Microsoft Surface Pro 4

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 4%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 49%
Yacht
Workstation
Workstation 4%
Tree trunk
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing as expected (55th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 45 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components.
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 45.9%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is below average.
Graphics5.03% is a very low 3D score (RTX 2060S = 100%). This GPU can only handle very basic 3D games but it's fine for general computing tasks.
Boot Drive55.3% is a reasonable SSD score. This drive enables fast boots and responsive applications.
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 (17%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU. CPU throttled at 60% 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.
SystemMicrosoft Surface Pro 4  (all builds)
MotherboardMicrosoft Surface Pro 4
Memory0.7 GB free of 4 GB @ 1.9 GHz
Display2736 x 1824 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20161206
Uptime2.1 Days
Run DateMay 24 '17 at 15:38
Run Duration96 Seconds
Run User HKG-User
Background CPU 17%
CPU Throttled 60%

 PC Performing as expected (55th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core m3-6Y30
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 1.5 GHz, turbo 2 GHz (avg)
Performing as expected (56th percentile)
45.9% Average
Memory 68.3
1-Core 61.8
2-Core 98.6
48% 76.2 Pts
4-Core 140
8-Core 129
18% 135 Pts
64-Core 152
9% 152 Pts
Poor: 29%
This bench: 45.9%
Great: 52%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Intel HD 515 (Mobile Skylake)
Microsoft(1414 0015) 1GB
Driver: igdumdim64.dll Ver. 20.19.15.4463
Performing way above expectations (98th percentile)
5.03% Terrible
Lighting 5.43
Reflection 6.85
Parallax 4.88
4% 5.72 fps
MRender 6.62
Gravity 4.73
Splatting 10.3
6% 7.2 fps
Poor: 2%
This bench: 5.03%
Great: 5%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung MZFLV128HCGR-000MV 128GB
85GB free (System drive)
Firmware: BXV75M0Q
Performing way below expectations (18th percentile)
55.3% Above average
Read 684
Write 152
Mixed 245
78% 360 MB/s
4K Read 13.5
4K Write 40.7
4K Mixed 8.22
52% 20.8 MB/s
DQ Read 16.8
DQ Write 136
DQ Mixed 7.22
26% 53.5 MB/s
Poor: 48%
This bench: 55.3%
Great: 108%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Samsung 2x2GB
2 of 4 slots used
4GB SODIMM LPDDR3 clocked @ 1867 MHz
Performing as expected (50th percentile)
51.5% Above average
MC Read 17
MC Write 22.3
MC Mixed 17.5
54% 18.9 GB/s
SC Read 6.6
SC Write 17.6
SC Mixed 13.6
36% 12.6 GB/s
Latency 105
38% 105 ns
Poor: 15%
This bench: 51.5%
Great: 66%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical Surface Pro 4 Builds (Compare 2,950 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 8%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 45%
Speed boat
Workstation
Workstation 8%
Tree trunk

System: Microsoft Surface Pro 4

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