TEST
YOUR PC
ADD TO PC
BUILD

Dell PowerEdge T420

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing SSD
Gaming
Gaming 4%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 44%
Speed boat
Workstation
Workstation 4%
Tree trunk
Save results Copy results User guide
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (39th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 61 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 57.3%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics0.95% is too low to play 3D games or use CAD packages. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
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 8.1 is a recent version of Windows, it's worth upgrading to Windows 10 which has had several improvements made to the user interface including a better homescreen.
SystemDell PowerEdge T420
MotherboardDell PowerEdge T420  (all builds)
Memory14.7 GB free of 16 GB @ 1.3 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 8.1
BIOS Date20150129
Uptime0.7 Days
Run DateFeb 22 '17 at 16:40
Run Duration198 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU1%

 PC Performing below expectations (39th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Xeon E5-2420 0
CPU1, 1 CPU, 6 cores, 12 threads
Base clock 1.9 GHz, turbo 1.9 GHz (avg)
Performing below expectations (36th percentile)
57.3% Above average
Memory 71.1
1-Core 40.5
2-Core 101
44% 70.9 Pts
4-Core 235
8-Core 367
37% 301 Pts
64-Core 447
28% 447 Pts
Poor: 51% ↑
This bench: 57.3%
 Great: 63%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GeForce 8500 GT
PNY(196E 0480) 512MB
Ram: 512MB, Driver: 342.1
Performing as expected (52nd percentile)
0.95% Terrible
Lighting 0.87
Reflection 1.77
Parallax 0.34
1% 0.99 fps
MRender 2.95
Gravity 0.6
Splatting 1.74
1% 1.76 fps
Poor: 1% ↑
This bench: 0.95%
 Great: 1%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Dell PERC H710 8TB
7TB free
Firmware: 3.13
Relative performance n/a - insufficient samples
Poor: 37% Great: 45%
Dell PERC H710 2TB
1.5TB free
Firmware: 3.13
Relative performance n/a - RAM cached drive detected
Poor: 32% Great: 92%
Dell PERC H710 299GB
254GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 3.13
Relative performance n/a - insufficient samples
Dell RD1000 500GB
370GB free
Firmware: 0053
Performing below expectations (29th percentile)
15.4% Very poor
Read 26.8
Write 26.6
Mixed 26.9
20% 26.8 MB/s
4K Read 0.49
4K Write 1.3
4K Mixed 0.19
66% 0.66 MB/s
Poor: 13% ↑
This bench: 15.4%
 Great: 26%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown M393B5273EB0-YH9 4x4GB
4 of 12 slots used
16GB DIMM DDR3 clocked @ 1333 MHz
Relative performance n/a - insufficient samples
66.2% Good
MC Read 28.4
MC Write 24.1
MC Mixed 25.5
74% 26 GB/s
SC Read 11.6
SC Write 8.8
SC Mixed 9
28% 9.8 GB/s
Latency 98.8
40% 98.8 ns
Poor: 37% ↑
This bench: 66.2%
 Great: 66%
Take a copy of your results How to check your in-game FPS

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Custom PC Builder (Explore upgrades for this PC) Build your perfect PC: compare component prices, popularity, speed and value for money

CHOOSE AN UPGRADE:

CPU GPU SSD HDD RAM MBD
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

CPU
CPU: Intel Xeon E5-2470 v21stBench 56%, 50 samples10x
CPU: Intel Xeon E5-2420 01stBench 54%, 155 samples8x
CPU: Intel Xeon E5-2420 v21stBench 54%, 81 samples4x
GPU
RTX 2070Nvidia  $200Bench 104%, 478,117 samples5x
RTX 3060-TiNvidia  $340Bench 128%, 442,467 samples5x
T600NvidiaBench 29%, 1,270 samples4x
SSD
SNV2S250G 250GBKingstonBench 198%, 2,782 samples5x
MP600 500GBForceBench 261%, 13,280 samples4x
MX500 1TBCrucial  $66Bench 106%, 202,785 samples3x
RAM
M393B1G70QH0-YK0 00CE00B300CE M393B1G70QH0-YK0 00CE00B300CE M393B2G70DB0-YK0 002C04B3002C 36KSF2G72PZ-1G4D1 48GBUnknownBench 40%, 6 samples5x
D3-64WT124SLW-1AD 6x31.8GBUnknownBench 80%, 3 samples3x
9965516-031.A00LF 019804B3 9965516-129.A00LF 019804B3 9965516-129.A00LF 32GBUnknownBench 38%, 4 samples3x
EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 123% - Outstanding Total price: $200
The Best.
CPUGPUSSD
Intel Core i5-13600K $254Nvidia RTX 4060 $300Crucial MX500 250GB $39
Intel Core i5-12400F $133Nvidia RTX 4060-Ti $385Samsung 850 Evo 120GB $80
Intel Core i5-12600K $163Nvidia RTX 4070 $539Samsung 860 Evo 250GB $52
HDDRAMUSB
Seagate Barracuda 1TB (2016) $39Corsair Vengeance LPX DDR4 3200 C16 2x8GB $40SanDisk Extreme 64GB $72
WD Blue 1TB (2012) $31Corsair Vengeance LPX DDR4 3000 C15 2x8GB $37SanDisk Extreme 32GB $28
Seagate Barracuda 2TB (2016) $79G.SKILL Trident Z DDR4 3200 C14 4x16GB $351SanDisk Ultra Fit 32GB $16
If you make a purchase via one of these links, our site may earn a commission
Today's hottest
Amazon Ebay
deals
CPU GPU SSD HDD USB RAM MBD
Build Test EFps
Can You Run It?
►
YouTube
*NEW*
About  •  User Guide  •  FAQs  •  Email  •  Privacy  •  Developer  •  YouTube Feedback