HP Z Workstations & Solutions

Power through your heaviest workloads with high-performance workstation computers, including AI-enhanced1 laptops, desktops, monitors and solutions.

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What is a
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How We Make Workstations

Tested, optimized and certified to power complex workflows, HP Z high-performance workstation computers are engineered to outperform your typical PC. Get more done with extremely reliable devices and hybrid work solutions designed for demanding projects.

 

 

From AI development and data analysis to real-time rendering, 3D design and animation - HP Z workstations drive the most complex professional workflows.

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HP Z Graphics

High-end Graphics

With high-end professional graphics options from NVIDIA®, AMD, and Intel®, HP Z workstations give you the performance and speed you need to develop, train, and fine tune AI models; accelerate virtual production, VFX, and 8K rendering; and blaze through 3D modeling, generative design, and simulations.

HP Z Processors

Advanced  Processors

Be ready for AI experiences with new Intel® Core™ Ultra processors3 and AMD Ryzen™ PRO processors2 with integrated NPUs on ZBooks.  Power the most demanding professional workloads with Intel® Xeon® processors3 or AMD Ryzen™ Threadripper™ PRO processors2 on high-end Z desktops. Intel® Core™ processors3, including K-Series, are available on entry Z desktops.

HP Z Memory

Large Memory Configurations

Power through memory-intensive workloads and run your largest applications simultaneously with up to 128 GB RAM on HP Z laptops and up to 2 TB of RAM on HP Z desktops—for fast rendering, simulation, film and video editing, and deep learning performance.

HP Z Workstations in Your Field

Engineered for complex workflows and AI development.

IT Professionals

Equip your workforce with highly secure, upgradable HP Z Workstations and award-winning tech to make their workflow seamless.  

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Creative, Media & Entertainment Pros

Rip through 3D animation, visual effects, and real-time rendering with multi-core processors, large memory banks, and leading-edge graphics.

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Architects, Engineers and Construction Managers

Deliver BIM, 3D modeling, and CAD projects reliably and in record time with certified hardware and applications from the world's leading software companies. 

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Product Designers and Engineers

Count on outstanding performance for rapid prototyping, simulation, additive manufacturing, 3D rendering and ray-tracing.

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Data Scientists and Analysts

Create complex visualizations and tackle advanced AI or machine learning with powerful desktop and mobile workstations.

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Looking for Your Perfect Workstation?

Search for workstation laptops and desktops, and the monitors and accessories to complete your set up.

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Software and Remote IT Solutions

HP Z Remote Access Solutions

Hybridize your​
Workflow

A complete hardware and software solution to power your remote, leading-edge workforce

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HP Remote System Controller

HP Remote
System Controller

A complete remote out-of-band management solution to manage a workstation fleet all from a single interface.

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HP Anyware 

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Remotely

Access high-performance
Z workstation power from anywhere with remote software.4

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HP Services

Services for HP Z​​
Workstations

Empower your workforce with secure, seamless services for high-performance workflows.
 
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Built on HP Breakthroughs

• AI​

Built for AI

AI Workstations and Solutions are engineered for the most demanding tasks: generative AI, 3D modeling and animation and machine learning development.

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• Sustainability

Better for People,
Better for the Planet

Here's why our TCO Certified, ENERGY STAR awarded and EPEAT assessed HP Z portfolio helps protect our shared future.5

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• Security

Peace of Mind

Protect data and information with hardware-enforced security built into every device.

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Design
That Matters

We know work can happen from anywhere and we care about what you do. That’s why we put our users at the heart of our design — crafting thin and light laptops with incredible battery life, mini desktops that fit your home setup, and towers with tool-less access for easy expansion. HP Z devices combine passion for design with uncompromising usability and engineering excellence.

