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Compact black small form factor desktop workstation

HP

HP Z2 G4 SFF i7-8700 16GB 256GB SSD Windows 11 Pro Black

SKU CH-XBF8-AQ4H7 MPN i7-8700

Compact workstation with a six-core Intel Core i7-8700 at 3.20 GHz, 16 GB DDR4 and a 256 GB SSD in a small black chassis

  • Screen sizeNo Screen
  • RAM capacity16 GB DDR4
  • SSD storage256 GB
  • Operating systemWindows 11 Pro
  • Form factorSlim/Small Form Factor
  • Included monitorNot included

RAM 32

SSD 512

  • Six-core Intel i7-8700 at 3.20 GHz handles multi-threaded workloads
  • 16 GB DDR4 memory keeps business applications responsive
  • 256 GB SSD provides fast boot and file access
  • Windows 11 Pro delivers modern security and management features
  • Compact small-form-factor chassis fits tight desk spaces

HP Z2 G4 SFF Workstation

The HP Z2 G4 Small Form Factor workstation fits into tight desk spaces while delivering professional-grade reliability. It runs Windows 11 Pro out of the box and is aimed at office professionals, CAD drafters and IT departments that need a compact, managed desktop platform.

Sustained workload behaviour

The Intel Core i7-8700 six-core processor maintains a 3.20 GHz base frequency across all cores, so multi-threaded renders and large spreadsheet calculations hold steady without the frequency drops seen in burst-oriented chips. Sixteen gigabytes of DDR4 memory keeps active datasets in RAM, reducing swap traffic during extended sessions.

Deciding specification

The 256 GB solid-state drive sets the storage ceiling; buyers who need more capacity for local project files or virtual machines must add a secondary drive or choose a different configuration.

How it compares

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

Price $546.99
Typical for this category: the median of 14,711 items is $494.99.
RAM capacity 16 GB DDR4
Typical for this category: the median of 13,125 items is 16 GB.
SSD storage 256 GB
Lower than about 80% of the 11,342 comparable items (median 512 GB).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameHP
Product typeBusiness Desktops & Workstations
Product colorBlack
Memory
RAM capacity16 GB DDR4
Storage
SSD storage256 GB
Display
Screen sizeNo Screen
Size & build
Form factorSlim/Small Form Factor
In the box
Included monitorNot included
Software
Operating systemWindows 11 Pro

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Questions about this item

How much heat does the Intel Core i7-8700 generate during all-day workloads in the small-form-factor chassis?

The 6-core 3.20 GHz processor is cooled by the workstation's internal fan layout, which is designed for continuous operation in the compact enclosure.

Which display cables must I already own to connect a monitor to this workstation?

The system provides DisplayPort and HDMI outputs, so a matching DisplayPort or HDMI cable is required for the first display.

Can I keep using my existing DDR4 memory modules with the Z2 G4?

The board accepts DDR4 UDIMM modules; the unit ships with 16 GB installed and has free slots for additional sticks of the same type.

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