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Core performance

At the heart of the Codex Z2 is the AMD Ryzen 7 8700F, an 8‑core, 16‑thread Zen 4 CPU running at 4.1 GHz base with boost speeds up to 5.0 GHz on the AM5 platform. This processor is built to handle modern AAA games, streaming, and productivity workloads simultaneously without noticeable slowdowns, especially when paired with fast DDR5 memory. MSI equips this model with 32 GB of dual‑channel DDR5 RAM, giving ample headroom for heavy multitasking, large game worlds, and creator tools. Storage is provided by a 2 TB M.2 NVMe SSD, delivering very quick boot times and near‑instant loading for games and applications while providing plenty of room for a large library.​​

Graphics and gaming experience

Graphics are handled by an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 with 12 GB of GDDR6 VRAM, a next‑gen GPU capable of high frame rates at 1440p and solid 4K performance in demanding titles. Reviews of this exact configuration highlight smooth gameplay with real‑time ray tracing, DLSS‑enhanced performance, and AI‑assisted features, making it well suited for cinematic single‑player games, competitive esports, and VR. MSI markets the Codex Z2 as VR‑ready, and the combination of the RTX 5070 and Ryzen 7 8700F provides the horsepower needed for modern VR headsets and high‑refresh gaming monitors.​​

Design, cooling, and connectivity

The Codex Z2 uses a sleek black tower with ARGB fan cooling and customizable RGB lighting, giving it a clean, modern look that fits easily into a gaming or creator setup. Multiple ARGB fans and MSI’s tuned airflow keep the CPU and GPU temperatures in check during extended gaming sessions while maintaining stable performance. Connectivity includes USB Type‑C (10 Gbps), HDMI and DisplayPort outputs, 2.5G Ethernet, Wi‑Fi (with Wi‑Fi 7 support in some configurations), and bundled RGB‑ready keyboard and mouse, so the system is ready to plug in and play with Windows 11 Home preinstalled