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 (31st percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 69 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 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 49.8%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is below average.
Graphics1.33% is too low to play 3D games or use CAD packages. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Memory12GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's more than sufficient for nearly all games. 12GB 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.
Very high background CPU (40%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
Run History
2 years ago, 2 years ago.
SystemDell Latitude E6520  (all builds)
MotherboardDell 0692FT
Memory8 GB free of 12 GB @ 1.3 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20180913
Uptime0.2 Days
Run DateJun 17 '21 at 01:55
Run Duration170 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 40%

 PC Performing below expectations (31st 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 as expected (52nd percentile)
49.8% Average
Memory 70.2
1-Core 54.9
2-Core 132
51% 85.9 Pts
4-Core 174
8-Core 161
23% 168 Pts
64-Core 187
12% 187 Pts
Poor: 21%
This bench: 49.8%
Great: 59%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia NVS 4200M
Dell(1028 0494) 512MB
CLim: 740 MHz, MLim: 400 MHz, Ram: 512MB, Driver: 392.65
Performing way below expectations (10th percentile)
1.33% Terrible
Lighting 2.1
Reflection 3.1
Parallax 0.2
2% 1.8 fps
MRender 0.3
Gravity 1.5
Splatting 0.4
1% 0.73 fps
Poor: 1%
This bench: 1.33%
Great: 2%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Toshiba MK3261GSYN 320GB-$72
6GB free (System drive)
Firmware: MH000D
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 102
Write 106
Mixed 35.5
59% 81.2 MB/s
4K Read 0.5
4K Write 1.8
4K Mixed 0.6
121% 0.97 MB/s
Poor: 21% Great: 64%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Hynix HMT351S6CFR8C-H9 859B CT102464BF160B.M16 12GB
1333, 1333 MHz
4096, 8192 MB
Relative performance n/a - insufficient samples
28% Poor
MC Read 9.5
MC Write 9.2
MC Mixed 9.1
26% 9.27 GB/s
SC Read 8.2
SC Write 9.2
SC Mixed 9
25% 8.8 GB/s
Latency 101
40% 101 ns
Poor: 28%
This bench: 28%
Great: 36%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

 SkillBench Score 0: 0R 0G 0B (High Scores)

Measures user input accuracy relative to the given hardware

Score Hit Rate Shots EFps 0.1% Low Refresh Rate Screen Resolution Monitor
0% 0% 0 8 6 60 15.5" 1280 720 AUO21ED
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

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