Microsoft Surface with Windows 8 Pro

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing SSD
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing as expected (52nd percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 48 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 54.5%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics3.28% is too low to play 3D games or use CAD packages. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
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
Memory1.6 GB free of 4 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 8.1
BIOS Date20141128
Uptime12.1 Days
Run DateFeb 13 '19 at 15:59
Run Duration131 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU5%

 PC Performing as expected (52nd 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 (90th percentile)
54.5% Above average
Memory 82.6
1-Core 68.1
2-Core 110
56% 87 Pts
4-Core 156
8-Core 156
21% 156 Pts
64-Core 154
10% 154 Pts
Poor: 29%
This bench: 54.5%
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)
3.28% Terrible
Lighting 3.63
Reflection 4.81
Parallax 2.53
3% 3.66 fps
MRender 4.62
Gravity 2.1
Splatting 6.78
4% 4.5 fps
Poor: 2%
This bench: 3.28%
Great: 4%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung MZMPC128HBFU-000L1 128GB
10GB free (System drive)
Firmware: CXM14M1Q
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete - Ensure that this drive is connected to a SATA 3.0 port with a SATA 3.0 cable
Read 227
Write 254
Mixed 190
50% 223 MB/s
4K Read 16.1
4K Write 33.9
4K Mixed 16.4
63% 22.1 MB/s
DQ Read 17.4
DQ Write 38.3
DQ Mixed 17.7
16% 24.5 MB/s
Poor: 44% Great: 68%
Generic- USB3.0 CRW -SD 32GB
30GB free, PID 0307
Operating at USB 3.0 Speed
SusWrite @10s intervals: 16 16 15 15 16 16 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (14th percentile)
8.63% Terrible
Read 21.7
Write 16.5
Mixed 13.5
SusWrite 15.6
22% 16.8 MB/s
4K Read 2.3
4K Write 0.5
4K Mixed 0.8
53% 1.2 MB/s
Poor: 9%
This bench: 8.63%
Great: 30%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
MICRON 1D6G1-ZH46652FTK40 2x2GB
2 of 2 slots used
4GB DIMM DDR3 clocked @ 1600 MHz
Performing as expected (47th percentile)
48.5% Average
MC Read 16.6
MC Write 18.2
MC Mixed 16.2
49% 17 GB/s
SC Read 13.2
SC Write 12.8
SC Mixed 13.4
38% 13.1 GB/s
Latency 75.8
53% 75.8 ns
Poor: 34%
This bench: 48.5%
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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