HP Pavilion dm4 Notebook PC

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 7%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 57%
Gunboat
Workstation
Workstation 6%
Tree trunk
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing as expected (46th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 54 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 58.3%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics1.81% is too low to play 3D games or use CAD packages. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Boot Drive76.8% is a good SSD score. This drive enables fast boots, responsive applications and ensures minimum system IO wait times.
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 7 is still a viable option, it's now 14 years and 8 months old. This system should be upgraded to Windows 10 which is generally faster and has an improved set of core utilities including better versions of explorer and task manager.
Very high background CPU (60%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
Run History
SystemHP Pavilion dm4 Notebook PC  (all builds)
MotherboardHewlett-Packard 1793
Memory5.1 GB free of 8 GB @ 1.3 GHz
Display1366 x 768 - 32 Bit colors,
OSWindows 7
BIOS Date20121025
Uptime0 Days
Run DateAug 05 '17 at 00:14
Run Duration120 Seconds
Run User MEX-User
Background CPU 60%

 PC Performing as expected (46th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i5-2430M-$53
CPU1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.4 GHz
Performing way above expectations (94th percentile)
58.3% Above average
Memory 85.1
1-Core 76.2
2-Core 129
60% 96.6 Pts
4-Core 186
8-Core 184
25% 185 Pts
64-Core 185
12% 185 Pts
Poor: 30%
This bench: 58.3%
Great: 59%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Intel HD 3000 (Mobile V1 1.1/1.2 GHz)
HP(103C 1793) 3.8GB
Driver: igdumd64.dll Ver. 8.15.10.2462
Performing above expectations (69th percentile)
1.81% Terrible
Lighting 1.93
Reflection 3.23
Parallax 1.47
2% 2.21 fps
MRender 3.05
Gravity 1.17
Splatting 3.7
2% 2.64 fps
Poor: 1%
This bench: 1.81%
Great: 2%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung SSD 256GB
161GB free
Firmware: EXT4 Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing below potential (8th percentile) - Ensure that this drive is connected to a SATA 3.0 port with a SATA 3.0 cable
54.7% Above average
Read 264
Write 254
Mixed 257
58% 259 MB/s
4K Read 21.2
4K Write 34.4
4K Mixed 13.2
67% 22.9 MB/s
DQ Read 200
DQ Write 194
DQ Mixed 35.6
71% 143 MB/s
Poor: 50%
This bench: 54.7%
Great: 127%
Samsung SSD 256GB
100GB free (System drive)
Firmware: EMT4 Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing below expectations (26th percentile)
76.8% Very good
Read 509
Write 273
Mixed 350
83% 377 MB/s
4K Read 20.4
4K Write 40.7
4K Mixed 31
92% 30.7 MB/s
DQ Read 266
DQ Write 202
DQ Mixed 102
112% 190 MB/s
Poor: 50%
This bench: 76.8%
Great: 127%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Hynix HMT351S6CFR8C-PB 2x4GB
2 of 2 slots used
8GB SODIMM DDR3 1333 MHz clocked @ 666 MHz
Performing below potential (31st percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
50.2% Above average
MC Read 18.1
MC Write 18
MC Mixed 16.5
50% 17.5 GB/s
SC Read 11.1
SC Write 14.3
SC Mixed 15.8
39% 13.7 GB/s
Latency 71.9
56% 71.9 ns
Poor: 24%
This bench: 50.2%
Great: 58%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical Pavilion dm4 Notebook PC Builds (Compare 291 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 2%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 48%
Yacht
Workstation
Workstation 2%
Tree trunk

System: HP Pavilion dm4 Notebook PC

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 49% - Average Total price: $263
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