MSI Codex Z2 (CodZ2A8NVP436) vs STGAubron ABR2122
Comparison summary
- For performance STGAubron ABR2122 has a better processor. MSI Codex Z2 has more memory.
- ABR2122 is cheaper.
- The computers have different operating systems, Codex Z2 has Windows 11 Pro and ABR2122 has Windows 11 Home.
- For displaying graphics Codex Z2 has a lot better performing graphics card.
- ABR2122 is thinner and smaller in size.
- Codex Z2 has a larger SSD for storage.
MSI Codex Z2 (CodZ2A8NVP436)
STGAubron ABR2122
Compare specifications
| MSI Codex Z2 (CodZ2A8NVP436) | STGAubron ABR2122 |
|---|---|
| Processor (CPU)?Central Processing Unit is the heart of a gaming PC and is responsible for running games. Read more | |
| AMD Ryzen 7 8700F | Intel Core i7-12800HX |
| Memory (RAM)?Memory increases the general speed of a gaming PC. Read more | |
| 32gb | 16gb |
| Graphics card (GPU)?Graphics Processing Unit calculates 3D graphics and is essential for gaming and heavy programs. Read more | |
| GeForce RTX 5070 | GeForce RTX 3050 |
| Weight | |
| 21.3 lbs (9.66 kg) | - |
| Size (length x width x height) | |
| 19 x 16 x 8.38 inches | 17.6 x 13.6 x 7.5 inches |
| (48.26 x 40.64 x 21.29 cm) | (44.7 x 34.54 x 19.05 cm) |
| Operating system (OS) | |
| Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home |
| Hard drives | |
| 2000gb SSD | 1000gb SSD |
| Release date | |
| June 1, 2025 | February 2, 2026 |
| Amazon.com List Price | |
| $2,054.03 | $892.99 |
| Amazon.com Lowest New Price | |
| $1,829.99 | $848.34 |
| Buy on Amazon.com | Buy on Amazon.com |
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MSI Codex Z2 (CodZ2A8NVP436) summary
MSI Codex Z2 is a gaming computer with Windows 11 Pro released in 2025. It doesn't have the best AMD CPU, however enough memory for its price. The computer has the GeForce RTX 5070 graphics card which is underwhelming for playing games. You can play 80% of the games published this year on recommended settings.
msi Codex Z2 Gaming Desktop: AMD R7-8700F, GeForce RTX 5070, 32GB DDR5, 2TB m.2 NVMe SSD, USB Type-C, VR-Ready, Windows 11 Home : A8NVP-436US
POWERHOUSE 8-CORE GAMING PERFORMANCE — Driven by the AMD Ryzen 7 8700F with 8 cores and 16 threads, boosting up to 5.0 GHz for smooth, responsive gameplay and the ability to handle AAA titles, streaming, and background tasks all at once
NEXT-GEN BLACKWELL ARCHITECTURE — The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 is powered by NVIDIA's cutting-edge Blackwell GPU architecture, delivering a massive generational leap in rasterization and ray tracing performance so you can experience your games the way they were meant to be played.
Simplistic Design: Enjoy the latest generation of Windows 11 Home for your everyday needs. *MSI recommends Windows 11 Pro for business use.
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.
ASIN: B0F15TM77B
STGAubron ABR2122 summary
STGAubron ABR2122 is a fine value Windows budget gaming computer released in 2026. It has the GeForce RTX 3050 video card which is fine for gaming. You can play older games on recommended settings, but using lower graphics settings you can run 40% of the games published this year. The computer has an impressive Intel CPU and decent memory for its price.
STGAubron Gaming PC Computer Desktop, Intel Core i7-12800HX up to 4.8GHz, GeForce RTX 3050 6G, 16G DDR5, 1TB SSD, WiFi 6, BT 5.2, RGB Fan x4, Windows 11 Home
This Gaming PC Desktop is well-suited for a variety of tasks including gaming, study, business, photo and video editing, streaming, day trading, crypto trading and so on
This high-performance Gaming Computer Desktop is capable of running a wide range of popular PC games for pc gamer, including Fortnite, Call of Duty Warzone, Escape from Tarkov, GTA V, World of Warcraft, LOL, Valorant, Apex Legends, Roblox, Overwatch, CSGO, Battlefield V, Minecraft, Elden Ring, Rocket League, The Division 2, and Hogwarts Legacy with 60+ FPS
PC Gaming System:This gaming computer desktop is loaded with 12th Intel Core I7-12800HX up to 4.8GHz 14-Cores 20-Threads | 16GB DDR5 Memory | 1TB Solid State Drive | Genuine Windows 11 Home 64-bit
Gaming Desktop Connectivity: This gaming pc comes with RGB Fan x 4 | 1x RJ-45 | USB 2.0 x 2 | USB 3.0 | Wi-Fi 6 & Bluetooth 5.2 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 6G GDDR6 Video Card | 1x HDMI | 1x DisplayPort | 1x DVI
Gaming Computer Special Feature: This gaming pc equips with RGB Gaming Mouse & Keyboard | 1 Year parts & labor | Complimentary lifetime tech support
ASIN: B0F4KCG4MB