Comparison of the HP Z200 and HP Z400 architectures

The HP Z200 is a new Intel Xeon-based entry workstation,

positioned below the HP Z400 Workstation. Its architecture
introduces high performance with lower cost for customers
who need an optimal price/performance solution.
Windows . Life without Walls. HP recommends Windows 7.
Processor technology

HP Z200 block diagram

The HP Z200 and HP Z400 both support Intel 45nm and 32nm processors utilizing
Intel Hyper-Threading, Turbo Boost, and Smart Cache Technologies to provide significantly
better performance than the previous generation. The HP Z200 uses processors up to 95W
from the latest quad-core Intel Xeon Processor 3400 Series and dual-core Intel Celeron
G1101, Intel Pentium G6950, and Intel Core i3/i5 (with integrated graphics) Processor
families, along with the Intel 3450 PCH (platform controller hub).1,2,3 The HP Z400 uses
processors from the Intel Xeon Processor 3500 and 3600 Series along with two Intel I/O
controllers. The HP Z200 two-chip architecture is more cost efficient than the HP Z400
three-chip architecture with its higher performance capabilities in memory, graphics and
I/O. This robust expandability on HP Z400 is enabled through a larger power supply.

Memory technology
The HP Z200 and HP Z400 both support ECC-protected unbuffered DIMMs (UDIMMs)
based on DDR34 1333 MHz technology. Only the top HP Z400 bin is at present capable of
1333 MHz interface, with the rest being 1066 MHz capable. The HP Z200 Core i3/i5 and
Xeon 3400 Processor Series, which were released later, are capable of 1333 MHz memory
interface. Additionally, the HP Z200 also supports non-ECC UDIMMs. The HP Z200 supports
system memory sizes up to 16 GB5 (using 4GB DIMMs) through two direct attach memory
channels, while the HP Z400 support system memory sizes up to 24 GB through three
memory channels.

PCIe2 x 16 Graphics Slot

Integrated Graphics
(on certain CPUs)
4x DDR3-1333
PC3-10600
UDIMM

DMI
PCIe x 16 (4) Slot
PCIe x 4 (1) Slot

High Definition Audio

13x USB 2.0 Ports
(8 External, 5 Internal)

Intel 3450
PCH

PCIe x 1 Slot
32-bit PCI Slot

SCH5327 SIO

32-bit PCI Slot

6x SATA 3.0
Gbps Ports

32-bit PCI Slot

Intel 82578 GbE LAN

HP Z400 block diagram

I/O Slots
The HP Z200 provide a total of seven high-performance graphics and I/O slots. In addition
to the one full x16 PCIe Gen2 slot, several PCIe slots at Gen1 speeds are provided. One
PCIe x16 (4) slot (x16 mechanical, x4 electrical) provides support for a second graphics
card, and one PCIe x4 (1) slot (x4 mechanical, x1 electrical) and one PCIe x1 slot provide
extra I/O bandwidth for high speed I/O cards. Three PCI 32-bit/33 MHz slots support 64-bit
PCI card installation. In comparison, the HP Z400 provides a total of six slots, including two
full x16 PCIe Gen2 slots, one PCIe Gen2 x8 (4) slot (x8 mechanical, x4 electrical), one
PCIe x8 (4) slot, and two PCI 32-bit/33 MHz slots that support 64-bit PCI card installation.
Other Features
Leveraging the latest power supply technology, the HP Z200 has an 89% efficient 320W
power supply while the HP Z400 has an 85% efficient 475W power supply. The HP Z200
is also the first HP workstation to eliminate BFR and PVC materials in the system board for
environmental leadership. Intel Active Management Technology (AMT) is supported for the
HP Z200 and DASH management technology is supported for the HP Z400. HP Quiet Fan
Technology enables quiet system operation on both products.

6x DDR3-1333
PC3-10600
UDIMM

QPI

Intel X58
IOH

PCIe2 x 16 Graphics Slot

PCIe2 x 16 Slot
PCIe2 x 8 (4) Slot

DMI
PCIe x 6 (4) Slot
High Definition Audio
12x USB 2.0 Ports
(8 External, 4 Internal)

32-bit PCI Slot

Intel 3450
PCH

SCH5327 SIO

32-bit PCI Slot

IEEE 1394a
BCM5764 GbE LAN

6x SATA 3.0
Gbps Ports

1 Dual-Core and Quad-Core technologies are designed to improve performance of multithreaded software products and hardware-aware multitasking operating systems and may require appropriate operating system software for full benefits;
Not all customers or software applications will necessarily benefit from use of these technologies.
2 64-bit computing on Intel architecture requires a computer system with a processor, chipset, BIOS, operating system, device drivers and applications enabled for Intel 64 architecture. Processors will not operate (including 32-bit operation)
without an Intel 64 architecture-enabled BIOS. Performance will vary depending on your hardware and software configurations. See http://www.intel.com/info/em64t for more information.
3 Intels numbering is not a measurement of higher performance.
4 Each processor supports up to 3 channels of DDR3 memory. To realize full performance at least 1 DIMM must be inserted into each channel.
5 Maximum memory capacities assume Windows 64-bit operating systems or Linux. With Windows 32-bit operating systems, memory above 3 GB may not all be available due to system resource requirements.

2010 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the
express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. Intel, Xeon, Core, Celeron, and Pentium are trademarks of Intel Corporation in the U.S. and other countries. Windows is a U.S. registered trademark
of Microsoft Corporation.
4AA0-9878ENW, June 2010