| PC Status | Overall this PC is performing as expected (51st percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 49 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components. |
| Processor | With an average single core score, this CPU can handle browsing the web, email, video playback and the majority of general computing tasks including light gaming when coupled with an appropriate GPU. Finally, with a gaming score of 56.3%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average. |
| Graphics | 2.77% is too low to play 3D games or use CAD packages. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics) |
| Boot Drive | 35% is low SSD score. With a better SSD this system will boot faster, make applications more responsive and reduce IO wait times. |
| Memory | 12GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's more than sufficient for nearly all games. 12GB also allows for very large file and system caches, software development and batch photo editing/processing. |
| OS Version | Although 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 (11%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU. CPU throttled at 99% by Windows. Ensure maximum processor state is set to 100% via Settings > System > Power & sleep > Additional power settings > Change plan settings > Change advanced power settings > Processor power management > Maximum processor state.
| System | HP EliteBook 8540w (all builds) |
| Motherboard | Hewlett-Packard 1521 |
| Memory | 8.7 GB free of 12 GB @ 1.3 GHz |
| Display | 1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors |
| OS | Windows 7 |
| BIOS Date | 20130308 |
| Uptime | 0.1 Days |
| Run Date | Sep 08 '17 at 08:25 |
| Run Duration | 289 Seconds |
| Run User | USA-User |
| Background CPU | 11% |
| CPU Throttled | 99% |
PC Performing as expected (51st percentile)
Actual performance vs. expectations. The graphs show user score (x) vs user score frequency (y).
| Processor | Bench | Normal | Heavy | Server |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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56.3%
Above average
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48% 69.7 Pts
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21% 168 Pts
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13% 206 Pts
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| Graphics Card | Bench | 3D DX9 | 3D DX10 | 3D DX11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Nvidia Quadro FX 880M
HP(103C 1521) 1GB
Ram: 1GB, Driver: 341.95
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2.77%
Terrible
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3% 3.12 fps
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3% 3.9 fps
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| Drives | Bench | Sequential | Random 4k | Deep queue 4k |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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35%
Below average
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43% 195 MB/s
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39% 12.3 MB/s
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28% 55.9 MB/s
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Ricoh SD Disk Device 16GB
10GB free
Firmware: 01
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2.96%
Terrible
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3% 4.06 MB/s
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118% 0.94 MB/s
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| Memory Kit | Bench | Multi core | Single core | Latency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Unknown 3x4GB
3 of 4 slots used
12GB SODIMM DDR3
Performing below potential (29th percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP |
36.1%
Below average
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35% 12.1 GB/s
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27% 9.33 GB/s
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58% 68.7 ns
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System Memory Latency Ladder
L1/L2/L3 CPU cache and main memory (DIMM) access latencies in nano seconds
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System: HP EliteBook 8540w
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| Core i7 M 620IntelBench 42%, 9,076 samples | 102x |
| Core i7 Q 720Intel $220Bench 51%, 13,149 samples | 44x |
| Core i7 M 640IntelBench 43%, 5,045 samples | 40x |
| GPU |
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| Quadro FX 880MNvidiaBench 2%, 4,542 samples | 228x |
| Quadro FX 1800MNvidiaBench 3%, 1,209 samples | 64x |
| Mobility Radeon HD 5730AMDBench 4%, 2,535 samples | 45x |
| EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER | Value: 22% - Poor | Total price: $28 |