HP EliteBook 8540p

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing SSD
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing above expectations (79th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 21 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 44.8%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is below average.
Graphics2.54% is too low to play 3D games or use CAD packages. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Memory4GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and although it's sufficient for most games, some will benefit from up to 8GB of RAM. 4GB is also enough for modest file and system caches which allow for a responsive system.
OS VersionAlthough Windows 7 is still a viable option, it's now 14 years and 8 months old. This system should be upgraded to Windows 10 which is generally faster and has an improved set of core utilities including better versions of explorer and task manager.
High background CPU (26%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemHP EliteBook 8540p  (all builds)
MotherboardHewlett-Packard 1521
Memory1 GB free of 4 GB @ 1.3 GHz
Display1366 x 768 - 32 Bit kleuren
OSWindows 7
BIOS Date20130913
Uptime0 Days
Run DateJun 13 '19 at 14:53
Run Duration83 Seconds
Run User BEL-User
Background CPU 26%

 PC Performing above expectations (79th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i5 M 560-$65
CPU 1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.65 GHz
Performing above expectations (67th percentile)
44.8% Average
Memory 68.5
1-Core 72.4
2-Core 102
51% 81 Pts
4-Core 125
8-Core 125
17% 125 Pts
64-Core 167
10% 167 Pts
Poor: 27%
This bench: 44.8%
Great: 48%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia NVS 5100M
HP(103C 1521) 1GB
Ram: 1GB, Driver: 341.95
Performing way above expectations (89th percentile)
2.54% Terrible
Lighting 2.8
Reflection 4.54
Parallax 1.22
2% 2.85 fps
MRender 5.71
Gravity 2.2
Splatting 3.48
3% 3.8 fps
Poor: 1%
This bench: 2.54%
Great: 3%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 860 QVO 2TB-$200
13GB free (System drive)
Firmware: RVQ01B6Q
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete - Ensure that this drive is connected to a SATA 3.0 port with a SATA 3.0 cable
Read 237
Write 231
Mixed 190
49% 219 MB/s
4K Read 15.6
4K Write 30.6
4K Mixed 18.8
64% 21.7 MB/s
DQ Read 75.8
DQ Write 165
DQ Mixed 114
89% 118 MB/s
Poor: 64% Great: 122%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown 2x2GB
2 of 2 slots used
4GB SODIMM DDR3
Performing above expectations (80th percentile)
22.8% Poor
MC Read 7
MC Write 7
MC Mixed 8.6
22% 7.53 GB/s
SC Read 7
SC Write 5.5
SC Mixed 6.2
18% 6.23 GB/s
Latency 105
38% 105 ns
Poor: 10%
This bench: 22.8%
Great: 44%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical EliteBook 8540p Builds (Compare 311 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 5%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 43%
Speed boat
Workstation
Workstation 5%
Tree trunk

System: HP EliteBook 8540p

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 21% - Poor Total price: $28
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