HP Z420 Workstation

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 31%
Sail boat
Desktop
Desktop 67%
Battle cruiser
Workstation
Workstation 23%
Surfboard
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (38th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 62 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 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 60.6%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is above average.
Graphics48.9% 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)
Boot Drive53.9% is a reasonable SSD score. This drive enables fast boots and responsive applications.
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 (15%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
Run History
SystemHP Z420 Workstation  (all builds)
MotherboardHewlett-Packard 1589
Memory13.2 GB free of 16 GB @ 1.3 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20191029
Uptime2.2 Days
Run DateMar 05 '21 at 00:25
Run Duration155 Seconds
Run User EGY-User
Background CPU 15%
Watch Gameplay: 580 + 9600K How to compare your gameplay

 PC Performing below expectations (38th 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 as expected (58th percentile)
60.6% Good
Memory 74.6
1-Core 73.1
2-Core 148
58% 98.6 Pts
4-Core 273
8-Core 260
36% 267 Pts
64-Core 269
17% 269 Pts
Poor: 50%
This bench: 60.6%
Great: 65%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
AMD RX 580-$130
MSI(1462 3419) ≥ 4GB
CLim: 1150 MHz, MLim: 2100 MHz, Ram: 8GB, Driver: 21.2.3
Performing below potential (26th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
48.9% Average
Lighting 63.3
Reflection 57.1
Parallax 77.7
52% 66 fps
MRender 61.6
Gravity 63.4
Splatting 40.3
44% 55.1 fps
Poor: 46%
This bench: 48.9%
Great: 56%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Micron_M510_2.5_7MM_128GB 128GB
74GB free (System drive)
Firmware: DL06
SusWrite @10s intervals: 116 123 121 125 125 124 MB/s
Performing below potential (6th percentile) - Ensure that this drive is connected to a SATA 3.0 port with a SATA 3.0 cable
53.9% Above average
Read 272
Write 178
Mixed 182
SusWrite 122
42% 189 MB/s
4K Read 21
4K Write 67.4
4K Mixed 28.7
104% 39 MB/s
DQ Read 28.7
DQ Write 121
DQ Mixed 40
41% 63.3 MB/s
Poor: 54%
This bench: 53.9%
Great: 86%
Seagate ST1000VM002-1CT162 1TB
117GB free
Firmware: SC11
SusWrite @10s intervals: 157 168 166 167 167 167 MB/s
Performing above expectations (73rd percentile)
86.9% Excellent
Read 138
Write 145
Mixed 57.2
SusWrite 165
92% 126 MB/s
4K Read 0.6
4K Write 1.8
4K Mixed 0.9
158% 1.1 MB/s
Poor: 42%
This bench: 86.9%
Great: 98%
Seagate ST1000VM002-1CT162 1TB
107GB free
Firmware: SC11
SusWrite @10s intervals: 91 94 96 97 98 97 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (13th percentile)
53.9% Above average
Read 92.3
Write 90.2
Mixed 44
SusWrite 95.5
59% 80.5 MB/s
4K Read 0.6
4K Write 1.3
4K Mixed 0.8
138% 0.9 MB/s
Poor: 42%
This bench: 53.9%
Great: 98%
WD Blue 1TB (2012)-$28
130GB free
Firmware: 01.01A01
SusWrite @10s intervals: 118 125 123 125 125 124 MB/s
Performing as expected (50th percentile)
83.5% Excellent
Read 168
Write 165
Mixed 80.3
SusWrite 123
98% 134 MB/s
4K Read 1.3
4K Write 2.6
4K Mixed 1.2
236% 1.7 MB/s
Poor: 52%
This bench: 83.5%
Great: 109%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Samsung M392B1K70CM0-YH9 2x8GB
2 of 8 slots used
16GB DIMM DDR3 1333 MHz clocked @ 1066 MHz
Performing below potential (40th percentile) - Ensure that the top XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
22.9% Poor
MC Read 7.5
MC Write 7.4
MC Mixed 6.7
20% 7.2 GB/s
SC Read 6.9
SC Write 7.8
SC Mixed 6.6
20% 7.1 GB/s
Latency 91.1
44% 91.1 ns
Poor: 22%
This bench: 22.9%
Great: 50%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical Z420 Workstation Builds (Compare 5,728 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 12%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 67%
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Workstation
Workstation 11%
Tree trunk

System: HP Z420 Workstation

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