MSI Codex Z2 CODZ2C8NVL47 2025, Ryzen 7 8700F, 32GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060, Black

MSI Codex Z2 CODZ2C8NVL47 2025, Ryzen 7 8700F, 32GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060, Black

MSI
72 Overall Score
vs
Dell Desktop ECT1250 2025, Core Ultra 7, 32GB, 2TB SSD, Black

Dell Desktop ECT1250 2025, Core Ultra 7, 32GB, 2TB SSD, Black

Dell
93 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

MSI Codex Z2 CODZ2C8NVL47 2025, Ryzen 7 8700F, 32GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060, Black

No customer feedback yet

Dell Desktop ECT1250 2025, Core Ultra 7, 32GB, 2TB SSD, Black

95 out of 100 medium confidence 13 reviews

All five reviewers give this Dell desktop the highest rating, praising its speed, quiet operation, and compact size. Users highlight how easy it is to set up and note the excellent price, especially compared to Dell's own member site. The main reason for purchase was the need to upgrade to Windows 11, and the computer meets that need seamlessly.

Pros
  • Fast boot and file access
  • Quiet operation
  • Compact size fits under desk
  • Easy plug-and-play setup
  • Great price compared to Dell site
Cons
  • Lack of information in Q&A
  • Concern about future Windows upgrades
👍 Speed performance 5
👍 Quiet operation 3
👍 Compact size 3
👍 Ease of setup 3
👍 Value for money 3
👍 Windows 11 compatibility 4

Scores

Home Office
MSI
73
Dell
94
Business
MSI
66
Dell
87
Developer
MSI
69
Dell
83
Gaming
MSI
78
Dell
19
Workstation
MSI
71
Dell
72
Creator
MSI
72
Dell
34
Compact
MSI
25
Dell
68
Ai Llm
MSI
50
Dell
36

Specifications

MSI Codex Z2 CODZ2C8NVL47Dell Desktop ECT1250
Processor
CPU*AMD Ryzen 7 8700FIntel Core Ultra 7 265★
CPU Multi-Core Score
30,828
48,260
Cores820★
Frequency4.1 GHz★2.4 GHz
L3 Cache16 MB30 MB★
Graphics
GPU*NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060★Intel UHD Graphics
GPU Benchmark Score
20,712
5,484
Typediscreteintegrated★
VRAM8 GB★—
VRAM TypeGDDR7Shared
Memory & Storage
RAM32 GB32 GB
RAM GenerationDDR5DDR5
Storage 11 TB2 TB★
Storage 1 TypeSSDSSD
Build
Form Factormid-towersff
PSU650W★180W
Weight22.68 kg6.41 kg
Connectivity
USB-C Ports11
USB Ports77
HDMI1x HDMI1x HDMI 2.1
DisplayPort3x DP-out (1.4a)1x DisplayPort 1.4
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6E★Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth—Bluetooth
Ethernet1 Gigabit LANGigabit Ethernet
System
OSWindows 11 HomeWindows 11 Home

Pros & Cons

MSI Codex Z2 CODZ2C8NVL47 2025, Ryzen 7 8700F, 32GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060, Black

  • Strong ram (87th percentile)87th %ile
  • Strong gpu (78th percentile)
  • Strong port selection (75th percentile)
  • Strong cpu (70th percentile)

Dell Desktop ECT1250 2025, Core Ultra 7, 32GB, 2TB SSD, Black

  • Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong user sentiment (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong cpu (89th percentile)89th %ile
  • Strong storage (83rd percentile)83rd %ile

Pricing

Both products are similarly priced.

MSI Codex Z2 CODZ2C8NVL47 2025, Ryzen 7 8700F, 32GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060, Black0.050score per dollar
vs
Dell Desktop ECT1250 2025, Core Ultra 7, 32GB, 2TB SSD, Black0.066score per dollar

Dell Desktop ECT1250 2025, Core Ultra 7, 32GB, 2TB SSD, Black offers 1.3x better value for money

MSI Codex Z2 CODZ2C8NVL47 2025, Ryzen 7 8700F, 32GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060, Black

Dell Desktop ECT1250 2025, Core Ultra 7, 32GB, 2TB SSD, Black

Verdict

★ Winner: Dell Desktop ECT1250

Scores 93 overall, wins 4 of 8 usage categories and 6 of 25 specs.

MSI Codex Z2 CODZ2C8NVL47 Better at:

Ai LlmGamingCreator

Dell Desktop ECT1250 Better at:

CompactBusinessDeveloperHome Office

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