HP ENVY 15 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 (54th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 46 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 52.9%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics4.3% 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.
Very high background CPU (99%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU. CPU throttled at 99% 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.
SystemHP ENVY 15 Notebook PC  (all builds)
MotherboardHewlett-Packard 229C
Memory10.4 GB free of 16 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20150318
Uptime0.5 Days
Run DateOct 18 '18 at 01:27
Run Duration124 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 99%
CPU Throttled 99%

 PC Performing as expected (54th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i7-5500U
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.4 GHz, turbo 2.85 GHz (avg)
Performing above expectations (76th percentile)
52.9% Above average
Memory 71
1-Core 54.3
2-Core 107
48% 77.4 Pts
4-Core 201
8-Core 212
27% 206 Pts
64-Core 202
12% 202 Pts
Poor: 22%
This bench: 52.9%
Great: 58%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Intel HD 5500 (Mobile 0.95 GHz)
HP(103C 229C) 1GB
Driver: igdumdim64.dll Ver. 10.18.15.4279
Performing above expectations (78th percentile)
4.3% Terrible
Lighting 4.47
Reflection 14.8
Parallax 5.91
4% 8.39 fps
MRender 6.43
Gravity 4.03
Splatting 9.09
6% 6.52 fps
Poor: 3%
This bench: 4.3%
Great: 4%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 850 Pro 512GB-$210
98GB free (System drive)
Firmware: EXM02B6Q
SusWrite @10s intervals: 801 207 70 186 215 224 MB/s
Relative performance n/a - RAM cached drive detected
Poor: 71% Great: 124%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Samsung M471B1G73QH0-YK0 2x8GB
2 of 2 slots used
16GB SODIMM DDR3 clocked @ 1600 MHz
Performing below potential (8th percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
43% Average
MC Read 15.5
MC Write 16.8
MC Mixed 14.6
45% 15.6 GB/s
SC Read 8.5
SC Write 11
SC Mixed 10.2
28% 9.9 GB/s
Latency 99
40% 99 ns
Poor: 39%
This bench: 43%
Great: 58%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical ENVY 15 Notebook PC Builds (Compare 1,499 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 5%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 54%
Yacht
Workstation
Workstation 5%
Tree trunk

System: HP ENVY 15 Notebook PC

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 58% - Above average Total price: $237
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