HP
HP Z8 G4 Workstation 2x Xeon Platinum 8160 48-Core 128GB DDR4 1TB SATA SSD Quadro P5000 Windows 11 Pro
Dual 18-core Xeon 8160 CPUs deliver 48 threads with 128 GB DDR4 and a Quadro P5000 for professional CAD and rendering
- TypeWorkstation
- LEDsPower, Ethernet, USB
- CPU TypePlatinum 8160
- CPU Speed2.10GHz
- Number of CPU Cores18
- # of Processors Installed2
- 48 cores from dual Xeon Platinum 8160 CPUs power heavy professional workloads
- 128 GB DDR4 memory enables smooth multitasking across large projects
- 1 TB SATA SSD gives fast access to apps and project files
- NVIDIA Quadro P5000 GPU drives CAD, rendering and multi-display work
- Expandable to 1536 GB memory and four 3.5" bays for future growth
Professional workstation for demanding workloads
The HP Z8 G4 workstation targets professionals in design, engineering, rendering and data-intensive fields. Dual Xeon Platinum 8160 processors deliver 48 cores at 2.10GHz for responsive performance on complex projects. 128GB of DDR4 memory enables smooth multitasking with large files. A 1TB SATA SSD provides quick access to applications and project data. The NVIDIA Quadro P5000 supports professional visual work and multi-display setups with Windows 11 Pro preinstalled.
Thermals power and noise in normal use
The system uses power, Ethernet and USB status LEDs for basic monitoring during operation. Dual processors and a dedicated GPU draw significant power under sustained professional loads. Workstation-class cooling is engineered to manage thermal output from 48 cores and the Quadro P5000 during extended rendering or compute tasks. Acoustic levels reflect the high-performance components and chassis design optimised for reliability.
Build integration and expansion
Four 3.5-inch expansion bays allow additional storage drives to be installed alongside the existing SSD. Maximum memory capacity reaches 1536GB for future upgrades beyond the installed 128GB. The chassis weighs 55 units and accommodates dual-processor configurations at the factory limit of two sockets. Professional workflows benefit from the Quadro P5000 for CAD and visual tasks while the platform leaves room for storage and memory growth.
Highlights
- 48 cores from dual Xeon Platinum 8160 CPUs power heavy professional workloads
- 128 GB DDR4 memory enables smooth multitasking across large projects
- 1 TB SATA SSD gives fast access to apps and project files
- NVIDIA Quadro P5000 GPU drives CAD, rendering and multi-display work
- Expandable to 1536 GB memory and four 3.5" bays for future growth
Specifications
| Brand | HP |
|---|---|
| Type | Workstation |
| LEDs | Power, Ethernet, USB |
| CPU Type | Platinum 8160 |
| CPU Speed | 2.10GHz |
| Number of CPU Cores | 18 |
| # of Processors Installed | 2 |
| MAX Processors | 2 |
| Installed Memory Size | 128GB |
| Memory Type | DDR4 |
| Max Memory Capacity | 1536GB |
| GPU Type | Dedicated |
| Expansion Bays | 4x 3.5" bays |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Pro |
| Weight | 55 |
Questions about this item
How do I install the second Xeon Platinum 8160 processor in the dual-socket motherboard?
Align the notches on the Platinum 8160 with the socket keys, lower the lever gently, then torque the retention bracket to the specified pattern; the step most people miss is seating the heatsink before tightening the bracket fully.
Which DDR4 modules will I need when expanding beyond the installed 128GB toward the 1536GB maximum?
Use registered ECC DDR4 DIMMs of identical speed and rank; populate all twelve slots evenly across both CPUs to keep memory channels balanced and reach the full 1536GB capacity.
At what point does the 1TB SATA SSD become the bottleneck during sustained 4K rendering workloads?
Continuous write-heavy rendering will saturate the SATA interface before the Quadro P5000 GPU or the 48 Xeon cores hit their limits, so plan a faster scratch drive for long sessions.
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