Product comparison · 2 pcs/workstations

HP Z2 Mini-G3 vs HP Z240 Tower Workstation

118specifications compared
16differ
102identical
23known for one product only

Key differences

Internal memory
- Z2 Mini-G3:16 GB
- Z240 Tower Workstation:8 GB
Maximum internal memory
- Z2 Mini-G3:32 GB
- Z240 Tower Workstation:64 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)
- Z2 Mini-G3:2 x 8 GB
- Z240 Tower Workstation:2 x 4 GB
Optical drive type
- Z2 Mini-G3:No
- Z240 Tower Workstation:DVD Super Multi
USB 2.0 ports quantity
- Z2 Mini-G3:0
- Z240 Tower Workstation:4
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity
- Z2 Mini-G3:4
- Z240 Tower Workstation:6
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity
- Z2 Mini-G3:2
- Z240 Tower Workstation:0
Headphone outputs
- Z2 Mini-G3:0
- Z240 Tower Workstation:1

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Comparison of Z2 Mini-G3, Z240 Tower Workstation
141 specifications	A HP Z2 Mini-G3 View product	B HP Z240 Tower Workstation View product
Processoridentical
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor family	Intel® Core™ i7	Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generation	6th gen Intel® Core™ i7	6th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor model	i7-6700	i7-6700
Processor cores	4	4
Processor threads	8	8
Processor boost frequency	4 GHz	4 GHz
Processor frequency	3.4 GHz	3.4 GHz
Processor cache	8 MB	8 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	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 i7-6700 Desktop series	Intel Core i7-6700 Desktop series
Processor codename	Skylake	Skylake
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	65 W	65 W
Tcase	71 °C	71 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	16	16
PCI Express configurations	2x8, 1x8+2x4, 1x16	2x8, 1x8+2x4, 1x16
PCI Express slots version	3.0	3.0
Number of processors installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Processor socket	LGA 1151 (Socket H4)	LGA 1151 (Socket H4)
Stepping	R0	R0
Maximum internal memory supported by processor	64 GB	64 GB
Memory types supported by processor	DDR3L-SDRAM, DDR4-SDRAM	DDR3L-SDRAM, DDR4-SDRAM
Memory clock speeds supported by processor	1333,1600,1866,2133 MHz	1333,1600,1866,2133 MHz
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)	34.1 GB/s	34.1 GB/s
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Memory voltage supported by processor	1.35 V	1.35 V
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	16 GB	8 GB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	32 GB	64 GB
Internal memory type	DDR4-SDRAM	DDR4-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs	2 x 8 GB	2 x 4 GB
Memory slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4x DIMM
Memory clock speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2133 MHz
Memory channels	Dual-channel	Dual-channel
Non-ECCKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacity	256 GB	256 GB
Optical drive typeDiffers	No	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 interfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	PCI Express
Card reader integrated	No	No
Number of storage drives installedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphicsidentical
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card model	Not available	Not available
On-board graphics card familyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card model	Intel® HD Graphics 530	Intel® HD Graphics 530
Maximum on-board graphics card memory	1.74 GB	1.74 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)	1150 MHz	1150 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version	12.0	12.0
On-board graphics card ID	1912	1912
On-board graphics card OpenGL version	4.4	4.4
Discrete graphics cardKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Product type	Workstation	Workstation
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel® C236
Optical driveidentical
Optical drives quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
BD interface typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SATA
Networkidentical
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN data rates	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Wi-Fi	No	No
Ports & interfaces7 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	0	4
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	4	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 quantityDiffers	2	0
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity	0	0
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
HDMI ports quantity	0	0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Headphone outputsDiffers	0	1
Line-outKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Line-inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Microphone inDiffers	No	Yes
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	0	1
DVI portDiffers	No	Yes
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Expansion slotsidentical
PCI Express x1 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
PCI Express x4 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Poweridentical
Power supplyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	400 W
Design1 differ
Chassis typeDiffers	Mini PC	Tower
Product colour	Black	Black
Country of origin	China	China
VolumeKnown for one	2.5 L	Unknown — not stated by the source
Placement supportedKnown for one	Horizontal	Unknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows 10 Pro	Windows 10 Pro
Operating system architecture	64-bit	64-bit
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
Graphics & IMC lithography	14 nm	14 nm
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 Small Business Advantage (SBA) 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® Insider™	Yes	Yes
Intel® OS Guard	Yes	Yes
Intel® Secure Key	Yes	Yes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	Yes	Yes
Processor ARK ID	88196	88196
Processor code	SR2BT	SR2BT
Processor package size	37.5 x 37.5 mm	37.5 x 37.5 mm
Scalability	1S	1S
Supported instruction sets	SSE4.1, AVX 2.0, SSE4.2	SSE4.1, AVX 2.0, 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
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	216 mm	170 mm
DepthDiffers	216 mm	442 mm
HeightDiffers	58 mm	399 mm
WeightDiffers	2.04 kg	8.6 kg
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	ENERGY STAR

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