Dell PowerEdge T420

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing GPU, SSD
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (33rd percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 67 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 below average single core score, this CPU can handle email, web browsing and audio/video playback but it will struggle to handle modern 3D games or workstation tasks such as video editing. Finally, with a gaming score of 48.2%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is below average.
Memory32GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's far more than any current game requires. 32GB will also allow for large file and system caches, virtual machine hosting, software development, video editing and batch multimedia processing.
OS VersionAlthough Windows 10 is not the most recent version of Windows, it remains a great option.
Very high background CPU (39%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemDell PowerEdge T420
MotherboardDell PowerEdge T420  (all builds)
Memory29.4 GB free of 32 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display1280 x 800 - 32 Bit cores, 1024 x 768 - 32 Bit cores
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20200108
Uptime0.1 Days
Run DateJun 18 '23 at 19:07
Run Duration120 Seconds
Run User BRA-User
Background CPU 39%

 PC Performing below expectations (33rd percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
1st CPU: Intel Xeon E5-2420 0
CPU1, 2 CPU, 12 cores, 24 threads
Base clock 1.9 GHz, turbo 1.4 GHz (avg)
Performing below expectations (28th percentile)
48.2% Average
Memory 60.3
1-Core 27.1
2-Core 52
32% 46.5 Pts
4-Core 212
8-Core 204
28% 208 Pts
64-Core 838
52% 838 Pts
Poor: 42%
This bench: 48.2%
Great: 61%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Dell PERC H310 1TB
1TB free (System drive)
Firmware: 2.12
SusWrite @10s intervals: 76 62 64 65 66 64 MB/s
Relative performance n/a - RAM cached drive detected
Poor: 17% Great: 116%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown M393B2G70BH0-YK0 2x16GB
2 of 12 slots used
32GB DIMM DDR3 1600 MHz clocked @ 1333 MHz
Performing below potential (38th percentile) - Ensure that the top XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
21.7% Poor
MC Read 8.2
MC Write 7.3
MC Mixed 8
22% 7.83 GB/s
SC Read 4.6
SC Write 2.7
SC Mixed 3.2
10% 3.5 GB/s
Latency 127
32% 127 ns
Poor: 5%
This bench: 21.7%
Great: 51%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical PowerEdge T420 Builds (Compare 42 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 59%
Gunboat
Desktop
Desktop 65%
Destroyer
Workstation
Workstation 74%
Battleship

Motherboard: Dell PowerEdge T420

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 123% - Outstanding Total price: $200
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