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HP 705 G3 reviews
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Manufacturer codeY4U08EA
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About the HP 705 G3
HP Y4U08EA is listed in the pcs/workstations category. The recorded specifications include processor family: AMD A12; internal memory: 8 GB; total storage capacity: 256 GB; operating system installed: Windows 10 Pro. This entry covers manufacturer code Y4U08EA. 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 A12
- Processor model
- A12-9800
- Memory (RAM)
- 8 GB
- Total storage capacity
- 256 GB
- Storage media
- SSD
- Operating system installed
- Windows 10 Pro
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HP 705 G3 specifications
Manufacturer code: Y4U08EA · Icecat product 33228083 · Checked 26 Sep 2026. Specifications belong to this exact model.
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| Processor family | AMD A12 |
|---|---|
| Processor model | A12-9800 |
| Memory (RAM) | 8 GB |
| Total storage capacity | 256 GB |
| Storage media | SSD |
| Operating system installed | Windows 10 Pro |
| Discrete graphics card model | Not available |
| Chassis type | SFF |
| Wi-Fi | No |
| Ethernet LAN | Yes |
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Audio & listening2 details
| Headphone outputs | 1 |
|---|---|
| Microphone in | No |
Display1 detail
| Display included | No |
|---|
Processor, memory & storage19 details
| Processor manufacturer | AMD |
|---|---|
| Processor generation | 7th Generation AMD A12-Series APUs |
| Processor cores | 4 |
| Processor threads | 4 |
| Processor boost frequency | 4.2 GHz |
| Processor frequency | 3.8 GHz |
| Processor cache | 2 MB |
| Processor cache type | L2 |
| Number of processors installed | 1 |
| Internal memory type | DDR4-SDRAM |
| Memory layout (slots x size) | 1 x 8 GB |
| Memory slots | 4x DIMM |
| Memory clock speed | 2133 MHz |
| SSD capacity | 256 GB |
| Card reader integrated | Yes |
| Discrete graphics card | No |
| On-board graphics card | Yes |
| On-board graphics card family | AMD Radeon R7 |
| On-board graphics card model | AMD Radeon R7 |
Printing, scanning & paper1 detail
| HP ePrint | Yes |
|---|
Connections & wireless10 details
| Ethernet LAN data rates | 10,100,1000 Mbit/s |
|---|---|
| USB 2.0 ports quantity | 4 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity | 4 |
| DisplayPort connections | 2 |
| Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports | 1 |
| Combo headphone/mic port | Yes |
| VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity | 1 |
| DVI port | No |
| PS/2 ports quantity | 2 |
| Serial ports quantity | 1 |
Power & battery1 detail
| Power supply | 200 W |
|---|
Controls & features1 detail
| HP Support Assistant | Yes |
|---|
Design & dimensions7 details
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 65 W |
|---|---|
| Product type | PC |
| Product colour | Black |
| Width | 338 mm |
| Depth | 380 mm |
| Height | 100 mm |
| Weight | 6.6 kg |
Software & compatibility2 details
| Operating system architecture | 64-bit |
|---|---|
| HP Software provided | HP BIOSphere with Sure Start G3 |
Further product details10 details
| Optical drive type | DVD Super Multi |
|---|---|
| Total SSDs capacity | 256 GB |
| Number of SSDs installed | 1 |
| Optical drives quantity | 1 |
| Line-out | Yes |
| Line-in | Yes |
| PCI Express x1 slots | 2 |
| PCI Express x16 slots | 2 |
| HP Security tools | HP Client Security Suite Gen 3; HP Credential Manager; HP Device Access Manager; HP Password Manager; HP Power On Authentication; HP Security Manager; HP Spare Key |
| Sustainability certificates | ENERGY STAR |
Packaging & supplied accessories1 detail
| Country of origin | China |
|---|
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The source specification records processor model as A12-9800. This is a specification, not an independent performance measurement. Check the exact model and the original critic reviews for real-world results.
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