FAQ's

1. What is an AI workstation?

Built, optimized, and certified to power complex professional workflows comfortably, AI workstations outperform typical PCs in areas like:

  • AI development
  • Data analysis
  • Real-time rendering
  • 3D design and animation

2. What makes AI workstations different from regular PCs or gaming PCs?

While base configurations like CPU, memory, and graphics may appear similar, AI workstations are built for professional-grade performance and reliability. Here is how they stand apart:

 

  • Power & Performance 
    Tailor-made to run highly complex AI workflows, enabling faster iteration and problem-solving – all on your local device.
  • Software Optimization 
    Certified and optimized for selected AI-based software applications to ensure peak performance and seamless compatibility.
  • Secure & Reliable 
    The first mobile workstations designed to protect firmware against quantum computer hacks, offering sensitive workflows with unmatched security.
  • Future-Proofed 
    HP Z workstations are designed for mission-critical work, supporting upgrades to graphics, memory, and storage, and are validated with up to 360,000 hours of rigorous testing.7
  • Purpose-Built Engineering 
    Unlike gaming PCs or white box builds, HP Z workstations are engineered for long-term stability, reliability, and total cost of ownership (TCO) under the most demanding workloads.

3. What are key factors when choosing an AI workstation?

 

1. Performance

  • High-end graphics: HP Z workstations offer high-end professional graphic options from NVIDIA®, AMD, and Intel® give you the performance and speed you need to:

        o   Develop, train, and fine-tune AI models

        o   Accelerate virtual production, VFX, and 8K rendering

        o   And blaze through 3D modelling, generative design, and simulations

  • Advanced processors: Power the most demanding professional workloads with Intel® Xeon® processors3 or AMD Ryzen processors.2 Intel® Core™ processors,3 including K-Series, are available on entry Z desktops.
  • Large memory configurations: Run your most memory-intensive workloads and run your largest applications simultaneously with up to 128GB RAM on HP Z laptops and up to 2 TB of RAM on HP Z desktops – for fast rendering, simulation, film and video editing, and deep learning performance.

 

2. Expandability

  • Upgradability is crucial in allowing you to adapt your hardware to evolving software demands, improving performance, enhancing security, and extending your system’s lifespan, ultimately saving money while maximizing productivity.
  • HP Z workstations are built to facilitate expansion, with room to build inside and toolless access, meaning you can easily upgrade and add components as your needs evolve.

 

3. ISV certification

  • Products without ISV (Independent Software Vendor) certification don’t provide guarantees for lack of software compatibility or issues caused by applications on your workstation.
  • HP works closely with ISVs from the very start, both in the development of new hardware and in the design of new software, all the way through to software updates to ensure optimized performance and pro-grade user experience.

 

4. Stability

  • HP Z workstations ensure minimized disruptions and predictable performance, allowing you to focus on your work without the constant worry of system failures or unexpected errors. This leads to increased productivity, fewer errors, and ultimately greater efficiency and reliable project outcomes. 

o  Dual power supply: So your PC won’t fail mid-project

o  Engineered to stay cool and quiet: Innovatively designed with hardware components like smart fan control and new lattice design venting to keep your PC cool and quiet, no matter how hard you push it

o  ECC memory: Automatically catch and correct single-bit errors on-the-fly to keep your Workstation applications running reliably and without errors

 

5. Security

 

Compromised workstations can lead to significant data breaches, financial losses, or operational disruptions. Secure workstations protect sensitive information, ensure compliance with regulations, and maintain business continuity. HP Z has the world's first mobile workstations to protect firmware against quantum computer hacks.8

 

6. Reliability

 

A reliable system minimizes downtime, prevents data loss, and ensures consistent performance: all essential for executing demanding tasks efficiently.

 

HP Z workstations are engineered to meet the most extreme demands. Work with confidence knowing all Z Workstations are tested, proven and certified by ISVs, including MIL-STD durability tests for extreme environments and up to 360,000 hours of testing7 for heavy workloads for 3 decades.

 

4. What’s the price range?

The HP Z workstations cover a variety of products in various form factors, from mini-towers to rack-mounted servers, from AI-powered laptops to desktop PCs. They each meet the individual requirements of a diverse range of customers, and as such, their price varies accordingly.

