HP EliteBook 840 G3

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing SSD
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing above expectations (60th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 40 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components.
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 54.4%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics4.76% is too low to play 3D games or use CAD packages. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Memory16GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's more than sufficient for nearly all games. 16GB also allows for very large file and system caches, software development and batch photo editing/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. CPU throttled at 92% 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.
Run History
SystemHP EliteBook 840 G3  (all builds)
MotherboardHP 8079
Memory10.2 GB free of 16 GB @ 2.1 GHz
Display1600 x 900 - 32 Bit couleurs, 1600 x 900 - 32 Bit couleurs, 1600 x 900 - 32 Bit couleurs
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20191031
Uptime1 Days
Run DateJan 18 '20 at 20:06
Run Duration132 Seconds
Run User CAN-User
Background CPU 15%
CPU Throttled 92%

 PC Performing above expectations (60th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i7-6600U
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.8 GHz, turbo 3.2 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (86th percentile)
54.4% Above average
Memory 75.7
1-Core 73.8
2-Core 133
57% 94.3 Pts
4-Core 191
8-Core 207
26% 199 Pts
64-Core 176
11% 176 Pts
Poor: 18%
This bench: 54.4%
Great: 58%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Intel HD 520 (Mobile Skylake)
HP(103C 8079) 1GB
Driver: igdumdim64.dll Ver. 26.20.100.7262
Performing way above expectations (85th percentile)
4.76% Terrible
Lighting 4.83
Reflection 7.65
Parallax 5.91
4% 6.13 fps
MRender 9.48
Gravity 0.07
Splatting 12.2
6% 7.24 fps
Poor: 3%
This bench: 4.76%
Great: 5%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Intel SSDSCKKF256G8H 256GB
156GB free (System drive)
Firmware: LHFH03N
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 375
Write 266
Mixed 318
71% 320 MB/s
4K Read 21.9
4K Write 30
4K Mixed 25.4
82% 25.8 MB/s
DQ Read 187
DQ Write 175
DQ Mixed 161
126% 174 MB/s
Poor: 58% Great: 106%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Hynix HMA81GS6CJR8N-VK 2x8GB
2 of 2 slots used
16GB SODIMM DDR4 clocked @ 2133 MHz
Performing below potential (10th percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
57.3% Above average
MC Read 19.1
MC Write 23
MC Mixed 19
58% 20.4 GB/s
SC Read 12.8
SC Write 21.1
SC Mixed 16.9
48% 16.9 GB/s
Latency 88.9
45% 88.9 ns
Poor: 50%
This bench: 57.3%
Great: 84%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical EliteBook 840 G3 Builds (Compare 5,606 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 6%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 43%
Speed boat
Workstation
Workstation 5%
Tree trunk

System: HP EliteBook 840 G3

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