MSI Codex Z2 Gaming
MSI
66 Overall Score
vs
Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra Silver 2025
Apple
96 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
MSI Codex Z2 Gaming
No customer feedback yet
Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra Silver 2025
92 out of 100 low confidence 5 reviews
Users are overwhelmingly positive about this Mac, calling it a powerhouse and the best value for power users. They praise its multicore performance, GPU capabilities, and ability to handle demanding tasks like video editing and development without issues. The M3 Ultra is seen as a better value than the M4 Max, especially when configured with more memory.
Pros
- Powerful multicore performance
- Great GPU value
- Handles demanding tasks
- Fast exports
- Reliable and stable
Cons
- Single-core performance not noticeably fast
- Potential competition from M4 Max
Performance 5
Value for money 3
Gpu capability 2
Reliability 2
Multitasking 2
Single core performance 1
Scores
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Specifications
| MSI Codex Z2 Gaming | Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | AMD Ryzen 7 8700F | Apple M3 Ultra★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 8 | 28★ |
| Frequency | 4.1 GHz★ | 3.5 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB★ | — |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070★ | Apple M3 Ultra 60-core |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | integrated★ |
| VRAM | 12 GB★ | — |
| VRAM Type | GDDR7 | Unified |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB | 96 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR5★ | — |
| Storage 1 | 2 TB★ | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD★ | SSD |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | tower | sff |
| Weight | 9.66 kg | 3.64 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1 | 6★ |
| USB Ports | — | 2★ |
| Thunderbolt | — | Thunderbolt 5 x 6 |
| HDMI | — | 1x HDMI |
| DisplayPort | — | 0 |
| Wi-Fi | WiFi 6★ | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Bluetooth |
| Ethernet | — | Gigabit Ethernet |
| System | ||
| OS | Windows 11 Home | macOS |
Pros & Cons
MSI Codex Z2 Gaming
- Strong social proof (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong storage (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong gpu (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong ram (71st percentile)
- Below average port selection (19th percentile)19th %ile
Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra Silver 2025
- Strong reliability (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong cpu (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong ram (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (95th percentile)95th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra
Scores 96 overall, wins 6 of 8 usage categories and 7 of 25 specs.