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MSI Codex Z2 A8NVL-804US vs MSI Pro DP21 AI 8HG-039XEU

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  • 48specifications compared
  • 29differ
  • 19identical
  • 49known for one product only

Key differences

The MSI Pro DP21 AI 8HG-039XEU has 4 more processor cores than the MSI Codex Z2 A8NVL-804US (10 vs 6). The MSI Codex Z2 A8NVL-804US has 2 more processor threads than the MSI Pro DP21 AI 8HG-039XEU (12 vs 10). The MSI Pro DP21 AI 8HG-039XEU has 4 MB more processor cache than the MSI Codex Z2 A8NVL-804US (20 MB vs 16 MB). Only the MSI Codex Z2 A8NVL-804US has discrete graphics card. Processor manufacturer: AMD on the MSI Codex Z2 A8NVL-804US, Intel on the MSI Pro DP21 AI 8HG-039XEU.

  • Processor manufacturer
    • Codex Z2 A8NVL-804US:AMD
    • Pro DP21 AI 8HG-039XEU:Intel
  • Processor family
    • Codex Z2 A8NVL-804US:AMD Ryzen™ 5
    • Pro DP21 AI 8HG-039XEU:Intel Core Ultra 5
  • Processor model
    • Codex Z2 A8NVL-804US:8400F
    • Pro DP21 AI 8HG-039XEU:225
  • Processor cores
    • Codex Z2 A8NVL-804US:6
    • Pro DP21 AI 8HG-039XEU:10
  • Processor threads
    • Codex Z2 A8NVL-804US:12
    • Pro DP21 AI 8HG-039XEU:10
  • Processor cache
    • Codex Z2 A8NVL-804US:16 MB
    • Pro DP21 AI 8HG-039XEU:20 MB
  • Processor cache type
    • Codex Z2 A8NVL-804US:L3
    • Pro DP21 AI 8HG-039XEU:Smart Cache
  • Total storage capacity
    • Codex Z2 A8NVL-804US:1 TB
    • Pro DP21 AI 8HG-039XEU:512 GB

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Comparison of Codex Z2 A8NVL-804US, Pro DP21 AI 8HG-039XEU
97 specifications
Processor7 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffersAMDIntel
Processor familyDiffersAMD Ryzen™ 5Intel Core Ultra 5
Processor generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel Core Ultra (Series 2)
Processor modelDiffers8400F225
Processor coresDiffers610
Processor threadsDiffers1210
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.9 GHz
Performance coresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6
Efficient coresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Performance-core Max Turbo FrequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.9 GHz
Efficient-core Max Turbo FrequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.4 GHz
Performance-core base frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.3 GHz
Efficient-core base frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.7 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers16 MB20 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersL3Smart Cache
Processor socketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLGA 1851 (Socket V1)
Maximum turbo powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source121 W
Processor base powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source65 W
Processor frequencyKnown for one4.2 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Neural processor unit (NPU)identical
Neural processor unit (NPU)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel AI Boost
Total processor performance up toKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source23 TOPs
NPU performance up toKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source13 TOPs
GPU performance up toKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 TOPs
Memoryidentical
Internal memory16 GB16 GB
Maximum internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64 GB
Internal memory typeDDR5-SDRAMDDR5-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)1 x 16 GB1 x 16 GB
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x SO-DIMM
Memory clock speed5600 MHz5600 MHz
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1 TB512 GB
Optical drive typeNoNo
Storage mediaSSDSSD
Total SSDs capacityDiffers1 TB512 GB
Number of SSDs installed11
SSD capacityDiffers1 TB512 GB
NVMeYesYes
SSD interfacePCI Express 4.0PCI Express 4.0
SSD form factorM.2M.2
Graphics3 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersYesNo
On-board graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060Not available
On-board GPU manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersNot availableIntel® Graphics
Discrete GPU manufacturerKnown for oneNVIDIAUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one8 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR7Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics card DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one3Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics card HDMI ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance3 differ
Product typeDiffersPCMini PC
Market positioningDiffersGamingBusiness
Motherboard chipsetDiffersAMD B840Intel H810
Audio output channelsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5.1 channels
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANYesYes
LAN controllerRealtek RTL8111HRealtek RTL8111H
Wi-FiYesYes
Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
Wi-Fi standardsWi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
BluetoothKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5.3
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers42
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers31
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityDiffers01
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityDiffers01
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity11
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity00
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
DisplayPort versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4
HDMI ports quantityDiffers01
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
USB4 Gen 2x2 ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power supplyDiffers650 W120 W
80 PLUS certificationKnown for one80 PLUS GoldUnknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
Chassis typeDiffersDesktopMini PC
Cable lock slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Product colourBlackBlack
Placement supportedKnown for oneVerticalUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 11 HomeNo
Displayidentical
Display includedNoNo
Audioidentical
Audio chipKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRealtek ALC897
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-20 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 85%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 90%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers406.4 mm204 mm
DepthDiffers212.2 mm208 mm
HeightDiffers482.6 mm54.8 mm
WeightDiffers9.65 kg1.27 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source271 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source382 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source122 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.8 kg
Other features1 differ
Warranty periodDiffers1 year(s)3 year(s)

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