Lenovo 81CQ

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing GPU
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing as expected (54th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 46 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components.
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 69.1%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is above average.
Boot Drive37% is low SSD score. With a better SSD this system will boot faster, make applications more responsive and reduce 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 (20%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
Run History
SystemLenovo 81CQ  (all builds)
MotherboardLENOVO LNVNB161216
Memory10.2 GB free of 16 GB @ 2.4 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit cores
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20180718
Uptime0.1 Days
Run DateMay 01 '22 at 01:43
Run Duration125 Seconds
Run User BRA-User
Background CPU 20%

 PC Performing as expected (54th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i7-7700HQ
U3E1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 2.8 GHz, turbo 2.8 GHz (avg)
Performing above expectations (76th percentile)
69.1% Good
Memory 87.4
1-Core 80.1
2-Core 155
65% 107 Pts
4-Core 276
8-Core 417
43% 346 Pts
64-Core 417
26% 417 Pts
Poor: 38%
This bench: 69.1%
Great: 73%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Crucial P2 3D NVMe PCIe M.2 1TB-$75
323GB free (System drive)
Firmware: P2CR033 Max speed: PCIe 16,000 MB/s
SusWrite @10s intervals: 92 235 65 63 61 55 MB/s
Performing below potential (1st percentile) - Ensure that this drive is connected to a SATA 3.0 port with a SATA 3.0 cable
37% Below average
Read 191
Write 111
Mixed 124
SusWrite 95.2
29% 130 MB/s
4K Read 3.9
4K Write 50.9
4K Mixed 8
43% 20.9 MB/s
DQ Read 397
DQ Write 93.6
DQ Mixed 174
146% 221 MB/s
Poor: 84%
This bench: 37%
Great: 299%
Seagate ST2000LM007-1R8174 2TB
1.5TB free
Firmware: LDM2
SusWrite @10s intervals: 121 123 120 123 124 125 MB/s
Performing above expectations (68th percentile)
53.6% Above average
Read 64.3
Write 129
Mixed 62.9
SusWrite 122
69% 94.6 MB/s
4K Read 1.1
4K Write 0.8
4K Mixed 0.3
94% 0.73 MB/s
Poor: 22%
This bench: 53.6%
Great: 67%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Samsung M471A1K43CB1-CRC 859B CT8G4DFS824A.M8FH 16GB
2400, 2400 MHz
8192, 8192 MB
Performing above expectations (71st percentile)
67.6% Good
MC Read 26.1
MC Write 24.5
MC Mixed 21.3
68% 24 GB/s
SC Read 14
SC Write 23.9
SC Mixed 20.9
56% 19.6 GB/s
Latency 70.1
57% 70.1 ns
Poor: 38%
This bench: 67.6%
Great: 72%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical 81CQ Builds (Compare 80 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 35%
Jet ski
Desktop
Desktop 73%
Battleship
Workstation
Workstation 30%
Sail boat

System: Lenovo 81CQ

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 91% - Outstanding Total price: $75
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