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HP Z8 G4 Workstation 2× Xeon Platinum 8160 48-Core 512GB DDR4 1TB SATA SSD Quadro P2000

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Dual 20-core Xeon Platinum 8160 workstation with 512 GB DDR4, 1 TB SATA SSD and Quadro P2000 for professional rendering and CAD

  • ProcessorPlatinum 8160
  • Installed RAM512 GB
  • Processor core count20
  • Operating systemWindows 11 Pro
  • Type of memoryDDR4
  • Processor speed2.1 GHz
  • 48-core dual Xeon Platinum 8160 processors deliver high-throughput compute for rendering and simulation
  • 512GB DDR4 memory enables large dataset handling and smooth multitasking across professional applications
  • 1TB SATA SSD provides fast boot and quick access to project files and applications
  • NVIDIA Quadro P2000 graphics supports certified CAD, content creation and multi-display workflows
  • 4× 3.5" expansion bays allow storage growth up to 1536GB total system memory capacity

Professional workstation for design and engineering

The HP Z8 G4 is a new rackmount workstation built for professional design, content creation, rendering, engineering and data-heavy applications. Two Intel Xeon Platinum 8160 processors deliver 48 cores at 2.10GHz for responsive performance on demanding tasks. 512GB of DDR4 memory supports smooth multitasking and large project files. A 1TB SATA SSD provides quick access to applications and data. An NVIDIA Quadro P2000 graphics card handles professional visual work and multi-display setups. Windows 11 Pro comes preinstalled.

Rackmount chassis with internal expansion

The rackmount form factor fits standard server racks and frees desk space for studio or lab environments. Four 3.5-inch drive bays remain available for additional storage drives. DDR4 memory slots support expansion up to 1536GB when larger datasets require more RAM. The dedicated Quadro P2000 occupies one expansion slot, leaving others open for specialised add-in cards such as capture or networking hardware. Front-panel LEDs show power, Ethernet and USB status at a glance.

Enterprise cooling with 60 kg weight

Dual-processor thermal design moves heat through the rackmount chassis using managed airflow paths engineered for sustained workloads. Fan curves balance acoustic output against component temperatures during long rendering or simulation runs. The 60 kg mass reflects the robust cooling infrastructure and power delivery required for 48-core operation. Redundant power supplies and high-efficiency voltage regulation keep power draw stable under full CPU and GPU load.

How it compares

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Price $2,530.99
Typical for this category: the median of 1,534 items is $2,906.49.
Installed RAM 512 GB
Higher than about 90% of the 1,387 comparable items (median 128 GB).
Processor core count 20
Lower than about 60% of the 1,207 comparable items (median 24).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameHP
Product typeRackmount
Processor
ProcessorPlatinum 8160
Processor core count20
Processor speed2.1 GHz
Installed CPUs2
Max supported CPUs2
Memory
Installed RAM512 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

Will the 20-core Xeon Platinum 8160 CPUs throttle during long rendering jobs?

The workstation uses a rackmount chassis with dual Xeon Platinum 8160 processors running at 2.10GHz, designed for sustained professional workloads such as rendering and engineering simulations.

How loud is the system when both CPUs and the Quadro P2000 run continuously?

The Z8 G4 is built as a rackmount workstation with standard power and Ethernet LEDs; noise levels depend on rack airflow and ambient temperature rather than desktop acoustics.

Does the 512GB DDR4 fill every slot or can I add more later?

Installed memory is 512GB DDR4 with a maximum capacity of 1536GB, leaving headroom for additional modules when larger projects demand more RAM.

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