Dell Latitude 3540

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing SSD
Gaming
Gaming 4%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 53%
Yacht
Workstation
Workstation 4%
Tree trunk
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing above expectations (71st percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 29 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components.
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 56.6%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics3.42% is too low to play 3D games or use CAD packages. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Boot DriveThe boot partition is located on a mechanical or hybrid drive. Moving the system to an SSD will yield far faster boot times, better system responsiveness and faster application load times.
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 VersionAlthough Windows 10 is not the most recent version of Windows, it remains a great option.
Sub-optimal background CPU (12%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU. CPU throttled at 99% 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 3540  (all builds)
MotherboardDell 02RKKX
Memory4.9 GB free of 8 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display1366 x 768 - 32 Bit colors,
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20150128
Uptime0.7 Days
Run DateNov 18 '19 at 09:21
Run Duration107 Seconds
Run User PAK-User
Background CPU 12%
CPU Throttled 99%

 PC Performing above expectations (71st percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i5-4200U-$281
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.3 GHz, turbo 2.3 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (97th percentile)
56.6% Above average
Memory 84.3
1-Core 68.5
2-Core 116
57% 89.7 Pts
4-Core 171
8-Core 167
23% 169 Pts
64-Core 172
11% 172 Pts
Poor: 20%
This bench: 56.6%
Great: 56%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
AMD Radeon HD 8850M
Dell(1028 0609) 2GB
Driver: aticfx64.dll Ver. 15.200.1045.0
Performing as expected (45th percentile)
3.42% Terrible
Lighting 3.4
Reflection 5.85
Parallax 8.34
3% 5.86 fps
MRender 4.76
Gravity 6.43
Splatting 5.87
5% 5.69 fps
Poor: 3%
This bench: 3.42%
Great: 5%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
HGST Travelstar 7K1000 2.5" 750GB
438GB free (System drive)
Firmware: JB2OA3K0
SusWrite @10s intervals: 84 73 91 81 86 93 MB/s
Performing as expected (50th percentile)
53.8% Above average
Read 103
Write 101
Mixed 25.3
SusWrite 84.6
57% 78.5 MB/s
4K Read 0.7
4K Write 1.6
4K Mixed 0.6
126% 0.97 MB/s
Poor: 23%
This bench: 53.8%
Great: 74%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Adata AM1L16BC4R1-B1GS Samsung M471B5173EB0-YK0 8GB
1600, 1600 MHz
4096, 4096 MB
Performing way above expectations (92nd percentile)
51.9% Above average
MC Read 17.3
MC Write 20.4
MC Mixed 16.9
52% 18.2 GB/s
SC Read 13.3
SC Write 13.5
SC Mixed 16.2
41% 14.3 GB/s
Latency 73
55% 73 ns
Poor: 20%
This bench: 51.9%
Great: 52%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical Latitude 3540 Builds (Compare 390 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 2%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 44%
Speed boat
Workstation
Workstation 2%
Tree trunk

System: Dell Latitude 3540

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