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HP Z8 G4 48-Core 2x Xeon Platinum 8160 256GB DDR4 1TB SATA SSD Quadro P5000

SKU CH-75JG-GKW86

Dual Xeon Platinum 8160 workstation with 48 cores, 256GB DDR4, 1TB SATA SSD and Quadro P5000 for CAD, rendering and data-heavy workloads

  • ProcessorPlatinum 8160
  • Installed RAM256 GB
  • Processor core count24
  • Operating systemWindows 11 Pro
  • Type of memoryDDR4
  • Processor speed2.1 GHz
  • Dual Xeon Platinum 8160 CPUs deliver 48 cores at 2.10GHz for heavy compute
  • 256GB DDR4 memory enables large-project multitasking and data handling
  • 1TB SATA SSD gives fast boot and quick access to project files
  • Quadro P5000 GPU accelerates CAD rendering and multi-display workflows
  • Rackmount chassis with four 3.5" bays offers internal storage expansion

Professional Workstation

The HP Z8 G4 is a new rackmount workstation built for professional design, engineering, rendering and data-heavy applications. Dual Intel Xeon Platinum 8160 processors deliver 48 cores at 2.10GHz for responsive multi-threaded performance. 256GB DDR4 memory and a 1TB SATA SSD support large project files and quick application access. An NVIDIA Quadro P5000 GPU handles CAD, content creation and multi-display setups with Windows 11 Pro preinstalled.

Suitability

This workstation suits professionals who need high core counts, large memory capacity and certified professional graphics for demanding workflows. Buyers who need more than 256GB of installed memory or more than 1TB of primary storage should look at other configurations. It is not for users who require a different GPU architecture or a non-rackmount form factor. The system supports up to 1536GB maximum memory capacity for future expansion.

Memory Specification

The installed memory uses DDR4 technology with a current capacity of 256GB across the system. The platform supports a maximum memory capacity of 1536GB when fully populated. Buyers planning memory upgrades must match the DDR4 specification exactly; other DDR generations are physically and electrically incompatible. Verify your application requirements against the 256GB baseline and 1536GB ceiling before purchase.

How it compares

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

Price $1,969.99
Cheaper than about 57% of the 1,534 comparable items (median $2,906.49).
Installed RAM 256 GB
Higher than about 70% of the 1,387 comparable items (median 128 GB).
Processor core count 24
Typical for this category: the median of 1,207 items is 24.

Specifications

Product
Brand nameHP
Product typeRackmount
Processor
ProcessorPlatinum 8160
Processor core count24
Processor speed2.1 GHz
Installed CPUs2
Max supported CPUs2
Memory
Installed RAM256 GB
Type of memoryDDR4
Maximum RAM capacity1536 GB
Storage
Drive bays4x 3.5 in bays
Graphics
Graphics chipDedicated
Software
Operating systemWindows 11 Pro
More details
Indicator lightsPower, Ethernet, USB

Questions about this item

What is included with the HP Z8 G4 and what must be purchased separately?

The workstation ships with two Xeon Platinum 8160 processors, 256GB DDR4 memory, a 1TB SATA SSD, an NVIDIA Quadro P5000 graphics card and Windows 11 Pro pre-installed. Additional storage drives or memory modules are not included.

How do I choose between the installed 256GB and the maximum 1536GB DDR4 capacity?

The system arrives with 256GB DDR4 across its slots. If your workloads regularly exceed that amount — large simulations, heavy rendering or massive datasets — add DDR4 modules up to the 1536GB limit; otherwise the factory configuration is sufficient.

What does the 48-core 2.10GHz Xeon Platinum 8160 figure mean for real-world throughput?

Two 24-core Xeon Platinum 8160 CPUs running at 2.10GHz deliver 48 total cores, giving high parallel throughput for multi-threaded CAD, rendering and data-analysis tasks while maintaining strong single-thread speed for interactive work.

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