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Microsoft Surface Pro 2

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 8%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 57%
Gunboat
Workstation
Workstation 8%
Tree trunk
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing above expectations (67th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 33 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 57.1%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics4.26% is too low to play 3D games or use CAD packages. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Boot Drive40.2% is a reasonable SSD score. This drive enables fast boots and responsive applications.
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 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.
CPU throttled at 75% by Windows. Ensure maximum processor state is set to 100% via Settings > System > Power & sleep > Additional power settings > Change plan settings > Change advanced power settings > Processor power management > Maximum processor state.
Run History
SystemMicrosoft Surface Pro 2  (all builds)
MotherboardMicrosoft Surface Pro 2
Memory5.1 GB free of 8 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 8.1
BIOS Date20150410
Uptime0 Days
Run DateJun 06 '20 at 07:44
Run Duration118 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU7%
CPU Throttled 75%

 PC Performing above expectations (67th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i5-4300U
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.5 GHz, turbo 2.6 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (95th percentile)
57.1% Above average
Memory 79
1-Core 82.4
2-Core 131
60% 97.6 Pts
4-Core 206
8-Core 206
28% 206 Pts
64-Core 205
13% 205 Pts
Poor: 18%
This bench: 57.1%
Great: 58%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Intel HD Graphics Family (Intel Corporation - WDDM 1.3)
Microsoft(1414 0A16) 2GB
Driver: igdumdim64.dll Ver. 10.18.10.3262
Performing above expectations (73rd percentile)
4.26% Terrible
Lighting 4.87
Reflection 6.23
Parallax 5.81
4% 5.64 fps
MRender 7.57
Gravity 2.2
Splatting 7.43
5% 5.74 fps
Poor: 2%
This bench: 4.26%
Great: 4%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung MZMTD256HAGM-000L1 256GB
73GB free (System drive)
Firmware: DXT43M0Q
SusWrite @10s intervals: 45 44 49 46 47 54 MB/s
Performing below potential (6th percentile) - Ensure that this drive is connected to a SATA 3.0 port with a SATA 3.0 cable
40.2% Average
Read 265
Write 46.2
Mixed 92.4
SusWrite 47.5
24% 113 MB/s
4K Read 10.1
4K Write 42.7
4K Mixed 14.3
56% 22.4 MB/s
DQ Read 360
DQ Write 69.7
DQ Mixed 55.7
82% 162 MB/s
Poor: 40%
This bench: 40.2%
Great: 75%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Hynix H9CCNNNBLTMLAR-NTM 2x4GB
2 of 2 slots used
8GB SODIMM DDR3 clocked @ 1600 MHz
Performing way above expectations (95th percentile)
56.3% Above average
MC Read 19
MC Write 22.8
MC Mixed 18.1
57% 20 GB/s
SC Read 14.3
SC Write 16
SC Mixed 18.1
46% 16.1 GB/s
Latency 82.3
49% 82.3 ns
Poor: 40%
This bench: 56.3%
Great: 56%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical Surface Pro 2 Builds (Compare 123 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 7%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 45%
Yacht
Workstation
Workstation 6%
Tree trunk

System: Microsoft Surface Pro 2

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