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HP Z2 Mini Z2 Mini G1i Black

The Intel Core Ultra 7 265 chip with dedicated NPU powers AI-accelerated workflows inside a chassis that fits six units in a 5U rack. Hardware-enforced HP Wolf Pro Security and ISV certifications provide resilient, software-vetted dependability. This mini PC suits engineers and designers running certified 3D design or real-time rendering applications in severely space-constrained offices.

CPU Intel Core Ultra 7
RAM 32 GB
Storage 1 TB
GPU NVIDIA RTX A400
form factor mini
psu w 280
OS Windows 11 Pro
HP Z2 Mini Z2 Mini G1i Black desktop
82 Overall Score
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About This Desktop

HP Z2 Mini G1i Workstation Desktop PC Wolf Pro Security Edition Powers large workflows. Fits a tiny space.

Intel® Core™ Ultra 7 265

Powers Large Workflows. Fits a Tiny Space. Get incredible high performance packed into an insanely petite Z2 Mini G1i AI workstation to tackle 3D design, real-time rendering, and basic model development.

Intel® Core™ Ultra 7 Processor Unleash power-efficient performance for the next era of AI-enhanced software with an Intel® Core™ Ultra 7 CPU and dedicated NPU.2

Professional Graphics Design, real-time ray trace and simulate on a sleek, tiny AI workstation with low-profile NVIDIA graphics.

Operating System Work without compromising performance with Windows 11 Pro - easy to deploy, compatible, and cost effective.3

Slim Design. Fits Any Space. Position horizontally or vertically. Set it on a desk, mount it behind a monitor or attach it under a desk. Perfectly suited for rack environments, fit 6 units in a 5U rack.4

Ports 2 USB Type-C® 20Gbps signaling rate 1 headphone/microphone combo 1 USB Type-A 10Gbps signaling rate (1 charging) 3 USB Type-A 10Gbps signaling rate 2 DisplayPort™ 1.4 1 RJ-45

Independent Software Vendor CertificationsWork with confidence knowing your workstation is certified by leading software vendors to ensure peak performance even on complex projects.5

Protected by HP Wolf Pro SecurityHP Wolf Security is a hardware-enforced, resilient defense that provides protection from cyber attacks.6

Help Protect our Shared FutureTake pride in choosing Z products that are designed with recycled plastics and recycled steel.

EPEAT® registeredLow halogen; Bulk packaging available; 10% ITE-derived closed loop plastic; 25% ocean-bound plastic in system fans; Product Carbon Footprint; Contains at least 65% 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

Security managementHP Secure Erase7,HP Sure Click8,HP BIOSphere Gen69,HP Sure Admin10,Hood Sensor Optional Kit,HP Client Security Manager Gen611,HP Sure Start12,HP Sure Recover13,HP Sure Sense14,HP Sure Run15,HP Tamper Lock16 Wireless Intel® Wi-Fi 7 BE200 (2x2) and Bluetooth® 5.4 wireless card, non-vPro® Keyboard HP 320K Wired Keyboard Operating system Windows 11 Pro1 Weight Starting at 5.29 lb

Sustainable impact specificationsLow halogen; Bulk packaging available; 10% ITE-derived closed loop plastic; 25% ocean-bound plastic in system fans; Product Carbon Footprint; Contains at least 65% 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 footprint17,18,19,20EPEAT® registeredProduction CO2e (kg) : 237Transportation CO2e (kg) : 2Energy Usage CO2e (kg) : 237End of Life CO2e (kg) : 2Total CO2e (kg) : 48021

  • Z2 Mini G1i Workstation Desktop PC Wolf Pro Security Edition
  • HP 320K Wired Keyboard
  • HP Wired 320M Mouse

Overview

Performance

Performance Percentiles

CPU 88.8
GPU 49.5
RAM 90.9
Ports 60.5
Storage 72.7
Reliability 71.6

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Strong ram (91th percentile) 91th
  • Strong cpu (89th percentile) 89th
  • Strong storage (73th percentile) 73th
  • Strong reliability (72th percentile) 72th

Cons

Specifications

Full Specifications

Processor

CPU Intel Core Ultra 7
Cores 20
Frequency 2.4 GHz
L3 Cache 30 MB

Graphics

GPU NVIDIA RTX A400
VRAM 4 GB

Memory & Storage

RAM 32 GB
RAM Generation DDR5
Storage 1 TB
Storage Type NVMe SSD

Build

Form Factor mini
PSU 280

Connectivity

USB-C Ports 2
USB Ports 4
DisplayPort 2x DisplayPort 1.4
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth Bluetooth 5.4
Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet

System

OS Windows 11 Pro

Value & Pricing

vs Competition

Spec HP Z2 Mini Z2 Mini G1i Lenovo Legion T7 34IAS10 ASUS ROG NUC NUC15JNK MSI Aegis RS2 Aegis RS2 AI Corsair ONE i600 CLX SET TGMSETRTU5204BM
CPU Intel Core Ultra 7 Intel Core Ultra 9 Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX Intel Core Ultra 7 265K Intel Core Ultra 9 285K Intel Core i9
RAM (GB) 32 64 32 32 64 64
Storage (GB) 1024 2048 1000 2048 2048 8000
GPU NVIDIA RTX A400 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070
Form Factor mini mid-tower mini mid-tower sff mid-tower
Psu W 280 1200 330 750 1000 850
OS Windows 11 Pro Windows 11 Pro Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Home
Compare Compare Compare Compare Compare
Product CpuGpuRamPortStorageReliability
HP Z2 Mini Z2 Mini G1i 88.849.590.960.572.771.6
Lenovo Legion T7 34IAS10 Compare 97.888.396.64283.571.6
ASUS ROG NUC NUC15JNK Compare 91.481.490.993.863.240
MSI Aegis RS2 Aegis RS2 AI Compare 95.981.487.596.883.540
Corsair ONE i600 Compare 97.888.398.197.690.934.3
CLX SET TGMSETRTU5204BM Compare 93.881.496.632.899.112.2

Usage Scores

Overall (81.9)Gaming (16.9)Compact (89.9)Creator (32.3)Business (83)Developer (81.4)Home Office (87.5)Workstation (79.5)

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