Dell Pro Micro Plus QBM1250 (Core Ultra 7 265) vs HP Z2 Mini G1i (Core Ultra 9 285K, RTX 2000 Ada)

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Dell Pro Micro Plus QBM1250 (Core Ultra 7 265)

Dell part 1T9FW: Core Ultra 7 265, 32GB DDR5-5600, 1TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD, Windows 11 Pro

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HP Z2 Mini G1i (Core Ultra 9 285K, RTX 2000 Ada)

BM6N6UT#ABA: Core Ultra 9 285K, 32GB DDR5-6400, 1TB PCIe 5.0 SSD, RTX 2000 Ada 16GB, Windows 11 Pro High End

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1Is it fast for normal work?

Dell Pro Micro Plus QBM1250 (Core Ultra 7 265)

  • Exact business configuration 20 cores / 32GB / 1TB
  • Geekbench 5 single-core 2225 points
  • Exact workstation configuration Not available
  • Commercially aligned hands-on Not available

HP Z2 Mini G1i (Core Ultra 9 285K, RTX 2000 Ada)

  • Exact business configuration Not available
  • Geekbench 5 single-core Not available
  • Exact workstation configuration 24 cores / 32GB / 1TB
  • Commercially aligned hands-on Same CPU/GPU; partial identity

2Can it handle sustained work?

Dell Pro Micro Plus QBM1250 (Core Ultra 7 265)

  • Geekbench 5 multi-core 16313 points
  • 65W desktop processor 65W CPU class
  • Cinebench 2024 multi-core Not available
  • Blender Classroom Not available

HP Z2 Mini G1i (Core Ultra 9 285K, RTX 2000 Ada)

  • Geekbench 5 multi-core Not available
  • 65W desktop processor Not available
  • Cinebench 2024 multi-core 1789 points
  • Blender Classroom 91.7 samples/min

3Can it game?

Dell Pro Micro Plus QBM1250 (Core Ultra 7 265)

  • Integrated graphics only Integrated Intel Graphics
  • No internal GPU slot No discrete-GPU expansion
  • Professional discrete graphics Not available
  • No proxy gaming result Not available

HP Z2 Mini G1i (Core Ultra 9 285K, RTX 2000 Ada)

  • Integrated graphics only Not available
  • No internal GPU slot Not available
  • Professional discrete graphics RTX 2000 Ada 16GB
  • No proxy gaming result Exact gaming data unavailable

4Is it loud or hot?

Dell Pro Micro Plus QBM1250 (Core Ultra 7 265)

  • Exact acoustics unavailable Not independently measured
  • Different configurations excluded No proxy result used
  • Manufacturer-declared idle noise Not available
  • Exact thermals unavailable Not available

HP Z2 Mini G1i (Core Ultra 9 285K, RTX 2000 Ada)

  • Exact acoustics unavailable Not available
  • Different configurations excluded Not available
  • Manufacturer-declared idle noise 18 dBA
  • Exact thermals unavailable Not independently measured

5How much electricity does it use?

Dell Pro Micro Plus QBM1250 (Core Ultra 7 265)

  • Power adapter 180W adapter
  • No exact wall-power test Exact result unavailable
  • External power adapter Not available

HP Z2 Mini G1i (Core Ultra 9 285K, RTX 2000 Ada)

  • Power adapter Not available
  • No exact wall-power test Exact result unavailable
  • External power adapter 280W external

6Can I upgrade and connect everything?

Dell Pro Micro Plus QBM1250 (Core Ultra 7 265)

  • Memory is upgradeable Yes
  • Memory and storage 2 SO-DIMM / 2 M.2
  • Native ports 8 USB / 3 DP / Wi-Fi 6E
  • Detailed service manual Official CRU procedures
  • Storage is upgradeable Not available
  • Thunderbolt is present Not available
  • Internal expansion Not available
  • Optional Flex I/O Not available

HP Z2 Mini G1i (Core Ultra 9 285K, RTX 2000 Ada)

  • Memory is upgradeable Yes
  • Memory and storage Not available
  • Native ports Not available
  • Detailed service manual Not available
  • Storage is upgradeable Yes
  • Thunderbolt is present No
  • Internal expansion 2 SO-DIMM / 2 M.2 / low-profile PCIe
  • Optional Flex I/O One unpopulated optional-module position

7Is it good value?

