Lenovo 36986CG

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing SSD
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (29th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 71 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 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 52.6%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics1.94% is too low to play 3D games or use CAD packages. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
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 (11%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU. CPU throttled at 44% 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.
SystemLenovo 36986CG  (all builds)
MotherboardLENOVO 36986CG
Memory2.5 GB free of 8 GB @ 1.3 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20140701
Uptime12.6 Days
Run DateJun 06 '20 at 08:59
Run Duration129 Seconds
Run User DNK-User
Background CPU 11%
CPU Throttled 44%

 PC Performing below expectations (29th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i7-3667U
CPU Socket - U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2 GHz, turbo 2.05 GHz (avg)
Performing as expected (56th percentile)
52.6% Above average
Memory 77.1
1-Core 55.5
2-Core 128
53% 86.8 Pts
4-Core 169
8-Core 147
22% 158 Pts
64-Core 141
9% 141 Pts
Poor: 34%
This bench: 52.6%
Great: 59%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Intel HD 4000 (Mobile 1.25 GHz)
Legend(17AA 2207) 2GB
Driver: igdumdim64.dll Ver. 10.18.10.4358
Performing way below expectations (7th percentile)
1.94% Terrible
Lighting 2.17
Reflection 2.73
Parallax 1.75
2% 2.22 fps
MRender 2.71
Gravity 1.5
Splatting 3.78
2% 2.67 fps
Poor: 2%
This bench: 1.94%
Great: 4%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Toshiba THNSNF256GMCS 256GB
108GB free (System drive)
Firmware: FSLAN102
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 419
Write 328
Mixed 386
84% 378 MB/s
4K Read 13.7
4K Write 22.2
4K Mixed 18.3
56% 18.1 MB/s
DQ Read 337
DQ Write 268
DQ Mixed 286
219% 297 MB/s
Poor: 44% Great: 81%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Samsung M471B5174BM0-YH9 2x4GB
2 of 2 slots used
8GB Chip DDR3 clocked @ 1333 MHz
Performing below potential (24th percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
42.2% Average
MC Read 14.4
MC Write 15.1
MC Mixed 14.2
42% 14.6 GB/s
SC Read 12.4
SC Write 12.5
SC Mixed 12.4
36% 12.4 GB/s
Latency 86.1
46% 86.1 ns
Poor: 24%
This bench: 42.2%
Great: 50%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical 36986CG Builds (Compare 11 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 6%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 51%
Yacht
Workstation
Workstation 6%
Tree trunk

System: Lenovo 36986CG

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