Product Comparison

Technical Specifications

Feature
HP Z1 G1i
Brand: HP|SKU: B76RMET#ABU

HP Z1 G1i

£2013.32
Stock: 11
HP Workstation Z2 G9
Brand: HP|SKU: 996T0ET#ABU

HP Workstation Z2 G9

£3112.23
Stock: 20
Memory
ECC
No
Internal memory
32 GB
Internal memory type
DDR5-SDRAM
Maximum internal memory
64 GB
Memory clock speed
5600 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)
1 x 32 GB
Memory slots
2x SO-DIMM
Non-ECC
Yes
Display
Display included
No
No
No
No
No
Graphics
Discrete GPU manufacturer
NVIDIA
NVIDIA
NVIDIA
NVIDIA
Discrete graphics card
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Discrete graphics card memory
20 GB
16 GB
12 GB
16 GB
Discrete graphics card model
NVIDIA RTX 4000 Ada
Not available
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti
NVIDIA RTX A2000
NVIDIA RTX 2000 Ada
Discrete graphics memory type
GDDR6
GDDR7
GDDR6
GDDR6
Number of discrete graphics cards
1
1
1
1
On-board GPU manufacturer
Intel
AMD
Intel
Intel
Intel
On-board graphics card
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
On-board graphics card family
Intel Graphics
AMD Radeon
Intel Graphics
Intel® UHD Graphics
Intel Graphics
On-board graphics card model
Intel Graphics
AMD Radeon 8060S
Intel Graphics
Intel UHD Graphics 770
Intel Graphics
Storage
Number of SSDs installed
1
1
1
Number of storage drives installed
1
1
1
NVMe
Yes
Yes
Yes
Optical drive type
No
No
No
SSD capacity
1 TB
1 TB
1 TB
SSD form factor
M.2
M.2
M.2
SSD interface
PCI Express 4.0
PCI Express 4.0
PCI Express 4.0
SSD memory type
TLC
TLC
Storage media
SSD
SSD
SSD
Total SSDs capacity
1 TB
1 TB
1 TB
Total storage capacity
1 TB
1 TB
1 TB
Power
Power supply
280 W
300 W
500 W
280 W
700 W
Power supply input frequency
50 - 60 Hz
50/60 Hz
50 - 60 Hz
Power supply input voltage
100 - 240 V
100 - 240 V
100 - 240 V
Network
Antenna type
2x2
2x2
2x2
2x2
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Bluetooth version
5.4
5.4
5.3
5.4
Cabling technology
10/100/1000Base-T(X)
10/100/1000Base-T(X)
10/100/1000Base-T(X)
10/100/1000Base-T(X)
10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Ethernet LAN
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Ethernet LAN data rates
10,100,1000 Mbit/s
10,100,1000 Mbit/s
10,100,1000 Mbit/s
10,100,1000 Mbit/s
10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Top Wi-Fi standard
Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Wi-Fi
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Wi-Fi standards
Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
WLAN controller manufacturer
Intel
Intel
Intel
Intel
WLAN controller model
Intel Wi-Fi 7 BE200
Intel Wi-Fi 7 BE200
Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211
Intel Wi-Fi 7 BE200
RAM
Installed Size
128 GB
32 GB
32 GB
Internal memory
64 GB
Internal memory type
DDR5-SDRAM
LPDDR5x-SDRAM
DDR5-SDRAM
DDR5-SDRAM
Maximum internal memory
128 GB
128 GB
128 GB
128 GB
Memory clock speed
6400 MHz
5600 MHz
5600 MHz
Memory data transfer rate
8533 MT/s
5600 MT/s
5600 MT/s
Memory layout (slots x size)
2 x 32 GB
1 x 32 GB
1 x 32 GB
Memory slots
2x SO-DIMM
4x DIMM
3x DIMM
Non-ECC
Yes
Yes
Hard Drive
Number of SSDs installed
1
1
Number of storage drives installed
1
1
NVMe
Yes
Optical drive type
No
No
SSD capacity
1 TB
1 TB
SSD form factor
M.2
M.2
SSD interface
PCI Express 4.0
PCI Express 4.0
SSD memory type
TLC
Storage media
SSD
SSD
Total SSDs capacity
1 TB
1 TB
Total storage capacity
1 TB
1 TB
Neural processor unit (NPU)
AI software frameworks supported by NPU
DirectML, OpenVINO, Windows ML, ONNX RT, WebNN
DirectML, OpenVINO, Windows ML, ONNX RT, WebNN
DirectML, OpenVINO, Windows ML, ONNX RT, WebNN
GPU performance up to
8 TOPs
8 TOPs
8 TOPs
Neural processor unit (NPU)
Intel AI Boost
AMD Ryzen AI
Intel AI Boost
Intel AI Boost
NPU performance up to
13 TOPs
50 TOPs
13 TOPs
13 TOPs
Sparsity support
Yes
Yes
Yes
Total processor performance up to
36 TOPs
126 TOPs
36 TOPs
36 TOPs
Windows Studio effects support
Yes
Yes
Yes
Performance
Audio chip
Realtek ALC3205
Realtek ALC3205-VA2-CG
Realtek ALC3252
Realtek ALC3205-VA2-CG
Realtek ALC3205
Built-in speaker(s)
Yes
Yes
Market positioning
Performance
Performance
Performance
Performance
Performance
Motherboard chipset
Intel W880
Intel Q870
Intel W880
Number of speakers
1
1
Password protection
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Password protection type
BIOS, Power on, User
BIOS, Power on, User
BIOS, Power on, User
BIOS, Power on, User
BIOS, Power on, User
Product type
Workstation
Workstation
