HP Z420 Workstation

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing GPU, SSD
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing above expectations (82rd percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 17 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 62.7%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is above average.
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 (80%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
Run History
SystemHP Z420 Workstation  (all builds)
MotherboardHewlett-Packard 1589
Memory3.1 GB free of 8 GB @ 1.9 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors, 1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 7
BIOS Date20140325
Uptime0.1 Days
Run DateMay 17 '18 at 17:04
Run Duration155 Seconds
Run User MEX-User
Background CPU 80%

 PC Performing above expectations (82rd 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 above expectations (83rd percentile)
62.7% Good
Memory 76.1
1-Core 49.3
2-Core 143
53% 89.5 Pts
4-Core 287
8-Core 283
38% 285 Pts
64-Core 292
18% 292 Pts
Poor: 50%
This bench: 62.7%
Great: 65%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia Quadro K2000
HP(103C 094C) 2GB
Ram: 2GB, Driver: 320.49
Relative performance n/a - atypical extreme
Poor: 7% Great: 7%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Seagate Barracuda 7200.14 500GB-$23
79GB free (System drive)
Firmware: HP73
Relative performance n/a - RAM cached drive detected
Poor: 27% Great: 88%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Micron 9JSF51272AZ-1G9E2 Samsung M391B5773DH0-CK0 Samsung M391B5773DH0-CK0 8GB
1866, 1600, 1600 MHz
4096, 2048, 2048 MB
Relative performance n/a - insufficient samples
28.3% Poor
MC Read 9.7
MC Write 9.7
MC Mixed 9
27% 9.47 GB/s
SC Read 7.7
SC Write 7.7
SC Mixed 6.8
21% 7.4 GB/s
Latency 88.2
45% 88.2 ns
Poor: 32%
This bench: 28.3%
Great: 47%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

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Desktop
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Workstation
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System: HP Z420 Workstation

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