Intel NUC8CYB

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing SSD
Gaming
Gaming 3%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 54%
Yacht
Workstation
Workstation 3%
Tree trunk
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing way below expectations (13th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 87 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 52.8%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics7.6% 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 DriveThe boot partition is located on a mechanical or hybrid drive. Moving the system to an SSD will yield far faster boot times, better system responsiveness and faster application load times.
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.
Sub-optimal background CPU (20%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemIntel(R) NUC8i3CYS
MotherboardIntel NUC8CYB  (all builds)
Memory0.3 GB free of 4 GB @ 3.7 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20180801
Uptime0 Days
Run DateFeb 20 '22 at 15:21
Run Duration372 Seconds
Run User AUS-User
Background CPU 20%

 PC Performing way below expectations (13th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i3-8121U
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.2 GHz, turbo 3.1 GHz (avg)
Performing below expectations (34th percentile)
52.8% Above average
Memory 65.8
1-Core 91.6
2-Core 155
60% 104 Pts
4-Core 230
8-Core 240
31% 235 Pts
64-Core 235
15% 235 Pts
Poor: 44%
This bench: 52.8%
Great: 58%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
AMD Radeon RX 540
Intel(8086 2075) 2GB
CLim: 1124 MHz, MLim: 1500 MHz, Ram: 2GB, Driver: 18.50.08
Performing way below expectations (7th percentile)
7.6% Terrible
Lighting 6.4
Reflection 19.6
Parallax 18.8
5% 14.9 fps
MRender 12.7
Gravity 14.3
Splatting 16.9
12% 14.6 fps
Poor: 8%
This bench: 7.6%
Great: 13%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Seagate ST1000VT001-1RE172 1TB
854GB free (System drive)
Firmware: SDC2
SusWrite @10s intervals: 55 56 38 53 53 58 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (5th percentile)
17.5% Very poor
Read 8.2
Write 48.5
Mixed 11
SusWrite 52.2
22% 30 MB/s
4K Read 0.2
4K Write 2.4
4K Mixed 0.2
75% 0.93 MB/s
Poor: 19%
This bench: 17.5%
Great: 73%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Samsung F8E304HB-MGCj 2x2GB
2 of 2 slots used
4GB Row of chips LPDDR4 3733 MHz clocked @ 2400 MHz
Performing below potential (6th percentile) - Ensure that the top XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
58.8% Above average
MC Read 23
MC Write 25.2
MC Mixed 21.4
66% 23.2 GB/s
SC Read 1.4
SC Write 17
SC Mixed 6.3
24% 8.23 GB/s
Latency 112
36% 112 ns
Poor: 59%
This bench: 58.8%
Great: 72%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical NUC8CYB Builds (Compare 49 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 14%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 62%
Destroyer
Workstation
Workstation 13%
Tree trunk

Motherboard: Intel NUC8CYB

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 33% - Below average Total price: $75
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