Microsoft Surface Book 3

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing SSD
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing as expected (43rd percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 57 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. Additionally this processor can handle very light workstation, and even some very light server workloads. Finally, with a gaming score of 64.8%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is above average.
Graphics45% is a reasonable 3D score (RTX 2060S = 100%). This GPU can handle the majority of recent games but it will struggle with resolutions greater than 1080p at ultra detail levels. (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.
High background CPU (23%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU. 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 Book 3  (all builds)
MotherboardMicrosoft Surface Book 3
Memory7.8 GB free of 16 GB @ 4.8 GHz
Display3240 x 2160 - 32 Bit colors,
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20200413
Uptime0 Days
Run DateMay 21 '21 at 03:15
Run Duration111 Seconds
Run User GBR-User
Background CPU 23%
CPU Throttled 86%

 PC Performing as expected (43rd 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 3.2 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (85th percentile)
64.8% Good
Memory 60.6
1-Core 112
2-Core 224
71% 132 Pts
4-Core 370
8-Core 605
60% 488 Pts
64-Core 584
36% 584 Pts
Poor: 30%
This bench: 64.8%
Great: 70%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 1660-Ti (Mobile Max-Q)
Microsoft(1414 0032) ≥ 4GB
Driver: nvldumdx.dll Ver. 27.21.14.6647
Performing below potential (7th percentile) - Disable monitor sync before benchmarking (58 fps cap detected)
45% Average
Lighting 58
Reflection 58
Parallax 58
47% 58 fps
MRender 58
Gravity 30
Splatting 58
40% 48.7 fps
Poor: 40%
This bench: 45%
Great: 64%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Kbg40zns256g TOSHIBA MEMORY 256GB
145GB free (System drive)
Firmware: AEMS0102
SusWrite @10s intervals: 658 675 515 390 393 395 MB/s
Relative performance n/a - RAM cached drive detected
Poor: 35% Great: 77%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Hynix H9HCNNNCPMALHR-NEE 2x8GB
2 of 2 slots used
16GB Row of chips LPDDR4 4800 MHz clocked @ 3733 MHz
Performing below potential (38th percentile) - Ensure that the top XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
103% Outstanding
MC Read 42.3
MC Write 39.2
MC Mixed 39.3
115% 40.3 GB/s
SC Read 14.5
SC Write 29.5
SC Mixed 21.5
62% 21.8 GB/s
Latency 126
32% 126 ns
Poor: 72%
This bench: 103%
Great: 118%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical Surface Book 3 Builds (Compare 1,684 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 Book 3

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