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HP Z2 Tower G1i Workstation Desktop PC vs MSI Pro DP21 AI 8HG-038EU

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  • 43specifications compared
  • 30differ
  • 13identical
  • 70known for one product only

Key differences

The HP Z2 Tower G1i Workstation Desktop PC has 14 more processor cores than the MSI Pro DP21 AI 8HG-038EU (24 vs 10). The HP Z2 Tower G1i Workstation Desktop PC has 14 more processor threads than the MSI Pro DP21 AI 8HG-038EU (24 vs 10). The HP Z2 Tower G1i Workstation Desktop PC has 0.8 GHz more processor boost frequency than the MSI Pro DP21 AI 8HG-038EU (5.7 GHz vs 4.9 GHz). Only the HP Z2 Tower G1i Workstation Desktop PC has discrete graphics card. Processor model: 285K on the HP Z2 Tower G1i Workstation Desktop PC, 225 on the MSI Pro DP21 AI 8HG-038EU.

  • Processor model
    • 285K
    • 225
  • Processor cores
    • 24
    • 10
  • Processor threads
    • 24
    • 10
  • Processor boost frequency
    • 5.7 GHz
    • 4.9 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • 36 MB
    • 20 MB
  • Processor cache type
    • L3
    • Smart Cache
  • Internal memory
    • 256 GB
    • 16 GB
  • Memory layout (slots x size)
    • 4 x 64 GB
    • 1 x 16 GB

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Pro DP21 AI 8HG-038EUView product
Processor6 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyKnown for oneIntel Core Ultra 5
Processor generationKnown for oneIntel Core Ultra (Series 2)
Processor modelDiffers285K225
Processor coresDiffers2410
Processor threadsDiffers2410
Processor boost frequencyDiffers5.7 GHz4.9 GHz
Performance coresKnown for one6
Efficient coresKnown for one4
Performance-core Max Turbo FrequencyKnown for one4.9 GHz
Efficient-core Max Turbo FrequencyKnown for one4.4 GHz
Performance-core base frequencyKnown for one3.3 GHz
Efficient-core base frequencyKnown for one2.7 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers36 MB20 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersL3Smart Cache
Processor socketKnown for oneLGA 1851 (Socket V1)
Maximum turbo powerKnown for one121 W
Processor base powerKnown for one65 W
Neural processor unit (NPU)identical
Neural processor unit (NPU)Intel AI BoostIntel AI Boost
Total processor performance up toKnown for one23 TOPs
NPU performance up to13 TOPs13 TOPs
GPU performance up toKnown for one4 TOPs
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers256 GB16 GB
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one64 GB
Internal memory typeDDR5-SDRAMDDR5-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs4 x 64 GB1 x 16 GB
Memory slotsKnown for one2x SO-DIMM
Memory clock speedDiffers6400 MHz5600 MHz
Non-ECCKnown for oneYes
Memory module typeKnown for oneUDIMM
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1 TB512 GB
Optical drive typeKnown for oneNo
Storage mediaSSDSSD
Total SSDs capacityDiffers1 TB512 GB
Number of SSDs installed11
SSD capacityDiffers1 TB512 GB
NVMeYesYes
SSD interfaceDiffersPCI ExpressPCI Express 4.0
SSD form factorKnown for oneM.2
Number of storage drives installedKnown for one1
Graphics1 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersYesNo
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneNot available
On-board GPU manufacturerIntelIntel
On-board graphics card familyIntel® GraphicsIntel® Graphics
On-board graphics card modelIntel® GraphicsIntel® Graphics
Discrete GPU manufacturerKnown for oneNVIDIA
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one96 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR7
Number of discrete graphics cardsKnown for one1
Performance3 differ
Product typeDiffersWorkstationMini PC
Market positioningDiffersPerformanceBusiness
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel W880Intel H810
Audio output channelsKnown for one5.1 channels
Password protectionKnown for oneYes
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOS, Power on
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANYesYes
LAN controllerKnown for oneRealtek RTL8111H
Wi-FiKnown for oneYes
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneWi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for oneWi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
BluetoothKnown for oneYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one5.3
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one1
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityDiffers61
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one1
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantityKnown for one0
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one1
DisplayPort versionKnown for one1.4
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one1
HDMI versionKnown for one2.1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one1
USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C ports quantityKnown for one2
Microphone inKnown for oneYes
Power1 differ
Power supplyDiffers1000 W120 W
Design1 differ
Chassis typeDiffersTowerMini PC
Cable lock slotKnown for oneYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensington
Product colourBlackBlack
Colour nameKnown for oneBlack
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 11 ProWindows 11 Home
Displayidentical
Display includedKnown for oneNo
Audio1 differ
Audio chipDiffersRealtek ALC3205Realtek ALC897
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one0 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one-20 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one0 - 85%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one0 - 90%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers175 mm204 mm
DepthDiffers426 mm208 mm
HeightDiffers175 mm54.8 mm
WeightDiffers8.6 kg1.27 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers590 mm271 mm
Package depthDiffers490 mm382 mm
Package heightDiffers295 mm122 mm
Package weightDiffers12.5 kg2.8 kg
Other featuresidentical
Warranty periodKnown for one3 year(s)
UNSPSC-codeKnown for one43211515
Expansion slotsidentical
Number of 3.5" baysKnown for one1
PCI Express x16 (Gen 4.x) slotsKnown for one1
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyKnown for oneYes
Brand-specific featuresidentical
HP Artificial IntelligenceKnown for oneAI Workstation, AI PC
HP segmentKnown for oneBusiness
HP GTIN (EAN/UPC)Known for one704683251956
Packaging contentidentical
Keyboard includedKnown for oneYes
Numeric keypadKnown for oneNo
Input device modelKnown for oneHP Wired 320M Mouse
Certificatesidentical
Low halogenKnown for oneYes
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STAR, EPEAT, TCO, TCO10
Sustainable technologies and materialsKnown for oneLow 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 oneYes
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard connectivityKnown for oneWired

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