Lenovo 4242A16

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 6%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 55%
Gunboat
Workstation
Workstation 6%
Tree trunk
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing as expected (40th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 60 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 55.4%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics2.09% is too low to play 3D games or use CAD packages. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Boot Drive90% is a very good SSD score. This drive is suitable for moderate workstation use, it will facilitate fast boots, responsive applications and ensure minimum IO wait times.
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.
Very high background CPU (37%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemLenovo 4242A16  (all builds)
MotherboardLENOVO 4242A16
Memory3.1 GB free of 16 GB @ 1.3 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit kolorów
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20150514
Uptime33.9 Days
Run DateSep 13 '17 at 23:26
Run Duration262 Seconds
Run User POL-User
Background CPU 37%

 PC Performing as expected (40th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i7-2620M
CPU, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.7 GHz, turbo 3.2 GHz (avg)
Performing as expected (57th percentile)
55.4% Above average
Memory 79.8
1-Core 80.2
2-Core 123
59% 94.2 Pts
4-Core 183
8-Core 180
24% 182 Pts
64-Core 177
11% 177 Pts
Poor: 31%
This bench: 55.4%
Great: 62%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Intel HD 3000 (Mobile V2 1.3 GHz)
Legend(17AA 21CF) 2GB
Driver: igdumd64.dll Ver. 9.17.10.4459
Performing as expected (55th percentile)
2.09% Terrible
Lighting 2.3
Reflection 3.42
Parallax 1.62
2% 2.45 fps
MRender 3.1
Gravity 1.3
Splatting 4.35
2% 2.91 fps
Poor: 1%
This bench: 2.09%
Great: 2%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 850 Evo 250GB-$100
15GB free (System drive)
Firmware: EMT02B6Q Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (18th percentile)
90% Outstanding
Read 505
Write 406
Mixed 413
98% 441 MB/s
4K Read 36.5
4K Write 63.6
4K Mixed 30.4
128% 43.5 MB/s
DQ Read 159
DQ Write 127
DQ Mixed 19.4
48% 102 MB/s
Poor: 72%
This bench: 90%
Great: 124%
HGST Travelstar 5K1000 2.5" 1TB
72GB free
Firmware: JA0OA560 Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing below expectations (35th percentile)
38.9% Below average
Read 76.4
Write 59.1
Mixed 75.8
53% 70.5 MB/s
4K Read 0.31
4K Write 1.13
4K Mixed 0.16
51% 0.53 MB/s
Poor: 20%
This bench: 38.9%
Great: 57%
Ricoh SD Disk Device 16GB
1GB free
Firmware: 01
Performing way above expectations (92nd percentile)
24.4% Poor
Read 72.9
Write 9.67
Mixed 16.6
24% 33.1 MB/s
4K Read 6.37
4K Write 1.43
4K Mixed 0.58
356% 2.79 MB/s
Poor: 3%
This bench: 24.4%
Great: 27%
SanDisk Ultra Fit USB 3.0 32GB-$16
17GB free, PID 5583
Operating at USB 2.1 Speed
Performing way below expectations (14th percentile)
13.2% Very poor
Read 31.5
Write 11.8
Mixed 13.2
20% 18.8 MB/s
4K Read 4.31
4K Write 1.65
4K Mixed 0.79
99% 2.25 MB/s
Poor: 10%
This bench: 13.2%
Great: 38%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Kingston 99U5428-078.A00LF 2x8GB
2 of 2 slots used
16GB SODIMM DDR3 1333 MHz
Performing below potential (10th percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
43.3% Average
MC Read 14.4
MC Write 16.2
MC Mixed 14.7
43% 15.1 GB/s
SC Read 10.2
SC Write 12
SC Mixed 12.8
33% 11.7 GB/s
Latency 80.9
49% 80.9 ns
Poor: 38%
This bench: 43.3%
Great: 58%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical 4242A16 Builds (Compare 4 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 8%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 53%
Yacht
Workstation
Workstation 8%
Tree trunk

System: Lenovo 4242A16

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 38% - Below average Total price: $90
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