HP Z2 Mini Z2 G9 2024, Core i7-14700K, 32GB, 512GB SSD, RTX A2000, Black
Combining a 20-core Intel Core i7-14700K with an NVIDIA RTX A2000 GPU in a compact, tool-less mini chassis delivers genuine workstation compute for design and simulation where space is limited. The system’s standout differentiator is its ability to support up to eight 4K displays while maintaining easy interior access for future component swaps. This machine is best for CAD designers and simulation specialists who require a powerful, multi-display setup in cramped office or lab environments.
CPU Intel Core i7
RAM 32 GB
Storage 512 GB
GPU NVIDIA RTX A2000
Form Factor mini
psu w 280
OS Windows 11 Pro
65 Overall Score
No current retailer price
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong cpu (92nd percentile) 92nd
- Strong ram (82nd percentile) 82nd
- Strong gpu (70th percentile) 70th
- Strong reliability (70th percentile) 70th
Cons
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Processor
| CPU | Intel Core i7 |
| Cores | 20 |
| Frequency | 3.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 33 MB |
Graphics
| GPU | NVIDIA RTX A2000 |
| Type | Discrete |
| VRAM | 12 GB |
| VRAM Type | GDDR6 |
Memory & Storage
| RAM | 32 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 |
| Storage | 512 GB |
| Storage Type | NVMe SSD |
Build
| Form Factor | mini |
| PSU | 280 |
Connectivity
| USB-C Ports | 2 |
| USB Ports | 4 |
| DisplayPort | 2x DisplayPort 1.4 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Ethernet | 10Gb Ethernet |
System
| OS | Windows 11 Pro |
vs Competition
| Spec | HP Z2 Mini Z2 G9 | Apple Mac Studio M5 Max | Lenovo T Series Towers Legion Tower 5a Gen 10 | Dell Desktop ECT1250 | CLX SET TGMSETRTU5204BM | MSI Aegis ZS2 A9NVP-1407US |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Core i7 | Apple M5 Max | AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D | Intel Core Ultra 7 265 | Intel Core i9 14900KF | AMD Ryzen 9 9900X |
| RAM (GB) | 32 | 64 | 32 | 32 | 64 | 32 |
| Storage (GB) | 512 | 4096 | 4096 | 2048 | 8192 | 2048 |
| GPU | NVIDIA RTX A2000 | Apple (40-Core) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti | Intel UHD Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 |
| Form Factor | mini | mini | mid-tower | sff | mid-tower | mid-tower |
| Psu W | 280 | 480 | 850 | 180 | 850 | 750 |
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | macOS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | CPU | GPU | RAM | Ports | Storage | Reliability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HP Z2 Mini Z2 G9 | 91.7 | 70.1 | 81.8 | 51.8 | 40.9 | 70 |
| Apple Mac Studio M5 Max Compare | 95.8 | 83.6 | 98.4 | 89.1 | 98.1 | 99.3 |
| Lenovo T Series Towers Legion Tower 5a Gen 10 Compare | 73.5 | 93.1 | 78.1 | 88.4 | 98.1 | 70 |
| Dell Desktop ECT1250 Compare | 88.4 | 58.7 | 81.8 | 74.5 | 82.8 | 70 |
| CLX SET TGMSETRTU5204BM Compare | 94.9 | 89.3 | 96.5 | 84.2 | 99.2 | 11.6 |
| MSI Aegis ZS2 A9NVP-1407US Compare | 92.4 | 89.3 | 87.2 | 90.5 | 82.8 | 37.3 |
Usage Scores
- Overall64.9
- AI/LLM54.8
- Gaming60.3
- Portability71.5
- Creator60.6
- Business66.7
- Developer67.2
- Home Office66.5
- Workstation67.6
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