Lenovo 81EK

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 6%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 57%
Gunboat
Workstation
Workstation 5%
Tree trunk
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (25th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 75 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 54.6%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics4.25% is too low to play 3D games or use CAD packages. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Boot Drive84% 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.
Memory8GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's sufficient for the vast majority of games. 8GB is also enough for moderate file and system caches which result in a very responsive system.
OS VersionWindows 11 is the most recent version of Windows.
Sub-optimal background CPU (15%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
Run History
SystemLenovo 81EK  (all builds)
MotherboardLENOVO LNVNB161216
Memory1.9 GB free of 8 GB @ 2.4 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 11
BIOS Date20201126
Uptime8 Days
Run DateNov 30 '23 at 17:35
Run Duration121 Seconds
Run User DEU-User
Background CPU 15%

 PC Performing below expectations (25th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i5-8250U
U3E1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 1.8 GHz, turbo 2.25 GHz (avg)
Performing as expected (53rd percentile)
54.6% Above average
Memory 76.2
1-Core 96.9
2-Core 139
63% 104 Pts
4-Core 188
8-Core 218
26% 203 Pts
64-Core 266
16% 266 Pts
Poor: 26%
This bench: 54.6%
Great: 71%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Intel UHD Graphics 620 (Mobile Kaby Lake R)
Legend(17AA 398C) 1GB
Driver: igdumdim64.dll Ver. 27.20.100.8729
Performing below expectations (37th percentile)
4.25% Terrible
Lighting 5
Reflection 2.9
Parallax 4.9
4% 4.27 fps
MRender 4
Gravity 5
Splatting 7.1
5% 5.37 fps
Poor: 3%
This bench: 4.25%
Great: 6%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Intel 660p NVMe PCIe M.2 512GB-$60
93GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 002C Max speed: PCIe 16,000 MB/s
SusWrite @10s intervals: 310 44 120 52 54 19 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (3rd percentile)
84% Excellent
Read 1,008
Write 732
Mixed 560
SusWrite 99.6
133% 600 MB/s
4K Read 30.1
4K Write 39.5
4K Mixed 19.1
91% 29.6 MB/s
DQ Read 257
DQ Write 216
DQ Mixed 218
168% 230 MB/s
Poor: 94%
This bench: 84%
Great: 209%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Crucial CT8G4SFS8266.M8FE 1x8GB
1 of 1 slots used
8GB SODIMM DDR4 clocked @ 2400 MHz
Performing below potential (7th percentile) - ensure that an XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
24.4% Poor
MC Read 9.2
MC Write 8
MC Mixed 6.9
23% 8.03 GB/s
SC Read 7.7
SC Write 6.3
SC Mixed 7.4
20% 7.13 GB/s
Latency 103
39% 103 ns
Poor: 24%
This bench: 24.4%
Great: 52%

 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 36 16 0 13.9" 1280 720 AUO403D
Typical 81EK Builds (Compare 477 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 7%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 54%
Yacht
Workstation
Workstation 7%
Tree trunk

System: Lenovo 81EK

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