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 as expected (50th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 50 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. Additionally this processor can handle light workstation, and even some light server workloads. Finally, with a gaming score of 76.6%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is good.
Graphics45.1% is a reasonable 3D score (RTX 2060S = 100%). This GPU can handle the majority of recent games but it will struggle with resolutions greater than 1080p at ultra detail levels. (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.
Sub-optimal background CPU (14%). 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 @ 1.9 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20140325
Uptime0.2 Days
Run DateJul 15 '19 at 22:57
Run Duration139 Seconds
Run User NLD-User
Background CPU 14%
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 PC Performing as expected (50th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Xeon E5-1620 0-$345
CPU0, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 3.6 GHz, turbo 3.4 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (96th percentile)
76.6% Very good
Memory 87.4
1-Core 97.3
2-Core 196
73% 127 Pts
4-Core 361
8-Core 481
54% 421 Pts
64-Core 493
30% 493 Pts
Poor: 61%
This bench: 76.6%
Great: 77%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 1060-3GB-$119
CLim: 1961 MHz, MLim: 2002 MHz, Ram: 3GB, Driver: 419.35
Performing below potential (0th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
45.1% Average
Lighting 48.8
Reflection 68.2
Parallax 65
40% 60.7 fps
MRender 70.7
Gravity 67.5
Splatting 66.1
56% 68.1 fps
Poor: 48%
This bench: 45.1%
Great: 56%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Hitachi HTS725050A7E630 500GB-$125
256GB free (System drive)
Firmware: GH2ZB550
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 84.8
Write 36.2
Mixed 20
34% 47 MB/s
4K Read 0.8
4K Write 1.5
4K Mixed 0.6
128% 0.97 MB/s
Poor: 26% Great: 72%
Seagate Expansion 1TB
419GB free
Firmware: 0707
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 76.5
Write 94
Mixed 62
58% 77.5 MB/s
4K Read 1.4
4K Write 3.1
4K Mixed 0.5
171% 1.67 MB/s
Poor: 16% Great: 66%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Hynix HMT451U7AFR8C-RD 4x4GB
4 of 8 slots used
16GB DIMM DDR3 1866 MHz clocked @ 1600 MHz
Performing below potential (54th percentile) - Ensure that the top XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
76% Very good
MC Read 28.4
MC Write 31.9
MC Mixed 27
83% 29.1 GB/s
SC Read 14.2
SC Write 13.3
SC Mixed 11.4
37% 13 GB/s
Latency 70.1
57% 70.1 ns
Poor: 39%
This bench: 76%
Great: 102%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical Z420 Workstation Builds (Compare 5,669 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 12%
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Desktop
Desktop 67%
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Workstation
Workstation 11%
Tree trunk

System: HP Z420 Workstation

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