Dell Latitude E6520

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing SSD
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (23rd percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 77 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 extremely low single core score, this CPU can barely handle email and light web browsing. Finally, with a gaming score of 21%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is very poor.
Graphics2.03% is too low to play 3D games or use CAD packages. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Memory6GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's sufficient for the vast majority of games. 6GB is also enough for moderate file and system caches which result in a very responsive system.
OS VersionAlthough Windows 10 is not the most recent version of Windows, it remains a great option.
High background CPU (26%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU. CPU throttled at 30% 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.
SystemDell Latitude E6520  (all builds)
MotherboardDell 0J4TFW
Memory3.2 GB free of 6 GB @ 1.3 GHz
Display1600 x 900 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20111018
Uptime4.4 Days
Run DateJun 19 '19 at 15:25
Run Duration127 Seconds
Run User ZAF-User
Background CPU 26%
CPU Throttled 30%

 PC Performing below expectations (23rd percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i5-2540M-$315
CPU 1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.6 GHz, turbo 0.6 GHz (avg)
Performing way below expectations (1st percentile)
21% Poor
Memory 38.4
1-Core 12.3
2-Core 20.8
18% 23.8 Pts
4-Core 21.9
8-Core 34
4% 28 Pts
64-Core 37
2% 37 Pts
Poor: 34%
This bench: 21%
Great: 62%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia NVS 4200M
Dell(1028 0494) 512MB
CLim: 740 MHz, MLim: 400 MHz, Ram: 512MB, Driver: 392.53
Performing above expectations (60th percentile)
2.03% Terrible
Lighting 2.43
Reflection 2.92
Parallax 0.44
2% 1.93 fps
MRender 3.14
Gravity 2.23
Splatting 2.48
2% 2.62 fps
Poor: 1%
This bench: 2.03%
Great: 2%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Seagate Momentus Thin 7200 2.5" 320GB-$29
207GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 0003DEM1
SusWrite @10s intervals: 4.5 4.8 5 5.3 5.1 5.7 MB/s
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 209
Write 1
SusWrite 5.1
51% 71.6 MB/s
4K Read 34.3
4K Write 0.7
4K Mixed 1.2
1,576% 12.1 MB/s
Poor: 14% Great: 64%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Samsung M471B5773CHS-CH9 M471B5273DH0-CH9 6GB
1333, 1333 MHz
2048, 4096 MB
Performing way below expectations (7th percentile)
17.5% Very poor
MC Read 6.7
MC Write 6.1
MC Mixed 6.5
18% 6.43 GB/s
SC Read 3.4
SC Write 3.4
SC Mixed 3
9% 3.27 GB/s
Latency 210
19% 210 ns
Poor: 14%
This bench: 17.5%
Great: 47%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical Latitude E6520 Builds (Compare 1,115 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 5%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 48%
Yacht
Workstation
Workstation 5%
Tree trunk

System: Dell Latitude E6520

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 56% - Above average Total price: $62
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