HP Z420 Workstation

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 26%
Raft
Desktop
Desktop 70%
Battle cruiser
Workstation
Workstation 20%
Surfboard
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing as expected (43rd percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 57 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 63.4%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is above average.
Graphics38.3% is a below average 3D score (RTX 2060S = 100%). This GPU can handle older games but it will struggle to render recent games at resolutions greater than 1080p. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Boot Drive98.7% 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 (11%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemHP Z420 Workstation  (all builds)
MotherboardHewlett-Packard 1589
Memory12.5 GB free of 16 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20130207
Uptime0.8 Days
Run DateDec 06 '19 at 13:25
Run Duration130 Seconds
Run User SYC-User
Background CPU 11%
Watch Gameplay: 570 + 9600K How to compare your gameplay

 PC Performing as expected (43rd 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 (83rd percentile)
63.4% Good
Memory 76.2
1-Core 74.2
2-Core 148
59% 99.4 Pts
4-Core 294
8-Core 288
39% 291 Pts
64-Core 290
18% 290 Pts
Poor: 50%
This bench: 63.4%
Great: 65%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
AMD RX 570-$130
AMD(1002 0B31) ≥ 4GB
CLim: 1244 MHz, MLim: 1750 MHz, Ram: 4GB, Driver: 19.12.1
Performing below potential (9th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
38.3% Below average
Lighting 43.4
Reflection 62.6
Parallax 60.7
35% 55.6 fps
MRender 62.9
Gravity 45.7
Splatting 53.3
44% 53.9 fps
Poor: 37%
This bench: 38.3%
Great: 49%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 860 Evo 500GB-$76
233GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 3B6Q
SusWrite @10s intervals: 424 461 456 471 397 342 MB/s
Performing below expectations (36th percentile)
98.7% Outstanding
Read 449
Write 440
Mixed 400
SusWrite 425
97% 429 MB/s
4K Read 32.1
4K Write 63.8
4K Mixed 34.6
127% 43.5 MB/s
DQ Read 375
DQ Write 340
DQ Mixed 352
265% 356 MB/s
Poor: 74%
This bench: 98.7%
Great: 129%
WD WD10JPCX-24UE4T0 1TB
657GB free
Firmware: 1A01
SusWrite @10s intervals: 86 88 88 89 88 88 MB/s
Performing above expectations (74th percentile)
49.7% Average
Read 85.2
Write 85.4
Mixed 53.6
SusWrite 87.9
57% 78 MB/s
4K Read 0.5
4K Write 1.8
4K Mixed 0.8
143% 1.03 MB/s
Poor: 20%
This bench: 49.7%
Great: 61%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Hynix HMT42GR7MFR4C-PB 1x16GB
1 of 8 slots used
16GB DIMM DDR3 1600 MHz clocked @ 1066 MHz
Performing below potential (15th percentile) - Ensure that the top XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
21.5% Poor
MC Read 7
MC Write 7
MC Mixed 6.1
19% 6.7 GB/s
SC Read 6.9
SC Write 6.1
SC Mixed 5.8
18% 6.27 GB/s
Latency 87.9
46% 87.9 ns
Poor: 21%
This bench: 21.5%
Great: 33%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical Z420 Workstation Builds (Compare 5,726 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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