| PC Status | Overall this PC is performing as expected (59th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 41 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components. |
| Processor | With 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 53.1%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average. |
| Boot Drive | 49.2% is a reasonable SSD score. This drive enables fast boots and responsive applications. |
| Memory | 4GB 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 Version | Although Windows 10 is not the most recent version of Windows, it remains a great option. |
Sub-optimal background CPU (19%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
| System | Microsoft Surface with Windows 8 Pro (all builds) |
| Motherboard | Microsoft Surface with Windows 8 Pro |
| Memory | 2.5 GB free of 4 GB @ 1.6 GHz |
| Display | 1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors |
| OS | Windows 10 |
| BIOS Date | 20141128 |
| Uptime | 0 Days |
| Run Date | Jun 25 '17 at 21:03 |
| Run Duration | 64 Seconds |
| Run User | ZWE-User |
| Background CPU | 19% |
PC Performing as expected (59th 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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Intel Core i5-3317U-$225
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 1.7 GHz, turbo 2.4 GHz (avg)
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53.1%
Above average
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56% 88.5 Pts
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22% 165 Pts
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10% 167 Pts
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| Memory Kit | Bench | Multi core | Single core | Latency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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MICRON 1D6G1-ZH46652FTK40 2x2GB
2 of 2 slots used
4GB DIMM DDR3 clocked @ 1600 MHz
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51.3%
Above average
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52% 18.2 GB/s
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40% 14.1 GB/s
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48% 83.9 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: Microsoft Surface with Windows 8 Pro
| EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER | Value: 50% - Above average | Total price: $225 |