MSI Codex R2 B14NVM7-438US Schwarz 2025
MSI
85 Overall Score
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Lenovo Legion Tower 7i Gen 10 Storm Grey 2025
Lenovo
91 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
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No customer feedback yet
Lenovo Legion Tower 7i Gen 10 Storm Grey 2025
87 out of 100 low confidence 8 reviews
Users overwhelmingly praise the Legion Tower 7i Gen 10 for its raw power, handling demanding creative tasks and modern games with ease. The build quality and quiet operation are frequently highlighted, though several reviews mention shipping delays and pricing concerns. Some wish for more RAM given the high-end CPU and GPU, but overall sentiment is very positive.
Pros
- Raw performance for gaming and creation
- Quiet and cool under heavy load
- Premium build quality with great cable management
- Stunning RGB and tempered glass design
- Handles multiple AI models smoothly
Cons
- Significant shipping delays reported
- Considered expensive by some buyers
- RAM expansion reduces speed
- Internal LED cannot be turned off
- Low stock for same-brand RAM upgrade
Performance 6
Build quality 4
Quiet operation 3
Shipping delays 2
Value for money 3
Ram limitations 2
Scores
Creator
Developer
Workstation
Gaming
Home Office
Business
Ai Llm
Compact
Specifications
| MSI Codex R2 B14NVM7-438US | Lenovo Legion Tower 7i Gen 10 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i7 14700F | Intel Core Ultra 9 285K★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 20 | 24★ |
| Frequency | 2.1 GHz | 4.6 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 33 MB | 36 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | discrete |
| VRAM | 8 GB | 16 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | GDDR7 | GDDR7 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 2 TB | 2 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Storage 2 | — | 1 TB★ |
| Storage 2 Type | — | NVMe SSD★ |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | mid-tower | mid-tower |
| PSU | 650W | 850W★ |
| Weight | 9.66 kg | 17.00 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2 | 2 |
| USB Ports | 7 | 8★ |
| Thunderbolt | — | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | 1 x HDMI 2.1 | 1 x HDMI |
| DisplayPort | 3 x DisplayPort 1.4a | USB PD 3.1 and DisplayPort™ 2.1) |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4★ | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Ethernet | 2.5GbE | Gigabit Ethernet |
| System | ||
| OS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
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- Strong storage (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong port selection (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong ram (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong cpu (84th percentile)84th %ile
Lenovo Legion Tower 7i Gen 10 Storm Grey 2025
- Strong port selection (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong cpu (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong storage (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong gpu (91st percentile)91st %ile
Pricing
MSI Codex R2 B14NVM7-438US Schwarz 2025
Lenovo Legion Tower 7i Gen 10 Storm Grey 2025
No current pricing available
Verdict
Winner: Lenovo Legion Tower 7i Gen 10
Scores 91 overall, wins 6 of 8 usage categories and 12 of 28 specs.
