HP Inc. (NYSE: HPQ) announced new Z workstation models at its HP Imagine 2026 event, featuring enhanced processing power for artificial intelligence and graphics-intensive applications.

The company introduced the HP Z8 Fury G6i workstation, which supports up to four NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Max-Q Workstation Edition GPUs and next-generation Intel processors. The workstation includes an optional HP Max Side Panel chassis expander that increases internal volume by 15 percent to accommodate larger graphics cards.

HP also released updates to its mobile workstation lineup with the HP ZBook X G2i, HP ZBook 8 G2i, and ZBook 8 G2a models. The ZBook X features 3000-level graphics and up to 128GB RAM, while the ZBook 8 includes a GaN power adapter that is 40 percent smaller and 50 percent lighter than previous models.

The company expanded its Z Boost GPU sharing solution from AI workloads to include rendering applications. According to HP, customer deployments show up to 5.7x faster rendering in applications such as Catia and Siemens NX when using Z Boost.

"Technology and high-performance workflows are evolving faster than ever," said Jim Nottingham, SVP and Division President, Advanced Compute Solutions. "HP Z workstations are built to equip the best and brightest professionals with the tools they need for specialized workflows and AI at the edge."

HP stated that engineers using Autodesk Inventor on a ZBook 8 G2i can render designs 3.3x faster compared to previous models. The company also announced the ZGX Nano and upcoming ZGX Fury systems for scalable AI inference and fine-tuning applications.

The HP ZBook 8 G2i and G2a devices are expected to be available in April, while the HP ZBook X G2i will be available in spring 2026. Pricing will be announced closer to availability dates, according to the company's press release.