Lenovo 2429GU4

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 4%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 40%
Jet ski
Workstation
Workstation 4%
Tree trunk
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (22nd percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 78 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 below average single core score, this CPU can handle email, web browsing and audio/video playback but it will struggle to handle modern 3D games or workstation tasks such as video editing. Finally, with a gaming score of 41.8%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is below average.
Graphics1.92% is too low to play 3D games or use CAD packages. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Boot Drive67.3% is a good SSD score. This drive enables fast boots, responsive applications and ensures minimum system 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 VersionAlthough Windows 10 is not the most recent version of Windows, it remains a great option.
Sub-optimal background CPU (15%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU. CPU throttled at 49% 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
5 years ago, 5 years ago.
SystemLenovo 2429GU4  (all builds)
MotherboardLENOVO 2429GU4
Memory3.5 GB free of 8 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors,
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20140331
Uptime0.1 Days
Run DateMay 04 '18 at 08:46
Run Duration173 Seconds
Run User IDN-User
Background CPU 15%
CPU Throttled 49%

 PC Performing below expectations (22nd percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i7-3630QM-$420
CPU Socket - U3E1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 2.4 GHz, turbo 1.2 GHz (avg)
Performing way below expectations (5th percentile)
41.8% Average
Memory 66
1-Core 32.8
2-Core 60.6
36% 53.1 Pts
4-Core 101
8-Core 121
14% 111 Pts
64-Core 132
8% 132 Pts
Poor: 42%
This bench: 41.8%
Great: 69%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Intel HD 4000 (Mobile 1.25 GHz)
Legend(17AA 21F5) 2GB
Driver: igdumdim64.dll Ver. 10.18.10.4358
Performing way below expectations (7th percentile)
1.92% Terrible
Lighting 1.97
Reflection 5.65
Parallax 1.62
2% 3.08 fps
MRender 3.38
Gravity 1.3
Splatting 4.17
2% 2.95 fps
Poor: 2%
This bench: 1.92%
Great: 4%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 860 Evo 250GB-$52
158GB free (System drive)
Firmware: RVT01B6Q Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (2nd percentile)
67.3% Good
Read 511
Write 404
Mixed 426
100% 447 MB/s
4K Read 23.7
4K Write 27.9
4K Mixed 14.6
70% 22.1 MB/s
DQ Read 27.7
DQ Write 37.8
DQ Mixed 17.1
17% 27.5 MB/s
Poor: 75%
This bench: 67.3%
Great: 128%
Samsung MZMPC032HBCD-000L1 32GB
12GB free
Firmware: CXM12L1Q Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing below potential (4th percentile) - Ensure that this drive is connected to a SATA 3.0 port with a SATA 3.0 cable
31.3% Below average
Read 258
Write 84
Mixed 129
34% 157 MB/s
4K Read 12.8
4K Write 21.3
4K Mixed 10.7
44% 14.9 MB/s
DQ Read 73.5
DQ Write 32.1
DQ Mixed 26.9
27% 44.1 MB/s
Poor: 34%
This bench: 31.3%
Great: 45%
Asmt 2115 750GB
321GB free
Firmware: 0
Performing way above expectations (96th percentile)
63.4% Good
Read 110
Write 110
Mixed 104
82% 108 MB/s
4K Read 0.54
4K Write 1.94
4K Mixed 0.24
85% 0.91 MB/s
Poor: 14%
This bench: 63.4%
Great: 63%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown SRT8G86S1-P9H 1x8GB
1 of 2 slots used
8GB SODIMM DDR3 clocked @ 1600 MHz
Performing way below expectations (15th percentile)
26.4% Poor
MC Read 10.5
MC Write 8.6
MC Mixed 8.4
26% 9.17 GB/s
SC Read 5.3
SC Write 6
SC Mixed 7.7
18% 6.33 GB/s
Latency 111
36% 111 ns
Poor: 27%
This bench: 26.4%
Great: 42%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical 2429GU4 Builds (Compare 2 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 8%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 58%
Gunboat
Workstation
Workstation 7%
Tree trunk

System: Lenovo 2429GU4

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