HP Z420 Workstation

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 9%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 55%
Yacht
Workstation
Workstation 8%
Tree trunk
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (35th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 65 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 55.1%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics3.4% is too low to play 3D games or use CAD packages. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Boot Drive30.2% is low SSD score. With a better SSD this system will boot faster, make applications more responsive and reduce IO wait times.
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 VersionWindows 11 is the most recent version of Windows.
Sub-optimal background CPU (15%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemHP Z420 Workstation  (all builds)
MotherboardHewlett-Packard 1589
Memory12.7 GB free of 16 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display1680 x 1050 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 11
BIOS Date20191029
Uptime0 Days
Run DateOct 15 '21 at 11:28
Run Duration167 Seconds
Run User FRA-User
Background CPU 15%

 PC Performing below expectations (35th 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, turbo 2.8 GHz (avg)
Performing way below expectations (17th percentile)
55.1% Above average
Memory 77
1-Core 73.8
2-Core 132
57% 94.3 Pts
4-Core 184
8-Core 246
27% 215 Pts
64-Core 282
17% 282 Pts
Poor: 50%
This bench: 55.1%
Great: 65%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia Quadro K600
HP(103C 094B) 1GB
CLim: 875 MHz, MLim: 445 MHz, Ram: 1GB, Driver: 369.09
Performing as expected (50th percentile)
3.4% Terrible
Lighting 4
Reflection 5.5
Parallax 4.5
3% 4.67 fps
MRender 5
Gravity 3.9
Splatting 4.6
4% 4.5 fps
Poor: 3%
This bench: 3.4%
Great: 4%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
3 240GB SSD 240GB
23GB free (System drive)
Firmware: S1128B0
SusWrite @10s intervals: 227 7.4 25 1.8 36 10 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (5th percentile)
30.2% Below average
Read 461
Write 349
Mixed 19.2
SusWrite 51.3
48% 220 MB/s
4K Read 12.3
4K Write 12.7
4K Mixed 0.4
26% 8.47 MB/s
DQ Read 63.4
DQ Write 15.7
DQ Mixed 0.1
10% 26.4 MB/s
Poor: 32%
This bench: 30.2%
Great: 99%
WD Blue 320GB (2008)-$39
228GB free
Firmware: 01.03A01
SusWrite @10s intervals: 101 103 103 101 101 103 MB/s
Performing way above expectations (91st percentile)
57.8% Above average
Read 99
Write 96
Mixed 66.4
SusWrite 102
67% 90.8 MB/s
4K Read 0.7
4K Write 2.2
4K Mixed 1
181% 1.3 MB/s
Poor: 23%
This bench: 57.8%
Great: 60%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Samsung M391B5773DH0-CK0 8x2GB
8 of 8 slots used
16GB DIMM DDR3 1600 MHz clocked @ 1066 MHz
Performing below potential (11th percentile) - Ensure that the top XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
66.5% Good
MC Read 25.3
MC Write 28.3
MC Mixed 23.3
73% 25.6 GB/s
SC Read 12.7
SC Write 10.5
SC Mixed 10.3
32% 11.2 GB/s
Latency 86.3
46% 86.3 ns
Poor: 64%
This bench: 66.5%
Great: 94%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical Z420 Workstation Builds (Compare 5,671 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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