HP 280 G2 MT (Non-Legacy)

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing GPU, SSD
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing way above expectations (97th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 3 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components. This PC is likely operated by a technical master!
ProcessorWith a brilliant single core score, this CPU is the business: It demolishes everyday tasks such as web browsing, office apps and audio/video playback. Additionally this processor can handle light workstation, and even some light server workloads. Finally, with a gaming score of 82.2%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is very good.
Memory8GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's sufficient for the vast majority of games. 8GB is also enough for moderate file and system caches which result in a very responsive system.
OS VersionAlthough Windows 7 is still a viable option, it's now 14 years and 9 months old. This system should be upgraded to Windows 10 which is generally faster and has an improved set of core utilities including better versions of explorer and task manager.
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 280 G2 MT (Non-Legacy)  (all builds)
MotherboardHP 2B5E
Memory4.5 GB free of 8 GB @ 2.1 GHz
OSWindows 7
BIOS Date20160418
Uptime4.5 Days
Run DateJul 16 '19 at 10:51
Run Duration124 Seconds
Run User GBR-User
Background CPU 18%

 PC Performing way above expectations (97th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i5-6500-$67
U3E1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.2 GHz
Performing way above expectations (100th percentile)
82.2% Excellent
Memory 90.7
1-Core 82.6
2-Core 222
74% 132 Pts
4-Core 426
8-Core 424
57% 425 Pts
64-Core 428
26% 428 Pts
Poor: 43%
This bench: 82.2%
Great: 73%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Toshiba DT01ACA050 500GB-$25
115GB free (System drive)
Firmware: MS1OA800
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 112
Write 48.7
Mixed 23.3
45% 61.4 MB/s
4K Read 0.5
4K Write 1.3
4K Mixed 0.7
123% 0.83 MB/s
Poor: 29% Great: 103%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Samsung M378A1G43DB0-CPB 1x8GB
1 of 2 slots used
8GB DIMM DDR4 clocked @ 2133 MHz
Performing way above expectations (94th percentile)
43.3% Average
MC Read 14.9
MC Write 14.9
MC Mixed 13
41% 14.3 GB/s
SC Read 12.3
SC Write 14.9
SC Mixed 14.5
40% 13.9 GB/s
Latency 66.3
60% 66.3 ns
Poor: 32%
This bench: 43.3%
Great: 43%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

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Desktop
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Workstation
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System: HP 280 G2 MT (Non-Legacy)

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 73% - Very good Total price: $95
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