Microsoft Surface Pro 3

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 7%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 56%
Gunboat
Workstation
Workstation 7%
Tree trunk
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing as expected (53rd percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 47 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 50.7%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics4.18% is too low to play 3D games or use CAD packages. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Boot Drive40.4% 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 (16%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
Run History
6 years ago, 6 years ago.
SystemMicrosoft Surface Pro 3  (all builds)
MotherboardMicrosoft Surface Pro 3
Memory2.9 GB free of 8 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display2160 x 1440 - 32 Bit färger
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20170426
Uptime9 Days
Run DateOct 19 '17 at 21:03
Run Duration109 Seconds
Run User NOR-User
Background CPU 16%

 PC Performing as expected (53rd percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i7-4650U
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.3 GHz, turbo 2.7 GHz (avg)
Performing as expected (44th percentile)
50.7% Above average
Memory 74
1-Core 93.2
2-Core 150
63% 106 Pts
4-Core 152
8-Core 204
23% 178 Pts
64-Core 168
10% 168 Pts
Poor: 37%
This bench: 50.7%
Great: 60%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Intel HD 5000 (Mobile 1.0/1.1 GHz)
Microsoft(1414 0005) 1GB
Driver: igdumdim64.dll Ver. 20.19.15.4568
Performing above expectations (80th percentile)
4.18% Terrible
Lighting 4.43
Reflection 5.58
Parallax 7.19
4% 5.73 fps
MRender 6.67
Gravity 3
Splatting 8.78
5% 6.15 fps
Poor: 2%
This bench: 4.18%
Great: 5%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung MZMTE256HMHP-000MV 256GB
53GB free (System drive)
Firmware: EXT42M0Q Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (4th percentile)
40.4% Average
Read 416
Write 64.4
Mixed 140
44% 207 MB/s
4K Read 17.5
4K Write 21.1
4K Mixed 8.82
49% 15.8 MB/s
DQ Read 210
DQ Write 37.6
DQ Mixed 18.3
40% 88.6 MB/s
Poor: 43%
This bench: 40.4%
Great: 80%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown 2x4GB
2 of 2 slots used
8GB SODIMM DDR3 clocked @ 1600 MHz
Performing above expectations (83rd percentile)
51.8% Above average
MC Read 17.6
MC Write 21
MC Mixed 17
53% 18.5 GB/s
SC Read 12.7
SC Write 17.1
SC Mixed 12.9
41% 14.2 GB/s
Latency 92.6
43% 92.6 ns
Poor: 17%
This bench: 51.8%
Great: 65%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical Surface Pro 3 Builds (Compare 1,377 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 5%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 44%
Speed boat
Workstation
Workstation 5%
Tree trunk

System: Microsoft Surface Pro 3

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