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Silver HP Z440 tower workstation, front panel visible

HP

HP Z440 Workstation Xeon E5-2690 v4 2.60GHz 14-Core 64GB DDR4

SKU CH-3SC0-3RM3T

Tower workstation with a 14-core Xeon at 2.60 GHz and 64 GB DDR4, supplied without drives, GPU or OS for custom configuration

  • ProcessorIntel Xeon E5 v4
  • Installed RAM64 GB
  • Installed SSDNo
  • Processor core count14-Core Processor
  • Operating systemNo
  • Type of memoryDDR4
  • 14-core Xeon E5-2690 v4 handles heavy rendering and simulation workloads
  • 64 GB DDR4 memory keeps large assemblies and datasets in fast RAM
  • Tower chassis with eight DIMM slots allows future memory expansion
  • No drives or GPU included so you specify storage and graphics to match the workflow
  • No operating system pre-installed lets you load the platform your software requires

HP Z440 Xeon Workstation

The HP Z440 is a tower workstation built around a single Intel Xeon E5-2690 v4 processor running at 2.60 GHz with 14 cores. It ships with 64 GB of DDR4 memory installed across eight slots. The unit is sold new without any storage drives, graphics card, or operating system, giving you full control over those components. It targets engineers, designers, and analysts who need a reliable multi-core platform for rendering, simulation, and CAD workloads.

Who It Suits and Who Should Look Elsewhere

This workstation fits professionals who want a validated Xeon platform with ample memory capacity for multi-threaded applications and plan to add their own storage and GPU. Buyers who need an all-in-one system with drives and an OS pre-installed, or who require dual-processor scaling beyond a single CPU, will not find that configuration here. The chassis accepts only one processor, so expandability stops at the installed 14-core chip.

The Deciding Specification

The defining detail is the single-socket LGA 2011 design paired with a 14-core Xeon E5-2690 v4 and 64 GB of DDR4. If your workload demands more than 14 physical cores in one box, this chassis cannot deliver it. Conversely, if 14 cores and 64 GB match your project requirements, the platform provides a stable foundation to build the exact storage and graphics configuration you need.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in Desktop Workstation Computers, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $357.99
Cheaper than about 92% of the 1,534 comparable items (median $2,906.49).
Installed RAM 64 GB
Lower than about 60% of the 1,387 comparable items (median 128 GB).
Processor core count 14-Core Processor
Lower than about 70% of the 1,207 comparable items (median 24).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameHP
Product lineZ440 Workstation
Product typeTower
Processor
ProcessorIntel Xeon E5 v4
Processor core count14-Core Processor
Processor socketLGA 2011
Processor speed2.6 GHz
Installed CPUs1
Max supported CPUs1
Memory
Installed RAM64 GB
Type of memoryDDR4
Memory slot count8
Storage
Installed SSDNo
Installed storageNo Hard Drive
Software
Operating systemNo

Questions about this item

How do I install the Xeon E5-2690 v4 processor into the LGA 2011 socket, and what step is commonly missed?

Align the notches on the processor with the socket keys, lower it straight down without forcing, then close the retention lever fully; the step often missed is removing the plastic socket cover before seating the CPU.

What maintenance will the 64GB DDR4 memory require over time?

No routine maintenance is needed for the DDR4 modules; if a fault occurs, replace the failed DIMM with an identical DDR4 stick in one of the eight slots.

What thermal limit appears first when the 14-core Xeon runs at 2.60 GHz under sustained load?

The processor will hit its thermal design power ceiling first, causing the firmware to throttle clock speeds to keep temperatures within the rated envelope.

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