HP 280 G3 MT

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 (72nd percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 28 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components.
ProcessorWith a brilliant single core score, this CPU is the business: It demolishes everyday tasks such as web browsing, office apps and audio/video playback. Additionally this processor can handle light workstation, and even some light server workloads. Finally, with a gaming score of 79.9%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is good.
Graphics6.71% is a very low 3D score (RTX 2060S = 100%). This GPU can only handle very basic 3D games but it's fine for general computing tasks.
Memory8GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's sufficient for the vast majority of games. 8GB is also enough for moderate file and system caches which result in a very responsive system.
OS VersionAlthough Windows 10 is not the most recent version of Windows, it remains a great option.
Sub-optimal background CPU (17%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemHP 280 G3 MT  (all builds)
MotherboardHP 834F
Memory3.4 GB free of 8 GB @ 2.7 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20171107
Uptime0.2 Days
Run DateJul 26 '21 at 09:47
Run Duration167 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 17%

 PC Performing above expectations (72nd percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i7-6700-$180
U3E1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 3.4 GHz, turbo 3.7 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (96th percentile)
79.9% Very good
Memory 88.5
1-Core 106
2-Core 210
77% 135 Pts
4-Core 384
8-Core 610
61% 497 Pts
64-Core 619
38% 619 Pts
Poor: 60%
This bench: 79.9%
Great: 80%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GeForce GT 730
Device(1B0A 90F5) 2GB
CLim: 901 MHz, MLim: 1252 MHz, Ram: 2GB, Driver: 431.23
Performing way above expectations (93rd percentile)
6.71% Terrible
Lighting 8.3
Reflection 8.8
Parallax 9.4
7% 8.83 fps
MRender 10.4
Gravity 7.4
Splatting 7
7% 8.27 fps
Poor: 3%
This bench: 6.71%
Great: 7%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
WD Blue 1TB (2012)-$35
834GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 01.01A01
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 73.5
Write 26.1
Mixed 39.5
35% 46.4 MB/s
4K Read 0.1
4K Write 0.6
4K Mixed 0.2
38% 0.3 MB/s
Poor: 52% Great: 109%
TOSHIBA External USB 3.0 2TB
1.5TB free, PID a202
Operating at USB 2.1 Speed
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 40.1
Write 37.1
Mixed 26.6
43% 34.6 MB/s
4K Read 1.1
4K Write 4.9
4K Mixed 0.3
181% 2.1 MB/s
Poor: 15% Great: 49%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Micron 8ATF1G64AZ-2G6H1 1x8GB
1 of 2 slots used
8GB DIMM DDR4 2667 MHz clocked @ 2133 MHz
Performing below potential (27th percentile) - Ensure that the top XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
36.5% Below average
MC Read 14.1
MC Write 12.3
MC Mixed 10.2
35% 12.2 GB/s
SC Read 9.7
SC Write 9.5
SC Mixed 10.4
28% 9.87 GB/s
Latency 69
58% 69 ns
Poor: 27%
This bench: 36.5%
Great: 48%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

 SkillBench Score 0: 0R 0G 0B (High Scores)

Measures user input accuracy relative to the given hardware

Score Hit Rate Shots EFps 0.1% Low Refresh Rate Screen Resolution Monitor
0% 0% 3 35 1 60 21.5" 1920 1080 DWE0215 21.5 monitor
Typical 280 G3 MT Builds (Compare 117 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 4%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 65%
Battle cruiser
Workstation
Workstation 3%
Tree trunk

System: HP 280 G3 MT

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 91% - Outstanding Total price: $89
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