Microsoft Surface Book 2

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 18%
Surfboard
Desktop
Desktop 64%
Destroyer
Workstation
Workstation 16%
Surfboard
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing as expected (52nd percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 48 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 53.8%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics23.4% is a below average 3D score (RTX 2060S = 100%). This GPU can handle older games but it will struggle to render recent games at resolutions greater than 1080p. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Boot Drive89.5% 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.
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.
Sub-optimal background CPU (12%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU. CPU throttled at 90% 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 2  (all builds)
MotherboardMicrosoft Surface Book 2
Memory11.9 GB free of 16 GB @ 1.9 GHz
Display3000 x 2000 - 32 Bit couleurs,
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date
Uptime0.3 Days
Run DateOct 08 '21 at 11:06
Run Duration256 Seconds
Run User DZA-User
Background CPU 12%
CPU Throttled 90%

 PC Performing as expected (52nd percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i7-8650U
U3E1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 2.1 GHz, turbo 2.45 GHz (avg)
Performing as expected (53rd percentile)
53.8% Above average
Memory 58.2
1-Core 69.7
2-Core 176
55% 101 Pts
4-Core 266
8-Core 383
41% 325 Pts
64-Core 387
24% 387 Pts
Poor: 27%
This bench: 53.8%
Great: 71%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 1050 (Mobile)
Microsoft(1414 0024) 2GB
Driver: nvldumdx.dll Ver. 27.21.14.6140
Performing as expected (55th percentile)
23.4% Poor
Lighting 29.2
Reflection 31.4
Parallax 30.3
24% 30.3 fps
MRender 33.9
Gravity 31
Splatting 21.1
23% 28.7 fps
Poor: 18%
This bench: 23.4%
Great: 25%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung MZFLW512HMJP-000MV 512GB
334GB free (System drive)
Firmware: CXY74M0Q
SusWrite @10s intervals: 369 378 419 386 377 390 MB/s
Performing below expectations (21st percentile)
89.5% Excellent
Read 404
Write 477
Mixed 237
SusWrite 387
85% 376 MB/s
4K Read 26.5
4K Write 89.4
4K Mixed 16.8
109% 44.2 MB/s
DQ Read 575
DQ Write 244
DQ Mixed 445
320% 421 MB/s
Poor: 71%
This bench: 89.5%
Great: 151%
Generic- SD Card 64GB
40GB free, PID 090c
Operating at USB 3.0 Speed
SusWrite @10s intervals: 71 76 78 77 79 79 MB/s
Performing way above expectations (89th percentile)
41.7% Average
Read 88.3
Write 77.7
Mixed 56.9
SusWrite 76.5
100% 74.8 MB/s
4K Read 4.9
4K Write 3.6
4K Mixed 4.2
284% 4.23 MB/s
Poor: 11%
This bench: 41.7%
Great: 43%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Samsung 2x8GB
2 of 2 slots used
16GB Row of chips LPDDR3 clocked @ 1867 MHz
Performing as expected (43rd percentile)
59.7% Above average
MC Read 21.7
MC Write 24.2
MC Mixed 18.9
62% 21.6 GB/s
SC Read 11.1
SC Write 25.6
SC Mixed 18.5
53% 18.4 GB/s
Latency 133
30% 133 ns
Poor: 45%
This bench: 59.7%
Great: 83%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

 SkillBench Score 50: 10R 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
50% 71% 14 200 110 60 13.5" 2000 1333 MEI96A2 TDM13O56
History: Score 45: 9R 0G 0B | Score 40: 8R 0G 0B | Score 50: 10R 0G 0B
Typical Surface Book 2 Builds (Compare 3,945 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 9%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 54%
Yacht
Workstation
Workstation 9%
Tree trunk

System: Microsoft Surface Book 2

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