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Black small-form-factor desktop tower with visible scratches on the case

HP

HP Z2 SFF G4 Workstation i5-8500 8GB 512GB SSD 1TB HDD desktop PC

SKU CH-VPWG-GR4Z9

Compact workstation desktop with an 8th Gen Intel Core i5-8500, 8 GB RAM, 512 GB SSD and 1 TB HDD running Windows 11 Pro

  • ProcessorIntel Core i5 8th Gen
  • RAM capacity8 GB
  • SSD storage512 GB
  • GraphicsIntel Integrated Graphics
  • CPU modelIntel Core i5-8500
  • Operating systemWindows 11 Pro
  • Compact SFF design saves desk space
  • 8th Gen Intel Core i5-8500 handles daily workloads
  • 8GB memory supports multitasking
  • 512GB SSD plus 1TB HDD stores large files
  • Windows 11 Pro ready for business use

Small-form-factor workstation

The HP Z2 SFF G4 is a compact desktop workstation built around an Intel Core i5-8500 processor with integrated graphics. It ships with 8GB of memory, a 512GB solid-state drive and a 1TB hard drive. Windows 11 Pro is pre-installed for professional environments.

Expansion and peripheral planning

The small-form-factor chassis limits internal expansion slots and drive bays compared with tower models. Verify that your existing add-in cards and storage devices fit the available space and connector types. A Wi-Fi and Bluetooth dongle plus a power cord are included in the box.

Thermal and power profile

Integrated graphics keep heat output lower than discrete-card configurations under typical office workloads. The included power supply is sized for the factory specification of this workstation. Fan noise remains modest during standard business applications.

How it compares

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

Price $243.99
Cheaper than about 82% of the 14,711 comparable items (median $494.99).
RAM capacity 8 GB
Lower than about 80% of the 13,125 comparable items (median 16 GB).
SSD storage 512 GB
Typical for this category: the median of 11,342 items is 512 GB.

Specifications

Product
Brand nameHP
Product lineWorkstation
Model nameHP Z2 SFF G4 Workstation
Part numberMXL9243GV4
Product typeDesktop PC
Product colorBlack
Processor
ProcessorIntel Core i5 8th Gen
CPU modelIntel Core i5-8500
Memory
RAM capacity8 GB
Storage
SSD storage512 GB
Hard drive1 TB
Graphics
GraphicsIntel Integrated Graphics
GPU modelIntegrated Card
Size & build
Form factorSlim/Small Form Factor
Software
Operating systemWindows 11 Pro

Questions about this item

Does the workstation ship with a Wi-Fi and Bluetooth dongle, or do I need to buy one separately?

A Wi-Fi and Bluetooth dongle is included in the box along with the power cord, so no separate purchase is required for wireless connectivity.

Should I choose the 512 GB SSD or the 1 TB HDD for the operating system and applications?

Use the 512 GB SSD for Windows 11 Pro and your main programs to benefit from faster boot and load times; keep the 1 TB HDD for bulk data such as media libraries and archives.

How does the Intel Core i5-8500 at 3 GHz perform in a small-form-factor chassis under sustained workloads?

The 6-core i5-8500 runs at a 3 GHz base frequency with Intel integrated graphics; the compact SFF case relies on its stock cooler, so expect thermal throttling during long, all-core render or compile sessions.

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