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HP 996N7ET is listed in the pcs/workstations category. The recorded specifications include processor family: Intel® Core™ i7; internal memory: 16 GB; total storage capacity: 512 GB; operating system installed: Windows 11 Pro. This entry covers manufacturer code 996N7ET. Specifications relate to this exact source record; other editions or packages may differ.
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HP Z2 Mini G9 Workstation review: A reasonably potent but very compact workstation
By Alun Taylor.
Configuration listed by the publisher: 12-core 1.6GHz/4.9GHz Intel Core i7-12700; 16GB (2 x 8GB SODIMM sockets) DDR5, Maximum 64GB memory; Intel UHD Graphics 770 (iGPU) Nvidia T1000, 8GB vRAM (dGPU) graphics; 512GB NVMe SSD storage.
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HP Z2 Mini G9 review: Miniature workstation sports Intel Core i7-14700K and RTX A2000 with 12 GB VRAM
By Sebastian Bade.
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HP Z2 Mini G9 review: Outstanding performance inside a super-compact PC
By Rich Edmonds.
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HP Z2 Mini G9 review: Enormous power in a small form factor
By Alex Hernandez.
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By Charles Jefferies.
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Review: HP Z2 Mini G9 workstation
By Greg Corke.
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Manufacturer code: 996N7ET · Icecat product 119989413 · Checked 24 Sep 2026. Specifications belong to this exact model.
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| Processor family | Intel® Core™ i7 |
|---|---|
| Processor model | i7-14700 |
| Memory (RAM) | 16 GB |
| Total storage capacity | 512 GB |
| Storage media | SSD |
| Operating system installed | Windows 11 Pro |
| Discrete graphics card model | NVIDIA T400 |
| Chassis type | Mini PC |
| Ethernet LAN | Yes |
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| Discrete GPU manufacturer | NVIDIA |
|---|---|
| Built-in speakers | Yes |
| Microphone in | Yes |
| Audio chip | Realtek ALC3205-VA2-CG |
| Number of speakers | 1 |
| Display included | No |
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| Processor manufacturer | Intel |
|---|---|
| Processor generation | Intel® Core™ i7 (14th gen) |
| Processor cores | 20 |
| Processor threads | 28 |
| Processor boost frequency | 5.4 GHz |
| Processor frequency | 3.4 GHz |
| Processor cache | 33 MB |
| Processor cache type | L3 |
| Number of processors installed | 1 |
| Maximum internal memory | 16 GB |
| Internal memory type | DDR5-SDRAM |
| Memory layout (slots x size) | 1 x 16 GB |
| Memory slots | 2x SO-DIMM |
| Memory clock speed | 5600 MHz |
| Number of storage drives installed | 1 |
| SSD capacity | 512 GB |
| SSD memory type | TLC |
| SSD form factor | M.2 |
| Discrete graphics card | Yes |
| On-board graphics card | Yes |
| Discrete graphics card memory | 4 GB |
| Discrete graphics memory type | GDDR6 |
| Number of discrete graphics cards | 1 |
| On-board graphics card family | Intel® UHD Graphics |
| On-board graphics card model | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
| Total carbon footprint (kg of CO2e) | 270 |
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| SSD interface | PCI Express |
|---|---|
| Ethernet LAN data rates | 10,100,1000 Mbit/s |
| USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity | 4 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C ports quantity | 2 |
| 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 supply | 280 W |
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| HP Support Assistant | Yes |
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| Password protection | Yes |
|---|---|
| Password protection type | BIOS, Power on |
| Product type | Workstation |
| Product colour | Black |
| Width | 211 mm |
| Depth | 218 mm |
| Height | 211 mm |
| Weight | 2.4 kg |
| Sustainable technologies and materials | 80 Plus Gold power supplies available; Bulk packaging available; Molded paper pulp cushion inside box is 100% sustainably sourced and recyclable; Outside box and corrugated cushions are 100% sustainably sourced and recyclable; 55% post-consumer recycled plastic; 15% ITE-derived closed loop plastic; Ocean-bound plastic in speaker enclosure and system fan; Low halogen PCAs; Product Carbon Footprint |
| Pre-installed software | HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI; HP Support Assistant; HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Windows; HP Privacy Settings; HP Desktop Support Utilities; HP Image Assistant; HP Manageability Integration Kit; HP Notifications; Performance Advisor 3.0; HP Data Science Stack; myHP |
|---|---|
| Bundled software | HP Wolf Pro Security Edition (1 year) |
| Sustainability compliance | Yes |
| Memory module type | DIMM |
|---|---|
| ECC | No |
| Non-ECC | Yes |
| Optical drive type | No |
| Total SSDs capacity | 512 GB |
| Number of SSDs installed | 1 |
| NVMe | Yes |
| On-board GPU manufacturer | Intel |
| Market positioning | Performance |
| Cabling technology | 10/100/1000Base-T(X) |
| PCI Express x4 (Gen 4.x) slots | 2 |
| PCI Express x8 (Gen 4.x) slots | 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 Tamper Lock; HP Sure Sense Gen2; HP Sure Run Gen5 |
| HP Management tools | HP BIOS Configuration Utility (download) |
| HP Artificial Intelligence | AI Workstation |
| HP GTIN (EAN/UPC) | 198415037220 |
| 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) | 197 |
| Carbon emissions, logistics (kg of CO2e) | 2 |
| Carbon emissions, end-of-life (kg of CO2e) | 1 |
| Total carbon emissions, w/o use phase (kg of CO2e) | 68 |
| Keyboard type | USB |
| 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/c08200880.pdf |
| UNSPSC-code | 43211515 |
| Country of origin | China |
|---|---|
| Package width | 499 mm |
| Package depth | 170 mm |
| Package height | 298 mm |
| Package weight | 4.8 kg |
| Harmonized System (HS) code | 8471500000 |
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