HP Z2 G1i (E6KG7UTABA) vs MSI Codex Z2 A8NVM-485US
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Comparison summary
- For performance HP Z2 G1i has a lot better performing processor.
- The computers have different operating systems, Z2 G1i has Windows 11 Pro and MSI Codex Z2 A8NVM-485US has Windows 11 Home.
- For displaying graphics Codex Z2 A8NVM-485US has a lot faster graphics card.
- For portability Z2 G1i is lighter.
- Codex Z2 A8NVM-485US has a larger SSD for storage.
- Z2 G1i is a bit cheaper.
HP Z2 G1i (E6KG7UTABA)
MSI Codex Z2 A8NVM-485US
Compare specifications
| HP Z2 G1i (E6KG7UTABA) | MSI Codex Z2 A8NVM-485US |
|---|---|
| Processor (CPU)?Central Processing Unit is the heart of a gaming PC and is responsible for running games. Read more | |
| Intel Core Ultra 7 265 | AMD Ryzen 7 8700F |
| Memory (RAM)?Memory increases the general speed of a gaming PC. Read more | |
| - | 96gb |
| Graphics card (GPU)?Graphics Processing Unit calculates 3D graphics and is essential for gaming and heavy programs. Read more | |
| RTX A1000 | GeForce RTX 5060 Ti |
| Weight | |
| 13.8 lbs (6.26 kg) | 21.3 lbs (9.66 kg) |
| Size (length x width x height) | |
| 19.4 x 15.5 x 7.8 inches | |
| (49.28 x 39.37 x 19.81 cm) | |
| Operating system (OS) | |
| Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home |
| Hard drives | |
| 1000gb SSD | 2x 4000gb SSD |
| Release date | |
| October 30, 2026 | August 6, 2026 |
| Amazon.com List Price | |
| $4,165.88 | $4,245.00 |
| Amazon.com Lowest New Price | |
| $4,165.88 | $4,245.00 |
| Buy on Amazon.com Price updated 7 h agoIn stock DetailsProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product. | Buy on Amazon.com Price updated 7 h agoIn stock DetailsProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product. |
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HP Z2 G1i (E6KG7UTABA) summary
HP Z2 G1i is a gaming computer with Windows 11 Pro released in 2026. It doesn't have the best Intel processor for its price. The computer has the RTX A1000 GPU that is underwhelming for playing games.
HP Z2 G1i Workstation - Intel Core Ultra 7 265-48 GB - 1 TB SSD - Small Form Factor - Black - Intel W880 Chip - Windows 11 Pro - NVIDIA RTX A1000 8 GB GDDR6 Graphics - Gigabit Ethernet
Processor Manufacturer: Intel
Processor Type: Core Ultra 7
Processor Model: 265
Processor Core: Icosa-core (20 Core)
ASIN: B0HJZSRYQ1
MSI Codex Z2 A8NVM-485US summary
MSI Codex Z2 A8NVM-485US is a great value Windows gaming computer released in 2026. It has the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti graphics card that is fantastic for gaming. You can play 90% of the games published this year on recommended settings. The computer doesn't come with the top AMD processor, though a decent amount of memory for its price.
[2025] MSI Codex Z2 A8NVM-485US (AMD Ryzen 7 8700F, 96GB RAM, 2X 4TB NVMe SSD, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060Ti, Windows 11) Gaming Desktop PC
Graphics Card: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB GDDR7
Processor: AMD Ryzen 7 8700F 8 Cores (4.1GHz-5.0GHz, 16MB Cache, 65W)
RAM: 96GB Desktop Memory | Hard Drive: 8TB (2x 4TB) PCIe NVMe SSD
OS: Microsoft Windows 11 Home | Warranty: 1-Year MSI USA Warranty Parts & Labor + Lifetime Tech Support from EXCaliberPC
*PROMOTION: Exclusive Gaming Bundle (Gaming Keyboard/Mouse). See description for more details.
ASIN: B0HCW9NT6B