HP Z420 Workstation

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing GPU
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing way below expectations (18th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 82 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 61.1%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is above average.
Boot Drive54.5% 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 (18%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
Run History
4 years ago, 4 years ago.
SystemHP Z420 Workstation  (all builds)
MotherboardHewlett-Packard 1589
Memory8.3 GB free of 16 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit couleurs
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20180710
Uptime1.3 Days
Run DateJul 18 '19 at 02:57
Run Duration128 Seconds
Run User CAN-User
Background CPU 18%

 PC Performing way below expectations (18th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Xeon E5-1607 0
CPU0, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3 GHz, turbo 3 GHz (avg)
Performing below expectations (34th percentile)
61.1% Good
Memory 74.5
1-Core 77.3
2-Core 147
59% 99.6 Pts
4-Core 283
8-Core 247
36% 265 Pts
64-Core 264
16% 264 Pts
Poor: 52%
This bench: 61.1%
Great: 68%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
WD Blue 3D 250GB-$52
64GB free (System drive)
Firmware: X61130WD
SusWrite @10s intervals: 154 131 106 125 99 136 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (2nd percentile)
54.5% Above average
Read 300
Write 231
Mixed 138
SusWrite 125
44% 198 MB/s
4K Read 23.9
4K Write 50.5
4K Mixed 30.6
102% 35 MB/s
DQ Read 35
DQ Write 98.2
DQ Mixed 43.9
40% 59 MB/s
Poor: 62%
This bench: 54.5%
Great: 105%
Seagate Barracuda 7200.14 500GB-$20
296GB free
Firmware: HP73
SusWrite @10s intervals: 104 110 112 113 112 112 MB/s
Performing below expectations (30th percentile)
50.4% Above average
Read 65
Write 66.8
Mixed 41.5
SusWrite 111
52% 71 MB/s
4K Read 0.7
4K Write 0.8
4K Mixed 0.6
111% 0.7 MB/s
Poor: 27%
This bench: 50.4%
Great: 88%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Transcend TS1GLK72V6H 2x8GB
2 of 8 slots used
16GB DIMM DDR3 1600 MHz clocked @ 1066 MHz
Performing below potential (7th percentile) - Ensure that the top XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
36.9% Below average
MC Read 13.4
MC Write 13.3
MC Mixed 12
37% 12.9 GB/s
SC Read 8.8
SC Write 10.7
SC Mixed 9.3
27% 9.6 GB/s
Latency 91.4
44% 91.4 ns
Poor: 37%
This bench: 36.9%
Great: 62%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical Z420 Workstation Builds (Compare 5,771 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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