5. What kind of software is certified to run on HP Z workstations?

HP Z workstations are certified and optimized for a wide range of professional software applications through partnerships with Independent Software Vendors (ISVs). This certification ensures that the hardware and software work seamlessly together, delivering maximum performance, stability, and reliability.

 

HP collaborates with ISVs from the early stages of hardware and software development to ensure compatibility and a high-quality user experience. This is especially important for industries that rely on specialized tools for tasks like 3D modeling, simulation, animation, AI development, and data analysis.

 

You can explore the full list of ISV-certified applications here:

ISV Certified and Supported HP Z AI Workstations

6. What types of workloads are AI workstations best suited for?

AI workstations are purpose‑built for complex, high‑performance workloads that go beyond the capabilities of standard PCs. HP Z workstations are engineered to deliver reliable, sustained performance for professionals working on demanding tasks such as:

  • AI development and training
    High‑end GPUs and large memory configurations accelerate model training, fine‑tuning, and rapid iteration—enabling faster experimentation and insights.
  • Data analysis 
    Process and analyze massive datasets locally with speed and accuracy, supporting advanced analytics and data science workflows.
  • 3D design and animation
    Enable real‑time rendering and visualization for media & entertainment, architecture, and product design, even with highly complex scenes.
  • Simulation and engineering
    Run compute‑intensive simulations, CAD, and engineering applications with the stability and precision required for mission‑critical work.
  • Scientific computing
    Support parallel processing and large‑scale computation for research, modeling, and scientific analysis.

Built to perform under sustained workloads, HP Z workstations are rigorously tested, optimized, and ISV‑certified to ensure consistent performance and reliability. They’re an ideal choice for professionals in AI, media & entertainment, architecture, engineering, and research who depend on uncompromising compute.

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Disclaimers

    1. Features and software that require a NPU may require may require software purchase, subscription or enablement by a software or platform provider, and third party software may have specific configuration or compatibility requirements. Performance varies by use, configuration, and other factors.
    2. Multicore is designed to improve performance of certain software products. Not all customers or software applications will necessarily benefit from use of this technology. Performance and clock frequency will vary depending on application workload and your hardware and software configurations. AMD’s numbering is not a measurement of clock speed.
    3. Multicore is designed to improve performance of certain software products. Not all customers or software applications will necessarily benefit from use of this technology. Performance and clock frequency will vary depending on application workload and your hardware and software configurations. Intel’s numbering, branding and/or naming is not a measurement of higher performance. For full Intel® vPro® functionality, Windows 10 Pro 64 bit, a vPro® supported processor, vPro® enabled chipset, vPro® enabled wired LAN and/or WLAN card and TPM 2.0 are required. Some functionality requires additional 3rd party software in order to run. See http://intel.com/vpro
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    5. Applies to HP PCs, Workstations and Displays manufactured after January 2019. Based on most Gold and Silver EPEAT® registrations by meeting all required criteria and achieving 50-74% of the optional points for EPEAT® Silver and 75-100% of the optional points for EPEAT® Gold according to IEEE 1680.1-2018 EPEAT®. Status varies by country. Visit www.epeat.net for more information. 
    6. HP Proprietary survey of 1,267 ITDMs and full-time employed end-users, 25 years or older, in the US, France, and China – March, 2020.
    7. MIL-STD-810G testing is not intended to demonstrate fitness of U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) contract requirements or for military use. Test results are not a guarantee of future performance under these test conditions. Accidental requires an optional HP Accidental Damage Protection Care Pack.
    8. Based on HP G11 mobile workstations and HP’s internal analysis of non-gaming mobile workstations with a minimum 3 ISV certs, configurable professional graphics, and a dedicated workstation brand, except Fury G11, finding that no other in-class mobile workstations implement a quantum-resistant cryptographic scheme to protect the integrity of UEFI BIOS firmware as of February 2024.
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