Mainstream workstation performance—reimagined
Experience new levels of performance for professional workflows. The HP Z2 Tower AI workstation is reengineered to support high-end graphics and seamlessly run both single and multi-threaded apps for fast modeling, simulation, and rendering. Enjoy easy expandability to upgrade, when needs evolve.
| Processor |
| Processor generation |
Intel Core Ultra (Series 2) |
| Processor cache type |
Smart Cache |
| Processor cache |
30 MB |
| Processor model |
265 |
| Number of processors installed |
1 |
| Processor manufacturer |
Intel |
| Processor boost frequency |
5.3 GHz |
| Processor socket |
LGA 1851 (Socket V1) |
| Processor threads |
20 |
| Processor cores |
20 |
| Processor family |
Intel Core Ultra 7 |
| Performance cores |
8 |
| Efficient cores |
12 |
| Processor base power |
65 W |
| Maximum turbo power |
182 W |
| Efficient-core Max Turbo Frequency |
4.6 GHz |
| Neural processor unit (NPU) |
| Neural processor unit (NPU) |
Intel AI Boost |
| Total processor performance up to |
33 TOPs |
| NPU performance up to |
13 TOPs |
| GPU performance up to |
8 TOPs |
| Memory |
| Memory layout (slots x size) |
1 x 32 GB |
| Internal memory |
32 GB |
| Maximum internal memory |
128 GB |
| Memory slots |
4x DIMM |
| Internal memory type |
DDR5-SDRAM |
| Memory data transfer rate |
5600 MT/s |
| Storage |
| Storage media |
SSD |
| Number of storage drives installed |
1 |
| Optical drive type |
No |
| SSD interface |
PCI Express 5.0 |
| SSD capacity |
512 GB |
| Number of SSDs installed |
1 |
| Total storage capacity |
512 GB |
| SSD form factor |
M.2 |
| Total SSDs capacity |
512 GB |
| NVMe |
Yes |
| Graphics |
| Discrete graphics card |
Yes |
| Discrete graphics card memory |
8 GB |
| On-board graphics card family |
Intel® Graphics |
| On-board graphics card |
Yes |
| Discrete graphics card model |
NVIDIA RTX A1000 |
| Discrete graphics memory type |
GDDR6 |
| On-board graphics card model |
Intel® Graphics |
| Number of discrete graphics cards |
1 |
| Discrete GPU manufacturer |
NVIDIA |
| On-board GPU manufacturer |
Intel |
| Performance |
| Market positioning |
Performance |
| Password protection |
Yes |
| Password protection type |
BIOS, Power on |
| Product type |
Workstation |
| Motherboard chipset |
Intel W880 |
| Audio chip |
Realtek ALC3205 |
| Optical drive |
| Optical drive type |
No |
| Network |
| Ethernet LAN |
Yes |
| Wi-Fi |
Yes |
| Bluetooth |
Yes |
| Bluetooth version |
5.4 |
| Ethernet LAN data rates |
10,100,1000 Mbit/s |
| WLAN controller model |
Intel Wi-Fi 7 BE200 |
| Top Wi-Fi standard |
Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Antenna type |
2x2 |
| WLAN controller manufacturer |
Intel |
| Ports & interfaces |
| Combo headphone/mic port |
Yes |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity |
0 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity |
0 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity |
6 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity |
0 |
| Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity |
0 |
| USB 2.0 ports quantity |
3 |
| Microphone in |
Yes |
| Line-out |
Yes |
| Line-in |
Yes |
| HDMI ports quantity |
0 |
| Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports |
1 |
| DisplayPorts quantity |
2 |
| DisplayPort version |
1.4 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C ports quantity |
2 |
| Expansion slots |
| Number of 3.5" bays |
1 |
| Power |
| Power supply |
500 W |
| Technical details |
| Liquid cooling system |
No |
| Product type |
Workstation |
| Product colour |
Black |
| Chassis type |
Tower |
| Number of 3.5" bays |
1 |
| Motherboard chipset |
Intel W880 |
| Design |
| Liquid cooling system |
No |
| Product colour |
Black |
| Chassis type |
Tower |
| Number of 3.5" bays |
1 |
| Introduction year |
2026 |
| Software |
| Operating system installed |
Windows 11 Pro |
| Display |
| Display included |
No |
| Brand-specific features |
| HP Support Assistant |
Yes |
| HP Documentation |
Yes |
| HP segment |
Business |
| Audio |
| Audio chip |
Realtek ALC3205 |
| Weight & dimensions |
| Package width |
590 mm |
| Package depth |
490 mm |
| Package height |
295 mm |
| Width |
175 mm |
| Depth |
426 mm |
| Height |
388 mm |
| Package weight |
12.5 kg |
| Weight |
8.6 kg |
| Packaging data |
| Package width |
590 mm |
| Package depth |
490 mm |
| Package height |
295 mm |
| Package weight |
12.5 kg |
| Packaging content |
| Mouse included |
Yes |
| Keyboard included |
Yes |
| Mouse connectivity |
Wired |
| Display included |
No |
| Other features |
| On-board graphics card |
Yes |
| Processor manufacturer |
Intel |

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