Microsoft Surface Pro 3

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 8%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 63%
Destroyer
Workstation
Workstation 8%
Tree trunk
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing way above expectations (87th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 13 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components. This PC is likely operated by a technical master!
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 60.9%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is above average.
Graphics3.7% is too low to play 3D games or use CAD packages. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Boot Drive73.9% is a good SSD score. This drive enables fast boots, responsive applications and ensures minimum system IO wait times.
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 8.1 is a recent version of Windows, it's worth upgrading to Windows 10 which has had several improvements made to the user interface including a better homescreen.
CPU throttled at 73% 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.
Run History
SystemMicrosoft Surface Pro 3  (all builds)
MotherboardMicrosoft Surface Pro 3
Memory6.8 GB free of 8 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display2160 x 1440 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 8.1
BIOS Date20190430
Uptime0 Days
Run DateFeb 13 '20 at 18:38
Run Duration120 Seconds
Run User RUS-User
Background CPU2%
CPU Throttled 73%

 PC Performing way above expectations (87th 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 2.65 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (98th percentile)
60.9% Good
Memory 86.6
1-Core 96.4
2-Core 150
68% 111 Pts
4-Core 206
8-Core 206
28% 206 Pts
64-Core 206
13% 206 Pts
Poor: 37%
This bench: 60.9%
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. 10.18.14.4414
Performing above expectations (80th percentile)
3.7% Terrible
Lighting 3.87
Reflection 4.65
Parallax 6.16
3% 4.89 fps
MRender 6.24
Gravity 2.67
Splatting 7.78
5% 5.56 fps
Poor: 2%
This bench: 3.7%
Great: 5%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung MZMTE512HMHP-000MV 512GB
372GB free (System drive)
Firmware: EXT42M0Q
SusWrite @10s intervals: 186 179 181 242 250 247 MB/s
Performing above expectations (71st percentile)
73.9% Very good
Read 331
Write 243
Mixed 128
SusWrite 214
51% 229 MB/s
4K Read 25.8
4K Write 66.6
4K Mixed 30.4
113% 40.9 MB/s
DQ Read 362
DQ Write 213
DQ Mixed 83.7
117% 220 MB/s
Poor: 46%
This bench: 73.9%
Great: 94%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Hynix H9CCNNNBLTMLAR-NTM 2x4GB
2 of 2 slots used
8GB SODIMM DDR3 clocked @ 1600 MHz
Performing way above expectations (100th percentile)
57.6% Above average
MC Read 18.6
MC Write 23
MC Mixed 18.2
57% 19.9 GB/s
SC Read 16
SC Write 17.7
SC Mixed 19.2
50% 17.6 GB/s
Latency 70.8
56% 70.8 ns
Poor: 40%
This bench: 57.6%
Great: 56%

 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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