Workstation
Workstation
Workstation
Carbon footprint
Carbon emissions, end-of-life (kg of CO2e)
2
Carbon emissions, logistics (kg of CO2e)
3
Carbon emissions, manufacturing (kg of CO2e)
237
Total carbon emissions, w/o use phase (kg of CO2e)
135
Total carbon footprint (kg of CO2e)
380
Design
Chassis type
Mini PC
Mini PC
Tower
Mini PC
Tower
Colour name
Black
Jet black
Black
Black
Country of origin
China
China, Mexico
Czech Republic
China
Czech Republic
Introduction year
2025
2025
2025
Number of 3.5" bays
2
Number of 5.25" bays
1
Placement supported
Vertical
Vertical
Product colour
Black
Black
Black
Black
Black
Ports & interfaces
Combo headphone/mic port
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
DisplayPort version
1.4
2.1
2.1
1.4
1.4
DisplayPorts quantity
2
2
2
2
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
1
1
1
1
1
HDMI ports quantity
0
0
1
1
HDMI version
2.1
Intel® Thunderbolt 4
Yes
Line-in
Yes
Yes
Line-out
Yes
Yes
Mini DisplayPorts quantity
2
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity
0
0
0
Thunderbolt 4 ports quantity
2
USB 2.0 ports quantity
0
2
3
0
3
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity
0
0
2
0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity
0
0
0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity
4
3
4
4
6
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity
0
1
0
USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C ports quantity
2
2
2
2
USB Power Delivery (USB PD)
Yes
USB Type-C DisplayPort Alternate Mode
Yes
Software
Copilot+ PC
Yes
Operating system installed
Windows 11 Pro
Windows 11 Pro
Windows 11 Pro
Windows 11 Pro
Windows 11 Pro
Pre-installed software
HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI; HP Support Assistant; HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Windows; HP Privacy Settings; HP Desktop Support Utilities; HP Image Assistant; HP Manageability Integration Kit; HP Notifications; Performance Advisor 3.0; HP Data Science Stack; myHP
Weight & dimensions
Depth
218 mm
168 mm
308 mm
218 mm
426 mm
Height
69 mm
200 mm
155 mm
69 mm
388 mm
Package depth
169 mm
185 mm
400 mm
170 mm
490 mm
Package height
297 mm
298 mm
499 mm
298 mm
295 mm
Package weight
5.4 kg
4.1 kg
7.67 kg
4.8 kg
12.5 kg
Package width
499 mm
499 mm
287 mm
499 mm
590 mm
Weight
2.4 kg
2.3 kg
5.51 kg
2.4 kg
8.6 kg
Width
211 mm
85.8 mm
337 mm
211 mm
175 mm
Processor
Efficient cores
16
16
16
Efficient-core base frequency
3.2 GHz
1.9 GHz
3.2 GHz
Efficient-core Max Turbo Frequency
4.6 GHz
4.6 GHz
4.6 GHz
Maximum turbo power
250 W
182 W
250 W
Number of Cores
24-core
Number of processors installed
1
Performance cores
8
8
8
Performance-core base frequency
3.7 GHz
2.5 GHz
3.7 GHz
Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency
5.5 GHz
5.4 GHz
5.5 GHz
Processor base power
125 W
65 W
125 W
Processor boost frequency
5.7 GHz
5.1 GHz
5.6 GHz
6 GHz
5.7 GHz
Processor cache
36 MB
64 MB
36 MB
36 MB
36 MB
Processor cache type
Smart Cache
L3
L3
L3
Smart Cache
Processor cores
16
24
24
24
Processor family
Intel Core Ultra 9
AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO
Intel Core Ultra 9
Intel® Core™ i9
Intel Core Ultra 9
Processor frequency
3 GHz
3.2 GHz
Processor generation
Intel Core Ultra (Series 2)
AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 300 Series
Intel Core Ultra (Series 2)
Intel® Core™ i9 (14th gen)
Intel Core Ultra (Series 2)
Processor manufacturer
Intel
AMD
Intel
Intel
Intel
Processor model
285K
395
285
i9-14900K
285K
Processor threads
24
32
24
32
24
Technical details
General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR) URL
https://support.hp.com/us-en/document/ish_6126692-6126777-16?openCLC=true https://h10032.www1.hp.com/ctg/Manual/c08200880.pdf
Logistics data
Harmonized System (HS) code
8471500000
8471500000
8471500000
8471500000
8471500000
Brand-specific features
HP Artificial Intelligence
AI PC, AI Workstation
AI PC, AI Workstation
AI Workstation
AI PC, AI Workstation
HP GTIN (EAN/UPC)
199485052908
199251646812
199485052885
198415021632
199485052939
HP Management tools
HP BIOS Configuration Utility (download)
HP Security tools
HP Secure Erase; HP Sure Click; HP BIOSphere Gen6; HP Sure Admin; Hood Sensor Optional Kit; HP Client Security Manager Gen6; HP Sure Start Gen7; HP Sure Recover Gen4; HP Tamper Lock; HP Sure Sense Gen2; HP Sure Run Gen5
HP segment
Business
Business
Business
Business
Business
HP Support Assistant
Yes
Yes
Yes
Packaging content
Keyboard connectivity
Wired
Wired
Wired
