Corsair Vengeance i8200 (i9-14900K / RTX 4090 / 64GB RAM / 2TB SSD + 2TB SSD) vs Maingear MG-1 (i5-14600K / RTX 4060 Ti / 64GB RAM / 2TB SSD)

Comparison Table

Summary

Performance and Hardware

• Corsair Vengeance i8200 is significantly more powerful with an Intel i9-14900K CPU and NVIDIA RTX 4090 GPU, providing a massive 82.58 TFLOPS of GPU power compared to the Maingear MG-1's 22.06 TFLOPS from the RTX 4060 Ti. This makes the Vengeance ideal for high-end gaming and professional graphics work.
• Both systems have 64GB of RAM, but the Vengeance runs slightly faster at 6600 MHz compared to the MG-1's 6000 MHz.
• Storage capacity is larger in the Vengeance with a total of 4TB across two SSDs, double that of the MG-1's single 2TB SSD.

Connectivity and Expansion

• The Vengeance supports a higher number of USB 3.2 Gen 1 A ports (5 vs. 4). Both machines support NVMe SSDs and have modern features like Ray Tracing and DLSS, indicating strong future-proofing.
• Thermal design power (TDP) differs with the Vengeance drawing less power at 125W compared to the MG-1’s 160W, potentially offering slightly better energy efficiency.

Recommendations for Buyers

• High-End Users: The Corsair Vengeance i8200 is recommended for users who need top-tier performance for gaming, video editing, and other demanding applications.
• Mid-Range Users: The Maingear MG-1, while less powerful, still offers considerable performance for most contemporary applications and games and is more budget-friendly. Suitable for users who want solid performance without the premium cost.