Key Differences
In short — MSI Codex R2 outperforms the cheaper Skytech Shadow on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Skytech Shadow is a better bang for your buck. The better performing MSI Codex R2 is 144 days newer than the cheaper Skytech Shadow.
Advantages of Skytech Gaming Shadow Gaming PC
- Up to 7% cheaper than MSI Codex R2 - $1279.99 vs $1369.99
- Up to 3% better value when playing FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker than MSI Codex R2 - $8.65 vs $8.96 per FPS
Advantages of MSI Codex R2 Gaming Desktop PC
- Performs up to 10% better in FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker than Skytech Shadow - 163 vs 148 FPS
FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Maximum
Aug 24th, 2023 • 8th Variation
FPS
148
91%
Value, $/FPS
$8.65/FPS
100%
Price, $
$1279.99
100%
Value Winner
Buy for $1,279.99 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 176 minutes ago
Jan 15th, 2024 • 2nd Variation
FPS
163
100%
Value, $/FPS
$8.96/FPS
97%
Price, $
$1369.99
93%
FPS Winner
Buy for $1,369.99 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 170 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Maximum
Aug 24th, 2023 • 8th Variation
Jan 15th, 2024 • 2nd Variation
GPU Comparison
Compared by selected game FPS and theoretical performance
Aug 24th, 2023 • 8th Variation
GeForce RTX 4060
8 GB | System-Shared
Pixel Fillrate
118.1 GPixel/s
100%
Texel Fillrate
236.2 GTexel/s
100%
Jan 15th, 2024 • 2nd Variation
GeForce RTX 4060
8 GB | System-Shared
Pixel Fillrate
118.1 GPixel/s
100%
Texel Fillrate
236.2 GTexel/s
100%
CPU Comparison
Compared by selected game FPS and Geekbench 5 benchmark scores
Aug 24th, 2023 • 8th Variation
Core i7-12700F
null-core
Single-Core
2362
85%
Multi-Core
11527
67%
Jan 15th, 2024 • 2nd Variation
Core i7-14700F
null-core
Single-Core
2775
100%
Multi-Core
17332
100%
CPU Winner
Skytech Gaming Shadow Gaming PC | vs | MSI Codex R2 Gaming Desktop PC |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 24th, 2023 | Release Date | Jan 15th, 2024 |
| Core i7-12700F | CPU | Core i7-14700F |
| GeForce RTX 4060 | GPU | GeForce RTX 4060 |
| 16 GB | RAM | 32 GB |
| N/A Storage | Storage | N/A Storage |
