Microsoft Surface with Windows 8 Pro

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 4%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 57%
Gunboat
Workstation
Workstation 3%
Tree trunk
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing above expectations (67th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 33 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 55.6%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics3.49% is too low to play 3D games or use CAD packages. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Boot Drive67.4% is a good SSD score. This drive enables fast boots, responsive applications and ensures minimum system IO wait times.
Memory4GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and although it's sufficient for most games, some will benefit from up to 8GB of RAM. 4GB is also enough for modest file and system caches which allow for a responsive system.
OS VersionAlthough Windows 10 is not the most recent version of Windows, it remains a great option.
Sub-optimal background CPU (14%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
Run History
SystemMicrosoft Surface with Windows 8 Pro  (all builds)
MotherboardMicrosoft Surface with Windows 8 Pro
Memory1.2 GB free of 4 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20141128
Uptime0.3 Days
Run DateApr 16 '17 at 11:04
Run Duration194 Seconds
Run User IRN-User
Background CPU 14%

 PC Performing above expectations (67th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i5-3317U-$225
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 1.7 GHz, turbo 2.4 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (94th percentile)
55.6% Above average
Memory 86.6
1-Core 68.9
2-Core 117
58% 90.8 Pts
4-Core 142
8-Core 167
20% 154 Pts
64-Core 166
10% 166 Pts
Poor: 29%
This bench: 55.6%
Great: 57%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Intel HD 4000 (Mobile 1.25 GHz)
Microsoft(1414 0166) 2GB
Driver: igdumdim64.dll Ver. 10.18.10.4252
Performing as expected (57th percentile)
3.49% Terrible
Lighting 3.87
Reflection 5.12
Parallax 2.66
3% 3.88 fps
MRender 4.86
Gravity 2.13
Splatting 7.35
4% 4.78 fps
Poor: 2%
This bench: 3.49%
Great: 4%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Liteonit LMT-19nmBGA-128G 128GB
33GB free (System drive)
Firmware: BM7280B Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing as expected (47th percentile)
67.4% Good
Read 442
Write 305
Mixed 364
82% 371 MB/s
4K Read 18.6
4K Write 36.7
4K Mixed 22.8
77% 26 MB/s
DQ Read 172
DQ Write 154
DQ Mixed 73.1
79% 133 MB/s
Poor: 52%
This bench: 67.4%
Great: 86%
Lexar JumpDrive P20 USB 3.0 32GB-$23
27GB free, PID a212
Operating at USB 2.1 Speed
Performing as expected (41st percentile)
15.7% Very poor
Read 39.8
Write 34.4
Mixed 19
37% 31.1 MB/s
4K Read 6.14
4K Write 0.31
4K Mixed 0.3
44% 2.25 MB/s
Poor: 11%
This bench: 15.7%
Great: 70%
Generic- USB3.0 CRW -SD 32GB
14GB free, PID 0307
Operating at USB 3.0 Speed
Performing above expectations (73rd percentile)
18.9% Very poor
Read 74.8
Write 17.9
Mixed 22.8
38% 38.5 MB/s
4K Read 4.36
4K Write 1.03
4K Mixed 0.76
77% 2.05 MB/s
Poor: 9%
This bench: 18.9%
Great: 30%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
SAMSUNG M471B5674BH0-CK0 2x2GB
2 of 2 slots used
4GB DIMM DDR3 clocked @ 1600 MHz
Performing way above expectations (91st percentile)
51.9% Above average
MC Read 18
MC Write 19.6
MC Mixed 17.3
52% 18.3 GB/s
SC Read 13.2
SC Write 12.9
SC Mixed 14.4
39% 13.5 GB/s
Latency 70.8
56% 70.8 ns
Poor: 31%
This bench: 51.9%
Great: 52%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical Surface with Windows 8 Pro Builds (Compare 113 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 3%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 47%
Yacht
Workstation
Workstation 3%
Tree trunk

System: Microsoft Surface with Windows 8 Pro

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 50% - Above average Total price: $225
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