Wired
Wired
Keyboard included
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Mouse connectivity
Wired
Wired
Wired
Wired
Mouse included
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Other features
Keyboard type
USB
Manufacturer warranty
1 year (1/1/1) limited warranty includes 1 year of parts, labor and on-site repair. Terms and conditions vary by country. Certain restrictions and exclusions apply.
1 year (1/1/1) limited warranty includes 1 year of parts, labor and on-site repair. Terms and conditions vary by country. Certain restrictions and exclusions apply.
1 year (1/1/1) limited warranty includes 1 year of parts, labor and on-site repair. Terms and conditions vary by country. Certain restrictions and exclusions apply.
3 year (3/3/3) limited warranty includes 3 years of parts, labor and on-site repair. Terms and conditions vary by country.
1 year (1/1/1) limited warranty includes 1 year of parts, labor and on-site repair. Terms and conditions vary by country. Certain restrictions and exclusions apply.
Support service included
HP 3y Onsite Low End Workstation HW Supp. For terms and conditions, please visit https://h20195.www2.hp.com/v2/GetPDF.aspx/4AA5-6385EEE & https://www8.hp.com/h20195/v2/getpdf.aspx/4AA5-7123EEGB.pdf
HP 3y Onsite w/DMR Low End Workstation Supp. For terms and conditions, please visit https://h20195.www2.hp.com/v2/GetPDF.aspx/4AA8-2300EEE & https://www8.hp.com/h20195/v2/getpdf.aspx/4AA5-7123EEGB.pdf
HP 3y Onsite Low End Workstation HW Supp. For terms and conditions, please visit https://h20195.www2.hp.com/v2/GetPDF.aspx/4AA5-6385EEE & https://www8.hp.com/h20195/v2/getpdf.aspx/4AA5-7123EEGB.pdf
HP 3y Onsite Low End Workstation HW Supp. For terms and conditions, please visit https://h20195.www2.hp.com/v2/GetPDF.aspx/4AA5-6385EEE & https://www8.hp.com/h20195/v2/getpdf.aspx/4AA5-7123EEGB.pdf
Certificates
Low halogen
Yes
Yes
Expansion slots
PCI Express x4 (Gen 4.x) slots
2
PCI Express x8 (Gen 4.x) slots
1
Sustainability
Sustainability certificates
TCO
ENERGY STAR, TCO
ENERGY STAR, TCO
TCO
Sustainability compliance
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Sustainable technologies and materials
Low halogen; Bulk packaging available; 10% ITE-derived closed loop plastic; 25% ocean-bound plastic in system fans; Product Carbon Footprint; Contains at least 65% post-consumer recycled plastic; System has a QR code enabled experience where the user has access to a product portal – beginning December 2025, this is complete with product feature highlights, sustainability information, getting started guides, and direct setup and support options; New Energy Consumption dashboard available to customers providing timely carbon usage including recommended actions users can take to decrease carbon footprint
Bulk packaging available; 10% ITE-derived closed loop plastic; Product Carbon Footprint; Contains at least 65% post-consumer recycled plastic; Contains at least 20% post-industrial recycled steel; System has a QR code enabled experience where the user has access to a product portal – beginning December 2025, this is complete with product feature highlights, sustainability information, getting started guides, and direct setup and support options; New Energy Consumption dashboard available to customers providing timely carbon usage including recommended actions users can take to decrease carbon footprint
Bulk packaging available; Molded paper pulp cushion inside box is 100% sustainably sourced and recyclable; 10% ITE-derived closed loop plastic; 80 Plus® Platinum power supplies available; Contains at least 60% post-consumer recycled plastic; Outside box and corrugated cushions are 100% sustainably sourced or recyclable
80 Plus® Gold power supplies available; Bulk packaging available; Molded paper pulp cushion inside box is 100% sustainably sourced and recyclable; Outside box and corrugated cushions are 100% sustainably sourced and recyclable; 55% post-consumer recycled plastic; 15% ITE-derived closed loop plastic; Ocean-bound plastic in speaker enclosure and system fan; Low halogen PCAs; Product Carbon Footprint
Low 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 December 2025, this is complete with product feature highlights, sustainability information, getting started guides, and direct setup and support options; New Energy Consumption dashboard available to customers providing timely carbon usage including recommended actions users can take to decrease carbon footprint