Microsoft Surface Book 3

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 21%
Surfboard
Desktop
Desktop 61%
Destroyer
Workstation
Workstation 17%
Surfboard
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 43.6%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is below average.
Graphics38.6% is a below average 3D score (RTX 2060S = 100%). This GPU can handle older games but it will struggle to render recent games at resolutions greater than 1080p. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Boot Drive104% 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.
Memory32GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's far more than any current game requires. 32GB will also allow for large file and system caches, virtual machine hosting, software development, video editing and batch multimedia processing.
OS VersionWindows 11 is the most recent version of Windows.
Sub-optimal background CPU (19%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU. CPU throttled at 86% 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 3  (all builds)
MotherboardMicrosoft Surface Book 3
Memory23 GB free of 32 GB @ 4.3 GHz
Display3000 x 2000 - 32 Bit Farben, 3840 x 1080 - 32 Bit Farben
OSWindows 11
BIOS Date20211214
Uptime0.3 Days
Run DateAug 03 '22 at 12:08
Run Duration139 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 19%
CPU Throttled 86%

 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 i7-1065G7
U3E1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 1.5 GHz, turbo 1.5 GHz (avg)
Performing below expectations (24th percentile)
43.6% Average
Memory 57.8
1-Core 89.4
2-Core 132
54% 92.9 Pts
4-Core 163
8-Core 215
24% 189 Pts
64-Core 208
13% 208 Pts
Poor: 30%
This bench: 43.6%
Great: 70%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 1650 (Mobile Max-Q)
Microsoft(1414 0032) ≥ 4GB
Driver: nvldumdx.dll Ver. 27.21.14.6259
Performing way above expectations (88th percentile)
38.6% Below average
Lighting 50.3
Reflection 56.2
Parallax 45
41% 50.5 fps
MRender 35.3
Gravity 43.6
Splatting 44.1
34% 41 fps
Poor: 27%
This bench: 38.6%
Great: 40%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
HFM512GDGTNG-87A0A 512GB
134GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 80041C00
SusWrite @10s intervals: 433 483 355 295 269 268 MB/s
Performing as expected (48th percentile)
104% Outstanding
Read 762
Write 434
Mixed 590
SusWrite 350
119% 534 MB/s
4K Read 36.1
4K Write 76.9
4K Mixed 46.9
156% 53.3 MB/s
DQ Read 35.4
DQ Write 104
DQ Mixed 341
182% 160 MB/s
Poor: 65%
This bench: 104%
Great: 153%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Samsung K4UCE3Q4AA-MGCL 2x16GB
2 of 2 slots used
32GB Row of chips LPDDR4 4267 MHz clocked @ 3733 MHz
Performing below potential (1st percentile) - Ensure that the top XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
43.5% Average
MC Read 15.3
MC Write 16.1
MC Mixed 13.5
43% 15 GB/s
SC Read 10.8
SC Write 19.9
SC Mixed 17
46% 15.9 GB/s
Latency 134
30% 134 ns
Poor: 71%
This bench: 43.5%
Great: 116%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical Surface Book 3 Builds (Compare 1,684 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 Book 3

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