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HP EliteDesk 8 Mini G2i Next Gen AI PC vs HP Z2 Tower G1i Workstation Desktop PC

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  • 42specifications compared
  • 26differ
  • 16identical
  • 58known for one product only

Key differences

The HP Z2 Tower G1i Workstation Desktop PC has 12 more processor cores than the HP EliteDesk 8 Mini G2i Next Gen AI PC (24 vs 12). The HP Z2 Tower G1i Workstation Desktop PC has 12 more processor threads than the HP EliteDesk 8 Mini G2i Next Gen AI PC (24 vs 12). The HP Z2 Tower G1i Workstation Desktop PC has 1.1 GHz more processor boost frequency than the HP EliteDesk 8 Mini G2i Next Gen AI PC (5.7 GHz vs 4.6 GHz). Only the HP Z2 Tower G1i Workstation Desktop PC has discrete graphics card. Processor model: 336H on the HP EliteDesk 8 Mini G2i Next Gen AI PC, 285K on the HP Z2 Tower G1i Workstation Desktop PC.

  • Processor model
    • EliteDesk 8 Mini G2i Next Gen AI PC:336H
    • Z2 Tower G1i Workstation Desktop PC:285K
  • Processor cores
    • EliteDesk 8 Mini G2i Next Gen AI PC:12
    • Z2 Tower G1i Workstation Desktop PC:24
  • Processor threads
    • EliteDesk 8 Mini G2i Next Gen AI PC:12
    • Z2 Tower G1i Workstation Desktop PC:24
  • Processor boost frequency
    • EliteDesk 8 Mini G2i Next Gen AI PC:4.6 GHz
    • Z2 Tower G1i Workstation Desktop PC:5.7 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • EliteDesk 8 Mini G2i Next Gen AI PC:18 MB
    • Z2 Tower G1i Workstation Desktop PC:36 MB
  • Processor cache type
    • EliteDesk 8 Mini G2i Next Gen AI PC:Smart Cache
    • Z2 Tower G1i Workstation Desktop PC:L3
  • NPU performance up to
    • EliteDesk 8 Mini G2i Next Gen AI PC:47 TOPs
    • Z2 Tower G1i Workstation Desktop PC:13 TOPs
  • Internal memory
    • EliteDesk 8 Mini G2i Next Gen AI PC:16 GB
    • Z2 Tower G1i Workstation Desktop PC:256 GB

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Comparison of EliteDesk 8 Mini G2i Next Gen AI PC, Z2 Tower G1i Workstation Desktop PC
100 specifications
Processor6 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyKnown for oneIntel Core Ultra 5Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor generationKnown for oneIntel® Core™ Ultra (Series 3)Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor modelDiffers336H285K
Processor coresDiffers1224
Processor threadsDiffers1224
Processor boost frequencyDiffers4.6 GHz5.7 GHz
Performance coresKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Efficient coresKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Efficient-core Max Turbo FrequencyKnown for one3.4 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor cacheDiffers18 MB36 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersSmart CacheL3
Processor socketKnown for oneFCBGA2540Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum turbo powerKnown for one65 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor base powerKnown for one25 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Neural processor unit (NPU)1 differ
Neural processor unit (NPU)Intel AI BoostIntel AI Boost
NPU performance up toDiffers47 TOPs13 TOPs
GPU performance up toKnown for one37 TOPsUnknown — not stated by the source
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 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
Storage3 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 interfacePCI ExpressPCI Express
Graphics1 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneNot availableUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board GPU manufacturerIntelIntel
On-board graphics card familyIntel® GraphicsIntel® Graphics
On-board graphics card modelIntel® GraphicsIntel® 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
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel 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
Wi-FiKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 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 one0Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C ports quantityDiffers12
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — 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 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
Serial ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power1 differ
Power supplyDiffers120 W1000 W
Design1 differ
Chassis typeDiffersMini PCTower
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 Support AssistantKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers177 mm175 mm
DepthDiffers181 mm426 mm
HeightDiffers34.2 mm175 mm
WeightDiffers1.35 kg8.6 kg
Packaging data1 differ
Package weightDiffers2.95 kg12.5 kg
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
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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