- Intel Core Ultra 9 285K (up to 5.7 GHz with Intel Turbo Boost Technology, 36 MB L3 cache, 24 cores, 24 threads)
- Windows 11 Pro
- NVIDIA RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell Generation (32 GB GDDR7 dedicated)
- 32 GB DDR5-5600 MT/s (4 x 8 GB), 1 TB PCIe Gen4 M.2 SSD
Mainstream workstation performance—reimagined
Experience new levels of performance for professional workflows. The HP Z2 Tower AI workstation is reengineered to support high-end graphics and seamlessly run both single and multi-threaded apps for fast modeling, simulation, and rendering. Enjoy easy expandability to upgrade, when needs evolve.
| Processor |
| Processor manufacturer |
Intel |
| Processor family |
Intel Core Ultra 9 |
| Processor generation |
Intel Core Ultra (Series 2) |
| Processor model |
285K |
| Processor cores |
24 |
| Processor threads |
24 |
| Processor boost frequency |
5.7 GHz |
| Performance cores |
8 |
| Efficient cores |
16 |
| Efficient-core Max Turbo Frequency |
4.6 GHz |
| Processor socket |
LGA 1851 (Socket V1) |
| Processor cache |
36 MB |
| Processor cache type |
L3 |
| Maximum turbo power |
250 W |
| Processor base power |
125 W |
| Neural processor unit (NPU) |
| Neural processor unit (NPU) |
Intel AI Boost |
| Total processor performance up to |
36 TOPs |
| NPU performance up to |
13 TOPs |
| GPU performance up to |
8 TOPs |
| Memory |
| Internal memory |
32 GB |
| Internal memory type |
DDR5-SDRAM |
| Memory layout (slots x size) |
4 x 8 GB |
| Memory clock speed |
5600 MHz |
| Storage |
| Total storage capacity |
1 TB |
| Optical drive type |
No |
| Storage media |
SSD |
| Number of storage drives installed |
1 |
| Total SSDs capacity |
1 TB |
| Number of SSDs installed |
1 |
| SSD capacity |
1 TB |
| SSD interface |
PCI Express 4.0 |
| SSD form factor |
M.2 |
| Graphics |
| Discrete graphics card |
Yes |
| On-board graphics card |
Yes |
| Discrete GPU manufacturer |
NVIDIA |
| Discrete graphics card model |
NVIDIA RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell |
| Discrete graphics card memory |
32 GB |
| Discrete graphics memory type |
GDDR7 |
| Number of discrete graphics cards |
1 |
| On-board GPU manufacturer |
Intel |
| On-board graphics card family |
Intel® Graphics |
| On-board graphics card model |
Intel® Graphics |
| Network |
| Ethernet LAN |
Yes |
| Wi-Fi |
Yes |
| Top Wi-Fi standard |
Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| WLAN controller manufacturer |
Intel |
| Wi-Fi standards |
Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| WLAN controller model |
Intel Wi-Fi 7 BE200 |
| Antenna type |
2x2 |
| Bluetooth |
Yes |
| Bluetooth version |
5.4 |
| Ports & interfaces |
| USB 2.0 ports quantity |
3 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity |
6 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C ports quantity |
2 |
| DisplayPorts quantity |
2 |
| DisplayPort version |
1.4 |
| Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports |
1 |
| Microphone in |
Yes |
| Line-in |
Yes |
| Line-out |
Yes |
| Combo headphone/mic port |
Yes |
| Expansion slots |
| PCI Express x16 (Gen 4.x) slots |
1 |
| Design |
| Chassis type |
Tower |
| Colour name |
Black |
| Number of 3.5" bays |
1 |
| Product colour |
Black |
| Intel® vPro™ Platform Eligibility |
No |
| Introduction year |
2026 |
| Performance |
| Product type |
Workstation |
| Market positioning |
Performance |
| Motherboard chipset |
Intel W880 |
| Audio chip |
Realtek ALC3205 |
| Password protection |
Yes |
| Password protection type |
BIOS, Power on |
| Software |
| Operating system installed |
Windows 11 Pro |
| Bundled software |
HP Wolf Pro Security Edition (1 year) |
| Processor special features |
| Intel® Turbo Boost Technology |
Yes |
| Brand-specific features |
| HP Artificial Intelligence |
AI Workstation, AI PC |
| HP segment |
Business |
| HP GTIN (EAN/UPC) |
821844418888 |
| Power |
| Power supply |
1000 W |
| Power supply input voltage |
100 - 240 V |
| Power supply input frequency |
50 - 60 Hz |
| Certificates |
| Low halogen |
Yes |
| Sustainability |
| Sustainable technologies and materials |
Low halogen; Bulk packaging available; 10% ITE-derived closed loop plastic; 25% ocean-bound plastic in system fans; Product Carbon Footprint; Contains at least 60% post-consumer recycled plastic; System has a QR code enabled experience where the user has access to a product portal – beginning December 2025, this is complete with product feature highlights, sustainability information, getting started guides, and direct setup and support options; New Energy Consumption dashboard available to customers providing timely carbon usage including recommended actions users can take to decrease carbon footprint |
| Sustainability certificates |
ENERGY STAR, EPEAT, TCO, TCO10 |
| Sustainability compliance |
Yes |
| Weight & dimensions |
| Width |
175 mm |
| Depth |
426 mm |
| Height |
175 mm |
| Weight |
8.6 kg |
| Package width |
590 mm |
| Package depth |
490 mm |
| Package height |
295 mm |
| Package weight |
12.5 kg |
| Packaging content |
| Display included |
No |
| Keyboard connectivity |
Wired |
| Keyboard included |
Yes |
| Numeric keypad |
No |
| Input device model |
HP Wired 320M Mouse |
| General |
| Product family |
Z2 |
| Other features |
| Memory module type |
DIMM |
| UNSPSC-code |
43211515 |
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