Microsoft Surface Laptop Go

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing SSD
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing way above expectations (86th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 14 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 62.3%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is above average.
Graphics6.08% is a very low 3D score (RTX 2060S = 100%). This GPU can only handle very basic 3D games but it's fine for general computing tasks.
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 VersionWindows 11 is the most recent version of Windows.
CPU throttled at 83% 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 Go  (all builds)
MotherboardMicrosoft Surface Laptop Go
Memory4.5 GB free of 8 GB @ 3.7 GHz
Display1536 x 1024 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 11
BIOS Date20210430
Uptime2.4 Days
Run DateSep 15 '21 at 17:29
Run Duration132 Seconds
Run User GBR-User
Background CPU10%
CPU Throttled 83%

 PC Performing way above expectations (86th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i5-1035G1
U3E1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 1.2 GHz, turbo 2.75 GHz (avg)
Performing above expectations (83rd percentile)
62.3% Good
Memory 58.9
1-Core 130
2-Core 224
74% 138 Pts
4-Core 364
8-Core 449
52% 407 Pts
64-Core 453
28% 453 Pts
Poor: 28%
This bench: 62.3%
Great: 68%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Intel UHD G1
Microsoft(1414 0047) 1GB
Driver: igdumdim64.dll Ver. 27.20.100.9168
Performing above expectations (81st percentile)
6.08% Terrible
Lighting 8.1
Reflection 9.3
Parallax 8.8
7% 8.73 fps
MRender 12.3
Gravity 8.8
Splatting 0.2
5% 7.1 fps
Poor: 3%
This bench: 6.08%
Great: 7%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
HFM128GDGTNG-87A0A 128GB
65GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 80041C00
SusWrite @10s intervals: 185 174 171 170 169 167 MB/s
Relative performance n/a - RAM cached drive detected
Poor: 32% Great: 88%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Hynix H9HCNNNBKMALHR-NEE 2x4GB
2 of 2 slots used
8GB Row of chips LPDDR4 clocked @ 3733 MHz
Performing way above expectations (93rd percentile)
112% Outstanding
MC Read 45
MC Write 47.4
MC Mixed 36.4
123% 42.9 GB/s
SC Read 18.7
SC Write 41.9
SC Mixed 22.4
79% 27.7 GB/s
Latency 131
31% 131 ns
Poor: 62%
This bench: 112%
Great: 113%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

 SkillBench Score 0: 0R 0G 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
0% 0% 0 9 7 60 12.4" 1280 720 LGD0555
Typical Surface Laptop Go Builds (Compare 432 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 12%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 55%
Gunboat
Workstation
Workstation 11%
Tree trunk

System: Microsoft Surface Laptop Go

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