HP EliteBook 840 G1

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing GPU
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (33rd percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 67 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 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 48.6%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is below average.
Boot Drive58.8% is a reasonable SSD score. This drive enables fast boots and responsive applications.
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 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 69% 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
3 years ago, 3 years ago.
SystemHP EliteBook 840 G1  (all builds)
MotherboardHewlett-Packard 198F
Memory5.2 GB free of 8 GB @ 1.3 GHz
Display1600 x 900 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20140429
Uptime8.8 Days
Run DateJan 12 '21 at 22:14
Run Duration135 Seconds
Run User CAN-User
Background CPU 15%
CPU Throttled 69%

 PC Performing below expectations (33rd percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i5-4200U-$281
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.3 GHz, turbo 1.6 GHz (avg)
Performing above expectations (73rd percentile)
48.6% Average
Memory 76.4
1-Core 42.1
2-Core 82.1
44% 66.9 Pts
4-Core 124
8-Core 123
16% 124 Pts
64-Core 121
8% 121 Pts
Poor: 20%
This bench: 48.6%
Great: 56%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Liteonit LCS-256M6S 2.5 7mm 256GB
200GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 1C85206
SusWrite @10s intervals: 315 311 279 316 328 324 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (5th percentile)
58.8% Above average
Read 343
Write 317
Mixed 223
SusWrite 312
67% 299 MB/s
4K Read 11.7
4K Write 32.1
4K Mixed 13.3
52% 19 MB/s
DQ Read 245
DQ Write 216
DQ Mixed 133
127% 198 MB/s
Poor: 61%
This bench: 58.8%
Great: 101%
Kingston DataTraveler 101 G2 USB 2.0 4GB-$15
2GB free, PID 1642
Operating at USB 2.0 Speed
SusWrite @10s intervals: 3.1 3 3.2 3.3 3 3.2 MB/s
Performing below expectations (23rd percentile)
3.48% Terrible
Read 14.6
Write 2.2
Mixed 5.2
SusWrite 3.1
7% 6.28 MB/s
4K Read 2.9
4K Write 0
4K Mixed 0
11% 0.97 MB/s
Poor: 3%
This bench: 3.48%
Great: 7%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Samsung M471B5173DB0-YK0 M471B5273DH0-YH9 8GB
1333, 1333 MHz
4096, 4096 MB
Relative performance n/a - insufficient samples
42% Average
MC Read 14
MC Write 16.3
MC Mixed 14.4
43% 14.9 GB/s
SC Read 9.9
SC Write 9.1
SC Mixed 12.4
30% 10.5 GB/s
Latency 87.5
46% 87.5 ns
Poor: 17%
This bench: 42%
Great: 47%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical EliteBook 840 G1 Builds (Compare 327 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 4%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 44%
Speed boat
Workstation
Workstation 4%
Tree trunk

System: HP EliteBook 840 G1

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 4% - Terrible Total price: $209
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