| PC Status | Overall 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. |
| Processor | With 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 45.7%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is below average. |
| Graphics | 4.41% is too low to play 3D games or use CAD packages. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics) |
| Boot Drive | 102% is a very good SSD score. This drive is suitable for moderate workstation use, it will facilitate fast boots, responsive applications and ensure minimum IO wait times. |
| Memory | 8GB 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 Version | Although Windows 10 is not the most recent version of Windows, it remains a great option. |
Very high background CPU (57%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU. CPU throttled at 96% 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.
| System | Microsoft Surface Book (all builds) |
| Motherboard | Microsoft Surface Book |
| Memory | 4.3 GB free of 8 GB @ 1.9 GHz |
| Display | 3000 x 2000 - 32 Bit colors |
| OS | Windows 10 |
| BIOS Date | 20171206 |
| Uptime | 0 Days |
| Run Date | Jul 13 '18 at 01:23 |
| Run Duration | 119 Seconds |
| Run User | USA-User |
| Background CPU | 57% |
| CPU Throttled | 96% |
PC Performing as expected (55th 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 i5-6300U
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.5 GHz, turbo 2.9 GHz (avg)
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45.7%
Average
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49% 85.5 Pts
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27% 206 Pts
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15% 245 Pts
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| Graphics Card | Bench | 3D DX9 | 3D DX10 | 3D DX11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Intel HD 520 (Mobile Skylake)
Microsoft(1414 0014) 1GB
Driver: igdumdim64.dll Ver. 22.20.16.4811
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4.41%
Terrible
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5% 6.7 fps
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3% 3.87 fps
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| Memory Kit | Bench | Multi core | Single core | Latency |
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Samsung 2x4GB
2 of 2 slots used
8GB Row of chips LPDDR3 clocked @ 1867 MHz
Performing below potential (28th percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP |
55.4%
Above average
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59% 20.6 GB/s
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41% 14.3 GB/s
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30% 136 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 Book
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| HD 520 (Mobile Skylake)IntelBench 4%, 362,113 samples | 1,406x |
| GeForce GPUNvidiaBench 9%, 1,471 samples | 144x |
| GeForce GTX 965MNvidiaBench 24%, 3,080 samples | 57x |
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