HP Z420 Workstation

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing GPU, SSD
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (28th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 72 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 65.7%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is above average.
Memory64GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's far more than any current game requires. 64GB 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 (54%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemHP Z420 Workstation  (all builds)
MotherboardHewlett-Packard 1589
Memory57.5 GB free of 64 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display2560 x 1440 - 32 Bit väriä, 2560 x 1440 - 32 Bit väriä
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20161017
Uptime3.2 Days
Run DateFeb 21 '20 at 12:25
Run Duration169 Seconds
Run User FIN-User
Background CPU 54%

 PC Performing below expectations (28th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Xeon E5-1620 0-$345
CPU0, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 3.6 GHz, turbo 3.65 GHz (avg)
Performing below expectations (23rd percentile)
65.7% Good
Memory 77.9
1-Core 97.5
2-Core 144
64% 106 Pts
4-Core 289
8-Core 438
45% 364 Pts
64-Core 482
30% 482 Pts
Poor: 61%
This bench: 65.7%
Great: 77%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Kingston SSDNow KC400 256GB-$48
150GB free (System drive)
Firmware: SAFM00.W
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 406
Write 328
Mixed 288
76% 341 MB/s
4K Read 15.9
4K Write 28.1
4K Mixed 19.7
64% 21.2 MB/s
DQ Read 285
DQ Write 324
DQ Mixed 68.1
117% 226 MB/s
Poor: 55% Great: 110%
Samsung 840 Evo 1TB-$199
831GB free
Firmware: EXT0DB6Q
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 418
Write 334
Mixed 358
82% 370 MB/s
4K Read 23.4
4K Write 39
4K Mixed 27.6
92% 30 MB/s
DQ Read 276
DQ Write 335
DQ Mixed 260
209% 290 MB/s
Poor: 78% Great: 126%
Samsung 850 Evo 2TB-$265
2TB free
Firmware: EMT02B6Q
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete - Ensure that this drive is connected to a SATA 3.0 port with a SATA 3.0 cable
Read 253
Write 196
Mixed 237
51% 229 MB/s
4K Read 31.7
4K Write 53.6
4K Mixed 35.1
121% 40.1 MB/s
DQ Read 201
DQ Write 188
DQ Mixed 195
146% 195 MB/s
Poor: 78% Great: 135%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Samsung M391B1G73BH0-CK0 8x8GB
8 of 8 slots used
64GB DIMM DDR3 clocked @ 1600 MHz
Performing below expectations (32nd percentile)
84.4% Excellent
MC Read 29.5
MC Write 37.1
MC Mixed 32.7
95% 33.1 GB/s
SC Read 14.1
SC Write 13.4
SC Mixed 12.3
38% 13.3 GB/s
Latency 84.5
47% 84.5 ns
Poor: 81%
This bench: 84.4%
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 5,768 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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