HP Z420 Workstation

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 6%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 57%
Gunboat
Workstation
Workstation 6%
Tree trunk
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (39th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 61 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components. Use the charts in the benchmark sections of this report to identify problem areas.
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 61.9%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is above average.
Graphics4.02% is too low to play 3D games or use CAD packages. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Boot Drive52.7% is a reasonable SSD score. This drive enables fast boots and responsive applications.
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 (12%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemHP Z420 Workstation  (all builds)
MotherboardHewlett-Packard 1589
Memory13.3 GB free of 16 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit couleurs
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20130509
Uptime0.3 Days
Run DateNov 17 '18 at 11:30
Run Duration114 Seconds
Run User CAN-User
Background CPU 12%

 PC Performing below expectations (39th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Xeon E5-1603 0
CPU0, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.8 GHz, turbo 2.8 GHz (avg)
Performing above expectations (71st percentile)
61.9% Good
Memory 73.8
1-Core 72.9
2-Core 148
58% 98.3 Pts
4-Core 292
8-Core 278
38% 285 Pts
64-Core 288
18% 288 Pts
Poor: 50%
This bench: 61.9%
Great: 65%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia Quadro FX 1800
Nvidia(10DE 062C) 768MB
Ram: 768MB, Driver: 341.74
Performing above expectations (69th percentile)
4.02% Terrible
Lighting 4.93
Reflection 7.23
Parallax 1.66
4% 4.61 fps
MRender 7.19
Gravity 3.47
Splatting 4.43
4% 5.03 fps
Poor: 3%
This bench: 4.02%
Great: 4%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Kingston SSDNow UV400 480GB-$175
404GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 0C3J96R9
SusWrite @10s intervals: 246 280 144 160 120 101 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (8th percentile)
52.7% Above average
Read 368
Write 377
Mixed 57.2
SusWrite 175
54% 244 MB/s
4K Read 12.7
4K Write 39.8
4K Mixed 27.8
76% 26.8 MB/s
DQ Read 29.5
DQ Write 96.1
DQ Mixed 31
33% 52.2 MB/s
Poor: 50%
This bench: 52.7%
Great: 92%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Kingston 9965432-082.A00LF 4x4GB
4 of 8 slots used
16GB DIMM DDR3 1600 MHz clocked @ 1066 MHz
Performing below potential (9th percentile) - Ensure that the top XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
38.3% Below average
MC Read 13.9
MC Write 14
MC Mixed 12.2
38% 13.4 GB/s
SC Read 11.4
SC Write 10.7
SC Mixed 9.1
30% 10.4 GB/s
Latency 92.8
43% 92.8 ns
Poor: 38%
This bench: 38.3%
Great: 89%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical Z420 Workstation Builds (Compare 5,665 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 12%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 67%
Battle cruiser
Workstation
Workstation 11%
Tree trunk

System: HP Z420 Workstation

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 62% - Good Total price: $373
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