Dell OptiPlex 5090 Black 2021
Dell
44 Overall Score
vs
MSI Codex Z2 A8NVM-485US Black 2025
MSI
81 Overall Score
Scores
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Specifications
| Dell OptiPlex 5090 | MSI Codex Z2 A8NVM-485US | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | 64 bit 8-Core Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 8700F★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 8 | 8 |
| Frequency | 2.0 GHz | 4.1 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB | 16 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU | Intel UHD Graphics 630 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Type | integrated★ | discrete |
| VRAM | — | 8 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | — | GDDR7 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR4 | DDR5★ |
| Storage 1 | 256 GB | 2 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | mini | mid-tower |
| PSU | — | 650W★ |
| Weight | — | 12.88 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1 | 1 |
| USB Ports | 5 | 8★ |
| HDMI | None | 1x HDMI |
| DisplayPort | 2 DisplayPorts | 3x DisplayPort 1.4a |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Bluetooth 5.3★ |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet |
| System | ||
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
Dell OptiPlex 5090 Black 2021
- Strong reliability (70th percentile)
- Strong social proof (68th percentile)
- Below average gpu (12th percentile)12th %ile
- Below average storage (21st percentile)
- Below average ram (33rd percentile)
- Below average cpu (33rd percentile)
MSI Codex Z2 A8NVM-485US Black 2025
- Strong storage (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong port selection (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong gpu (75th percentile)
Pricing
Dell OptiPlex 5090 Black 20210.095score per dollar
vs
MSI Codex Z2 A8NVM-485US Black 20250.062score per dollar
Dell OptiPlex 5090 Black 2021 offers 1.5x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: MSI Codex Z2 A8NVM-485US
Scores 81 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 12 of 25 specs.
