HP has officially launched its new ‘Zhan 99’ Ryzen Edition AI high-performance mobile workstation, with sales set to begin on October 12th. This powerful machine is engineered for demanding professional tasks, offering a top-tier configuration that includes the latest AMD Ryzen processors and NVIDIA RTX PRO professional graphics.
Cutting-Edge Performance for Professionals
The centerpiece of the new workstation is the option to equip it with the AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D mobile processor. This cutting-edge CPU is built on the Zen 5 architecture, boasting 16 cores and 32 threads, with a maximum boost clock frequency of 5.4GHz and an impressive combined L2+L3 cache of 144MB. This sheer processing power is designed to handle complex simulations, heavy rendering, and intensive AI workloads.
Complementing the powerful CPU is the NVIDIA RTX PRO 2000 professional graphics card. Based on NVIDIA’s new Blackwell architecture, this GPU features 3328 CUDA cores and is equipped with 8GB of DDR7 memory. It’s specifically designed to accelerate professional graphics rendering and AI computations, ensuring smooth performance in visually demanding applications.
Flexible Configurations and Pricing
HP is offering the Zhan 99 Ryzen Edition in several configurations to cater to different needs and budgets:
- AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX + RTX PRO 500 + 32GB RAM + 1TB SSD: 14,599 Yuan
- AMD Ryzen 9 8945HX + RTX PRO 500 + 32GB RAM + 1TB SSD: 14,999 Yuan
- AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX + RTX PRO 2000 + 32GB RAM + 1TB SSD: 16,999 Yuan
- AMD Ryzen 9 8945HX + RTX PRO 2000 + 32GB RAM + 1TB SSD: 17,499 Yuan
- AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D + RTX PRO 2000 + 32GB RAM + 1TB SSD: 21,999 Yuan
Optimized Power and Display
The workstation is capable of delivering up to 200W of total system power, with the CPU allocated up to 85W and the GPU up to 115W. Users can select from three performance modes – Extreme, High Energy, and Balanced – to optimize power consumption and performance based on their specific tasks.
The visual experience is delivered through a vibrant 16-inch display with a 2.5K resolution. It boasts a brightness of 500 nits, a rapid 240Hz refresh rate, and covers 100% of the sRGB color gamut. The 16:10 aspect ratio provides additional vertical screen real estate, beneficial for productivity and creative workflows.
Robust Build and Connectivity
Under the hood, the Zhan 99 comes standard with 32GB of DDR5 memory and a 1TB PCIe M.2 solid-state drive, expandable up to 64GB of dual-channel DDR5 RAM. Cooling is managed by a dual-fan, four-heatpipe system, ensuring sustained performance during heavy loads. Power is supplied by a 280W adapter, and the machine includes an 83Whr battery with fast charging capabilities, supporting 50% charge in just 30 minutes.
Built for reliability, the workstation has passed 11 military-standard (MIL-STD) tests, enduring rigorous conditions such as humidity, vibration, shock, and extreme temperatures. It also holds ISV certifications, guaranteeing compatibility and stable performance with professional software from leading vendors like Adobe, Ansys, Autodesk, Dassault Systèmes, and Siemens.
Connectivity is comprehensive, featuring a mix of USB Type-A and Type-C ports, an HDMI 2.1 output, an RJ45 Ethernet port, and a 3.5mm audio jack. Wireless connectivity is also cutting-edge, with support for Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6.0.
