HP Z230 SFF Workstation

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 6%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 59%
Gunboat
Workstation
Workstation 6%
Tree trunk
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (26th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 74 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 63.8%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is above average.
Graphics1.99% is too low to play 3D games or use CAD packages. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Boot Drive91.8% is a very good SSD score. This drive is suitable for moderate workstation use, it will facilitate fast boots, responsive applications and ensure minimum 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 VersionAlthough Windows 10 is not the most recent version of Windows, it remains a great option.
Very high background CPU (32%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
Run History
2 years ago, 2 years ago.
SystemHP Z230 SFF Workstation  (all builds)
MotherboardHewlett-Packard 1906
Memory11.3 GB free of 16 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors, 1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20140715
Uptime0 Days
Run DateAug 14 '21 at 13:27
Run Duration187 Seconds
Run User AUS-User
Background CPU 32%

 PC Performing below expectations (26th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Xeon E3-1245 v3-$245
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 3.4 GHz, turbo 3.6 GHz (avg)
Performing way below expectations (11th percentile)
63.8% Good
Memory 65.3
1-Core 102
2-Core 202
68% 123 Pts
4-Core 336
8-Core 532
53% 434 Pts
64-Core 539
33% 539 Pts
Poor: 61%
This bench: 63.8%
Great: 81%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
AMD Radeon HD 8490
Dell(1028 2120) 1GB
Driver: aticfx64.dll Ver. 15.201.1151.1008
Performing as expected (50th percentile)
1.99% Terrible
Lighting 2.6
Reflection 3.4
Parallax 2.5
2% 2.83 fps
MRender 2.3
Gravity 2
Splatting 2.1
2% 2.13 fps
Poor: 2%
This bench: 1.99%
Great: 2%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 850 Evo 250GB-$100
103GB free (System drive)
Firmware: EMT02B6Q
SusWrite @10s intervals: 292 273 282 270 263 267 MB/s
Performing below expectations (20th percentile)
91.8% Outstanding
Read 480
Write 440
Mixed 336
SusWrite 275
86% 382 MB/s
4K Read 34.6
4K Write 90.5
4K Mixed 30.5
139% 51.9 MB/s
DQ Read 360
DQ Write 276
DQ Mixed 222
192% 286 MB/s
Poor: 72%
This bench: 91.8%
Great: 124%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Samsung M391B1G73QH0-CK0 2x8GB
2 of 4 slots used
16GB DIMM DDR3 clocked @ 1600 MHz
Performing below expectations (22nd percentile)
46.8% Average
MC Read 15.6
MC Write 18.3
MC Mixed 15.1
47% 16.3 GB/s
SC Read 12.7
SC Write 18.2
SC Mixed 15.4
44% 15.4 GB/s
Latency 113
35% 113 ns
Poor: 33%
This bench: 46.8%
Great: 60%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

 SkillBench Score 2: 0R 0G 2B (High Scores)

Measures user input accuracy relative to the given hardware

Score Hit Rate Shots EFps 0.1% Low Refresh Rate Screen Resolution Monitor
2% 5% 40 17 11 60 23.5" 1920 1080 SAM0D2C C24F390
History: Score 11: 2R 0G 1B | Score 2: 0R 0G 2B
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Gaming
Gaming 8%
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Desktop
Desktop 66%
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Workstation
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System: HP Z230 SFF Workstation

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 74% - Very good Total price: $196
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