HP Z2 G9 Black 2024
The 20-core Intel Core i7-14700 and ISV-certified NVIDIA RTX A400 graphics deliver zero-throttle performance for rendering and real-time ray tracing in a compact tower. Tool-less access and an easily expandable chassis with 10 USB-A ports make hardware upgrades straightforward as workflows evolve. This workstation is best for entry-level CAD designers and 3D modelers who need reliable, certified performance for professional applications without a large footprint.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong social proof (91st percentile) 91st
- Strong port selection (87th percentile) 87th
- Strong cpu (82nd percentile) 82nd
- Strong reliability (70th percentile) 70th
Cons
- Below average user sentiment (34th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Based on 54 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Processor
| CPU | Intel Core i7 |
| Cores | 20 |
| Frequency | 2.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 33 MB |
Graphics
| GPU | NVIDIA RTX A400 |
| Type | Discrete |
| VRAM | 4 GB |
| VRAM Type | GDDR6 |
Memory & Storage
| RAM | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 |
| Storage | 512 GB |
| Storage Type | NVMe SSD |
Build
| Form Factor | workstation |
| PSU | 450 |
Connectivity
| USB-C Ports | 1 |
| USB Ports | 10 |
| DisplayPort | 2x DisplayPort 1.4 |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet |
System
| OS | Windows 11 Pro |
vs Competition
| Spec | HP Z2 G9 | Lenovo Legion Tower 5i 90YA003GUS | Apple Mac Studio M4 Max | Dell Tower ECT1250 | CLX SET TGMSETRTU5204BM | MSI Aegis ZS2 A9NVP-1407US |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Core i7 | Intel Core Ultra 7 265F | Apple M4 Max | Intel Core Ultra 7 265 | Intel Core i9 14900KF | AMD Ryzen 9 9900X |
| RAM (GB) | 16 | 32 | 36 | 32 | 64 | 32 |
| Storage (GB) | 512 | 1000 | 512 | 2000 | 8000 | 2000 |
| GPU | NVIDIA RTX A400 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti | Apple M4 Max 32-core | Intel UHD Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 |
| Form Factor | workstation | mid-tower | sff | mid-tower | mid-tower | mid-tower |
| Psu W | 450 | 500 | - | 180 | 850 | 750 |
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home | macOS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | CPU | GPU | RAM | Ports | Storage | User Sentiment | Reliability | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HP Z2 G9 | 82.1 | 53.3 | 51.3 | 86.7 | 43.2 | 34.4 | 69.9 | 91.1 |
| Lenovo Legion Tower 5i 90YA003GUS Compare | 87.4 | 74.6 | 83 | 94.2 | 65.3 | 94.8 | 69.9 | 99.9 |
| Apple Mac Studio M4 Max Compare | 85.7 | 68.3 | 70.3 | 94.6 | 32.8 | 88.6 | 99.3 | 99.9 |
| Dell Tower ECT1250 Compare | 89.6 | 34.9 | 83 | 86.7 | 83.1 | 98.3 | 69.9 | 99.2 |
| CLX SET TGMSETRTU5204BM Compare | 94.1 | 83.6 | 96.5 | 86.7 | 99.3 | 98.3 | 11.5 | 95 |
| MSI Aegis ZS2 A9NVP-1407US Compare | 92.4 | 83.6 | 88 | 91.9 | 83.1 | 88.6 | 37.1 | 99.6 |
Price
Value & Pricing
Newegg 1 offer From $1,526
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Price History
Usage Scores
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