HP Pavilion dv6 Notebook PC

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 6%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 54%
Yacht
Workstation
Workstation 6%
Tree trunk
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (30th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 70 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 52%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics2.08% is too low to play 3D games or use CAD packages. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Boot Drive81.9% 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.
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.
Very high background CPU (67%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU. CPU throttled at 63% by Windows. Ensure maximum processor state is set to 100% via Settings > System > Power & sleep > Additional power settings > Change plan settings > Change advanced power settings > Processor power management > Maximum processor state.
SystemHP Pavilion dv6 Notebook PC  (all builds)
MotherboardHewlett-Packard 17F9
Memory5.3 GB free of 8 GB @ 1.3 GHz
Display1366 x 768 - 32 Bit colores, 1366 x 768 - 32 Bit colores
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20130123
Uptime0 Days
Run DateMay 16 '22 at 14:15
Run Duration136 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 67%
CPU Throttled 63%

 PC Performing below expectations (30th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i7-2670QM-$200
CPU1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 2.2 GHz, turbo 1.55 GHz (avg)
Performing below expectations (24th percentile)
52% Above average
Memory 82.4
1-Core 62.4
2-Core 134
57% 93 Pts
4-Core 121
8-Core 169
18% 145 Pts
64-Core 182
11% 182 Pts
Poor: 31%
This bench: 52%
Great: 67%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Intel HD 3000 (Mobile V1 1.1/1.2 GHz)
HP(103C 185D) 2GB
Driver: aticfx64.dll Ver. 9.17.10.4459
Performing above expectations (70th percentile)
2.08% Terrible
Lighting 2.7
Reflection 4.1
Parallax 2.4
2% 3.07 fps
MRender 2.6
Gravity 1.9
Splatting 2.3
2% 2.27 fps
Poor: 1%
This bench: 2.08%
Great: 2%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Crucial MX500 1TB-$66
316GB free (System drive)
Firmware: M3CR033
SusWrite @10s intervals: 362 377 388 381 396 373 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (7th percentile)
81.9% Excellent
Read 445
Write 390
Mixed 369
SusWrite 380
89% 396 MB/s
4K Read 19.6
4K Write 46
4K Mixed 27.3
89% 31 MB/s
DQ Read 300
DQ Write 288
DQ Mixed 176
165% 255 MB/s
Poor: 75%
This bench: 81.9%
Great: 125%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Samsung M471B5273DH0-CK0 2x4GB
2 of 2 slots used
8GB SODIMM DDR3 clocked @ 1333 MHz
Performing way below expectations (20th percentile)
46.2% Average
MC Read 17.2
MC Write 17.4
MC Mixed 15.4
48% 16.7 GB/s
SC Read 8.6
SC Write 8
SC Mixed 13.4
29% 10 GB/s
Latency 76.3
52% 76.3 ns
Poor: 24%
This bench: 46.2%
Great: 57%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical Pavilion dv6 Notebook PC Builds (Compare 2,432 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 2%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 51%
Yacht
Workstation
Workstation 2%
Tree trunk

System: HP Pavilion dv6 Notebook PC

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 57% - Above average Total price: $228
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