HP Z2 Mini G1a Workstation (Ryzen AI Max PRO)

The HP Z2 Mini G1a Workstation is built around AMD's Ryzen AI Max PRO architecture, a monolithic APU that integrates high-performance Zen 5 CPU cores, RDNA 3.5 integrated graphics, and a dedicated XDNA 2 Neural Processing Unit onto a single die. This design eliminates the traditional discrete GPU slot in favor of a shared high-bandwidth memory pool—up to 128 GB of unified LPDDR5x—allowing the CPU, GPU, and NPU to operate simultaneously on large datasets without memory transfer bottlenecks. The result is a workstation that fits within the Z2 Mini's sub-2.7-liter chassis while delivering performance profiles previously associated with tower-class systems for AI-augmented professional workflows.

The Ryzen AI Max PRO APU delivers up to 50 TOPS of NPU performance alongside substantial GPU compute headroom from its 40 compute unit RDNA 3.5 iGPU, making the Z2 Mini G1a particularly suited for organizations deploying large language models, generative AI tools, and machine learning inference entirely on-device without cloud dependency. The unified memory architecture supports GPU workloads that require tens of gigabytes of VRAM—tasks such as running 70-billion-parameter quantized models or accelerating professional 3D rendering pipelines—without the thermal or spatial overhead of a discrete add-in card.

HP's Z-series heritage brings enterprise manageability features including HP Sure Start BIOS protection, HP Sure Run application integrity, Absolute Persistence firmware embedding, and compatibility with HP Manageability Integration Kit for large-scale fleet deployment. The platform supports dual Thunderbolt 4 ports, multiple USB 3.2 Gen 2 connections, and 2.5 GbE networking, enabling dense deployments on desks, behind displays, or in mini-rack configurations where space efficiency is critical. ISV certifications across major professional applications in media, engineering, and data science underpin its enterprise readiness.

Ideal for

• On-device large language model inference and generative AI development where data sovereignty and low-latency local processing are required without GPU server infrastructure
• Compact CAD and 3D modeling workstations for engineering teams needing certified professional application performance in open-plan or space-constrained environments
• Media and content creation workflows including video editing, color grading, and 3D rendering where the large unified memory pool handles high-resolution asset pipelines efficiently
• Financial services and healthcare edge deployments requiring a secure, manageable workstation with hardware-level BIOS integrity protection and firmware persistence for compliance-sensitive environments
• AI-assisted software development and MLOps workstations enabling data scientists to run quantized transformer models locally for rapid prototyping and testing before cloud deployment
• Dense VDI host or broker node deployments where multiple Z2 Mini units are rack-mounted to deliver high-compute-per-rack-unit ratios for distributed virtual desktop infrastructure

Technical specifications

Available from Omnixon Global. Submit an RFQ and our team will confirm configuration and availability for your order.