Microsoft Surface Pro 2

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 4%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 58%
Gunboat
Workstation
Workstation 4%
Tree trunk
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing way above expectations (93rd percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 7 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components. This PC is likely operated by a technical master!
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 57.5%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics3.29% is too low to play 3D games or use CAD packages. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Boot Drive80.8% 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.
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 10 is not the most recent version of Windows, it remains a great option.
CPU throttled at 69% 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.
SystemMicrosoft Surface Pro 2  (all builds)
MotherboardMicrosoft Surface Pro 2
Memory1.9 GB free of 4 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20150410
Uptime0 Days
Run DateJul 27 '19 at 01:06
Run Duration114 Seconds
Run User PRI-User
Background CPU2%
CPU Throttled 69%

 PC Performing way above expectations (93rd percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i5-4200U-$281
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.3 GHz, turbo 2.3 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (98th percentile)
57.5% Above average
Memory 84.3
1-Core 76.1
2-Core 127
60% 95.9 Pts
4-Core 181
8-Core 182
24% 181 Pts
64-Core 182
11% 182 Pts
Poor: 20%
This bench: 57.5%
Great: 56%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Intel HD 4400 (Mobile 1.0/1.1 GHz)
Microsoft(1414 0A16) 1GB
Driver: igdumdim64.dll Ver. 20.19.15.4331
Performing way above expectations (86th percentile)
3.29% Terrible
Lighting 3.43
Reflection 5.38
Parallax 5.19
3% 4.67 fps
MRender 6.62
Gravity 2.03
Splatting 6.52
4% 5.06 fps
Poor: 2%
This bench: 3.29%
Great: 3%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Liteonit LMT-19nmBGA-128G 128GB
52GB free (System drive)
Firmware: DM728D1
SusWrite @10s intervals: 286 284 292 302 212 225 MB/s
Performing way above expectations (89th percentile)
80.8% Excellent
Read 461
Write 302
Mixed 274
SusWrite 267
73% 326 MB/s
4K Read 27.7
4K Write 47.3
4K Mixed 30.7
106% 35.2 MB/s
DQ Read 306
DQ Write 287
DQ Mixed 203
178% 266 MB/s
Poor: 52%
This bench: 80.8%
Great: 86%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Hynix H9CCNNN8JTMLAR-NTM 2x2GB
2 of 2 slots used
4GB SODIMM DDR3 clocked @ 1600 MHz
Performing way above expectations (97th percentile)
55.7% Above average
MC Read 18.2
MC Write 23.2
MC Mixed 17.6
56% 19.7 GB/s
SC Read 14.3
SC Write 13.9
SC Mixed 17.7
44% 15.3 GB/s
Latency 73
55% 73 ns
Poor: 36%
This bench: 55.7%
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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