Product comparison · 2 pcs/workstations

HP 290 G2 vs HP Z6 G4 + AirPods

92specifications compared
52differ
40identical
68known for one product only

Key differences

Processor family
- 290 G2:Intel® Core™ i3
- Z6 G4 + AirPods:Intel Xeon Silver
Processor model
- 290 G2:i3-8100
- Z6 G4 + AirPods:4116
Processor cores
- 290 G2:4
- Z6 G4 + AirPods:12
Processor threads
- 290 G2:4
- Z6 G4 + AirPods:24
Processor frequency
- 290 G2:3.6 GHz
- Z6 G4 + AirPods:2.1 GHz
Processor cache
- 290 G2:6 MB
- Z6 G4 + AirPods:16.5 MB
Processor cache type
- 290 G2:Smart Cache
- Z6 G4 + AirPods:L3
Processor codename
- 290 G2:Coffee Lake
- Z6 G4 + AirPods:Skylake

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Comparison of 290 G2, Z6 G4 + AirPods
160 specifications	A HP 290 G2 View product	B HP Z6 G4 + AirPods View product
Processor14 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i3	Intel Xeon Silver
Processor generationDiffers	8th gen Intel® Core™ i3	1st Generation Intel® Xeon® Scalable
Processor modelDiffers	i3-8100	4116
Processor coresDiffers	4	12
Processor threadsDiffers	4	24
Processor frequencyDiffers	3.6 GHz	2.1 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers	6 MB	16.5 MB
Processor cache typeDiffers	Smart Cache	L3
Bus typeKnown for one	DMI3	Unknown — not stated by the source
System bus rateKnown for one	8 GT/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor lithography	14 nm	14 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor codenameDiffers	Coffee Lake	Skylake
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	65 W	85 W
TjunctionKnown for one	100 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers	16	48
PCI Express configurationsKnown for one	1x16, 1x8+2x4, 2x8	Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express slots version	3.0	3.0
Number of processors installed	1	1
Processor socketDiffers	LGA 1151 (Socket H4)	LGA 3647 (Socket P)
Maximum internal memory supported by processorDiffers	64 GB	768 GB
Memory types supported by processor	DDR4-SDRAM	DDR4-SDRAM
Memory clock speeds supported by processor	2400 MHz	2400 MHz
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)Known for one	37.5 GB/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
ECC supported by processorDiffers	No	Yes
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3 GHz
TcaseKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	76 °C
SteppingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	M0
Memory5 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	64 GB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	16 GB	384 GB
Internal memory type	DDR4-SDRAM	DDR4-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs	1 x 4 GB	4 x 16 GB
Memory slotsDiffers	2x DIMM	12x DIMM
Memory clock speed	2666 MHz	2666 MHz
Memory channelsDiffers	Dual-channel	Hexa-channel
ECCKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Storage5 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	500 GB	2.51 TB
Optical drive type	DVD-RW	DVD-RW
Storage mediaDiffers	HDD	HDD+SSD
Number of storage drives installedDiffers	1	2
Total HDDs capacityKnown for one	500 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of HDDs installed	1	1
HDD capacityDiffers	500 GB	2 TB
HDD speed	7200 RPM	7200 RPM
Card reader integratedDiffers	Yes	No
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	SD	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD interfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SATA
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
SSD capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	512 GB
SSD interfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	PCI Express
Graphics4 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffers	No	Yes
On-board graphics cardDiffers	Yes	No
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	Not available	NVIDIA® Quadro® P4000
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® UHD Graphics 630	Not available
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryKnown for one	64 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of displays supported (on-board graphics)Known for one	3	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for one	350 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for one	1100 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card DirectX versionKnown for one	12.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one	0x3E91	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionKnown for one	4.5	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of execution unitsKnown for one	23	Unknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	GDDR5
Performance2 differ
Product typeDiffers	PC	Workstation
Motherboard chipsetDiffers	Intel® H370	Intel C622
Optical driveidentical
Optical drives quantity	1	1
Networkidentical
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN data rates	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Wi-FiKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Ports & interfaces6 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	4	0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	4	10
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity	0	0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity	0	0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity	0	0
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity	0	0
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	1	0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers	1	2
Combo headphone/mic port	Yes	Yes
Headphone outputs	0	0
Line-out	Yes	Yes
Line-in	Yes	Yes
Microphone inDiffers	Yes	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	1	0
DVI port	No	No
On/off buttonKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Serial ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Power1 differ
Power supplyDiffers	180 W	1000 W
Design1 differ
Chassis typeDiffers	Micro Tower	Tower
Placement supportedKnown for one	Vertical	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Product colour	Black	Black
Country of origin	China	China
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Kensington
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows 10 Pro	Windows 10 Pro
Operating system architecture	64-bit	64-bit
Displayidentical
Display included	No	No
Processor special features9 differ
CPU configuration (max)Known for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Embedded options available	Yes	Yes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Idle StatesKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one	1.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one	1.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for one	0.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel TSX-NIDiffers	No	Yes
Intel TSX-NI versionDiffers	0.00	1.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)	Yes	Yes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® OS GuardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDDiffers	126688	120481
Processor package sizeDiffers	37.5 x 37.5 mm	76.0 x 56.5 mm
ScalabilityDiffers	1S	2S
Supported instruction setsDiffers	AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2	AVX, AVX 2.0, AVX-512, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Thermal solution specificationKnown for one	PCG 2015C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	No	2.0
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Conflict-Free processor	Yes	Yes
Processor codeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SR3HQ
Brand-specific featuresidentical
HP JumpStartKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
HP ePrintKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
HP Recovery ManagerKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
HP Support AssistantKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
HP DocumentationKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
HP Software providedKnown for one	HP Audio Switch, HP System Event Utility	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio chipDiffers	Realtek ALC3601	Realtek HD ALC221
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	0 - 40 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	10 - 90%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	170 mm	169 mm
DepthDiffers	338 mm	465 mm
HeightDiffers	277.5 mm	445 mm
WeightDiffers	5.4 kg	13.1 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one	291 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one	390 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one	499 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one	8 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Keyboard included	Yes	Yes
Mouse includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	ENERGY STAR	Unknown — not stated by the source
Expansion slotsidentical
PCI Express x4 slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3
PCI Express x8 slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
PCI Express x16 slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2

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