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Manufacturer codeB6YV6ET
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About the HP Pro SFF 290 G9
HP B6YV6ET is listed in the pcs/workstations category. The recorded specifications include processor family: Intel® Core™ i5; internal memory: 16 GB; total storage capacity: 512 GB; operating system installed: Windows 11 Pro. This entry covers manufacturer code B6YV6ET. Specifications relate to this exact source record; other editions or packages may differ.
This configuration lists 16 GB of memory and 512 GB of storage. Memory supports active applications; storage holds software and files. Check upgradeability separately, because a capacity figure does not establish whether either component can be replaced.
- Processor family
- Intel® Core™ i5
- Processor model
- i5-13500
- Memory (RAM)
- 16 GB
- Total storage capacity
- 512 GB
- Storage media
- SSD
- Operating system installed
- Windows 11 Pro
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HP Pro SFF 290 G9 specifications
Manufacturer code: B6YV6ET · Icecat product 131037694 · Checked 21 Sep 2026. Specifications belong to this exact model.
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| Processor family | Intel® Core™ i5 |
|---|---|
| Processor model | i5-13500 |
| Memory (RAM) | 16 GB |
| Total storage capacity | 512 GB |
| Storage media | SSD |
| Operating system installed | Windows 11 Pro |
| Discrete graphics card model | Not available |
| Chassis type | SFF |
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Ethernet LAN | Yes |
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Audio & listening7 details
| Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency | 4.8 GHz |
|---|---|
| Efficient-core Max Turbo Frequency | 3.5 GHz |
| Performance-core base frequency | 2.5 GHz |
| Efficient-core base frequency | 1.8 GHz |
| Microphone in | Yes |
| Introduction year | 2025 |
| Audio chip | Realtek ALC3867 |
Display1 detail
| Display included | No |
|---|
Processor, memory & storage21 details
| Processor manufacturer | Intel |
|---|---|
| Processor generation | 13th gen Intel® Core™ i5 |
| Processor cores | 14 |
| Processor threads | 20 |
| Processor boost frequency | 4.8 GHz |
| Processor cache | 24 MB |
| Processor cache type | L3 |
| Processor base power | 65 W |
| Maximum internal memory | 16 GB |
| Internal memory type | DDR4-SDRAM |
| Memory layout (slots x size) | 1 x 16 GB |
| Memory slots | 2x DIMM |
| Memory clock speed | 3200 MHz |
| Number of storage drives installed | 1 |
| SSD capacity | 512 GB |
| SSD form factor | M.2 |
| Discrete graphics card | No |
| On-board graphics card | Yes |
| On-board graphics card family | Intel® UHD Graphics |
| On-board graphics card model | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
| Motherboard chipset | Intel H670 |
Printing, scanning & paper1 detail
| Total carbon footprint (kg of CO2e) | 206.375 |
|---|
Connections & wireless12 details
| SSD interface | PCI Express |
|---|---|
| Top Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| Wi-Fi standards | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 5.3 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity | 4 |
| HDMI ports | 1 |
| Combo headphone/mic port | Yes |
| VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity | 1 |
| Serial ports quantity | 1 |
| Mouse connectivity | Wired |
| Keyboard connectivity | Wired |
Power & battery1 detail
| Power supply | 180 W |
|---|
Controls & features4 details
| WLAN controller manufacturer | Realtek |
|---|---|
| WLAN controller model | Realtek RTL8852BE |
| HP Support Assistant | Yes |
| Operating temperature (T-T) | 0 - 40 °C |
Design & dimensions10 details
| Password protection | Yes |
|---|---|
| Password protection type | BIOS, Power on |
| Product type | PC |
| Colour name | Jack black |
| Product colour | Black |
| Width | 95 mm |
| Depth | 303 mm |
| Height | 95 mm |
| Weight | 4.2 kg |
| Sustainable technologies and materials | 15% post-consumer recycled plastic; 80 Plus Bronze power supplies available |
Software & compatibility2 details
| Pre-installed software | Bing search for IE11; HP Audio Switch; HP Documentation; HP Support Assistant; McAfee LiveSafe™; Buy Office (sold separately); HP JumpStarts; HP Setup Integrated OOBE; Xerox® DocuShare® 30 day free trial offer |
|---|---|
| Sustainability compliance | Yes |
Further product details38 details
| Performance cores | 6 |
|---|---|
| Efficient cores | 8 |
| Maximum turbo power | 154 W |
| Memory module type | DIMM |
| Memory data transfer rate | 3200 MT/s |
| Optical drive type | No |
| Total SSDs capacity | 512 GB |
| Number of SSDs installed | 1 |
| NVMe | Yes |
| On-board GPU manufacturer | Intel |
| Market positioning | Proven productivity |
| Trusted Platform Module (TPM) | Yes |
| Trusted Platform Module (TPM) version | 2.0 |
| Antenna type | 2x2 |
| Line-out | Yes |
| Line-in | Yes |
| Number of 3.5" bays | 1 |
| PCI Express x1 (Gen 3.x) slots | 1 |
| PCI Express x16 (Gen 4.x) slots | 1 |
| Cable lock slot | Yes |
| Intel® Turbo Boost Technology | Yes |
| HP JumpStart | Yes |
| HP Security tools | Padlock loop; Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 2.0; Integrated accessories cable lock; Slim cable lock |
| HP GTIN (EAN/UPC) | 199251546068 |
| HP segment | Business |
| Operating relative humidity (H-H) | 10 - 90% |
| Mouse included | Yes |
| Keyboard included | Yes |
| Numeric keypad | No |
| Input device model | HP 125 Wired Mouse |
| Sustainability certificates | ENERGY STAR, EPEAT |
| Manufacturer warranty | 1 year (1/1/1) limited warranty includes 1 year of parts, labor and on-site repair. Terms and conditions vary by country. Certain restrictions and exclusions apply. |
| Carbon emissions, manufacturing (kg of CO2e) | 170.539 |
| Carbon emissions, logistics (kg of CO2e) | 2.126 |
| Carbon emissions, end-of-life (kg of CO2e) | 1.226 |
| Total carbon emissions, w/o use phase (kg of CO2e) | 32.484 |
| General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR) URL | https://support.hp.com/us-en/document/ish_6126692-6126777-16?openCLC=true |
| UNSPSC-code | 43211507 |
Packaging & supplied accessories6 details
| Country of origin | China |
|---|---|
| Package width | 196 mm |
| Package depth | 498 mm |
| Package height | 346 mm |
| Package weight | 6 kg |
| Harmonized System (HS) code | 8471500000 |
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