HP Pro Tower 290 G9 Jet Black 2026
HP
72 Overall Score
vs
MSI Codex Z2 A8NVL-484US Black 2025
MSI
81 Overall Score
Scores
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Compact
Specifications
| HP Pro Tower 290 G9 | MSI Codex Z2 A8NVL-484US | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i5 12500 | AMD Ryzen 7 8700F★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 6 | 8★ |
| Frequency | 2.0 GHz | 4.1 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 18 MB★ | 16 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Intel UHD Graphics 770 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated★ | discrete |
| VRAM | 2 GB | 8 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | Shared | GDDR7 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB★ | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR4 | DDR5★ |
| Storage 1 | 512 GB | 2 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Storage 2 | 500 GB★ | — |
| Storage 2 Type | HDD★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | mid-tower | mid-tower |
| PSU | 180W | 650W★ |
| Weight | — | 9.70 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 0 | 1★ |
| USB Ports | 8 | 8 |
| HDMI | HDMI | 1 x HDMI 2.1 |
| DisplayPort | — | 3x DisplayPort 1.4a |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3★ |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet |
| System | ||
| OS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
HP Pro Tower 290 G9 Jet Black 2026
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong reliability (70th percentile)
- Strong port selection (67th percentile)
- Below average gpu (35th percentile)
MSI Codex Z2 A8NVL-484US Black 2025
- Strong storage (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong social proof (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong port selection (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong gpu (75th percentile)
Pricing
HP Pro Tower 290 G9 Jet Black 20260.143score per dollar
vs
MSI Codex Z2 A8NVL-484US Black 20250.058score per dollar
HP Pro Tower 290 G9 Jet Black 2026 offers 2.5x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: MSI Codex Z2 A8NVL-484US
Scores 81 overall, wins 6 of 8 usage categories and 13 of 27 specs.
