Lenovo Legion (90YJ00A9US) vs MSI Codex Z2 (CodZ2A8NUE274)
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Comparison summary
- For performance Lenovo Legion has a lot better performing processor.
- The computers have different operating systems, Legion has Windows 11 Home and MSI Codex Z2 has Windows 11 Pro.
- For displaying graphics Legion has a faster graphics card.
- Codex Z2 is cheaper.
- Codex Z2 has a larger SSD for storage.
Lenovo Legion (90YJ00A9US)
MSI Codex Z2 (CodZ2A8NUE274)
Compare specifications
| Lenovo Legion (90YJ00A9US) | MSI Codex Z2 (CodZ2A8NUE274) |
|---|---|
| Processor (CPU)?Central Processing Unit is the heart of a gaming PC and is responsible for running games. Read more | |
| AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D | AMD Ryzen 7 8700F |
| Memory (RAM)?Memory increases the general speed of a gaming PC. Read more | |
| 32gb | 32gb |
| Graphics card (GPU)?Graphics Processing Unit calculates 3D graphics and is essential for gaming and heavy programs. Read more | |
| GeForce RTX 5070 Ti | GeForce RTX 4070 |
| Weight | |
| - | 21.3 lbs (9.66 kg) |
| Size (length x width x height) | |
| 19 x 16 x 8.38 inches | |
| (48.26 x 40.64 x 21.29 cm) | |
| Operating system (OS) | |
| Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro |
| Hard drives | |
| 1000gb SSD | 2000gb SSD |
| Release date | |
| February 25, 2026 | June 13, 2026 |
| Amazon.com List Price | |
| $2,720.23 | $2,484.00 |
| Amazon.com Lowest New Price | |
| $2,720.23 | $2,484.00 |
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Lenovo Legion (90YJ00A9US) summary
Lenovo Legion is an excellent value Windows gaming computer released in 2026. It has the GeForce RTX 5070 Ti GPU which is impressive for gaming. You can play 90% of the games published this year on recommended settings. The computer has an okay AMD CPU, however enough RAM for its price.
MSI Codex Z2 (CodZ2A8NUE274) summary
MSI Codex Z2 is a good value gaming computer with Windows 11 Pro released in 2026. It has the GeForce RTX 4070 graphics card which is brilliant for playing games. You can play 80% of the games published this year on recommended settings. The computer doesn't have the best AMD CPU, but enough memory for its price.
msi Codex Z2 Gaming Desktop: AMD R7-8700F, GeForce RTX 4070, 32GB DDR5, 2TB m.2 NVMe SSD, USB Type-C, VR-Ready, Windows 11 Home : A8NUE-274US
AMD Ryzen R7-8700F
Simplistic Design: Enjoy the latest generation of Windows 11 Home for your everyday needs. *MSI recommends Windows 11 Pro for business use.
Beyond Fast: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 powered by the Ada architecture unleashes the full glory of ray tracing, which simulates how light behaves in the real world.
Cool While Gaming: In conjunction with an ARGB fan Air Cooler, the Codex R2 features four system cooling fans; three in the front and one in the rear to pull in cool air and push heat out of the PC.
Turn on the Bright Lights: With the built-in RGB lighting, take your gaming experience to the next level by pressing the MSI LED button to cycle through lighting options. Customize lighting even further with MSI Center software.
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