Dell Pro Micro Plus QBM1250 (Core Ultra 7 265)

  • Dell direct equivalent $1,749 direct equivalent
  • Verified Amazon part ASIN B0FKMSB13Q
  • Current exact-part offer Not available
  • Amazon identity unresolved Not available

HP Z2 Mini G1i (Core Ultra 9 285K, RTX 2000 Ada)

  • Dell direct equivalent Not available
  • Verified Amazon part Not available
  • Current exact-part offer $4,073.76 at B&H
  • Amazon identity unresolved No verified exact Amazon listing

8Will it be dependable?

Dell Pro Micro Plus QBM1250 (Core Ultra 7 265)

  • Onsite service 3-year onsite
  • Replaceable internals Documented component service
  • Long-term evidence unavailable No exact long-term dataset
  • Included limited warranty Not available
  • Workstation validation Not available
  • Serviceable core components Not available

HP Z2 Mini G1i (Core Ultra 9 285K, RTX 2000 Ada)

  • Onsite service Not available
  • Replaceable internals Not available
  • Long-term evidence unavailable Not available
  • Included limited warranty 1-year limited warranty
  • Workstation validation ISV-certified family; HP validation program
  • Serviceable core components Tool-free internal access

References

  1. Dell. Dell Pro Micro Plus Desktop - QBM1250 order code bts106d_qbm1250_usx. Product page. Accessed .

    Configuration: QBM1250 with Core Ultra 7 265, 32GB 1x32 DDR5-5600, 1TB TLC SSD, Windows 11 Pro, Wi-Fi 6E, no optional rear module, no vPro support, 180W adapter, three-year Basic Support

    Disclosure: Manufacturer direct equivalent configuration, current price, support selection, and family gallery. Dell's exact retail manufacturer part is 1T9FW.

  2. Dell Support. Dell Pro Micro Plus QBM1250 Owner's Manual. Product page. . Accessed .

    Configuration: QBM1250 family specifications and service procedures for supported 35W and 65W Core Ultra 200 processors

    Disclosure: Manufacturer family manual used for dimensions, ports, memory and storage limits, processor support, and repair procedures.

  3. DirectDial. Dell Pro QBM1250 Desktop Computer - part 1T9FW. Product page. Accessed .

    Configuration: Dell MPN 1T9FW, UPC 0884116487852: Core Ultra 7 265, 32GB DDR5-5600, 1TB M.2 PCIe 4.0 SSD, Windows 11 Pro, Wi-Fi 6E, Gigabit Ethernet, 180W adapter, three-year basic onsite service

    Disclosure: Detailed distributor record used for stable manufacturer-part identity and package contents. Its headline says vPro, while its system-management field says no vPro; the latter agrees with Dell's direct configuration.

  4. Amazon marketplace record via Tiendamia. Dell Pro QBM1250 Desktop Computer - manufacturer part 1T9FW. Product page. Accessed .

    Configuration: Dell MPN 1T9FW: QBM1250, Core Ultra 7 265, 32GB DDR5, 1TB SSD, Windows 11 Pro, 180W adapter

    Disclosure: Exact manufacturer-part and core configuration verification. Marketplace copy claims vPro despite Dell's no-vPro configuration record; no Amazon price is stored.

  5. Geekbench Browser. Dell Inc. Dell Pro Micro Plus QBM1250 - Geekbench 5 CPU result. Product page. . Accessed .

    Configuration: QBM1250 with Core Ultra 7 265T, 15.46GB memory, Windows 11 Pro, balanced power plan

    Disclosure: Public user-submitted benchmark upload. Processor power class and memory differ from 1T9FW, test custody is unknown, and values are not used in scoring.

  6. TechoJo. Dell Pro QBM1250 Micro PC Unboxing & Review - Intel Core Ultra 5 235 + 16GB RAM & 512GB SSD. Video review. . Accessed .

    Configuration: QBM1250 with Core Ultra 5 235, 16GB RAM, and 512GB SSD

    Disclosure: The description contains an Amazon Associates disclosure and affiliate link. Different CPU, memory, and storage; no measurements are imported.

  7. HP. HP Z2 Mini G1i Workstation Desktop PC. Product page. Accessed .

    Configuration: Z2 Mini G1i family with up to Core Ultra 9 K-series processors, RTX 4000 SFF Ada, 128GB DDR5, two M.2 slots, optional Flex I/O, and 280W adapter

    Disclosure: Manufacturer family overview, port map, expansion claims, official image, and workstation-program claims. Family maxima and optional features are not treated as installed on the exact part.

