Microsoft Surface Laptop Go

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 14%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 58%
Gunboat
Workstation
Workstation 13%
Tree trunk
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing as expected (55th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 45 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components.
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 49.4%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is below average.
Graphics6.42% is a very low 3D score (RTX 2060S = 100%). This GPU can only handle very basic 3D games but it's fine for general computing tasks.
Boot Drive90.2% is a very good SSD score. This drive is suitable for moderate workstation use, it will facilitate fast boots, responsive applications and ensure minimum IO wait times.
Memory8GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's sufficient for the vast majority of games. 8GB is also enough for moderate file and system caches which result in a very responsive system.
OS VersionAlthough Windows 10 is not the most recent version of Windows, it remains a great option.
Sub-optimal background CPU (16%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU. CPU throttled at 83% 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 Go  (all builds)
MotherboardMicrosoft Surface Laptop Go
Memory4.1 GB free of 8 GB @ 4.3 GHz
Display1536 x 1024 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20210302
Uptime0.5 Days
Run DateAug 04 '21 at 04:06
Run Duration189 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 16%
CPU Throttled 83%

 PC Performing as expected (55th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i5-1035G1
U3E1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 1.2 GHz, turbo 1.85 GHz (avg)
Performing below expectations (40th percentile)
49.4% Average
Memory 52
1-Core 97.6
2-Core 206
63% 119 Pts
4-Core 264
8-Core 306
37% 285 Pts
64-Core 304
19% 304 Pts
Poor: 28%
This bench: 49.4%
Great: 68%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Intel UHD G1
Microsoft(1414 0047) 1GB
Driver: igdumdim64.dll Ver. 27.20.100.9168
Performing above expectations (85th percentile)
6.42% Terrible
Lighting 6.3
Reflection 8.6
Parallax 8.7
5% 7.87 fps
MRender 11.6
Gravity 9.2
Splatting 11.6
9% 10.8 fps
Poor: 3%
This bench: 6.42%
Great: 7%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Kbg40zns128g TOSHIBA MEMORY 128GB
77GB free (System drive)
Firmware: AEMS0102
SusWrite @10s intervals: 353 416 437 409 253 229 MB/s
Performing as expected (44th percentile)
90.2% Outstanding
Read 664
Write 313
Mixed 450
SusWrite 350
99% 444 MB/s
4K Read 30.1
4K Write 49.4
4K Mixed 21.5
99% 33.7 MB/s
DQ Read 405
DQ Write 164
DQ Mixed 315
225% 294 MB/s
Poor: 58%
This bench: 90.2%
Great: 154%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Samsung K4U6E3S4AA-MGCL 2x4GB
2 of 2 slots used
8GB Row of chips LPDDR4 4267 MHz clocked @ 3733 MHz
Performing below potential (50th percentile) - Ensure that the top XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
102% Outstanding
MC Read 37.9
MC Write 44.5
MC Mixed 36.4
113% 39.6 GB/s
SC Read 14.6
SC Write 31
SC Mixed 23.3
66% 23 GB/s
Latency 153
26% 153 ns
Poor: 65%
This bench: 102%
Great: 114%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

 SkillBench Score 21: 3R 2G 0B (High Scores)

Measures user input accuracy relative to the given hardware

Score Hit Rate Shots EFps 0.1% Low Refresh Rate Screen Resolution Monitor
21% 20% 25 64 51 60 12.4" 1536 1024 LGD0555
History: Score 11: 0R 3G 2B | Score 21: 3R 2G 0B
Typical Surface Laptop Go Builds (Compare 432 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 12%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 55%
Gunboat
Workstation
Workstation 11%
Tree trunk

System: Microsoft Surface Laptop Go

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