HP Z420 Workstation

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 13%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 65%
Battle cruiser
Workstation
Workstation 11%
Tree trunk
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (39th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 61 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 58.9%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics15.6% is a below average 3D score (RTX 2060S = 100%). This GPU can handle older games but it will struggle to render recent games at resolutions greater than 1080p. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Boot Drive72.2% is a good SSD score. This drive enables fast boots, responsive applications and ensures minimum system IO wait times.
Memory32GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's far more than any current game requires. 32GB 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.
Sub-optimal background CPU (15%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemHP Z420 Workstation  (all builds)
MotherboardHewlett-Packard 1589
Memory25.2 GB free of 32 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display1366 x 768 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20130701
Uptime2.5 Days
Run DateOct 08 '22 at 20:09
Run Duration128 Seconds
Run User ARE-User
Background CPU 15%

 PC Performing below expectations (39th 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 (22nd percentile)
58.9% Above average
Memory 75.6
1-Core 78
2-Core 151
60% 102 Pts
4-Core 242
8-Core 260
33% 251 Pts
64-Core 234
14% 234 Pts
Poor: 52%
This bench: 58.9%
Great: 68%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
AMD FirePro W5100
Dell(1028 230C) ≥ 4GB
CLim: 930 MHz, MLim: 1500 MHz, Ram: 4GB, Driver: 21.Q2
Performing above expectations (75th percentile)
15.6% Very poor
Lighting 18.2
Reflection 23.8
Parallax 24.5
15% 22.2 fps
MRender 22.3
Gravity 18.7
Splatting 21.6
17% 20.9 fps
Poor: 13%
This bench: 15.6%
Great: 18%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Crucial MX500 500GB-$45
84GB free (System drive)
Firmware: M3CR023
SusWrite @10s intervals: 218 220 222 242 246 239 MB/s
Performing below potential (3rd percentile) - Ensure that this drive is connected to a SATA 3.0 port with a SATA 3.0 cable
72.2% Very good
Read 256
Write 247
Mixed 241
SusWrite 231
55% 244 MB/s
4K Read 29.8
4K Write 57.2
4K Mixed 37.9
124% 41.6 MB/s
DQ Read 207
DQ Write 198
DQ Mixed 181
142% 196 MB/s
Poor: 78%
This bench: 72.2%
Great: 125%
Microsoft Storage Space Device 999GB
602GB free
Firmware: 0.1
SusWrite @10s intervals: 176 179 178 182 183 181 MB/s
Performing way above expectations (88th percentile)
105% Outstanding
Read 186
Write 172
Mixed 74.9
SusWrite 180
112% 153 MB/s
4K Read 1.1
4K Write 1.5
4K Mixed 0.8
162% 1.13 MB/s
Poor: 41%
This bench: 105%
Great: 110%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Hynix HMT31GR7CFR4A-PB 4x8GB
4 of 8 slots used
32GB DIMM DDR3 1600 MHz clocked @ 1066 MHz
Performing below potential (9th percentile) - Ensure that the top XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
39.2% Below average
MC Read 14.4
MC Write 14.9
MC Mixed 12.1
39% 13.8 GB/s
SC Read 10
SC Write 11.1
SC Mixed 8.7
28% 9.93 GB/s
Latency 89
45% 89 ns
Poor: 39%
This bench: 39.2%
Great: 96%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical Z420 Workstation Builds (Compare 5,693 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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