MSI Codex Z2 (AMD Ryzen 5 8400F / NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 6 GB)

Buying advice

Consider this Codex Z2 for everyday tasks and lighter games only after checking their memory requirements. The six-core Ryzen 5 is paired with an RTX 3050 with 6GB graphics memory, and the installed system RAM is just 8GB. Compared with the 16GB RAM, 8GB GPU-memory RTX 5060 versions, it leaves less capacity for both open applications and graphics assets. For gaming with voice chat, streaming or heavier editing, start by comparing those better-provisioned configurations rather than relying on a future upgrade.

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LAUNCH

Released: -

GAMING PERFORMANCE

Gaming Performance Index (GPI): Reference estimate · Not measured on this computer≈49100 is a PS5 (2024) reference, not a maximum. Relative displayed values are not game FPS ratios or a winner.
Reference estimate · Conditions & method
Reference estimates can use different methods and configurations. Bar lengths are not precise gaming comparisons, FPS ratios or target-computer rankings.
Method: GPU component reference
PS5 (2024) = 100
Historical GPU or named-configuration reference, not a measurement of this computer. CPU, memory, driver, power and cooling may differ.
GPU GPI reference: GPU donor reference; target conditions may differ. Not a target-system estimate or measurement.NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 6GB · Desktop49100 is a PS5 (2024) reference, not a maximum. Relative displayed values are not game FPS ratios or a winner.GPU reference · Estimated
GPU reference · Conditions & method
Generic points, original ranges and named donor configurations retain their own methods. Relative bar lengths are not game FPS ratios or target rankings.
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 6GB · Desktop · Three-anchor Time Spy proxy
Estimated · Three-anchor Time Spy proxy
PS5 reference: 2024 = 100 · Input years: 2024 · Historical estimate relative to standard PS5 = 100; game baskets and configurations differ. Current matched-quality experience is not calibrated.
Extrapolation: Yes
AIB conditions: Unknown
CPU conditions: Unknown
System RAM conditions: Unknown
Power conditions: Unknown

GRAPHICS BENCHMARKS

3DMark Time Spy: -
3DMark Steel Nomad: -
3DMark Steel Nomad Light: -
Geekbench 6 Metal: -
GPU option references: Conditions unconfirmedNVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 6gb (calculated reference-boost FP32 peak) · Time Spy-Chip referenceNVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 6gb (calculated reference-boost FP32 peak) · FP32 TFLOPS6.77Chip reference
Test conditions & details
Test: 3DMark Time Spy
Score unit: points
Version not recorded
Bars align retained values of the same metric and unit. Test conditions may be unconfirmed. The endpoint is a display scale, not a test maximum, comparable device measurement, game FPS ratio or winner.
Test: FP32
Score unit: TFLOPS
Recorded test: Unknown
Configuration-specific result

CPU BENCHMARKS

Geekbench 6 Single: Conditions unconfirmedAMD Ryzen 5 8400F2,495Chip reference
Test conditions & details
Test: Geekbench 6 Single
Score unit: points
Version: 6.4.0
Recorded test: CPU single-core
Platform: Unknown
Sample count: 1
Configuration-specific result
Bars align retained values of the same metric and unit. Test conditions may be unconfirmed. The endpoint is a display scale, not a test maximum, comparable device measurement, game FPS ratio or winner.
Limitations: Single uploaded CPU sample, not this computer’s measurement or a CPU average. Firmware, power limits, cooling, ambient conditions and hardware authenticity are not independently verified.
Geekbench 6 Multi: Conditions unconfirmedAMD Ryzen 5 8400F10,853Chip reference
Test conditions & details
Test: Geekbench 6 Multi
Score unit: points
Version: 6.4.0
Recorded test: CPU multi-core
Platform: Unknown
Sample count: 1
Configuration-specific result
Bars align retained values of the same metric and unit. Test conditions may be unconfirmed. The endpoint is a display scale, not a test maximum, comparable device measurement, game FPS ratio or winner.
Limitations: Single uploaded CPU sample, not this computer’s measurement or a CPU average. Firmware, power limits, cooling, ambient conditions and hardware authenticity are not independently verified.

OTHER BENCHMARKS

PCMark: -

PLATFORM & HARDWARE

OS: Windows 11 Home
Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 8400F
GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 6GB
Chipset: AMD B840
CPU Cores: 6
GPU Cores: 2,304
NPU: -
GPU FP32 TFLOPS: -

MEMORY & STORAGE

Memory: 8 GB
Storage: 1,000 GB
Current Configuration: B8TA-698US; AMD Ryzen 5 8400F; NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 6GB; 8 GB RAM; 1000 GB storage

EXPANSION

Upgradeability: -

POWER & BATTERY

Cooling: ARGB fan air cooling
Power: 650 W · Reported powerPower value is the listed power-supply output rating, not wall draw, CPU TDP or measured system consumption.

BODY & DIMENSIONS

CHASSIS SIDE · LENGTH × HEIGHT: 408.9 × 485.1 mm
CHASSIS TOP · LENGTH × WIDTH: 408.9 × 213.4 mm
Dimensions: 408.9 × 213.4 × 485.1 mm
Weight: 9.66 kg

CONNECTIVITY & EXPANSION

Display Outputs: GPU HDMI 2.1x1+DisplayPort 1.4ax3 as manufacturer specifies
Network: -
Ports: Front: USB-A 5 Gbps+USB-C 20 Gbps+microphone/headphone;Rear: USB-A 5 Gbpsx2+USB 2.0x4+USB-C 10 Gbps+2.5GbE+audio/S/PDIF+keyboardmouse
Wireless: Wi-Fi 6E / BT 5.2

OTHER SPECIFICATIONS

Brand: MSI
Model: Codex Z2
Type: tower

Overview

This Codex Z2 configuration pairs AMD Ryzen 5 8400F with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 6GB, with 8GB RAM and 1000GB storage. Consider it for a discrete-graphics gaming desktop with later memory or SSD upgrades. Check occupi...

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