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ASUS ROG RNUC16JNK9X2AAAU Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus vs HP Z2 Tower G1i Workstation Desktop PC

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  • 43specifications compared
  • 24differ
  • 19identical
  • 71known for one product only

Key differences

The HP Z2 Tower G1i Workstation Desktop PC has 0.2 GHz more processor boost frequency than the ASUS ROG RNUC16JNK9X2AAAU Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus (5.7 GHz vs 5.5 GHz). The HP Z2 Tower G1i Workstation Desktop PC has 192 GB more internal memory than the ASUS ROG RNUC16JNK9X2AAAU Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus (256 GB vs 64 GB). The HP Z2 Tower G1i Workstation Desktop PC has 800 MHz more memory clock speed than the ASUS ROG RNUC16JNK9X2AAAU Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus (6400 MHz vs 5600 MHz). Processor model: 290HX Plus on the ASUS ROG RNUC16JNK9X2AAAU Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, 285K on the HP Z2 Tower G1i Workstation Desktop PC. Processor cache type: Smart Cache on the ASUS ROG RNUC16JNK9X2AAAU Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, L3 on the HP Z2 Tower G1i Workstation Desktop PC.

  • Processor model
    • ROG RNUC16JNK9X2AAAU Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus:290HX Plus
    • Z2 Tower G1i Workstation Desktop PC:285K
  • Processor boost frequency
    • ROG RNUC16JNK9X2AAAU Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus:5.5 GHz
    • Z2 Tower G1i Workstation Desktop PC:5.7 GHz
  • Processor cache type
    • ROG RNUC16JNK9X2AAAU Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus:Smart Cache
    • Z2 Tower G1i Workstation Desktop PC:L3
  • Internal memory
    • ROG RNUC16JNK9X2AAAU Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus:64 GB
    • Z2 Tower G1i Workstation Desktop PC:256 GB
  • Memory layout (slots x size)
    • ROG RNUC16JNK9X2AAAU Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus:2 x 32 GB
    • Z2 Tower G1i Workstation Desktop PC:4 x 64 GB
  • Memory clock speed
    • ROG RNUC16JNK9X2AAAU Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus:5600 MHz
    • Z2 Tower G1i Workstation Desktop PC:6400 MHz
  • Total storage capacity
    • ROG RNUC16JNK9X2AAAU Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus:2 TB
    • Z2 Tower G1i Workstation Desktop PC:1 TB
  • Total SSDs capacity
    • ROG RNUC16JNK9X2AAAU Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus:2 TB
    • Z2 Tower G1i Workstation Desktop PC:1 TB

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114 specifications
Processor3 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyKnown for oneIntel Core Ultra 9Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor generationKnown for oneIntel Core Ultra (Series 2)Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor modelDiffers290HX Plus285K
Processor cores2424
Processor threads2424
Processor boost frequencyDiffers5.5 GHz5.7 GHz
Performance coresKnown for one8Unknown — not stated by the source
Efficient coresKnown for one16Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance-core Max Turbo FrequencyKnown for one5.5 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Efficient-core Max Turbo FrequencyKnown for one4.7 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance-core base frequencyKnown for one2.7 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Efficient-core base frequencyKnown for one1.8 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor cache36 MB36 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersSmart CacheL3
Processor socketKnown for oneBGA 2114Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum turbo powerKnown for one160 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor base powerKnown for one55 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Neural processor unit (NPU)identical
Neural processor unit (NPU)Intel AI BoostIntel AI Boost
Total processor performance up toKnown for one36 TOPsUnknown — not stated by the source
NPU performance up to13 TOPs13 TOPs
GPU performance up toKnown for one8 TOPsUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers64 GB256 GB
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one128 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Internal memory typeDDR5-SDRAMDDR5-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs2 x 32 GB4 x 64 GB
Memory slotsKnown for one2x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory clock speedDiffers5600 MHz6400 MHz
Non-ECCKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Memory module typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUDIMM
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers2 TB1 TB
Optical drive typeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage mediaSSDSSD
Total SSDs capacityDiffers2 TB1 TB
Number of SSDs installed11
SSD capacityDiffers2 TB1 TB
NVMeYesYes
SSD interfaceDiffersPCI Express 4.0PCI Express
SSD form factorKnown for oneM.2Unknown — not stated by the source
M.2 SSD sizeKnown for one2280 (22 x 80 mm)Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of storage drives installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Graphics1 differ
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete GPU manufacturerNVIDIANVIDIA
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080Unknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers16 GB96 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeGDDR7GDDR7
On-board GPU manufacturerIntelIntel
On-board graphics card familyIntel® GraphicsIntel® Graphics
On-board graphics card modelIntel® GraphicsIntel® Graphics
Number of discrete graphics cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Performance3 differ
Product typeDiffersMini PCWorkstation
Market positioningDiffersGamingPerformance
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel HM870Intel W880
Password protectionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Password protection typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBIOS, Power on
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one2500 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
LAN controllerKnown for oneRealtek RTL8125DUnknown — not stated by the source
Wi-FiKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneWi-Fi 7 (802.11be)Unknown — not stated by the source
WLAN controller manufacturerKnown for oneIntelUnknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for oneWi-Fi 7 (802.11be)Unknown — not stated by the source
WLAN controller modelKnown for oneKiller Wi-Fi BE1750xUnknown — not stated by the source
BluetoothKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth versionKnown for one5.4Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity66
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Thunderbolt 4Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt 4 ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
DisplayPort versionKnown for one2.1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI versionKnown for one2.1Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jackKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power1 differ
Power supplyDiffers380 W1000 W
Design3 differ
Chassis typeDiffersMini PCTower
Colour nameDiffersWhiteBlack
Product colourDiffersWhiteBlack
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 11 HomeWindows 11 Pro
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
Display includedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio chipDiffersRealtek ALC3342-CGRealtek ALC3205
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers282.4 mm175 mm
DepthDiffers189.5 mm426 mm
HeightDiffers56.5 mm175 mm
WeightDiffers3.12 kg8.6 kg
Expansion slotsidentical
Number of 3.5" baysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
PCI Express x16 (Gen 4.x) slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Brand-specific featuresidentical
HP Artificial IntelligenceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAI Workstation, AI PC
HP segmentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBusiness
HP GTIN (EAN/UPC)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source704683251956
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source590 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source490 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source295 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12.5 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Keyboard includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Numeric keypadKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Input device modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHP Wired 320M Mouse
Certificatesidentical
Low halogenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceENERGY STAR, EPEAT, TCO, TCO10
Sustainable technologies and materialsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLow halogen; Bulk packaging available; 10% ITE-derived closed loop plastic; 25% ocean-bound plastic in system fans; Product Carbon Footprint; Contains at least 60% post-consumer recycled plastic; System has a QR code enabled experience where the user has access to a product portal – beginning Decemb
Sustainability complianceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard connectivityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWired
Other featuresidentical
UNSPSC-codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source43211515

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