HP Z230 Tower Workstation

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing 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 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 62.8%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is above average.
Graphics56.6% 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)
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 (46%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemHP Z230 Tower Workstation  (all builds)
MotherboardHewlett-Packard 1905
Memory27.2 GB free of 32 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display2560 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20150413
Uptime0.3 Days
Run DateDec 23 '23 at 12:44
Run Duration193 Seconds
Run User ZAF-User
Background CPU 46%
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 PC Performing below expectations (33rd percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i7-4790-$135
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 3.6 GHz, turbo 3.75 GHz (avg)
Performing way below expectations (10th percentile)
62.8% Good
Memory 66.9
1-Core 92.5
2-Core 179
64% 113 Pts
4-Core 316
8-Core 481
49% 399 Pts
64-Core 513
32% 513 Pts
Poor: 58%
This bench: 62.8%
Great: 80%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 1060-6GB-$117
CLim: 1911 MHz, MLim: 2002 MHz, Ram: 6GB, Driver: 537.34
Performing below potential (73rd percentile) - GPU OC Guide
56.6% Above average
Lighting 70.7
Reflection 72.8
Parallax 67.4
58% 70.3 fps
MRender 67.3
Gravity 69.5
Splatting 64.4
55% 67.1 fps
Poor: 51%
This bench: 56.6%
Great: 60%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Afox 120GB 120GB
11GB free (System drive)
Firmware: S1211A0
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 400
Write 345
Mixed 283
76% 343 MB/s
4K Read 21.2
4K Write 59.4
4K Mixed 17.2
86% 32.6 MB/s
DQ Read 90.5
DQ Write 266
DQ Mixed 25.5
64% 127 MB/s
Poor: 39% Great: 90%
Crucial BX500 240GB-$28
67GB free
Firmware: M6CR056
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 471
Write 358
Mixed 388
90% 406 MB/s
4K Read 25.5
4K Write 20
4K Mixed 0.5
50% 15.3 MB/s
DQ Read 139
DQ Write 226
DQ Mixed 25.9
64% 130 MB/s
Poor: 30% Great: 92%
WD Blue 1TB (2012)-$39
152GB free
Firmware: 03.01A03
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 114
Write 146
Mixed 84.9
85% 115 MB/s
4K Read 1.1
4K Write 2
4K Mixed 0.9
183% 1.33 MB/s
Poor: 52% Great: 109%
WD Blue 640GB (2008)-$33
189GB free
Firmware: 01.03B01
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 87.2
Write 87.5
Mixed 59.7
58% 78.1 MB/s
4K Read 0.6
4K Write 1.6
4K Mixed 0.9
155% 1.03 MB/s
Poor: 31% Great: 62%
WD Elements 25A2 2TB
96GB free, PID 25a2
Operating at USB 2.1 Speed
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 40.7
Write 39.2
Mixed 28.2
45% 36 MB/s
4K Read 0.5
4K Write 1.8
4K Mixed 0.9
94% 1.07 MB/s
Poor: 15% Great: 61%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Transcend JM1600KLH-8G 4x8GB
4 of 4 slots used
32GB DIMM DDR3 clocked @ 1600 MHz
Performing way below expectations (15th percentile)
50.1% Above average
MC Read 17.1
MC Write 19.6
MC Mixed 16.2
50% 17.6 GB/s
SC Read 11.2
SC Write 19.3
SC Mixed 17.8
46% 16.1 GB/s
Latency 110
36% 110 ns
Poor: 36%
This bench: 50.1%
Great: 61%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

 SkillBench Score 0: 0P 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% 0 71 59 60 34.1" 1280 720 GSM59F1 LG ULTRAWIDE
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Gaming
Gaming 8%
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Desktop
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Workstation
Workstation 7%
Tree trunk

System: HP Z230 Tower Workstation

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