Microsoft Surface Book 2

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 8%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 55%
Yacht
Workstation
Workstation 7%
Tree trunk
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (40th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 60 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 49.2%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is below average.
Graphics4.65% is too low to play 3D games or use CAD packages. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Boot Drive106% 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.
Memory16GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's more than sufficient for nearly all games. 16GB also allows for very large file and system caches, software development and batch photo editing/processing.
OS VersionAlthough Windows 10 is not the most recent version of Windows, it remains a great option.
Sub-optimal background CPU (16%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU. CPU throttled at 90% 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 Book 2  (all builds)
MotherboardMicrosoft Surface Book 2
Memory11.5 GB free of 16 GB @ 1.9 GHz
Display3000 x 2000 - 32 Bit colors,
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date
Uptime0 Days
Run DateAug 25 '21 at 21:40
Run Duration157 Seconds
Run User CAN-User
Background CPU 16%
CPU Throttled 90%

 PC Performing below expectations (40th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i7-8650U
U3E1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 2.1 GHz, turbo 3 GHz (avg)
Performing below expectations (38th percentile)
49.2% Average
Memory 57.6
1-Core 93.4
2-Core 188
62% 113 Pts
4-Core 220
8-Core 344
35% 282 Pts
64-Core 472
29% 472 Pts
Poor: 27%
This bench: 49.2%
Great: 71%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Intel UHD Graphics 620 (Mobile Kaby Lake R)
Microsoft(1414 0027) 1GB
Driver: igdumdim64.dll Ver. 27.20.100.8682
Performing above expectations (69th percentile)
4.65% Terrible
Lighting 6.1
Reflection 30.3
Parallax 8.2
5% 14.9 fps
MRender 9.2
Gravity 7.4
Splatting 0.3
4% 5.63 fps
Poor: 3%
This bench: 4.65%
Great: 6%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung MZFLW512HMJP-000MV 512GB
440GB free (System drive)
Firmware: CXY74M0Q
SusWrite @10s intervals: 578 558 615 580 602 611 MB/s
Performing as expected (43rd percentile)
106% Outstanding
Read 542
Write 612
Mixed 309
SusWrite 591
116% 513 MB/s
4K Read 20.8
4K Write 48.3
4K Mixed 26.4
91% 31.8 MB/s
DQ Read 603
DQ Write 295
DQ Mixed 532
373% 476 MB/s
Poor: 71%
This bench: 106%
Great: 151%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Hynix H9CCNNNCLGALAR-NUD 2x8GB
2 of 2 slots used
16GB Row of chips LPDDR3 clocked @ 1867 MHz
Performing below potential (9th percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
48.9% Average
MC Read 15.2
MC Write 19.2
MC Mixed 18.2
50% 17.5 GB/s
SC Read 10.8
SC Write 20.9
SC Mixed 13.3
43% 15 GB/s
Latency 135
30% 135 ns
Poor: 45%
This bench: 48.9%
Great: 81%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

 SkillBench Score 6: 0R 2G 0B (High Scores)

Measures user input accuracy relative to the given hardware

Score Hit Rate Shots EFps 0.1% Low Refresh Rate Screen Resolution Monitor
6% 4% 54 110 7 60 13.5" 1500 1000 MEI96A2 TDM13O56
Typical Surface Book 2 Builds (Compare 3,917 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 9%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 54%
Yacht
Workstation
Workstation 9%
Tree trunk

System: Microsoft Surface Book 2

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