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HP E79GRET PC/workstation PRO 215 vs HP Z2 Tower G1i Workstation Desktop PC

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  • 50specifications compared
  • 34differ
  • 16identical
  • 36known for one product only

Key differences

The HP Z2 Tower G1i Workstation Desktop PC has 18 more processor cores than the HP E79GRET PC/workstation PRO 215 (24 vs 6). The HP Z2 Tower G1i Workstation Desktop PC has 12 more processor threads than the HP E79GRET PC/workstation PRO 215 (24 vs 12). The HP Z2 Tower G1i Workstation Desktop PC has 1 GHz more processor boost frequency than the HP E79GRET PC/workstation PRO 215 (5.7 GHz vs 4.7 GHz). Processor manufacturer: AMD on the HP E79GRET PC/workstation PRO 215, Intel on the HP Z2 Tower G1i Workstation Desktop PC. Processor model: PRO 215 on the HP E79GRET PC/workstation PRO 215, 285K on the HP Z2 Tower G1i Workstation Desktop PC.

  • Processor manufacturer
    • E79GRET PC/workstation PRO 215:AMD
    • Z2 Tower G1i Workstation Desktop PC:Intel
  • Processor model
    • E79GRET PC/workstation PRO 215:PRO 215
    • Z2 Tower G1i Workstation Desktop PC:285K
  • Processor cores
    • E79GRET PC/workstation PRO 215:6
    • Z2 Tower G1i Workstation Desktop PC:24
  • Processor threads
    • E79GRET PC/workstation PRO 215:12
    • Z2 Tower G1i Workstation Desktop PC:24
  • Processor boost frequency
    • E79GRET PC/workstation PRO 215:4.7 GHz
    • Z2 Tower G1i Workstation Desktop PC:5.7 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • E79GRET PC/workstation PRO 215:22 MB
    • Z2 Tower G1i Workstation Desktop PC:36 MB
  • Internal memory
    • E79GRET PC/workstation PRO 215:16 GB
    • Z2 Tower G1i Workstation Desktop PC:256 GB
  • Memory layout (slots x size)
    • E79GRET PC/workstation PRO 215:1 x 16 GB
    • Z2 Tower G1i Workstation Desktop PC:4 x 64 GB

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Comparison of E79GRET, Z2 Tower G1i Workstation Desktop PC
86 specifications
Processor6 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffersAMDIntel
Processor modelDiffersPRO 215285K
Processor coresDiffers624
Processor threadsDiffers1224
Processor boost frequencyDiffers4.7 GHz5.7 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers22 MB36 MB
Processor cache typeL3L3
Neural processor unit (NPU)identical
Neural processor unit (NPU)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel AI Boost
NPU performance up toKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source13 TOPs
Memory4 differ
Internal memoryDiffers16 GB256 GB
Internal memory typeDDR5-SDRAMDDR5-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs1 x 16 GB4 x 64 GB
Memory clock speedDiffers5600 MHz6400 MHz
Non-ECCKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Memory module typeDiffersSODIMMUDIMM
Memory slotsKnown for one2x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers512 GB1 TB
Storage mediaSSDSSD
Number of storage drives installed11
Total SSDs capacityDiffers512 GB1 TB
Number of SSDs installed11
SSD capacityDiffers512 GB1 TB
NVMeYesYes
SSD interfacePCI ExpressPCI Express
SSD form factorKnown for oneM.2Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics2 differ
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete GPU manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNVIDIA
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source96 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR7
Number of discrete graphics cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
On-board GPU manufacturerDiffersAMDIntel
On-board graphics card familyDiffersAMD Radeon GraphicsIntel® Graphics
On-board graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® Graphics
Performance2 differ
Product typeDiffersMini PCWorkstation
Market positioningDiffersPremiumPerformance
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel W880
Password protectionYesYes
Password protection typeBIOS, Power onBIOS, Power on
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100,1000 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100/1000Base-T(X)Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-FiKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneWi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)Unknown — not stated by the source
WLAN controller manufacturerKnown for oneRealtekUnknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for oneWi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)Unknown — not stated by the source
WLAN controller modelKnown for oneRealtek RTL8852BE-VTUnknown — not stated by the source
Antenna typeKnown for one2x2Unknown — not stated by the source
BluetoothKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth versionKnown for one5.4Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityDiffers26
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
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Power1 differ
Power supplyDiffers65 W1000 W
Design2 differ
Chassis typeDiffersMini PCTower
Colour nameDiffersJack blackBlack
Product colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBlack
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 11 ProWindows 11 Pro
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Brand-specific features1 differ
HP Artificial IntelligenceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAI Workstation, AI PC
HP segmentBusinessBusiness
HP GTIN (EAN/UPC)Differs885981943597704683251956
Audio1 differ
Audio chipDiffersRealtek ALC3252Realtek ALC3205
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers177 mm175 mm
DepthDiffers181 mm426 mm
HeightDiffers177 mm175 mm
WeightDiffers1.42 kg8.6 kg
Packaging data3 differ
Package widthDiffers481 mm590 mm
Package depthDiffers105 mm490 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source295 mm
Package weightDiffers2.95 kg12.5 kg
Packaging content1 differ
Keyboard includedYesYes
Numeric keypadNoNo
Input device modelDiffersHP 125 Wired MouseHP Wired 320M Mouse
Certificatesidentical
Low halogenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Sustainability2 differ
Sustainability certificatesDiffersTCO10ENERGY STAR, EPEAT, TCO, TCO10
Sustainable technologies and materialsDiffersAt least 55% post-consumer recycled plastic; Ocean-bound plastic in speaker enclosure and I/O strip; 100% recycled rare earth elements in speaker; Molded paper pulp cushion inside box is made of 100% recycled or certified sources; Bulk packaging available; Outside box and corrugated cushions are madLow 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 connectivityWiredWired
Other features1 differ
UNSPSC-codeDiffers4321150743211515
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one5 - 35 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one5 - 90%Unknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR) URLKnown for onehttps://support.hp.com/us-en/document/ish_6126692-6126777-16?openCLC=trueUnknown — not stated by the source

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