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Compact grey HP small form factor desktop tower, 3.9 by 12.1 by 11.9 inches

HP

HP Z2 G1i SFF Workstation Intel Core Ultra 5 235 16GB 512GB

SKU CH-9H8R-AVFFT

Compact small-form-factor workstation with 14-core Intel Core Ultra 5 235, 16 GB DDR5 5600 MHz memory and 512 GB NVMe SSD for intensive professional workflows

  • ProcessorIntel Core Ultra 5 (Series 2)
  • Memory size16 GB
  • Storage drive512 GB SSD
  • GraphicsIntel Graphics
  • CPU modelIntel Core ultra 5 235
  • RAM capacity16 GB DDR5
  • 14-core Intel Core Ultra 5 235 drives demanding 3D and rendering workflows
  • 16 GB DDR5 5600 MHz memory keeps large datasets responsive
  • 512 GB NVMe SSD accelerates boot and project load times
  • Small form factor 3.9×12.1×11.9 in fits tight workspaces
  • 8 lb chassis allows easy relocation between desks

Compact workstation for intensive workflows

The HP Z2 G1i SFF workstation delivers full-tower performance in a 3.9×12.1×11.9 inch chassis weighing 8.8 pounds. It is built for professionals running 3D design, real-time ray tracing and complex data processing. The system ships with Windows 11 Pro and uses air cooling.

DDR5 memory and NVMe storage limits

The 16GB of 5600 MHz DDR5 memory and 512GB NVMe SSD define the immediate capacity ceiling for datasets and active projects. Integrated Intel Graphics handles display output without a discrete card. Expansion bays allow future storage or memory upgrades when workloads grow beyond the factory configuration.

Upgrade path from older compact desktops

This workstation replaces ageing small-form-factor PCs that lack 14-core processing power and 5600 MHz DDR5 bandwidth. The jump is worth it when current hardware stalls on multi-threaded renders or large model manipulation. Buyers who need discrete GPU compute or more than 16GB memory out of the box should look elsewhere.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in Tower & Compact Desktop PCs, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $1,009.99
Pricier than about 77% of the 14,711 comparable items (median $494.99).
Memory size 16 GB
Typical for this category: the median of 5,840 items is 16 GB.
RAM capacity 16 GB DDR5
Typical for this category: the median of 13,125 items is 16 GB.

Specifications

Product
Brand nameHP
Product typeDesktop PC
Recommended useBusiness
Processor
ProcessorIntel Core Ultra 5 (Series 2)
CPU modelIntel Core ultra 5 235
Memory
Memory size16 GB
RAM capacity16 GB DDR5
Storage
Storage drive512 GB SSD
SSD storage512 GB NVMe
Graphics
GraphicsIntel Graphics
GPUIntel Graphics
Size & build
Form factorDesktop
Overall dimensions3.9 × 12.1 × 11.9
Product weight8.8 lb (3.99 kg)
Software
Operating systemWindows 11 Pro
More details
Cooling methodAir Cooling

Questions about this item

Should I pick the 16 GB DDR5 5600 MHz configuration or add more memory later?

The unit ships with 16 GB of DDR5 5600 MHz memory; the small form factor chassis supports further expansion when workloads grow.

What does the 14-core Intel Core Ultra 5 235 deliver in daily workloads?

Fourteen cores handle multi-threaded tasks such as 3D design and real-time ray tracing while the compact air-cooled design keeps temperatures stable.

How fast is the 512 GB NVMe SSD over the PCIe interface?

The 512 GB NVMe drive provides solid-state boot and application speeds within the limits of the platform's PCIe storage lane.

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