HP Z4 G5 Workstation 86K05UT#ABA 2024
The Intel Xeon W3-2423 and NVIDIA T1000 with 8GB VRAM provide certified reliability for entry-level CAD and 3D modeling, supported by a 1125W PSU ready for dual high-end GPU expansion. Tool-less access to five PCIe slots and front-accessible NVMe bays makes upgrades straightforward, while smart fan control keeps the tower quiet under load. This workstation is best for engineers and architects who need a stable, expandable system for certified professional applications rather than compact portability.
CPU Intel Xeon w3-2423
RAM 16 GB
Storage 512 GB
GPU NVIDIA T1000
form factor workstation
psu w 1125
OS Windows 11 Pro
59 Overall Score
Price £0
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong reliability (70th percentile) 70th
Cons
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Processor
| CPU | Intel Xeon w3-2423 |
| Cores | 6 |
| Frequency | 2.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 15 MB |
Graphics
| GPU | NVIDIA T1000 |
| Type | Discrete |
| VRAM | 8 GB |
Memory & Storage
| RAM | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 |
| Storage | 512 GB |
| Storage Type | NVMe SSD |
Build
| Form Factor | workstation |
| PSU | 1125 |
| Weight | 10.5 kg / 23.2 lbs |
Connectivity
| USB Ports | 4 |
| DisplayPort | 4x DisplayPort |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet |
System
| OS | Windows 11 Pro |
vs Competition
| Spec | HP Z4 G5 Workstation 86K05UT#ABA | Lenovo Legion 90Y6003JUS | Apple Mac Studio M4 Max | ASUS Republic of Gamers GM700TZ-BS978 | Dell Tower ECT1250 | MSI MEG Vision X AI VisXAI2NVZ9045 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Xeon w3-2423 | Intel Core Ultra 9 | Apple M4 Max | AMD Ryzen 9 9950X | Intel Core Ultra 7 265 | Intel Core Ultra 9 |
| RAM (GB) | 16 | 64 | 36 | 64 | 32 | 64 |
| Storage (GB) | 512 | 3072 | 512 | 2048 | 2000 | 2048 |
| GPU | NVIDIA T1000 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 | Apple M4 Max 32-core | AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT | Intel UHD Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 |
| Form Factor | workstation | mid-tower | sff | desktop | mid-tower | mid-tower |
| Psu W | 1125 | 1200 | - | 850 | 180 | 1300 |
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro | macOS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | CPU | GPU | RAM | Ports | Storage | Reliability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HP Z4 G5 Workstation 86K05UT#ABA | 38.1 | 59.8 | 51.1 | 41.6 | 43.1 | 70.2 |
| Lenovo Legion 90Y6003JUS Compare | 97.4 | 89.5 | 96.5 | 92.1 | 96.5 | 70.2 |
| Apple Mac Studio M4 Max Compare | 85.7 | 67.6 | 70.1 | 94.7 | 32.7 | 99.3 |
| ASUS Republic of Gamers GM700TZ-BS978 Compare | 98.6 | 80.2 | 94 | 97.4 | 92 | 37.4 |
| Dell Tower ECT1250 Compare | 89.6 | 33.6 | 83 | 86.9 | 83 | 70.2 |
| MSI MEG Vision X AI VisXAI2NVZ9045 Compare | 97.4 | 91.3 | 97.4 | 98.3 | 92 | 37.4 |
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