Dell PowerEdge T420

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing GPU
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (38th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 62 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 an average single core score, this CPU can handle browsing the web, email, video playback and the majority of general computing tasks including light gaming when coupled with an appropriate GPU. Finally, with a gaming score of 54.1%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Boot Drive46.3% is a reasonable SSD score. This drive enables fast boots and responsive applications.
Memory16GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's more than sufficient for nearly all games. 16GB also allows for very large file and system caches, software development and batch photo editing/processing.
OS VersionAlthough Windows 10 is not the most recent version of Windows, it remains a great option.
Sub-optimal background CPU (17%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemDell PowerEdge T420
MotherboardDell PowerEdge T420  (all builds)
Memory14.1 GB free of 16 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display1024 x 768 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20150129
Uptime0 Days
Run DateOct 31 '18 at 15:48
Run Duration145 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 17%

 PC Performing below expectations (38th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
1st CPU: Intel Xeon E5-2403 v2
CPU1, 2 CPU, 8 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 1.8 GHz, turbo 1.8 GHz (avg)
Performing above expectations (77th percentile)
54.1% Above average
Memory 76
1-Core 29.7
2-Core 66.9
40% 57.5 Pts
4-Core 175
8-Core 378
32% 277 Pts
64-Core 403
25% 403 Pts
Poor: 36%
This bench: 54.1%
Great: 56%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Adata SP600 64GB
37GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 3.04
SusWrite @10s intervals: 82 82 81 80 80 68 MB/s
Performing below potential (18th percentile) - Ensure that this drive is connected to a SATA 3.0 port with a SATA 3.0 cable
46.3% Average
Read 173
Write 80.6
Mixed 102
SusWrite 78.6
24% 109 MB/s
4K Read 24
4K Write 43.7
4K Mixed 26.2
93% 31.3 MB/s
DQ Read 182
DQ Write 80.4
DQ Mixed 53.6
60% 105 MB/s
Poor: 27%
This bench: 46.3%
Great: 86%
Dell PERC H310 12TB
11TB free
Firmware: 2.12
SusWrite @10s intervals: 22 29 30 30 29 28 MB/s
Relative performance n/a - insufficient samples
Poor: 21% Great: 135%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown 9KSF51272PZ-1G6E2 4x4GB
4 of 12 slots used
16GB DIMM DDR3 1600 MHz clocked @ 1333 MHz
Performing below potential (18th percentile) - Ensure that the top XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
38.4% Below average
MC Read 19.2
MC Write 10.9
MC Mixed 13
41% 14.4 GB/s
SC Read 8.8
SC Write 3.1
SC Mixed 4.9
16% 5.6 GB/s
Latency 88.3
45% 88.3 ns
Poor: 38%
This bench: 38.4%
Great: 71%

 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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