Microsoft Surface with Windows 8 Pro

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 4%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 57%
Gunboat
Workstation
Workstation 3%
Tree trunk
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing above expectations (71st percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 29 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 57.8%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics3.5% is too low to play 3D games or use CAD packages. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Boot Drive52.7% is a reasonable SSD score. This drive enables fast boots and responsive applications.
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 8.1 is a recent version of Windows, it's worth upgrading to Windows 10 which has had several improvements made to the user interface including a better homescreen.
Run History
SystemMicrosoft Surface with Windows 8 Pro  (all builds)
MotherboardMicrosoft Surface with Windows 8 Pro
Memory2.1 GB free of 4 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 8.1
BIOS Date20141128
Uptime0.1 Days
Run DateMar 12 '16 at 21:35
Run Duration95 Seconds
Run User DEU-User
Background CPU2%

 PC Performing above expectations (71st percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i5-3317U-$225
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 1.7 GHz, turbo 2.4 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (98th percentile)
57.8% Above average
Memory 87.9
1-Core 70.7
2-Core 116
58% 91.6 Pts
4-Core 164
8-Core 164
22% 164 Pts
64-Core 160
10% 160 Pts
Poor: 29%
This bench: 57.8%
Great: 57%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Intel HD 4000 (Mobile 1.25 GHz)
Microsoft(1414 0166) 2GB
Driver: igdumdim64.dll Ver. 10.18.10.3496
Performing as expected (57th percentile)
3.5% Terrible
Lighting 3.87
Reflection 5.12
Parallax 2.66
3% 3.88 fps
MRender 4.9
Gravity 2.13
Splatting 7.35
4% 4.8 fps
Poor: 2%
This bench: 3.5%
Great: 4%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung MZMPC128HBFU-000L1 128GB
75GB free (System drive)
Firmware: CXM14M1Q Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing below expectations (39th percentile)
52.7% Above average
Read 461
Write 251
Mixed 333
77% 349 MB/s
4K Read 17
4K Write 37.4
4K Mixed 9.66
58% 21.4 MB/s
DQ Read 16.9
DQ Write 74.1
DQ Mixed 9.7
18% 33.6 MB/s
Poor: 44%
This bench: 52.7%
Great: 68%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
MICRON 1D6G1-ZH46652FTK40 2x2GB
2 of 2 slots used
4GB DIMM DDR3 clocked @ 1600 MHz
Performing way above expectations (91st percentile)
52.2% Above average
MC Read 17.6
MC Write 19.9
MC Mixed 17.5
52% 18.3 GB/s
SC Read 14.2
SC Write 13.3
SC Mixed 14.2
40% 13.9 GB/s
Latency 69.6
58% 69.6 ns
Poor: 34%
This bench: 52.2%
Great: 53%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical Surface with Windows 8 Pro Builds (Compare 112 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 3%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 47%
Yacht
Workstation
Workstation 3%
Tree trunk

System: Microsoft Surface with Windows 8 Pro

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 50% - Above average Total price: $225
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