HP Z2 G1i Black 2025
Its Intel Core Ultra 9 285 24-core processor and NVIDIA RTX 2000 Ada 16GB GPU accelerate AI inferencing, while refined cooling with lattice venting and smart fans handles sustained loads. Tool-less access supports triple-wide graphics upgrades and PCIe expansion, with rack-mount compatibility and HP Wolf Pro Security reinforcing enterprise deployment. This workstation is best for AI developers and engineers who need ISV-certified, expandable hardware for local inference and iterative computing tasks.
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What owners think
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Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Processor
| CPU | Intel Core Ultra 9 285 |
| Cores | 24 |
| Frequency | 2.5 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 36 MB |
Graphics
| GPU | NVIDIA RTX 2000 Ada Generation |
| Type | discrete |
| VRAM | 16 GB |
| VRAM Type | GDDR6 |
Memory & Storage
| RAM | 32 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD |
| Storage 2 | 1 TB |
| Storage 2 Type | HDD |
Build
| Form Factor | mid-tower |
| PSU | 700 |
| Weight | 8.6 kg / 19.0 lbs |
Connectivity
| USB-C Ports | 2 |
| USB Ports | 9 |
| HDMI | 4x Mini DisplayPort 1.4a Output |
| DisplayPort | 2x DisplayPort 1.4 |
| Bluetooth | No |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet |
System
| OS | Windows 11 Pro |
vs Competition
The market has shifted since our last look. The Lenovo Legion 34IAS10 now sits among the top five, bringing a strong 240Hz panel and surprisingly good out-of-box color accuracy that challenges our previous picks. HP's Omen GT22 has also climbed the ranks with its refined cooling and a clean, understated design that fits a home office better than most gaming monitors. The Dell Tower Plus EBT2250 rounds out the new entrants, offering a built-in KVM switch and 90W USB-C power delivery that makes it a practical hub for a multi-device setup. These three have displaced older models that struggled to keep pace with current refresh rates and connectivity demands. If you are wondering how this product stacks up against the Lenovo Legion 34IAS10, the Legion pulls ahead in motion clarity for fast-paced shooters, while our pick holds an edge in contrast and HDR impact. Compared to the HP Omen GT22, the Omen runs quieter under load and has a more flexible stand, but it cannot match the peak brightness you get here. The Dell Tower Plus EBT2250 is the best choice if you need a single cable to charge a laptop and drive the display, though its response times lag slightly behind the top gaming-focused options.
| Spec | HP Z2 G1i | Lenovo Legion 34IAS10 | ASUS Republic of Gamers GM700TZ-BS978 | MSI EdgeXpert EdgeXpert-11SUS | Dell Tower Plus EBT2250 | CLX SET TGMSETRTU5204BM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Core Ultra 9 285 | Intel Core Ultra 9 | AMD Ryzen 9 9950X | NVIDIA GB | Intel Core Ultra 9 285K | Intel Core i9 14900KF |
| RAM (GB) | 32 | 64 | 64 | 128 | 64 | 64 |
| Storage (GB) | 2048 | 3072 | 2048 | 4000 | 12096 | 8000 |
| GPU | NVIDIA RTX 2000 Ada Generation | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 | AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT | NVIDIA Blackwell Architecture | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 |
| Form Factor | mid-tower | mid-tower | Desktop | mini | mid-tower | mid-tower |
| Psu W | 700 | 1200 | 850 | 240 | - | 850 |
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home | NVIDIA DGX OS | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Cpu | Gpu | Ram | Port | Storage | Reliability | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HP Z2 G1i | 93.2 | 59.9 | 82.5 | 93.3 | 81.7 | 70.5 | 48.3 |
| Lenovo Legion 34IAS10 Compare | 97.7 | 87.3 | 96.6 | 91.8 | 96.5 | 70.5 | 82.4 |
| ASUS Republic of Gamers GM700TZ-BS978 Compare | 98.7 | 77 | 94.3 | 97.5 | 91.4 | 38 | 73.9 |
| MSI EdgeXpert EdgeXpert-11SUS Compare | 99.6 | 94.9 | 98.8 | 87.4 | 97.9 | 38 | 82.4 |
| Dell Tower Plus EBT2250 Compare | 97.7 | 80.8 | 94.3 | 84.7 | 99.9 | 70.5 | 54.4 |
| CLX SET TGMSETRTU5204BM Compare | 94.1 | 80.8 | 96.6 | 86.6 | 99.2 | 11.6 | 95.4 |