Microsoft Surface with Windows 8 Pro

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 (40th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 60 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 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 55.4%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics2.27% 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.
SystemMicrosoft Surface with Windows 8 Pro  (all builds)
MotherboardMicrosoft Surface with Windows 8 Pro
Memory0.9 GB free of 4 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20141128
Uptime1.4 Days
Run DateJul 27 '21 at 13:22
Run Duration205 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU7%

 PC Performing below expectations (40th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i5-3317U-$225
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 1.7 GHz, turbo 2.4 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (90th percentile)
55.4% Above average
Memory 82.4
1-Core 68.7
2-Core 110
56% 87.2 Pts
4-Core 168
8-Core 160
22% 164 Pts
64-Core 166
10% 166 Pts
Poor: 29%
This bench: 55.4%
Great: 57%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Intel HD 4000 (Mobile 1.25 GHz)
Microsoft(1414 0166) 2GB
Driver: igdumdim64.dll Ver. 10.18.10.4252
Performing way below expectations (7th percentile)
2.27% Terrible
Lighting 3.3
Reflection 1.6
Parallax 1.6
3% 2.17 fps
MRender 2.9
Gravity 1.1
Splatting 1.5
1% 1.83 fps
Poor: 2%
This bench: 2.27%
Great: 4%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung MZMPC128HBFU-000L1 128GB
3GB free (System drive)
Firmware: CXM14M1Q
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete - Ensure that this drive is connected to a SATA 3.0 port with a SATA 3.0 cable
Read 122
Write 208
Mixed 167
37% 166 MB/s
4K Read 12.2
4K Write 34.5
4K Mixed 15.2
56% 20.6 MB/s
DQ Read 268
DQ Write 62.7
DQ Mixed 97.2
89% 143 MB/s
Poor: 44% Great: 68%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
SAMSUNG M471B5674BH0-CK0 2x2GB
2 of 2 slots used
4GB DIMM DDR3 clocked @ 1600 MHz
Performing below potential (23rd percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
44.4% Average
MC Read 16.5
MC Write 16.2
MC Mixed 15.5
46% 16.1 GB/s
SC Read 9.1
SC Write 8.9
SC Mixed 8.9
26% 8.97 GB/s
Latency 76.2
52% 76.2 ns
Poor: 31%
This bench: 44.4%
Great: 52%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

 SkillBench Score 31: 3R 4G 4B (High Scores)

Measures user input accuracy relative to the given hardware

Score Hit Rate Shots EFps 0.1% Low Refresh Rate Screen Resolution Monitor
31% 15% 74 29 21 60 10.6" 1280 720 SEC3242
History: Score 10: 1R 1G 2B | Score 31: 3R 4G 4B
Typical Surface with Windows 8 Pro Builds (Compare 112 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 3%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 47%
Yacht
Workstation
Workstation 3%
Tree trunk

System: Microsoft Surface with Windows 8 Pro

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 50% - Above average Total price: $225
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