HP Z420 Workstation

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing SSD
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing way below expectations (10th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 90 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 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 54%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics95% is a very good 3D score, it's the business. This GPU can handle recent 3D games at high resolutions and ultra detail levels.
Memory24GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's far more than any current game requires. 24GB will also allow for large file and system caches, virtual machine hosting, software development, video editing and batch multimedia processing.
OS VersionAlthough Windows 10 is not the most recent version of Windows, it remains a great option.
Very high background CPU (38%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
Run History
SystemHP Z420 Workstation  (all builds)
MotherboardHewlett-Packard 1589
Memory19 GB free of 24 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display3440 x 1440 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20180710
Uptime0 Days
Run DateJun 04 '19 at 01:22
Run Duration149 Seconds
Run User CAN-User
Background CPU 38%
Watch Gameplay: 1080 + 9600K How to compare your gameplay

 PC Performing way below expectations (10th 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 way below expectations (13th percentile)
54% Above average
Memory 62.3
1-Core 73.8
2-Core 145
54% 93.7 Pts
4-Core 263
8-Core 277
36% 270 Pts
64-Core 276
17% 276 Pts
Poor: 50%
This bench: 54%
Great: 65%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 1080-$195
PNY(196E 119E) ≥ 4GB
CLim: 2012 MHz, MLim: 2502 MHz, Ram: 8GB, Driver: 430.86
Performing below potential (11th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
95% Outstanding
Lighting 114
Reflection 148
Parallax 140
92% 134 fps
MRender 117
Gravity 137
Splatting 114
100% 123 fps
Poor: 93%
This bench: 95%
Great: 110%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 860 Evo 1TB-$129
464GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 3B6Q
SusWrite @10s intervals: 825 422 414 420 385 419 MB/s
Relative performance n/a - RAM cached drive detected
Poor: 81% Great: 133%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Kingston 9965525-138.A00LF 3x8GB
3 of 8 slots used
24GB DIMM DDR3 1600 MHz clocked @ 1066 MHz
Performing below potential (4th percentile) - Ensure that the top XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
48.6% Average
MC Read 18.3
MC Write 19.8
MC Mixed 17.1
53% 18.4 GB/s
SC Read 11.5
SC Write 10
SC Mixed 8.2
28% 9.9 GB/s
Latency 121
33% 121 ns
Poor: 54%
This bench: 48.6%
Great: 81%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

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Gaming
Gaming 12%
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Desktop
Desktop 67%
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Workstation
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System: HP Z420 Workstation

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