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HP EliteDesk 8 Mini G2a Next Gen AI PC vs HP Z2 Tower G1i Workstation Desktop PC

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  • 45specifications compared
  • 32differ
  • 13identical
  • 61known for one product only

Key differences

The HP Z2 Tower G1i Workstation Desktop PC has 18 more processor cores than the HP EliteDesk 8 Mini G2a Next Gen AI PC (24 vs 6). The HP Z2 Tower G1i Workstation Desktop PC has 12 more processor threads than the HP EliteDesk 8 Mini G2a Next Gen AI PC (24 vs 12). The HP Z2 Tower G1i Workstation Desktop PC has 1.2 GHz more processor boost frequency than the HP EliteDesk 8 Mini G2a Next Gen AI PC (5.7 GHz vs 4.5 GHz). Only the HP Z2 Tower G1i Workstation Desktop PC has discrete graphics card. Processor manufacturer: AMD on the HP EliteDesk 8 Mini G2a Next Gen AI PC, Intel on the HP Z2 Tower G1i Workstation Desktop PC.

  • Processor manufacturer
    • EliteDesk 8 Mini G2a Next Gen AI PC:AMD
    • Z2 Tower G1i Workstation Desktop PC:Intel
  • Processor model
    • EliteDesk 8 Mini G2a Next Gen AI PC:435
    • Z2 Tower G1i Workstation Desktop PC:285K
  • Processor cores
    • EliteDesk 8 Mini G2a Next Gen AI PC:6
    • Z2 Tower G1i Workstation Desktop PC:24
  • Processor threads
    • EliteDesk 8 Mini G2a Next Gen AI PC:12
    • Z2 Tower G1i Workstation Desktop PC:24
  • Processor boost frequency
    • EliteDesk 8 Mini G2a Next Gen AI PC:4.5 GHz
    • Z2 Tower G1i Workstation Desktop PC:5.7 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • EliteDesk 8 Mini G2a Next Gen AI PC:8 MB
    • Z2 Tower G1i Workstation Desktop PC:36 MB
  • Neural processor unit (NPU)
    • EliteDesk 8 Mini G2a Next Gen AI PC:AMD Ryzen AI
    • Z2 Tower G1i Workstation Desktop PC:Intel AI Boost
  • NPU performance up to
    • EliteDesk 8 Mini G2a Next Gen AI PC:50 TOPs
    • Z2 Tower G1i Workstation Desktop PC:13 TOPs

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Comparison of EliteDesk 8 Mini G2a Next Gen AI PC, Z2 Tower G1i Workstation Desktop PC
106 specifications
Processor6 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffersAMDIntel
Processor familyKnown for oneAMD Ryzen™ AI 5Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor generationKnown for oneAMD Ryzen AI 400 SeriesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor modelDiffers435285K
Processor coresDiffers624
Processor threadsDiffers1224
Processor boost frequencyDiffers4.5 GHz5.7 GHz
Processor frequencyKnown for one2 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor cacheDiffers8 MB36 MB
Processor cache typeL3L3
Processor socketKnown for oneFP8Unknown — not stated by the source
Neural processor unit (NPU)2 differ
Copilot+ PCKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Neural processor unit (NPU)DiffersAMD Ryzen AIIntel AI Boost
Total processor performance up toKnown for one59 TOPsUnknown — not stated by the source
NPU performance up toDiffers50 TOPs13 TOPs
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers16 GB256 GB
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one64 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Internal memory typeDDR5-SDRAMDDR5-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs1 x 16 GB4 x 64 GB
Memory slotsKnown for one2x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory data transfer rateKnown for one5600 MT/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6400 MHz
Non-ECCKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Memory module typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUDIMM
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers512 GB1 TB
Optical drive typeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage mediaSSDSSD
Number of storage drives installed11
Total SSDs capacityDiffers512 GB1 TB
Number of SSDs installed11
SSD capacityDiffers512 GB1 TB
NVMeYesYes
SSD interfaceDiffersPCI Express 5.0PCI Express
Graphics4 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneNot availableUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board GPU manufacturerDiffersAMDIntel
On-board graphics card familyDiffersAMD Radeon GraphicsIntel® Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersAMD Radeon 840MIntel® Graphics
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
Performance2 differ
Product typeDiffersMini PCWorkstation
Market positioningDiffersPremiumPerformance
Password protectionYesYes
Password protection typeBIOS, Power onBIOS, Power on
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel W880
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANYesYes
Wi-FiKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneWi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)Unknown — not stated by the source
WLAN controller manufacturerKnown for oneMediaTekUnknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for oneWi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)Unknown — not stated by the source
WLAN controller modelKnown for oneRZ616Unknown — 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 one5.3Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
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 quantityDiffers46
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
USB4 Gen 3x2 ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
USB Type-C DisplayPort Alternate ModeKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one3Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — 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
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 supplyDiffers90 W1000 W
Design1 differ
Chassis typeDiffersMini PCTower
Cable lock slotKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Product colourBlackBlack
Colour nameKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBlack
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 11 ProWindows 11 Pro
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
Display includedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Brand-specific featuresidentical
HP segmentBusinessBusiness
HP Artificial IntelligenceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAI Workstation, AI PC
HP GTIN (EAN/UPC)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source704683251956
Audio1 differ
Audio chipDiffersRealtek ALC3252Realtek ALC3205
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
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 weightDiffers2.95 kg12.5 kg
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source295 mm
Sustainability1 differ
Sustainability certificatesDiffersENERGY STARENERGY 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
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
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
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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