Microsoft Surface Laptop 3

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing SSD
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing way below expectations (11th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 89 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 an average single core score, this CPU can handle browsing the web, email, video playback and the majority of general computing tasks including light gaming when coupled with an appropriate GPU. Finally, with a gaming score of 50.2%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics3.96% is too low to play 3D games or use CAD packages. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
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.
High background CPU (21%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU. CPU throttled at 80% 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 Laptop 3  (all builds)
MotherboardMicrosoft Surface Laptop 3
Memory1.5 GB free of 8 GB @ 4.3 GHz
Display2256 x 1504 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20210430
Uptime2.2 Days
Run DateSep 02 '21 at 09:39
Run Duration196 Seconds
Run User AUS-User
Background CPU 21%
CPU Throttled 80%

 PC Performing way below expectations (11th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i5-1035G7
U3E1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 1.5 GHz, turbo 1.5 GHz (avg)
Performing below expectations (28th percentile)
50.2% Above average
Memory 71.2
1-Core 59.1
2-Core 41.9
42% 57.4 Pts
4-Core 159
8-Core 235
25% 197 Pts
64-Core 211
13% 211 Pts
Poor: 40%
This bench: 50.2%
Great: 72%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Intel Iris Plus G7
Microsoft(1414 0035) 1GB
Driver: igdumdim64.dll Ver. 27.20.100.8681
Performing way below expectations (0th percentile)
3.96% Terrible
Lighting 4.4
Reflection 5
Parallax 6.4
4% 5.27 fps
MRender 5.6
Gravity 5.2
Splatting 6.2
5% 5.67 fps
Poor: 6%
This bench: 3.96%
Great: 13%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
HFM256GDGTNG-87A0A 256GB
109GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 80041C00
SusWrite @10s intervals: 236 262 266 249 258 234 MB/s
Relative performance n/a - RAM cached drive detected
Poor: 58% Great: 101%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Samsung K4U6E3S4AA-MGCL 2x4GB
2 of 2 slots used
8GB Row of chips LPDDR4 4267 MHz clocked @ 3733 MHz
Performing below potential (6th percentile) - Ensure that the top XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
66.7% Good
MC Read 24.1
MC Write 21.8
MC Mixed 30.7
73% 25.5 GB/s
SC Read 8.2
SC Write 16.2
SC Mixed 14.3
37% 12.9 GB/s
Latency 98.6
41% 98.6 ns
Poor: 65%
This bench: 66.7%
Great: 114%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

 SkillBench Score 36: 4R 4G 4B (High Scores)

Measures user input accuracy relative to the given hardware

Score Hit Rate Shots EFps 0.1% Low Refresh Rate Screen Resolution Monitor
36% 12% 96 48 21 60 13.5" 1504 1003 SHP14B3 LQ135P1JX51
History: Score 15: 2R 1G 2B | Score 36: 4R 4G 4B
Typical Surface Laptop 3 Builds (Compare 638 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 15%
Surfboard
Desktop
Desktop 60%
Destroyer
Workstation
Workstation 14%
Tree trunk

System: Microsoft Surface Laptop 3

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