Apple MacBookAir8,1

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing SSD
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (32nd percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 68 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 51.3%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics3.76% is too low to play 3D games or use CAD packages. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
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.
Run History
13 months ago, 12 months ago.
SystemApple MacBookAir8,1  (all builds)
MotherboardApple Mac-827FAC58A8FDFA22
Memory12.6 GB free of 16 GB @ 2.1 GHz
Display2560 x 1600 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20230304
Uptime0.1 Days
Run DateMay 20 '23 at 05:40
Run Duration113 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU5%

 PC Performing below expectations (32nd percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i5-8210Y
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 1.6 GHz, turbo 2.55 GHz (avg)
Performing above expectations (65th percentile)
51.3% Above average
Memory 70.6
1-Core 89
2-Core 142
60% 101 Pts
4-Core 187
8-Core 184
25% 186 Pts
64-Core 176
11% 176 Pts
Poor: 32%
This bench: 51.3%
Great: 56%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Intel UHD Graphics 617
Apple(106B 0150) 1GB
Driver: igdumdim64.dll Ver. 31.0.101.2111
Performing way below expectations (18th percentile)
3.76% Terrible
Lighting 4.3
Reflection 4.6
Parallax 4.5
4% 4.47 fps
MRender 5.8
Gravity 3.8
Splatting 5.8
4% 5.13 fps
Poor: 4%
This bench: 3.76%
Great: 7%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Apple APPLE SSD AP0512 500GB
260GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 1290
SusWrite @10s intervals: 920 985 1026 949 778 991 MB/s
Relative performance n/a - RAM cached drive detected
Poor: 37% Great: 68%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown 0x483943434E4E4E4641474D4C4C522D4E5644 2x8GB
2 of 2 slots used
16GB SODIMM LPDDR3 clocked @ 2133 MHz
Performing below potential (13th percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
59.9% Above average
MC Read 20.5
MC Write 23.4
MC Mixed 20.2
61% 21.4 GB/s
SC Read 12.6
SC Write 24.2
SC Mixed 18.4
53% 18.4 GB/s
Latency 100
40% 100 ns
Poor: 59%
This bench: 59.9%
Great: 72%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

 SkillBench Score 0: 0P 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 68 55 60 13.3" 1280 720 APPA039 Color LCD
Typical MacBookAir8,1 Builds (Compare 9 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 9%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 53%
Yacht
Workstation
Workstation 9%
Tree trunk

System: Apple MacBookAir8,1

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