Microsoft Surface Go 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 above expectations (97th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 3 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 51.9%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics4.68% is too low to play 3D games or use CAD packages. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
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 VersionWindows 11 is the most recent version of Windows.
CPU throttled at 68% 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 Go 3  (all builds)
MotherboardMicrosoft Surface Go 3
Memory1 GB free of 4 GB @ 1.9 GHz
Display1920 x 1280 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 11
BIOS Date20210815
Uptime0.1 Days
Run DateNov 16 '21 at 12:43
Run Duration128 Seconds
Run User ROU-User
Background CPU9%
CPU Throttled 68%

 PC Performing way above expectations (97th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Pentium GOLD 6500Y
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 1.6 GHz, turbo 2.7 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (96th percentile)
51.9% Above average
Memory 65
1-Core 107
2-Core 143
62% 105 Pts
4-Core 226
8-Core 226
30% 226 Pts
64-Core 226
14% 226 Pts
Poor: 17%
This bench: 51.9%
Great: 52%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Intel UHD Graphics 615
Device(1339 152D) 1GB
Driver: igdumdim64.dll Ver. 27.20.100.9268
Performing way above expectations (97th percentile)
4.68% Terrible
Lighting 5.1
Reflection 2.8
Parallax 5.9
4% 4.6 fps
MRender 6.2
Gravity 5.2
Splatting 8.7
6% 6.7 fps
Poor: 2%
This bench: 4.68%
Great: 5%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Hynix H9CCNNNBKTALBR-NTD 2x2GB
2 of 2 slots used
4GB Row of chips LPDDR3 clocked @ 1867 MHz
Performing way above expectations (99th percentile)
57.1% Above average
MC Read 21.1
MC Write 22.4
MC Mixed 17.9
58% 20.5 GB/s
SC Read 12.7
SC Write 20.9
SC Mixed 19.1
50% 17.6 GB/s
Latency 114
35% 114 ns
Poor: 39%
This bench: 57.1%
Great: 55%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical Surface Go 3 Builds (Compare 313 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 8%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 46%
Yacht
Workstation
Workstation 7%
Tree trunk

System: Microsoft Surface Go 3

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