 4x Mini DisplayPort 1.4a Output |
| DisplayPort | — | 4x Mini DisplayPort 1.4a Output |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | — |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4★ | No |
| Ethernet | 2.5GbE LAN | Gigabit Ethernet |
| System | ||
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
MSI 2NVZ9-1290US
- Strong cpu (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong ram (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong port selection (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong storage (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Below average social proof (31st percentile)
HP Z2 G1i Tower
- Strong cpu (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong port selection (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong ram (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong storage (73rd percentile)
Pricing
MSI 2NVZ9-1290US0.007score per dollar
vs
HP Z2 G1i Tower0.027score per dollar
HP Z2 G1i Tower offers 3.9x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: MSI 2NVZ9-1290US
Scores 83 overall, wins 3 of 8 usage categories and 8 of 25 specs.
