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 above expectations (63rd percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 37 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 60.1%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is above average.
Graphics1.75% is too low to play 3D games or use CAD packages. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
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 (17%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemDell Latitude E6520  (all builds)
MotherboardDell 0J4TFW
Memory1.1 GB free of 8 GB @ 1.3 GHz
Display1366 x 768 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20170512
Uptime16 Days
Run DateMar 03 '21 at 04:17
Run Duration100 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 17%

 PC Performing above expectations (63rd percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i5-2520M-$34
CPU 1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.5 GHz, turbo 3 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (97th percentile)
60.1% Good
Memory 87.6
1-Core 66.5
2-Core 126
59% 93.5 Pts
4-Core 192
8-Core 193
26% 192 Pts
64-Core 189
12% 189 Pts
Poor: 21%
This bench: 60.1%
Great: 59%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia NVS 4200M
Dell(1028 0494) 512MB
CLim: 740 MHz, MLim: 400 MHz, Ram: 512MB, Driver: 369.09
Performing above expectations (60th percentile)
1.75% Terrible
Lighting 2.1
Reflection 0.8
Parallax 0.7
2% 1.2 fps
MRender 2.5
Gravity 2.2
Splatting 2.1
2% 2.27 fps
Poor: 1%
This bench: 1.75%
Great: 2%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung MZ7TD128HAFV-000L1 128GB
1GB free (System drive)
Firmware: DXT05L0Q
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete - Ensure that this drive is connected to a SATA 3.0 port with a SATA 3.0 cable
Read 274
Write 42.7
Mixed 63.5
27% 127 MB/s
4K Read 12.4
4K Write 26.3
4K Mixed 12.2
48% 17 MB/s
DQ Read 325
DQ Write 35.8
DQ Mixed 45.2
67% 135 MB/s
Poor: 41% Great: 71%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Samsung M471B5173DB0-YK0 Micron 16KTF51264HZ-1G6M1 8GB
1333, 1333 MHz
4096, 4096 MB
Performing below potential (31st percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
44.7% Average
MC Read 16.1
MC Write 15.6
MC Mixed 13.7
43% 15.1 GB/s
SC Read 12.9
SC Write 13.8
SC Mixed 13.2
38% 13.3 GB/s
Latency 69.9
57% 69.9 ns
Poor: 18%
This bench: 44.7%
Great: 56%

 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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