HP EliteBook 840 G3

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing SSD
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing above expectations (67th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 33 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components.
ProcessorWith a good single core score, this CPU can easily handle the majority of general computing tasks. Despite its good single core score this processor isn't appropriate for workstation use due to its relatively weak multi-core performance. Finally, with a gaming score of 60%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is above average.
Graphics4.86% is too low to play 3D games or use CAD packages. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Memory16GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's more than sufficient for nearly all games. 16GB also allows for very large file and system caches, software development and batch photo editing/processing.
OS VersionAlthough Windows 10 is not the most recent version of Windows, it remains a great option.
Sub-optimal background CPU (18%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU. CPU throttled at 96% by Windows. Ensure maximum processor state is set to 100% via Settings > System > Power & sleep > Additional power settings > Change plan settings > Change advanced power settings > Processor power management > Maximum processor state.
Run History
5 years ago, 4 years ago.
SystemHP EliteBook 840 G3  (all builds)
MotherboardHP 8079
Memory8.2 GB free of 16 GB @ 2.1 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20180130
Uptime25.9 Days
Run DateSep 25 '18 at 12:28
Run Duration123 Seconds
Run User ISR-User
Background CPU 18%
CPU Throttled 96%

 PC Performing above expectations (67th percentile)

Actual performance vs. expectations. The graphs show user score (x) vs user score frequency (y).

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i7-6500U
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.6 GHz, turbo 3 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (100th percentile)
60% Good
Memory 77.2
1-Core 85.4
2-Core 162
64% 108 Pts
4-Core 248
8-Core 258
34% 253 Pts
64-Core 254
16% 254 Pts
Poor: 21%
This bench: 60%
Great: 57%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Intel HD 520 (Mobile Skylake)
HP(103C 8079) 1GB
Driver: igdumdim64.dll Ver. 23.20.16.4877
Performing way above expectations (85th percentile)
4.86% Terrible
Lighting 6.7
Reflection 8.92
Parallax 7.16
6% 7.59 fps
MRender 9.24
Gravity 6.3
Splatting 0.09
4% 5.21 fps
Poor: 3%
This bench: 4.86%
Great: 5%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Toshiba KSG60ZMV256G M.2 2280 256GB
147GB free (System drive)
Firmware: ABDA4101
SusWrite @10s intervals: 161 196 204 252 176 183 MB/s
Relative performance n/a - RAM cached drive detected
Poor: 47% Great: 121%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Samsung M471A1K43CB1-CRC 2x8GB
2 of 2 slots used
16GB SODIMM DDR4 clocked @ 2133 MHz
Performing below potential (17th percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
63.1% Good
MC Read 23.1
MC Write 24.2
MC Mixed 20
64% 22.4 GB/s
SC Read 14.2
SC Write 24.7
SC Mixed 18
54% 19 GB/s
Latency 85.9
46% 85.9 ns
Poor: 50%
This bench: 63.1%
Great: 78%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

L1/L2/L3 CPU cache and main memory (DIMM) access latencies in nano seconds

Typical EliteBook 840 G3 Builds (Compare 5,576 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 6%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 43%
Speed boat
Workstation
Workstation 5%
Tree trunk

System: HP EliteBook 840 G3

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