HP Pavilion dv6 Notebook PC

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing SSD
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing as expected (47th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 53 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components.
ProcessorWith an average single core score, this CPU can handle browsing the web, email, video playback and the majority of general computing tasks including light gaming when coupled with an appropriate GPU. Finally, with a gaming score of 45.3%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is below average.
Graphics1.41% is too low to play 3D games or use CAD packages. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Memory8GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's sufficient for the vast majority of games. 8GB is also enough for moderate file and system caches which result in a very responsive system.
OS VersionAlthough Windows 8.1 is a recent version of Windows, it's worth upgrading to Windows 10 which has had several improvements made to the user interface including a better homescreen.
Sub-optimal background CPU (11%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemHP Pavilion dv6 Notebook PC  (all builds)
MotherboardHewlett-Packard 3659
Memory1.5 GB free of 8 GB @ 1.1 GHz
Display1366 x 768 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 8.1
BIOS Date20100105
Uptime6 Days
Run DateJan 09 '16 at 12:55
Run Duration101 Seconds
Run User ISR-User
Background CPU 11%

 PC Performing as expected (47th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i5 M 520-$70
CPU, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.4 GHz, turbo 2.65 GHz (avg)
Performing above expectations (83rd percentile)
45.3% Average
Memory 64.3
1-Core 65.8
2-Core 109
49% 79.7 Pts
4-Core 153
8-Core 160
21% 156 Pts
64-Core 161
10% 161 Pts
Poor: 26%
This bench: 45.3%
Great: 47%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GeForce GT 320M
HP(103C 3659) 1GB
Driver: nvd3dumx.dll Ver. 9.18.13.4174
Performing as expected (50th percentile)
1.41% Terrible
Lighting 1.47
Reflection 2
Parallax 0.59
1% 1.35 fps
MRender 3.57
Gravity 1.03
Splatting 2.22
2% 2.27 fps
Poor: 1%
This bench: 1.41%
Great: 1%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 850 Pro 256GB-$115
5GB free (System drive)
Firmware: EXM01B6Q Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Relative performance n/a - RAM cached drive detected
Poor: 71% Great: 124%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Hynix HMT351S6EFR8A-PB HMT351S6EFR8C-PB 8GB
1067, 1067 MHz
4096, 4096 MB
Performing below potential (7th percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
23.9% Poor
MC Read 7.6
MC Write 6.8
MC Mixed 10.1
23% 8.17 GB/s
SC Read 6.4
SC Write 5.3
SC Mixed 6.6
17% 6.1 GB/s
Latency 116
35% 116 ns
Poor: 22%
This bench: 23.9%
Great: 58%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical Pavilion dv6 Notebook PC Builds (Compare 2,432 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 2%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 51%
Yacht
Workstation
Workstation 2%
Tree trunk

System: HP Pavilion dv6 Notebook PC

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 57% - Above average Total price: $228
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