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Manufacturer code4M5Q3EA
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About the HP 205 G4
HP 4M5Q3EA is listed in the pcs/workstations category. The recorded specifications include processor family: AMD Athlon Silver; internal memory: 8 GB; total storage capacity: 256 GB; operating system installed: Windows 11 Pro. This entry covers manufacturer code 4M5Q3EA. Specifications relate to this exact source record; other editions or packages may differ.
This configuration lists 8 GB of memory and 256 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
- AMD Athlon Silver
- Processor model
- 3050U
- Memory (RAM)
- 8 GB
- Total storage capacity
- 256 GB
- Storage media
- SSD
- Operating system installed
- Windows 11 Pro
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HP 205 G4 specifications
Manufacturer code: 4M5Q3EA · Icecat product 96245673 · Checked 26 Sep 2026. Specifications belong to this exact model.
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| Processor family | AMD Athlon Silver |
|---|---|
| Processor model | 3050U |
| Memory (RAM) | 8 GB |
| Total storage capacity | 256 GB |
| Storage media | SSD |
| Operating system installed | Windows 11 Pro |
| Discrete graphics card model | Not available |
| Chassis type | All-in-One |
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Ethernet LAN | Yes |
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Audio & listening3 details
| Built-in speakers | Yes |
|---|---|
| Audio chip | Realtek ALC3247 |
| Built-in microphone | Yes |
Display8 details
| Display included | Yes |
|---|---|
| Screen size | 54.6 cm (21.5") |
| Screen resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels |
| Panel type | IPS |
| Touchscreen | No |
| Display brightness | 250 cd/m² |
| Colour gamut | 45% |
| Display diagonal (metric) | 54.6 cm |
Processor, memory & storage21 details
| Processor manufacturer | AMD |
|---|---|
| Processor cores | 2 |
| Processor threads | 2 |
| Processor boost frequency | 3.2 GHz |
| Processor frequency | 2.3 GHz |
| Processor cache | 1 MB |
| Processor cache type | L2 |
| Internal memory type | DDR4-SDRAM |
| Number of free internal memory expansion slots | 1 |
| Memory layout (slots x size) | 1 x 8 GB |
| Memory slots | 1 |
| Memory clock speed | 2400 MHz |
| Number of storage drives installed | 1 |
| SSD capacity | 256 GB |
| SSD form factor | M.2 |
| Card reader integrated | Yes |
| Compatible memory cards | SD |
| Discrete graphics card | No |
| On-board graphics card | Yes |
| On-board graphics card family | AMD Radeon Graphics |
| On-board graphics card model | AMD Radeon Graphics |
Camera, image & video1 detail
| Built-in camera | Yes |
|---|
Connections & wireless14 details
| SSD interface | PCI Express |
|---|---|
| Ethernet LAN data rates | 10,1000,100 Mbit/s |
| Top Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Wi-Fi standards | 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 4.2 |
| USB 2.0 ports quantity | 2 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity | 2 |
| HDMI ports | 1 |
| HDMI version | 1.4 |
| Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports | 1 |
| Combo headphone/mic port | Yes |
| Total number of SATA connectors | 1 |
| Keyboard connectivity | Wired |
Controls & features4 details
| WLAN controller manufacturer | Realtek |
|---|---|
| WLAN controller model | Realtek RTL8821CE |
| HP Support Assistant | Yes |
| Operating temperature (T-T) | 10 - 35 °C |
Design & dimensions4 details
| Product type | All-in-One PC |
|---|---|
| Product colour | Black |
| Weight | 5.7 kg |
| Sustainable technologies and materials | Low halogen |
Software & compatibility2 details
| Pre-installed software | HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI; HP Support Assistant; McAfee LiveSafe™; HP JumpStarts; Xerox® DocuShare® 90 day free trial offer; HP Cloud Recovery |
|---|---|
| Sustainability compliance | Yes |
Further product details22 details
| ECC | No |
|---|---|
| Non-ECC | Yes |
| Optical drive type | DVD±RW |
| Total SSDs capacity | 256 GB |
| Number of SSDs installed | 1 |
| NVMe | Yes |
| On-board GPU manufacturer | AMD |
| Market positioning | Everyday |
| Trusted Platform Module (TPM) | Yes |
| Trusted Platform Module (TPM) version | 2.0 |
| Antenna type | 1x1 |
| Number of 3.5" bays | 1 |
| Cable lock slot | Yes |
| HD type | Full HD |
| HP JumpStart | Yes |
| HP Security tools | Standard security lock slot; Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 2.0 |
| HP GTIN (EAN/UPC) | 196548178674 |
| HP segment | Business |
| Operating relative humidity (H-H) | 10 - 90% |
| Keyboard included | Yes |
| Low halogen | Yes |
| Keyboard type | USB |
Packaging & supplied accessories5 details
| Country of origin | China |
|---|---|
| Package width | 593 mm |
| Package depth | 478 mm |
| Package height | 243 mm |
| Package weight | 8.16 kg |
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