MSI Codex R2 vs ASUS ROG GM700
MSI Codex R2 2025, Core i7-14700F, 32GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 5060, Black
ASUS ROG GM700 2025, Ryzen 7 9800X3D, 32GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 5070 Ti, Black
What Buyers Say
MSI Codex R2 2025, Core i7-14700F, 32GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 5060, Black
The computer is praised for its gaming performance, quiet operation, and cool temperatures. However, a verified reviewer warns about RAM instability at max capacity and a long-term processor instability issue with no fix. Overall, most users are satisfied, especially when purchased on sale.
Pros
- Excellent gaming performance
- Quiet operation
- Cool temperatures
- Great value on sale
Cons
- RAM instability at max capacity
- Long-term processor instability
- No fix for processor issue
ASUS ROG GM700 2025, Ryzen 7 9800X3D, 32GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 5070 Ti, Black
The ASUS ROG GM700 is a powerful prebuilt gaming PC that has received outstanding feedback across all reviews. Users praise its stellar performance with AAA games at ultra settings, robust build quality, effective cooling, and ability to handle demanding workloads like video editing and local AI development. Minor issues include slightly messy front cable management, a risk of crashing when running multiple games from the same launcher, and a higher-than-desired price, but overall sentiment is overwhelmingly positive.
Pros
- Outstanding gaming performance
- Effective cooling system
- Quiet operation
- Solid build quality
- Great for AI and productivity
Cons
- Slightly messy front cable management
- Crash when running multiple same-launcher games
- Higher price point
- Pre-installed CPU drivers somewhat outdated
Scores
Specifications
| MSI Codex R2 | ASUS ROG GM700 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i7 14700F★ | AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 20★ | 8 |
| Frequency | 2.1 GHz | 4.7 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 33 MB | 96 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | discrete |
| VRAM | 8 GB | 16 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | GDDR7 | GDDR7 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 2 TB | 2 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | NVMe SSD★ |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | mid-tower | mid-tower |
| PSU | 650W | 850W★ |
| Weight | 13.15 kg | 16.50 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| USB Ports | 9 | 9 |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.1 | 1 x HDMI 2.1, 1 x HDMI 1.4 |
| DisplayPort | 3x DisplayPort 1.4a | 3 x DisplayPort 2.1, 1 x DisplayPort 1.4 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3★ | Bluetooth |
| Ethernet | 10/100/1000 | 2.5Gbps Ethernet |
| System | ||
| OS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
MSI Codex R2 2025, Core i7-14700F, 32GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 5060, Black
- Strong port selection (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong cpu (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong storage (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong gpu (78th percentile)
ASUS ROG GM700 2025, Ryzen 7 9800X3D, 32GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 5070 Ti, Black
- Strong social proof (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong port selection (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong gpu (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
Pricing
Verdict
Scores 92 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 8 of 25 specs.
