HP Z2 G1i (E6KG7UTABA) vs MSI Codex Z2 (B8NVM-684US)
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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 has Windows 11 Home.
- For displaying graphics Codex Z2 has a lot faster graphics card.
- Z2 G1i is cheaper.
- Codex Z2 has a larger SSD for storage.
HP Z2 G1i (E6KG7UTABA)
MSI Codex Z2 (B8NVM-684US)
Compare specifications
| HP Z2 G1i (E6KG7UTABA) | MSI Codex Z2 (B8NVM-684US) |
|---|---|
| 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 | |
| - | 64gb |
| 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 8GB |
| Weight | |
| 13.8 lbs (6.26 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 | 8000gb SSD |
| Release date | |
| October 30, 2026 | September 8, 2026 |
| Amazon.com List Price | |
| $4,165.88 | $4,649.99 |
| Amazon.com Lowest New Price | |
| $4,165.88 | $4,649.99 |
| 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 (B8NVM-684US) summary
MSI Codex Z2 is a good value Windows gaming computer released in 2026. It has the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB graphics card that is brilliant for gaming. You can play 90% of the games published this year on recommended settings. The computer doesn't have the best AMD processor, but enough RAM for its price.
msi Codex Z2 Gaming Desktop PC (64GB DDR5, 8TB PCIe SSD) | AMD Ryzen 7 8700F, GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB, 64GB DDR5, 8TB PCIe SSD, RGB KB, WiFi 7, Win 11 Home w/DKZ USB Port Expander
[Superior Machine] ; Bluetooth 5.4, RJ-45, No, RGB KB USB Keyboard, USB Mouse
[Powerful Performance] Zen 4 Gen Ryzen 7 8700F 4.1GHz Processor (upto 5 GHz, 16MB Cache, 8-Cores, 16-Threads, ); GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB GDDR7 Dedicated Graphics
[High Speed and Multitasking] 64GB DDR5 DIMM; 650W PSU, RGB Lighting ; Black Color
[Enormous Storage] 8TB PCIe NVMe SSD; 4 USB 3.0 Type-A, USB 3.1 Gen2, 4 USB 2.0, 1 x HDMI 2.1, 3 Display Port, USB 3.1 Type-C, USB 3.2 Type-C, 1 x Microphone Jack, 1 x Headphone Jack, Windows 11 Home-64, 1 Year Manufacturer warranty from GreatPriceTech (Professionally upgraded by GreatPriceTech)
[Includes] Authorized Dockztorm Portable USB Hub(Portable Dockztorm Data Hub;Data Rate up to 5Gbps)
ASIN: B0HHKYGSS6