HP ZBook G3 Workstation Intel Core i7-6700HQ (Quad-Core) 8GB 256M.2

*HP ZBook G3 Workstation - i7-6700HQ 6th Gen*

This is HP's 15.6" mobile workstation from 2016. Built for CAD, 3D, editing, and heavy work - not just office use.

### *Core Specs - i7-6700HQ Model*

**Spec** **Details**

**Processor** Intel Core i7-6700HQ 6th Gen Quad-Core 2.6GHz up to 3.5GHz, 6MB Cache

**Chipset** Mobile Intel CM236 Express

**RAM** 8GB DDR4 2133MHz Standard. Up to 32GB or 64GB

**Storage** 256GB SSD HP Z Turbo Drive G2 NVMe. Options: 128GB to 2TB dual SSD

**Graphics** NVIDIA Quadro M1000M 2GB/4GB GDDR5 + Intel HD 530

**Display** 15.6" FHD 1920x1080 IPS Anti-glare. 300 cd/m² brightness

**OS** Windows 10 Pro 64-bit / Windows 7 Pro downgrade

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### *Workstation Features*

1. *Professional GPU*: Quadro M1000M is ISV certified for AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Adobe Premiere, etc. Way better than gaming GPUs for work apps

2. *Build Quality*: 1.8cm thin, 2kg. MIL-STD 810G tested, 120K hours HP Total Test

3. *Ports*: 3x USB 3.0, 2x Thunderbolt 3, HDMI 1.4, RJ45, SD Card Reader

4. *Audio*: Bang & Olufsen speakers + DTS Studio Sound

5. *Security*: TPM 1.2 Chip, Fingerprint reader

6. *Battery*: 4-Cell, 9.5 hours 31a467c184cf68525eae

### *Variants in ZBook G3 Series*

- *ZBook Studio G3*: Thinnest/lightest at 1.99kg, 15.6" only

- *ZBook 15 G3*: 15.6" with more expansion

- *ZBook 17 G3*: 17.3" model with desktop-class power 84cf2d72

### *What it's good for*

CAD, 3D modeling, video editing, VMs, programming, Photoshop. The i7-6700HQ + Quadro combo handles heavy multi-tasking well 31a4

*Note*: This model was discontinued July 29, 2019. Most units now are refurbished/used. dd57

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