MSI Codex R2 Black 2025
MSI
83 Overall Score
vs
Dell XPS 8960 Graphite Black 2024
Dell
84 Overall Score
Scores
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Specifications
| MSI Codex R2 | Dell XPS 8960 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | 2.4 GHz intel_core_ultra_7 | Intel Core i7 14700K★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | No data | |
| Cores | 20 | 20 |
| Frequency | 2.4 GHz | 3.4 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 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 | 2 TB★ | 2 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | SSD |
| Storage 2 | 1 TB★ | — |
| Storage 2 Type | SSD★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | mid-tower | mid-tower |
| PSU | 650W★ | — |
| Weight | 13.15 kg | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| USB Ports | 11★ | 7 |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI-out | 1x HDMI 1.4 |
| DisplayPort | 3x Display Ports (1.4a) | 1x DisplayPort 1.4 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | — | Bluetooth |
| Ethernet | — | RJ-45 Ethernet port |
| System | ||
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
MSI Codex R2 Black 2025
- Strong cpu (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong storage (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong port selection (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (78th percentile)
Dell XPS 8960 Graphite Black 2024
- Strong gpu (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong cpu (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong port selection (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong storage (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Below average social proof (30th percentile)
Pricing
MSI Codex R2 Black 20250.002score per dollar
vs
Dell XPS 8960 Graphite Black 20240.001score per dollar
MSI Codex R2 Black 2025 offers 2.0x better value for money
MSI Codex R2 Black 2025
Dell XPS 8960 Graphite Black 2024
Verdict
Tie
Both products are closely matched - MSI Codex R2 wins 7 specs while Dell XPS 8960 wins 8.
