MSI Codex R2 2025, Core Ultra 7 265, 32GB, 2TB SSD + 1TB SSD, RTX 5060, Black
MSI
75 Overall Score
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HP OMEN GT16-0364 2025, Ryzen 7 8700F, 32GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070, Panda Metal
HP
92 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
MSI Codex R2 2025, Core Ultra 7 265, 32GB, 2TB SSD + 1TB SSD, RTX 5060, Black
No customer feedback yet
HP OMEN GT16-0364 2025, Ryzen 7 8700F, 32GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070, Panda Metal
95 out of 100 medium confidence 13 reviews
The HP OMEN 35L desktop with Ryzen 7 8700F and RTX 5070 receives overwhelmingly positive feedback. Users praise its powerful performance, quiet operation, and excellent cooling, making it ideal for gaming and productivity. The build quality and design are also highlighted as solid and modern. A few minor concerns about included peripherals and lighting customization are noted in Q&A, but overall sentiment is very high.
Pros
- Powerful performance
- Quiet operation
- Excellent cooling
- Solid build quality
- Fast SSD storage
Cons
- No keyboard/mouse included
- Lighting customization unclear
Performance 5
Quiet operation 4
Cooling 3
Build quality 3
Storage speed 3
Upgradability 2
Scores
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Specifications
| MSI Codex R2 | HP OMEN GT16-0364 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | 2.4 GHz intel_core_ultra_7★ | AMD Ryzen 7 8700F |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 20★ | 8 |
| Frequency | 2.4 GHz | 4.1 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 16 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | discrete |
| VRAM | 8 GB | 12 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | GDDR7 | GDDR7 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 2 TB★ | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | SSD |
| Storage 2 | 1 TB★ | — |
| Storage 2 Type | SSD★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | mid-tower | mid-tower |
| PSU | 650W | 850W★ |
| Weight | 13.15 kg | 14.50 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| USB Ports | 11★ | 8 |
| Thunderbolt | — | 0 |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI-out | 1 x HDMI |
| DisplayPort | 3x Display Ports (1.4a) | 3 x DisplayPort |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | — | Bluetooth 5.3★ |
| Ethernet | — | Gigabit Ethernet |
| System | ||
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
MSI Codex R2 2025, Core Ultra 7 265, 32GB, 2TB SSD + 1TB SSD, RTX 5060, Black
- Strong storage (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong port selection (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong cpu (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong gpu (78th percentile)
HP OMEN GT16-0364 2025, Ryzen 7 8700F, 32GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070, Panda Metal
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong port selection (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong gpu (89th percentile)89th %ile
Pricing
MSI Codex R2 2025, Core Ultra 7 265, 32GB, 2TB SSD + 1TB SSD, RTX 5060, Black
HP OMEN GT16-0364 2025, Ryzen 7 8700F, 32GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070, Panda Metal
No current pricing available
Verdict
Winner: HP OMEN GT16-0364
Scores 92 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 8 of 28 specs.
