Microsoft Surface Pro 4

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 4%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 58%
Gunboat
Workstation
Workstation 4%
Tree trunk
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing above expectations (65th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 35 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 57.9%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics2.81% is too low to play 3D games or use CAD packages. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Boot Drive72% is a good SSD score. This drive enables fast boots, responsive applications and ensures minimum system IO wait times.
Memory4GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and although it's sufficient for most games, some will benefit from up to 8GB of RAM. 4GB is also enough for modest file and system caches which allow for a responsive system.
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. 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.
SystemMicrosoft Surface Pro 4  (all builds)
MotherboardMicrosoft Surface Pro 4
Memory0.8 GB free of 4 GB @ 1.9 GHz
Display2736 x 1824 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date
Uptime1 Days
Run DateJul 18 '20 at 16:21
Run Duration114 Seconds
Run User GBR-User
Background CPU 14%
CPU Throttled 96%

 PC Performing above expectations (65th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i5-6300U
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.5 GHz, turbo 2.9 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (100th percentile)
57.9% Above average
Memory 72.5
1-Core 93.4
2-Core 160
64% 109 Pts
4-Core 252
8-Core 253
34% 253 Pts
64-Core 259
16% 259 Pts
Poor: 16%
This bench: 57.9%
Great: 54%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Intel HD 520 (Mobile Skylake)
Microsoft(1414 0015) 1GB
Driver: igdumdim64.dll Ver. 24.20.100.6299
Performing way below expectations (19th percentile)
2.81% Terrible
Lighting 0.1
Reflection 9.38
Parallax 6.19
0% 5.22 fps
MRender 9.1
Gravity 6.03
Splatting 13.3
8% 9.46 fps
Poor: 3%
This bench: 2.81%
Great: 5%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung MZFLV128HCGR-000MV 128GB
42GB free (System drive)
Firmware: BXV75M0Q
SusWrite @10s intervals: 123 122 122 118 115 114 MB/s
Performing as expected (52nd percentile)
72% Very good
Read 386
Write 114
Mixed 140
SusWrite 119
42% 190 MB/s
4K Read 34.3
4K Write 82.5
4K Mixed 17.7
118% 44.8 MB/s
DQ Read 549
DQ Write 133
DQ Mixed 202
185% 295 MB/s
Poor: 48%
This bench: 72%
Great: 108%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Hynix 2x2GB
2 of 2 slots used
4GB Row of chips LPDDR3 clocked @ 1867 MHz
Performing way above expectations (88th percentile)
64% Good
MC Read 23.6
MC Write 23.9
MC Mixed 21.4
66% 23 GB/s
SC Read 13.2
SC Write 24.7
SC Mixed 19.7
55% 19.2 GB/s
Latency 95.7
42% 95.7 ns
Poor: 14%
This bench: 64%
Great: 66%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical Surface Pro 4 Builds (Compare 2,950 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 8%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 45%
Speed boat
Workstation
Workstation 8%
Tree trunk

System: Microsoft Surface Pro 4

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