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Large black tower workstation with front power button and LED indicators, side vent panels, rear expansion slots and ports

HP

HP Z8 G4 Workstation 2x Xeon Platinum 8160 512GB DDR4 1TB SATA SSD Quadro P4000 Windows 11 Pro

SKU CH-VK6E-TE4B8

Dual 10-core Xeon 8160 CPUs deliver 48 threads, 512 GB DDR4 memory and a Quadro P4000 GPU for professional CAD, rendering and data workloads

  • ProcessorPlatinum 8160
  • Installed RAM512 GB
  • Processor core count10
  • Operating systemWindows 11 Pro
  • Type of memoryDDR4
  • Processor speed2.1 GHz
  • 48 cores at 2.10 GHz for heavy compute workloads
  • 512 GB DDR4 memory handles large datasets smoothly
  • NVIDIA Quadro P4000 drives professional visual tasks
  • 1 TB SATA SSD gives fast access to project files
  • 4 bays for 3.5" drives allow storage expansion

Professional CAD workstation

The HP Z8 G4 workstation delivers 48 cores from two Xeon Platinum 8160 processors running at 2.10GHz. With 512GB DDR4 memory and a Quadro P4000 GPU, it targets engineers, designers and data analysts who need reliable multi-threaded performance for rendering, simulation and large assemblies.

Thermals and power in daily use

Dual-processor architecture distributes workload across 48 cores to manage heat during sustained CAD or rendering sessions. Windows 11 Pro governs power states across both CPUs and the dedicated GPU, keeping noise low during typical professional workloads while maintaining responsive performance for interactive design tasks.

Accessories and software impact

Four 3.5-inch expansion bays allow additional SATA storage beyond the included 1TB SSD for growing project libraries. Pre-installed Windows 11 Pro eliminates setup time for professional applications. Quadro P4000 drivers support certified CAD, content-creation and multi-display workflows immediately after first boot.

How it compares

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

Price $2,552.99
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 10
Lower than about 80% of the 1,207 comparable items (median 24).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameHP
Product typeWorkstation
Processor
ProcessorPlatinum 8160
Processor core count10
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

How do I install the NVIDIA Quadro P4000 GPU and what step is often missed?

Seat the card in the full-length PCIe x16 slot, connect the 8-pin auxiliary power cable from the internal supply, then install the NVIDIA driver before any CAD workload.

What maintenance or replacement will the 1 TB SATA SSD need later?

Monitor SMART health indicators; replace the drive when reallocated-sector counts rise or write latency degrades beyond your workflow tolerance.

What limit appears first on the dual Xeon Platinum 8160 CPUs under sustained all-core load?

The 2.10 GHz base clock is maintained only while package temperature stays within spec; prolonged loads trigger thermal throttling that reduces frequency.

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