Geekbench 6 results on multiple cores are significantly lower than expected.
Geekbench 6 results on multiple cores are significantly lower than expected.
I recently purchased a new ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 OLED (i9 13900H with RTX 4060) and have been testing it. Most benchmarks are performing well except for one test. My laptop doesn’t seem to achieve very high scores in the Geekbench 6 CPU multi-core test, which should be around 14000. The best I’ve managed is 11719. The single-core score is decent, even above average at 2743. The unusual thing is that it appears to be underperforming, with low temperatures, minimal fan noise, and only modest power draw (15-30W). Anyone know why this might be happening?
I begin by looking for any updated BIOS release from ASUS and then verify if they provide a newer chipset driver for your Zenbook.
When you mention that temperatures remain manageable, it’s based on your observations during the multicore test—specifically, the core temperatures stayed within acceptable ranges.
Are you placing the device on a solid, level surface free from obstructions to the vents at the bottom?
Do you have multiple third-party programs installed or pre-installed? Remember, most high benchmark scores come from machines that have recently been fully reinstalled with Windows and no extra software running. These systems are typically "clean" in terms of system resources, using only the essentials for Windows and necessary drivers.
Other applications or tools you’ve added, such as monitoring apps, overlays, mods, or plugins, will also consume system resources and can impact performance. It’s important to note that these additional programs often run alongside BIOS updates or lack the latest chipset, network adapter, or audio controller drivers, which may affect results. In most cases, Windows should not provide optimal drivers, as they are usually standard versions rather than specialized features offered by manufacturers.
Yes I've been monitoring the CPU temps. I've tried to close everything I can. I would boot into diagnostic mode but the free version of Geekbench shows your results in a web browser (can't get online in diagnostic mode). I've been doing some research and I think I have an idea as to why my score is low.
My model with the 4060 only comes with 16 GB of soldered RAM with an empty slot for more. The model most people are testing comes with a 4070 but more importantly 32 GB of RAM (16 soldered and 16 SODIMM DDR5). At first I though RAM would have no impact on CPU benchmarks but at least for Geekbench, I think it does. Here's a link to all of the Geekbench scores I could find under my laptop name (
https://browser.geekbench.com/search?q=A...V_UX6404VV
). Every single i9 13900H score around 14000 has 32 GB of RAM while every single i9 13900H score around 11000 only has 16 GB of RAM. That can't be a coincidence. I was planning on upgrading my RAM anyway and it should be coming in the mail tomorrow so we'll see if it makes a difference.
Well, yes. When you're trying to match your laptop to a system with half the RAM and a lower-tier graphics card, you're definitely not on par. In such a scenario, it's probably not an issue at all. Boosting RAM is acceptable, but it won't really help unless you have specific requirements that push performance gains, which is rare today unless you use it for demanding tasks. Still, I'm completely open to having 32GB, especially if the software you're using can make good use of it.