HP Compaq Elite 8300 CMT

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 6%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 64%
Destroyer
Workstation
Workstation 6%
Tree trunk
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing as expected (55th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 45 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components.
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 73.4%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is good.
Graphics3.26% is too low to play 3D games or use CAD packages. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Boot Drive95.5% is a very good SSD score. This drive is suitable for moderate workstation use, it will facilitate fast boots, responsive applications and ensure minimum IO wait times.
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 (16%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemHP Compaq Elite 8300 CMT  (all builds)
MotherboardHewlett-Packard 3396
Memory13.4 GB free of 16 GB @ 1.3 GHz
Display1360 x 768 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20120507
Uptime0 Days
Run DateJun 19 '19 at 12:24
Run Duration128 Seconds
Run User DNK-User
Background CPU 16%

 PC Performing as expected (55th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i5-2500K-$246
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.3 GHz, turbo 3.4 GHz (avg)
Performing above expectations (82nd percentile)
73.4% Very good
Memory 86.1
1-Core 88.2
2-Core 140
65% 105 Pts
4-Core 353
8-Core 349
47% 351 Pts
64-Core 343
21% 343 Pts
Poor: 44%
This bench: 73.4%
Great: 79%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GeForce GT 730
Nvidia(10DE 1117) ≥ 4GB
CLim: 700 MHz, MLim: 266 MHz, Ram: 4GB, Driver: 391.35
Performing way below expectations (14th percentile)
3.26% Terrible
Lighting 4.07
Reflection 4.88
Parallax 3.44
3% 4.13 fps
MRender 4.67
Gravity 4.1
Splatting 3.09
3% 3.95 fps
Poor: 3%
This bench: 3.26%
Great: 7%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung MZ7PD256HAFV-000H7 256GB
137GB free (System drive)
Firmware: DXM05H6Q
SusWrite @10s intervals: 405 423 437 432 435 434 MB/s
Performing above expectations (74th percentile)
95.5% Outstanding
Read 479
Write 442
Mixed 287
SusWrite 428
92% 409 MB/s
4K Read 26.9
4K Write 54.1
4K Mixed 33.5
112% 38.2 MB/s
DQ Read 384
DQ Write 304
DQ Mixed 147
164% 278 MB/s
Poor: 59%
This bench: 95.5%
Great: 108%
WD Blue 1TB (2012)-$35
916GB free
Firmware: 02.01A02
SusWrite @10s intervals: 177 181 182 184 183 182 MB/s
Performing way above expectations (90th percentile)
105% Outstanding
Read 184
Write 168
Mixed 91.5
SusWrite 182
114% 156 MB/s
4K Read 1.3
4K Write 2.6
4K Mixed 1.1
224% 1.67 MB/s
Poor: 52%
This bench: 105%
Great: 109%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Samsung M378B5273CH0-CH9 M378B5273CH0-CH9 16GB
1333, 1333, 1333 MHz
4096, 8192, 4096 MB
Performing below potential (14th percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
36.1% Below average
MC Read 12.6
MC Write 12.7
MC Mixed 10.6
34% 12 GB/s
SC Read 8.8
SC Write 12.8
SC Mixed 9.6
30% 10.4 GB/s
Latency 71.2
56% 71.2 ns
Poor: 33%
This bench: 36.1%
Great: 52%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical Compaq Elite 8300 CMT Builds (Compare 2,747 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 7%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 62%
Destroyer
Workstation
Workstation 6%
Tree trunk

System: HP Compaq Elite 8300 CMT

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 64% - Good Total price: $325
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