MSI Codex Upgraded R2 Desktop PC w/USB Hub vs HP OMEN GT16-0364
MSI Codex Upgraded R2 Desktop PC w/USB Hub 2026, Core i5-14400F, 64GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 5050, Black
MSI
66 Overall Score
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HP OMEN GT16-0364 2025, Ryzen 7 8700F, 32GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070, Panda Metal
HP
92 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
MSI Codex Upgraded R2 Desktop PC w/USB Hub 2026, Core i5-14400F, 64GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 5050, Black
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HP OMEN GT16-0364 2025, Ryzen 7 8700F, 32GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070, Panda Metal
95 out of 100 medium confidence 13 reviews
The HP OMEN 35L desktop with Ryzen 7 8700F and RTX 5070 receives overwhelmingly positive feedback. Users praise its powerful performance, quiet operation, and excellent cooling, making it ideal for gaming and productivity. The build quality and design are also highlighted as solid and modern. A few minor concerns about included peripherals and lighting customization are noted in Q&A, but overall sentiment is very high.
Pros
- Powerful performance
- Quiet operation
- Excellent cooling
- Solid build quality
- Fast SSD storage
Cons
- No keyboard/mouse included
- Lighting customization unclear
Performance 5
Quiet operation 4
Cooling 3
Build quality 3
Storage speed 3
Upgradability 2
Scores
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Specifications
| MSI Codex Upgraded R2 Desktop PC w/USB Hub | HP OMEN GT16-0364 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i5 14400F | AMD Ryzen 7 8700F★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 10★ | 8 |
| Frequency | 2.5 GHz | 4.1 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 20 MB★ | 16 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | discrete |
| VRAM | 8 GB | 12 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | GDDR7 | GDDR7 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 64 GB★ | 32 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 2 TB★ | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD★ | SSD |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | mid-tower | mid-tower |
| PSU | 650W | 850W★ |
| Weight | — | 14.50 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| USB Ports | 6 | 8★ |
| Thunderbolt | — | 0 |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.1 | 1 x HDMI |
| DisplayPort | 3x DisplayPort | 3 x DisplayPort |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Ethernet | RJ-45 | Gigabit Ethernet |
| System | ||
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
MSI Codex Upgraded R2 Desktop PC w/USB Hub 2026, Core i5-14400F, 64GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 5050, Black
- Strong ram (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong storage (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong gpu (73rd percentile)
- Strong port selection (69th percentile)
HP OMEN GT16-0364 2025, Ryzen 7 8700F, 32GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070, Panda Metal
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong port selection (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong gpu (89th percentile)89th %ile
Verdict
Winner: HP OMEN GT16-0364
Scores 92 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 9 of 26 specs.