HP Z420 Workstation

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 16%
Surfboard
Desktop
Desktop 69%
Battle cruiser
Workstation
Workstation 13%
Tree trunk
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing above expectations (68th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 32 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 64.1%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is above average.
Graphics21.2% is a below average 3D score (RTX 2060S = 100%). This GPU can handle older games but it will struggle to render recent games at resolutions greater than 1080p. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Boot Drive49.5% is a reasonable SSD score. This drive enables fast boots and responsive applications.
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 10 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.
SystemHP Z420 Workstation  (all builds)
MotherboardHewlett-Packard 1589
Memory6.8 GB free of 8 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display1440 x 900 - 32 Bit colors, 1440 x 900 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 7
BIOS Date20130815
Uptime0.1 Days
Run DateJan 22 '18 at 03:37
Run Duration146 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU3%

 PC Performing above expectations (68th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Xeon E5-1603 0
CPU0, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.8 GHz
Performing way above expectations (90th percentile)
64.1% Good
Memory 77.4
1-Core 74.2
2-Core 148
59% 99.7 Pts
4-Core 295
8-Core 294
39% 295 Pts
64-Core 295
18% 295 Pts
Poor: 50%
This bench: 64.1%
Great: 65%
Graphics Cards Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia NVS 510
HP(103C 0967) 2GB
CLim: 797 MHz, MLim: 445 MHz, Ram: 2GB, Driver: 390.65
Relative performance n/a - atypical extreme
Poor: 3% Great: 3%
Nvidia GTX 660-$170
PNY(196E 0995) 2GB
CLim: 1202 MHz, MLim: 1502 MHz, Ram: 2GB, Driver: 390.65
Performing way above expectations (94th percentile)
21.2% Poor
Lighting 24.9
Reflection 24.1
Parallax 31
20% 26.7 fps
MRender 32.3
Gravity 28.3
Splatting 25
23% 28.5 fps
Poor: 18%
This bench: 21.2%
Great: 21%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung MZ7PA128 128GB
69GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 8L1Q
Performing way above expectations (93rd percentile)
49.5% Average
Read 261
Write 255
Mixed 239
56% 251 MB/s
4K Read 17.5
4K Write 52.8
4K Mixed 9.84
67% 26.7 MB/s
DQ Read 122
DQ Write 62.9
DQ Mixed 10.8
30% 65.2 MB/s
Poor: 16%
This bench: 49.5%
Great: 49%
WD Blue 1TB (2012)-$29
930GB free
Firmware: 1A01
Performing below expectations (33rd percentile)
75.7% Very good
Read 169
Write 95.5
Mixed 114
95% 126 MB/s
4K Read 1.15
4K Write 1.04
4K Mixed 0.33
104% 0.84 MB/s
Poor: 52%
This bench: 75.7%
Great: 109%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Samsung M393B1K70DH0-CK0 1x8GB
1 of 8 slots used
8GB DIMM DDR3 1600 MHz clocked @ 1066 MHz
Performing below potential (31st percentile) - Ensure that the top XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
23.7% Poor
MC Read 7.8
MC Write 7.5
MC Mixed 7
21% 7.43 GB/s
SC Read 7
SC Write 7.8
SC Mixed 6.8
21% 7.2 GB/s
Latency 85.5
47% 85.5 ns
Poor: 19%
This bench: 23.7%
Great: 32%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical Z420 Workstation Builds (Compare 5,748 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 12%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 67%
Battle cruiser
Workstation
Workstation 11%
Tree trunk

System: HP Z420 Workstation

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 62% - Good Total price: $373
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