Product comparison · 2 pcs/workstations

HP Z2 G4 vs HP Z2 Tower G4 Workstation

138specifications compared
10differ
128identical
6known for one product only

Key differences

Processor cache type
- Z2 G4:L3
- Z2 Tower G4 Workstation:Smart Cache
Internal memory
- Z2 G4:8 GB
- Z2 Tower G4 Workstation:16 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)
- Z2 G4:2 x 4 GB
- Z2 Tower G4 Workstation:2 x 8 GB
Memory slots
- Z2 G4:2x DIMM
- Z2 Tower G4 Workstation:4x DIMM
SSD interface
- Z2 G4:SATA
- Z2 Tower G4 Workstation:PCI Express
Discrete graphics card
- Z2 G4:No
- Z2 Tower G4 Workstation:Yes
Discrete graphics card model
- Z2 G4:Not available
- Z2 Tower G4 Workstation:NVIDIA® Quadro® P2000
Power supply
- Z2 G4:250 W
- Z2 Tower G4 Workstation:500 W

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Comparison of Z2 G4, Z2 Tower G4 Workstation
144 specifications	A HP Z2 G4 View product	B HP Z2 Tower G4 Workstation View product
Processor1 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor family	Intel® Core™ i7	Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generation	8th gen Intel® Core™ i7	8th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor model	i7-8700	i7-8700
Processor cores	6	6
Processor threads	12	12
Processor boost frequency	4.6 GHz	4.6 GHz
Processor frequency	3.2 GHz	3.2 GHz
Processor cache	12 MB	12 MB
Processor cache typeDiffers	L3	Smart Cache
Bus type	DMI3	DMI3
System bus rate	8 GT/s	8 GT/s
Processor lithography	14 nm	14 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor series	Intel Core i7-8700 Desktop Series	Intel Core i7-8700 Desktop Series
Processor codename	Coffee Lake	Coffee Lake
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	65 W	65 W
Tjunction	100 °C	100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	16	16
PCI Express configurations	1x16, 1x8+2x4, 2x8	1x16, 1x8+2x4, 2x8
PCI Express slots version	3.0	3.0
Number of processors installed	1	1
Processor socket	LGA 1151 (Socket H4)	LGA 1151 (Socket H4)
Maximum internal memory supported by processor	64 GB	64 GB
Memory types supported by processor	DDR4-SDRAM	DDR4-SDRAM
Memory clock speeds supported by processor	2666 MHz	2666 MHz
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)	41.6 GB/s	41.6 GB/s
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	8 GB	16 GB
Maximum internal memory	64 GB	64 GB
Internal memory type	DDR4-SDRAM	DDR4-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs	2 x 4 GB	2 x 8 GB
Memory slotsDiffers	2x DIMM	4x DIMM
Memory clock speed	2666 MHz	2666 MHz
ECC	No	No
Memory channels	Dual-channel	Dual-channel
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacity	256 GB	256 GB
Optical drive type	DVD Super Multi	DVD Super Multi
Storage media	SSD	SSD
Total SSDs capacity	256 GB	256 GB
Number of SSDs installed	1	1
SSD capacity	256 GB	256 GB
SSD interfaceDiffers	SATA	PCI Express
Card reader integrated	No	No
Graphics2 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffers	No	Yes
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete GPU manufacturerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	NVIDIA
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	Not available	NVIDIA® Quadro® P2000
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	GDDR5
Number of discrete graphics cardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
On-board graphics card model	Intel® UHD Graphics 630	Intel® UHD Graphics 630
Maximum on-board graphics card memory	64 GB	64 GB
Number of displays supported (on-board graphics)	3	3
On-board graphics card base frequency	350 MHz	350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)	1200 MHz	1200 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version	12.0	12.0
On-board graphics card ID	0x3E92	0x3E92
On-board graphics card OpenGL version	4.5	4.5
Number of execution units	24	24
Graphics card interfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	PCIe x16
Performanceidentical
Product type	Workstation	Workstation
Motherboard chipset	Intel® C236	Intel® C236
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-Fi	No	No
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantity	2	2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	6	6
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	1	1
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity	0	0
DisplayPorts quantity	2	2
HDMI ports quantity	0	0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
Combo headphone/mic port	Yes	Yes
Headphone outputs	0	0
Line-out	Yes	Yes
Line-in	Yes	Yes
Microphone in	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	0	0
DVI port	Yes	Yes
Expansion slotsidentical
Number of 3.5" bays	2	2
PCI Express x1 (Gen 3.x) slots	2	2
PCI Express x4 (Gen 3.x) slots	2	2
PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slots	1	1
Power1 differ
Power supplyDiffers	250 W	500 W
Designidentical
Chassis type	Tower	Tower
Placement supported	Vertical	Vertical
Number of 5.25" bays	2	2
Product colour	Black	Black
Country of origin	China	China
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows 10 Pro	Windows 10 Pro
Operating system architecture	64-bit	64-bit
Bundled software	Buy Office; CyberLink Power2Go; CyberLink PowerDVD; PDF Complete - Corporate Edition	Buy Office; CyberLink Power2Go; CyberLink PowerDVD; PDF Complete - Corporate Edition
Displayidentical
Display included	No	No
Processor special featuresidentical
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options available	Yes	Yes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Secure Key Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)	Yes	Yes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)	Yes	Yes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) version	1.00	1.00
Intel TSX-NI	Yes	Yes
Intel TSX-NI version	1.00	1.00
Intel Trusted Execution Technology	Yes	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)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	Yes	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® OS Guard	Yes	Yes
Intel® Secure Key	Yes	Yes
Processor ARK ID	126686	126686
Processor code	SR3QS	SR3QS
Processor package size	37.5 x 37.5 mm	37.5 x 37.5 mm
Scalability	1S	1S
Supported instruction sets	AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2	AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Thermal solution specification	PCG 2015C	PCG 2015C
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	2.0	2.0
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	Yes	Yes
Brand-specific featuresidentical
HP Security tools	HP Business PC Security Lock Kit; HP Keyed Cable Lock Kit; HP Solenoid Hood Lock and Sensor; HP UltraSlim Cable Lock Kit; HP Client Security Suite Gen 4; HP Sure Start Gen 4; HP Sure Run; HP Sure Click; HP BIOSphere Gen4	HP Business PC Security Lock Kit; HP Keyed Cable Lock Kit; HP Solenoid Hood Lock and Sensor; HP UltraSlim Cable Lock Kit; HP Client Security Suite Gen 4; HP Sure Start Gen 4; HP Sure Run; HP Sure Click; HP BIOSphere Gen4
HP Software provided	HP Client Security Software; HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI; HP Performance Advisor; HP Remote Graphics Software (RGS) 7.1; HP Sure Recover; HP Manageability Integration Kit Gen2	HP Client Security Software; HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI; HP Performance Advisor; HP Remote Graphics Software (RGS) 7.1; HP Sure Recover; HP Manageability Integration Kit Gen2
HP segmentKnown for one	Business	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions2 differ
Width	356 mm	356 mm
DepthDiffers	435 mm	169 mm
HeightDiffers	169 mm	435 mm
Weight	7 kg	7 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Mouse included	Yes	Yes
Keyboard included	Yes	Yes
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) code	84715000	84715000

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