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Manufacturer code996Y2ET
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About the HP Z2 Tower G9
HP 996Y2ET is listed in the pcs/workstations category. The recorded specifications include processor family: Intel® Core™ i7; internal memory: 32 GB; total storage capacity: 1 TB; operating system installed: Windows 11 Pro. This entry covers manufacturer code 996Y2ET. Specifications relate to this exact source record; other editions or packages may differ.
This configuration lists 32 GB of memory and 1 TB 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™ i7
- Processor model
- i7-14700
- Memory (RAM)
- 32 GB
- Total storage capacity
- 1 TB
- Storage media
- SSD
- Operating system installed
- Windows 11 Pro
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HP Z2 Tower G9 specifications
Manufacturer code: 996Y2ET · Icecat product 120418053 · Checked 26 Sep 2026. Specifications belong to this exact model.
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| Processor family | Intel® Core™ i7 |
|---|---|
| Processor model | i7-14700 |
| Memory (RAM) | 32 GB |
| Total storage capacity | 1 TB |
| Storage media | SSD |
| Operating system installed | Windows 11 Pro |
| Discrete graphics card model | Not available |
| Chassis type | Tower |
| Wi-Fi | No |
| Ethernet LAN | Yes |
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Audio & listening7 details
| Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency | 5.3 GHz |
|---|---|
| Efficient-core Max Turbo Frequency | 4.2 GHz |
| Performance-core base frequency | 2.1 GHz |
| Efficient-core base frequency | 1.5 GHz |
| Built-in speakers | Yes |
| Audio chip | Realtek ALC3205-VA2-CG |
| Number of speakers | 1 |
Display1 detail
| Display included | No |
|---|
Processor, memory & storage21 details
| Processor manufacturer | Intel |
|---|---|
| Processor generation | Intel® Core™ i7 (14th gen) |
| Processor cores | 20 |
| Processor threads | 28 |
| Processor boost frequency | 5.4 GHz |
| Processor cache | 33 MB |
| Processor cache type | L3 |
| Processor base power | 65 W |
| Maximum internal memory | 32 GB |
| Internal memory type | DDR5-SDRAM |
| Memory layout (slots x size) | 2 x 16 GB |
| Memory slots | 4x DIMM |
| Memory clock speed | 4800 MHz |
| Number of storage drives installed | 1 |
| SSD capacity | 1 TB |
| SSD form factor | M.2 |
| Discrete graphics card | Yes |
| 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 W680 |
Printing, scanning & paper1 detail
| Total carbon footprint (kg of CO2e) | 443.413 |
|---|
Connections & wireless11 details
| SSD interface | PCI Express 4.0 |
|---|---|
| Ethernet LAN data rates | 10,100,1000 Mbit/s |
| USB 2.0 ports quantity | 3 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity | 1 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity | 6 |
| DisplayPort connections | 2 |
| DisplayPort version | 1.4 |
| Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports | 1 |
| Combo headphone/mic port | Yes |
| Mouse connectivity | Wired |
| Keyboard connectivity | Wired |
Power & battery3 details
| Power supply | 700 W |
|---|---|
| Power supply input voltage | 100 - 240 V |
| Power supply input frequency | 50/60 Hz |
Controls & features1 detail
| HP Support Assistant | Yes |
|---|
Design & dimensions10 details
| Password protection | Yes |
|---|---|
| Password protection type | BIOS, Power on |
| Product type | Workstation |
| Placement supported | Vertical |
| Product colour | Black |
| Width | 356 mm |
| Depth | 169 mm |
| Height | 356 mm |
| Weight | 6.2 kg |
| Sustainable technologies and materials | 80 Plus Gold power supplies available; Bulk packaging available; Molded paper pulp cushion inside box is made of 100% recycled or certified sources; At least 45% post-consumer recycled plastic; At least 10% ITE-derived closed loop plastic; Low halogen PCAs; Product Carbon Footprint; Ocean-bound plastic in system fan, processor fan and speaker |
Software & compatibility4 details
| Pre-installed software | HP Support Assistant; HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Windows; HP Image Assistant; HP Manageability Integration Kit; Performance Advisor 3.0 |
|---|---|
| Bundled software | HP Wolf Pro Security Edition (1 year) |
| HP Software provided | HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI; HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Windows; HP Image Assistant; HP Manageability Integration Kit; Performance Advisor 3.0 |
| Sustainability compliance | Yes |
Further product details40 details
| Performance cores | 8 |
|---|---|
| Efficient cores | 12 |
| Maximum turbo power | 219 W |
| Memory module type | UDIMM |
| ECC | No |
| Non-ECC | Yes |
| Optical drive type | No |
| Total SSDs capacity | 1 TB |
| Number of SSDs installed | 1 |
| NVMe | Yes |
| On-board GPU manufacturer | Intel |
| Market positioning | Performance |
| Cabling technology | 10/100/1000Base-T(X) |
| Line-out | Yes |
| Line-in | Yes |
| Number of 3.5" bays | 2 |
| PCI Express x1 (Gen 3.x) slots | 2 |
| PCI Express x4 (Gen 3.x) slots | 2 |
| PCI Express x16 (Gen 5.x) slots | 1 |
| Number of 2.5" bays | 1 |
| Intel® Turbo Boost Technology | Yes |
| HP Security tools | HP Secure Erase; HP Sure Click; HP BIOSphere Gen6; HP Sure Admin; Hood Sensor Optional Kit; HP Client Security Manager Gen6; HP Sure Start Gen7; HP Sure Recover Gen4; HP Sure Sense Gen2; HP Sure Run Gen5 |
| HP Management tools | HP Driver Packs; HP Management Integration Kit for Microsoft System Center Configuration Management Gen4; HP System Software Manager (download); HP BIOS Configuration Utility (download) |
| HP Artificial Intelligence | AI Workstation |
| HP GTIN (EAN/UPC) | 198415924247 |
| HP segment | Business |
| Mouse included | Yes |
| Keyboard included | Yes |
| Numeric keypad | No |
| Input device model | HP Wired 320M Mouse |
| Low halogen | Yes |
| Sustainability certificates | ENERGY STAR, EPEAT, TCO |
| Manufacturer warranty | 3 year (3/3/3) limited warranty includes 3 years of parts, labor and on-site repair. Terms and conditions vary by country. Certain restrictions and exclusions apply. |
| Support service included | HP 1 Year Wolf Pro Security Edition Service. For terms and conditions, please visit https://h20195.www2.hp.com/v2/GetPDF.aspx/4AA8-1150EEE & https://www8.hp.com/h20195/v2/getpdf.aspx/4AA5-7123EEGB.pdf |
| Carbon emissions, manufacturing (kg of CO2e) | 319.861 |
| Carbon emissions, logistics (kg of CO2e) | 2.809 |
| Carbon emissions, end-of-life (kg of CO2e) | 2.132 |
| Total carbon emissions, w/o use phase (kg of CO2e) | 118.611 |
| General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR) URL | https://support.hp.com/us-en/document/ish_6126692-6126777-16?openCLC=true https://h10032.www1.hp.com/ctg/Manual/c08154349.pdf |
| UNSPSC-code | 43211515 |
Packaging & supplied accessories6 details
| Country of origin | Czech Republic |
|---|---|
| Package width | 518 mm |
| Package depth | 295 mm |
| Package height | 490 mm |
| Package weight | 9.83 kg |
| Harmonized System (HS) code | 8471500000 |
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