The HP Z2 G9 Tower Workstation is a tower desktop PC with an Intel Core i7 processor and Windows 11 Pro. It is built for multi-threaded work such as rendering, simulation and ray tracing, and it has four DDR5 memory slots. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i7-1255U, a compact mini PC with 64 GB RAM, a 2 TB SSD and Windows 11 Pro. Thinvent's Treo line uses Intel Core i7 processors, so the two products share an Intel Core i7 processor family.
HP Z2 G9 Tower vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| HP Z2 G9 Tower Workstation | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i7-1255U | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i7 | Intel Core i7-1255U (12th Gen) |
| Cores/Threads | Not confirmed | 10 cores, up to 4.7 GHz, 12 MB cache |
| RAM | Up to 192 GB (non-ECC), up to 128 GB (ECC) | 64 GB DDR4 (2 x 32 GB) |
| Storage | Up to 2048 GB | 2048 GB SSD |
| Form Factor | Tower | Mini PC |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro (also Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, Without OS, DOS) |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC is a compact mini PC measuring 199.5 mm × 181.5 mm × 29.5 mm and weighing 1.52 kg. The HP Z2 G9 is a full tower workstation.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC has two Ethernet ports, two USB 3.2 ports, three front USB 2.0 ports, and a VESA mount for fitting behind a monitor.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC has a choice of operating systems, including Ubuntu Linux and Thinux Embedded Linux, alongside Windows 11 Pro.
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The HP Z2 G9 supports up to 192 GB of RAM and has ECC memory. The Thinvent Treo Mini PC is configured with 64 GB DDR4 RAM. Choose the HP Z2 G9 if you need the larger memory maximum or ECC support.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC has no discrete graphics card. The HP Z2 G9 supports discrete graphics cards.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC has a 12 V DC power supply and an operating temperature range of 0°C to 40°C.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the HP Z2 G9 Tower if you need a full tower workstation with a large memory maximum, ECC memory and discrete graphics. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i7-1255U if you need a compact, space-saving desktop with 64 GB RAM, a 2 TB SSD and a choice of operating systems.