  8. HP. HP Z2 Mini G1i Workstation QuickSpecs c09133727. Product page. . Accessed .

    Configuration: Worldwide Z2 Mini G1i family specifications, component matrix, service expansion, networking, dimensions, and manufacturer-declared reference acoustics

    Disclosure: Manufacturer technical document. Reference acoustic configurations differ from BM6N6UT#ABA and are excluded from scoring.

  9. B&H Photo Video. HP Z2 Mini G1i Workstation BM6N6UT#ABA. Product page. Accessed .

    Configuration: HP MPN BM6N6UT#ABA: Core Ultra 9 285K, 32GB 2x16 DDR5-6400, 1TB PCIe 5.0 NVMe SSD, RTX 2000 Ada 16GB, Windows 11 Pro High End, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, 280W adapter

    Disclosure: HP-authorized retailer record used for exact fixed-part identity, included hardware, warranty, availability, and current price. No customer benchmark data are imported.

  10. Shukun E-commerce / T客邦. HP Z2 Mini G1i workstation unboxing and hands-on testing. Product page. Accessed .

    Configuration: Physical G1i with Core Ultra 9 285K, RTX 2000 Ada, and 1TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD; regional part and installed memory not clearly stated in accessible text

    Disclosure: Retailer-hosted article labeled Brand Message. It includes original physical and benchmark screenshots but does not disclose unit custody in accessible text; no numeric result is imported.

  11. Principled Technologies. Jumpstart graphics-intensive workloads with the HP Z2 Mini G1i. Product page. . Accessed .

    Configuration: Core Ultra 7 265, 64GB DDR5-6400, 1TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe storage, NVIDIA RTX 4000 SFF Ada, Windows 11 Pro

    Disclosure: HP commissioned the comparison and supplied both systems. Processor, memory, and GPU differ from BM6N6UT#ABA; every result is excluded from scoring.

Value for money

No value comparison is available. It requires eligible test scores and at least four current price observations in seven days.

Specification differences

Differences supported by the listed manufacturer specifications

Higher listed specifications for Dell Pro Micro Plus QBM1250 (Core Ultra 7 265)

  • Uses a smaller 1.17 liter enclosure

Higher listed specifications for HP Z2 Mini G1i (Core Ultra 9 285K, RTX 2000 Ada)

  • Supports 64 GB more memory

Verified specifications

Manufacturer-sourced specifications and current testing status

Processor

SpecificationPro Micro Plus QBM1250 (Core Ultra 7 265)Z2 Mini G1i (Core Ultra 9 285K, RTX 2000 Ada)
CPUIntel Core Ultra 7 265Intel Core Ultra 9 285K
Cores / threads20 / 2024 / 24
Processor default TDP65 W125 W
Integrated graphicsIntegrated Intel GraphicsNVIDIA RTX 2000 Ada Generation discrete graphics with 16GB GDDR6 and four Mini DisplayPort outputs

Memory and storage

SpecificationPro Micro Plus QBM1250 (Core Ultra 7 265)Z2 Mini G1i (Core Ultra 9 285K, RTX 2000 Ada)
Memory type1x 32GB DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM, non-ECC2x 16GB DDR5-6400 SO-DIMM, non-ECC
Maximum memory64 GB128 GB
Upgradeable memoryYesYes
Storage slots22

Connectivity

SpecificationPro Micro Plus QBM1250 (Core Ultra 7 265)Z2 Mini G1i (Core Ultra 9 285K, RTX 2000 Ada)
EthernetGigabit Ethernet RJ45Integrated Intel I219-LM Gigabit Ethernet
WirelessIntel Wi-Fi 6E AX211 2x2 and BluetoothWi-Fi 7 2x2 and Bluetooth 5.4
USB4NoNo
ThunderboltNoNo

Size and price

SpecificationPro Micro Plus QBM1250 (Core Ultra 7 265)Z2 Mini G1i (Core Ultra 9 285K, RTX 2000 Ada)
Enclosure volume1.17 liters3.17 liters
List priceNot publishedNot published
Product classBusiness deployments that need compact desktop-CPU performance and extensive native USB and display connectivityCompact ISV-certified CAD, rendering, and professional visualization workstation