Dell Latitude 3540

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 7%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 54%
Yacht
Workstation
Workstation 7%
Tree trunk
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing above expectations (73rd percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 27 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components.
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 52.1%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics2.72% is too low to play 3D games or use CAD packages. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Boot Drive94.5% 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.
Memory16GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's more than sufficient for nearly all games. 16GB also allows for very large file and system caches, software development and batch photo editing/processing.
OS VersionAlthough Windows 10 is not the most recent version of Windows, it remains a great option.
CPU throttled at 70% 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 0MC4K5
Memory12.1 GB free of 16 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display1366 x 768 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20140717
Uptime0 Days
Run DateApr 17 '21 at 22:15
Run Duration114 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU10%
CPU Throttled 70%

 PC Performing above expectations (73rd percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i5-4210U
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.4 GHz, turbo 2.4 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (93rd percentile)
52.1% Above average
Memory 72
1-Core 73.6
2-Core 133
56% 92.9 Pts
4-Core 188
8-Core 188
25% 188 Pts
64-Core 183
11% 183 Pts
Poor: 20%
This bench: 52.1%
Great: 53%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Intel HD 4400 (Mobile 1.0/1.1 GHz)
Dell(1028 0608) 1GB
Driver: igdumdim64.dll Ver. 20.19.15.4835
Performing way above expectations (86th percentile)
2.72% Terrible
Lighting 3.1
Reflection 2.3
Parallax 5.8
2% 3.73 fps
MRender 5.6
Gravity 1.9
Splatting 3.9
3% 3.8 fps
Poor: 2%
This bench: 2.72%
Great: 3%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 870 Evo 250GB-$31
204GB free (System drive)
Firmware: SVT01B6Q
SusWrite @10s intervals: 351 354 357 355 359 358 MB/s
Performing below expectations (32nd percentile)
94.5% Outstanding
Read 440
Write 358
Mixed 288
SusWrite 356
81% 360 MB/s
4K Read 28.1
4K Write 81.8
4K Mixed 32.7
128% 47.5 MB/s
DQ Read 382
DQ Write 348
DQ Mixed 264
226% 332 MB/s
Poor: 67%
This bench: 94.5%
Great: 128%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown TIMETEC-SD3-1600 2x8GB
2 of 2 slots used
16GB SODIMM DDR3 clocked @ 1600 MHz
Performing above expectations (80th percentile)
54.2% Above average
MC Read 18.8
MC Write 22.1
MC Mixed 16.9
55% 19.3 GB/s
SC Read 15
SC Write 14.9
SC Mixed 18.7
46% 16.2 GB/s
Latency 96.8
41% 96.8 ns
Poor: 18%
This bench: 54.2%
Great: 57%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical Latitude 3540 Builds (Compare 389 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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