Toshiba Satellite L40-A

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 5%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 49%
Yacht
Workstation
Workstation 4%
Tree trunk
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing as expected (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.
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 48.6%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is below average.
Graphics4.56% is too low to play 3D games or use CAD packages. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Boot Drive65.4% is a good SSD score. This drive enables fast boots, responsive applications and ensures minimum system IO wait times.
Memory6GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's sufficient for the vast majority of games. 6GB 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.
Very high background CPU (45%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU. CPU throttled at 69% 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
2 years ago, 2 years ago.
SystemToshiba Satellite L40-A  (all builds)
MotherboardTOSHIBA VSKTA
Memory1.9 GB free of 6 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display1366 x 768 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20130613
Uptime0 Days
Run DateAug 25 '21 at 10:06
Run Duration142 Seconds
Run User MYS-User
Background CPU 45%
CPU Throttled 69%

 PC Performing as expected (40th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i5-4200U-$281
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.3 GHz, turbo 2.25 GHz (avg)
Performing above expectations (73rd percentile)
48.6% Average
Memory 76
1-Core 51.8
2-Core 89.7
47% 72.5 Pts
4-Core 123
8-Core 138
17% 130 Pts
64-Core 141
9% 141 Pts
Poor: 20%
This bench: 48.6%
Great: 56%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GeForce GT 740M
Toshiba(1179 FA05) 2GB
Driver: nvd3dumx.dll Ver. 21.21.13.7654
Performing below expectations (36th percentile)
4.56% Terrible
Lighting 5.8
Reflection 5.6
Parallax 6.5
5% 5.97 fps
MRender 4.6
Gravity 4
Splatting 6.4
4% 5 fps
Poor: 5%
This bench: 4.56%
Great: 7%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Gamer L TA1D0480A 480GB
360GB free (System drive)
Firmware: SBFMKA.3
SusWrite @10s intervals: 261 254 242 227 332 214 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (12th percentile)
65.4% Good
Read 274
Write 336
Mixed 251
SusWrite 255
63% 279 MB/s
4K Read 20.6
4K Write 51.9
4K Mixed 25.5
91% 32.7 MB/s
DQ Read 215
DQ Write 267
DQ Mixed 164
145% 215 MB/s
Poor: 52%
This bench: 65.4%
Great: 104%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown Team-Elite-1600 Samsung M471B5773DH0-YK0 6GB
1600, 1600 MHz
4096, 2048 MB
Relative performance n/a - insufficient samples
35.8% Below average
MC Read 13.2
MC Write 13.1
MC Mixed 12
36% 12.8 GB/s
SC Read 6.7
SC Write 8.2
SC Mixed 8
22% 7.63 GB/s
Latency 88.2
45% 88.2 ns
Poor: 32%
This bench: 35.8%
Great: 36%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

 SkillBench Score 0: 0R 0G 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
0% 0% 0 5 4 60 14" 1280 720 CMN14A1
Typical Satellite L40-A Builds (Compare 26 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 2%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 45%
Speed boat
Workstation
Workstation 2%
Tree trunk

System: Toshiba Satellite L40-A

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 21% - Poor Total price: $28
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