Microsoft Surface Pro 2

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 (88th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 12 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 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 52.2%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics2.99% is too low to play 3D games or use CAD packages. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
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 (11%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU. CPU throttled at 75% 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
3 years ago, 3 years ago.
SystemMicrosoft Surface Pro 2  (all builds)
MotherboardMicrosoft Surface Pro 2
Memory1.1 GB free of 4 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20150410
Uptime0.1 Days
Run DateApr 18 '21 at 20:18
Run Duration155 Seconds
Run User MLT-User
Background CPU 11%
CPU Throttled 75%

 PC Performing way above expectations (88th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i5-4300U
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.5 GHz, turbo 2.6 GHz (avg)
Performing above expectations (81st percentile)
52.2% Above average
Memory 78.5
1-Core 75.5
2-Core 111
56% 88.4 Pts
4-Core 150
8-Core 167
21% 158 Pts
64-Core 149
9% 149 Pts
Poor: 18%
This bench: 52.2%
Great: 58%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Intel HD 4400 (Mobile 1.0/1.1 GHz)
Microsoft(1414 0A16) 1GB
Driver: igdumdim64.dll Ver. 20.19.15.4331
Performing way above expectations (86th percentile)
2.99% Terrible
Lighting 3.4
Reflection 2.4
Parallax 6.3
3% 4.03 fps
MRender 5.6
Gravity 2.2
Splatting 4.6
3% 4.13 fps
Poor: 2%
This bench: 2.99%
Great: 3%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung MZMPC128HBFU-000L1 128GB
55GB free (System drive)
Firmware: CXM14M1Q
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 371
Write 205
Mixed 229
59% 268 MB/s
4K Read 13.7
4K Write 35.1
4K Mixed 14
57% 20.9 MB/s
DQ Read 281
DQ Write 76.7
DQ Mixed 122
105% 160 MB/s
Poor: 44% Great: 68%
SDXC Card 128GB
117GB free, PID null
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 37.2
Write 9.7
Mixed 21
25% 22.6 MB/s
4K Read 2.7
4K Write 0
4K Mixed 0
10% 0.9 MB/s
Poor: 8% Great: 45%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown 2x2GB
2 of 2 slots used
4GB SODIMM DDR3 clocked @ 1600 MHz
Performing way above expectations (98th percentile)
49.6% Average
MC Read 15.9
MC Write 21.1
MC Mixed 16.1
51% 17.7 GB/s
SC Read 10.7
SC Write 14.2
SC Mixed 13.9
37% 12.9 GB/s
Latency 83.4
48% 83.4 ns
Poor: 10%
This bench: 49.6%
Great: 44%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical Surface Pro 2 Builds (Compare 123 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 7%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 45%
Yacht
Workstation
Workstation 6%
Tree trunk

System: Microsoft Surface Pro 2

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