Why a Workstation?
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HP recommends Windows.
HP Business PCs provide
Performance suitable for business tasks
• PC-grade Intel and AMD processors
• Windows 10 Pro 64-bit
• Consumer-grade graphics cards
• Standard SATA HDDs
• Thunderbolt
TM
2
Solid reliability
• Over 115,000 hours of testing through the
HP Total Test Process
• Non-ECC memory
Security features
• Built-in software security measures
• External hardware locking devices
HP Z Workstations also deliver*
Improved performance
• Intel® Xeon® processors with a choice of
more cores, greater memory bandwidth,
larger cache and higher frequencies
• Dual Intel® Xeon® processors options*
• Professional-class graphics from integrated
graphics to multiple 2D and 3D solutions
• HP Z Turbo Drive G2 PCIe SSD for up to 4x the
performance of SATA SSDs and up to 14x faster
sequential read performance over a SATA HDD
Mission-critical reliability
• Tested beyond industry standards for
always-on operations
• HP Z Desktop Workstations are tested to a
minimum of 368,000 total test hours
• ECC memory as well as storage options that
use server-class technology
Professional ISV application certication
Out-of-the-box compatibility between HP Z
Workstations and professional applications
Tool-less chassis with intuitive touch points
Easy end-user upgrades
Maximum expandability
• Up to 1 TB
1
of memory
• Up to 20 TB
2
of storage
Additional features
• Preloaded productivity-boosting software
tools such as HP Performance Advisor and
HP Remote Graphics Software
• Longer lifecycles than HP Business PCs
• Support for Linux® Operating Systems
Application and Model Complexity
Workstations
PCs
PC and Workstation application segments
Application Performance
†
Office productivity
Banking
Graphic design
Architecture
Telehealth &
image viewing
High-end
oil & gas
Web browsing
Accounting
Education
Financial trading/
analysis
2D/3D CAD
design
Scientific/
geospatial
High-end 3D CAD
3D animation/
video editing
Healthcare
Entry animation/
video editing
While business PCs can provide you with excellent value,
desktop workstations deliver superb performance, outstanding
reliability, and wide-ranging scalability.
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Multi-threaded/multi-tasking
PC and workstation application segments
HP Z Workstations are
designed for the demands
of users who work with
professional and technical
applications, large and
complex datasets, or intricate
3D models.
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