Lenovo 1040A18

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing SSD
Gaming
Gaming 3%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 54%
Yacht
Workstation
Workstation 3%
Tree trunk
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (27th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 73 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components. Use the charts in the benchmark sections of this report to identify problem areas.
ProcessorWith a good single core score, this CPU can easily handle the majority of general computing tasks. Additionally this processor can handle light workstation, and even some light server workloads. Finally, with a gaming score of 64.5%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is above average.
Graphics3.49% is too low to play 3D games or use CAD packages. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Memory24GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's far more than any current game requires. 24GB will also allow for large file and system caches, virtual machine hosting, software development, video editing and batch multimedia processing.
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.
SystemLenovo 1040A18  (all builds)
MotherboardIntel S5500BC
Memory22.1 GB free of 24 GB @ 1.3 GHz
Display1768 x 992 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20151104
Uptime0 Days
Run DateJan 16 '20 at 01:34
Run Duration206 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 14%

 PC Performing below expectations (27th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
1st CPU: Intel Xeon X5675
CPU1, 2 CPU, 12 cores, 24 threads
Base clock 3.05 GHz, turbo 3.2 GHz (avg)
Performing below expectations (30th percentile)
64.5% Good
Memory 67.7
1-Core 84.1
2-Core 167
61% 106 Pts
4-Core 330
8-Core 535
53% 433 Pts
64-Core 1,167
72% 1,167 Pts
Poor: 58%
This bench: 64.5%
Great: 76%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GeForce GT 710
PNY(196E 118B) 2GB
CLim: 954 MHz, MLim: 400 MHz, Ram: 2GB, Driver: 441.66
Performing as expected (50th percentile)
3.49% Terrible
Lighting 4.1
Reflection 3.88
Parallax 3.72
3% 3.9 fps
MRender 3.81
Gravity 3.8
Splatting 5.7
4% 4.44 fps
Poor: 3%
This bench: 3.49%
Great: 4%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
LSI MR9267-8i 479GB
328GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 3.46
SusWrite @10s intervals: 347 44 32 563 185 45 MB/s
Relative performance n/a - insufficient samples
LSI MR9267-8i 2TB
606GB free
Firmware: 3.46
SusWrite @10s intervals: 169 163 168 167 163 169 MB/s
Relative performance n/a - insufficient samples
Poor: 37% Great: 40%
Seagate FireCuda SSHD 1TB (2016)-$70
254GB free
Firmware: CC41
SusWrite @10s intervals: 131 131 131 129 132 131 MB/s
Performing below expectations (31st percentile)
73.8% Very good
Read 125
Write 113
Mixed 26.6
SusWrite 131
71% 98.9 MB/s
4K Read 1.2
4K Write 5.1
4K Mixed 2
367% 2.77 MB/s
Poor: 39%
This bench: 73.8%
Great: 111%
Seagate ST4000NM0033-9ZM170 4TB
624GB free
Firmware: GA0A
SusWrite @10s intervals: 124 127 127 129 127 125 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (14th percentile)
65.2% Good
Read 101
Write 99.8
Mixed 84
SusWrite 126
76% 103 MB/s
4K Read 1.1
4K Write 2
4K Mixed 1
194% 1.37 MB/s
Poor: 52%
This bench: 65.2%
Great: 105%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown 6x4GB
6 of 8 slots used
24GB DIMM
Performing way below expectations (10th percentile)
37.3% Below average
MC Read 15.3
MC Write 14.2
MC Mixed 13.3
41% 14.3 GB/s
SC Read 7.2
SC Write 3
SC Mixed 5
14% 5.07 GB/s
Latency 107
37% 107 ns
Poor: 36%
This bench: 37.3%
Great: 61%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical 1040A18 Builds (Compare 1 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 33%
Sail boat
Desktop
Desktop 68%
Battle cruiser
Workstation
Workstation 30%
Raft

System: Lenovo 1040A18

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 65% - Good Total price: $155
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