Samsung 530U3C/530U4C/532U3C

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 7%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 57%
Gunboat
Workstation
Workstation 7%
Tree trunk
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing above expectations (63rd percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 37 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 56.9%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics3.43% is too low to play 3D games or use CAD packages. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Boot Drive55.4% 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 10 is not the most recent version of Windows, it remains a great option.
Sub-optimal background CPU (14%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU. CPU throttled at 79% 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.
SystemSamsung 530U3C/530U4C/532U3C  (all builds)
MotherboardSAMSUNG NP530U3C-AD5BR
Memory4.5 GB free of 8 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display1366 x 768 - 32 Bit cores
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20150722
Uptime3.7 Days
Run DateNov 15 '17 at 14:38
Run Duration99 Seconds
Run User BRA-User
Background CPU 14%
CPU Throttled 79%

 PC Performing above expectations (63rd percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i7-3517U
CPU Socket - U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.4 GHz, turbo 2.8 GHz (avg)
Performing above expectations (83rd percentile)
56.9% Above average
Memory 80.8
1-Core 80.5
2-Core 130
60% 97 Pts
4-Core 192
8-Core 198
26% 195 Pts
64-Core 191
12% 191 Pts
Poor: 31%
This bench: 56.9%
Great: 60%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Intel HD 4000 (Mobile 1.25 GHz)
Sanyo(144D C0D7) 2GB
Driver: igdumdim64.dll Ver. 10.18.10.4358
Performing as expected (57th percentile)
3.43% Terrible
Lighting 3.57
Reflection 5.38
Parallax 2.91
3% 3.95 fps
MRender 5.24
Gravity 2.33
Splatting 7.83
4% 5.13 fps
Poor: 2%
This bench: 3.43%
Great: 4%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Kingston SSDNow V300 240GB-$35
141GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 603ABBF0 Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing below expectations (27th percentile)
55.4% Above average
Read 450
Write 185
Mixed 261
66% 298 MB/s
4K Read 17.8
4K Write 42
4K Mixed 13.5
66% 24.4 MB/s
DQ Read 152
DQ Write 137
DQ Mixed 53.1
65% 114 MB/s
Poor: 41%
This bench: 55.4%
Great: 85%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Elpida EBJ41UF8BDU0-GN-F Kingston 99U4342-018.A00G 8GB
1600, 1600 MHz
4096, 4096 MB
Performing way above expectations (86th percentile)
52.4% Above average
MC Read 18.9
MC Write 19
MC Mixed 17.4
53% 18.4 GB/s
SC Read 13.8
SC Write 13.9
SC Mixed 16.6
42% 14.8 GB/s
Latency 79
51% 79 ns
Poor: 24%
This bench: 52.4%
Great: 52%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical 530U3C/530U4C/532U3C Builds (Compare 189 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 2%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 46%
Yacht
Workstation
Workstation 2%
Tree trunk

System: Samsung 530U3C/530U4C/532U3C

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 50% - Above average Total price: $225
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