Microsoft Surface Laptop 3

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing SSD
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing way above expectations (93rd percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 7 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 brilliant single core score, this CPU is the business: It demolishes everyday tasks such as web browsing, office apps and audio/video playback. Additionally this processor can handle light workstation, and even some light server workloads. Finally, with a gaming score of 78.7%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is good.
Graphics16.3% is a below average 3D score (RTX 2060S = 100%). This GPU can handle older games but it will struggle to render recent games at resolutions greater than 1080p. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Memory16GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's more than sufficient for nearly all games. 16GB also allows for very large file and system caches, software development and batch photo editing/processing.
OS VersionAlthough Windows 10 is not the most recent version of Windows, it remains a great option.
CPU throttled at 86% 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 Laptop 3  (all builds)
MotherboardMicrosoft Surface Laptop 3
Memory7.1 GB free of 16 GB @ 3.7 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20200502
Uptime12.9 Days
Run DateJul 30 '20 at 07:47
Run Duration109 Seconds
Run User MYS-User
Background CPU3%
CPU Throttled 86%

 PC Performing way above expectations (93rd percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i7-1065G7
U3E1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 1.5 GHz, turbo 3.5 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (100th percentile)
78.7% Very good
Memory 72
1-Core 136
2-Core 270
85% 159 Pts
4-Core 460
8-Core 655
70% 558 Pts
64-Core 658
41% 658 Pts
Poor: 30%
This bench: 78.7%
Great: 70%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Intel Iris Plus G7
Microsoft(1414 0035) 1GB
Driver: igdumdim64.dll Ver. 26.20.100.7641
Performing way above expectations (100th percentile)
16.3% Very poor
Lighting 17.9
Reflection 17.7
Parallax 18.2
15% 17.9 fps
MRender 19.5
Gravity 17.9
Splatting 31.1
20% 22.8 fps
Poor: 6%
This bench: 16.3%
Great: 13%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Kbg40zns256g TOSHIBA MEMORY 256GB
175GB free (System drive)
Firmware: AEMS0102
SusWrite @10s intervals: 738 739 497 390 391 392 MB/s
Relative performance n/a - RAM cached drive detected
Poor: 35% Great: 77%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Hynix H9HCNNNCPNALHR-NEE 2x8GB
2 of 2 slots used
16GB Row of chips LPDDR4 clocked @ 3733 MHz
Performing above expectations (79th percentile)
116% Outstanding
MC Read 45.8
MC Write 46.4
MC Mixed 40.3
126% 44.2 GB/s
SC Read 17.2
SC Write 40.9
SC Mixed 27.6
82% 28.6 GB/s
Latency 96.8
41% 96.8 ns
Poor: 70%
This bench: 116%
Great: 120%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical Surface Laptop 3 Builds (Compare 650 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 15%
Surfboard
Desktop
Desktop 60%
Destroyer
Workstation
Workstation 14%
Tree trunk

System: Microsoft Surface Laptop 3

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