Lenovo IdeaCentre K430

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing SSD
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (22nd percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 78 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 63.3%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is above average.
Graphics3.23% is too low to play 3D games or use CAD packages. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Memory24GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's far more than any current game requires. 24GB will also allow for large file and system caches, virtual machine hosting, software development, video editing and batch multimedia processing.
OS VersionAlthough Windows 10 is not the most recent version of Windows, it remains a great option.
Very high background CPU (37%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemLenovo IdeaCentre K430  (all builds)
MotherboardLENOVO
Memory19 GB free of 24 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display1680 x 1050 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20120601
Uptime1 Days
Run DateOct 09 '22 at 14:57
Run Duration160 Seconds
Run User RUS-User
Background CPU 37%

 PC Performing below expectations (22nd percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i5-2320-$165
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3 GHz, turbo 3.3 GHz (avg)
Performing as expected (40th percentile)
63.3% Good
Memory 75.2
1-Core 84.2
2-Core 167
63% 109 Pts
4-Core 296
8-Core 303
40% 300 Pts
64-Core 295
18% 295 Pts
Poor: 50%
This bench: 63.3%
Great: 73%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GeForce GT 730
MSI(1462 8A9F) 2GB
CLim: 700 MHz, MLim: 450 MHz, Ram: 2GB, Driver: 391.35
Performing way below expectations (14th percentile)
3.23% Terrible
Lighting 3.8
Reflection 5.7
Parallax 1.5
3% 3.67 fps
MRender 5.6
Gravity 4.3
Splatting 3.3
4% 4.4 fps
Poor: 3%
This bench: 3.23%
Great: 7%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Seagate Barracuda 7200.14 2TB-$38
688GB free (System drive)
Firmware: CC62
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 122
Write 124
Mixed 79.2
80% 108 MB/s
4K Read 0.5
4K Write 1.1
4K Mixed 0.6
108% 0.73 MB/s
Poor: 51% Great: 114%
TOSHIBA External USB 3.0 1TB
408GB free, PID 0201
Operating at USB 2.1 Speed
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 24.9
Write 21.6
Mixed 18.2
27% 21.6 MB/s
4K Read 0.4
4K Write 1.5
4K Mixed 0.4
66% 0.77 MB/s
Poor: 14% Great: 44%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Samsung M378B5273DH0-CK0 M378B5273DH0-CK0 24GB
1600, 1600, 1600, 1600 MHz
8192, 8192, 4096, 4096 MB
Performing below potential (13th percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
42.4% Average
MC Read 14.4
MC Write 16
MC Mixed 13.7
42% 14.7 GB/s
SC Read 11.5
SC Write 13.2
SC Mixed 12.9
36% 12.5 GB/s
Latency 89.8
44% 89.8 ns
Poor: 42%
This bench: 42.4%
Great: 57%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical IdeaCentre K430 Builds (Compare 37 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 9%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 66%
Battle cruiser
Workstation
Workstation 8%
Tree trunk

System: Lenovo IdeaCentre K430

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 64% - Good Total price: $371
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