Dell Latitude E6420

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing GPU, SSD
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing above expectations (64th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 36 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 53.4%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
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.
Memory2GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows however a minimum of 4GB is recommended for gaming or any other RAM intensive tasks such as photo/video editing. This system will also be a little more responsive with 4GB of RAM.
OS VersionAlthough Windows 7 is still a viable option, it's now 14 years and 10 months old. This system should be upgraded to Windows 10 which is generally faster and has an improved set of core utilities including better versions of explorer and task manager.
Very high background CPU (41%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemDell Latitude E6420  (all builds)
MotherboardDell 0K0DNP
Memory0.6 GB free of 2 GB @ 1.3 GHz
OSWindows 7
BIOS Date20111018
Uptime0 Days
Run DateJun 19 '21 at 17:50
Run Duration158 Seconds
Run User IND-User
Background CPU 41%

 PC Performing above expectations (64th 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
Performing above expectations (68th percentile)
53.4% Above average
Memory 76.2
1-Core 66.9
2-Core 115
54% 86 Pts
4-Core 177
8-Core 195
24% 186 Pts
64-Core 192
12% 192 Pts
Poor: 21%
This bench: 53.4%
Great: 59%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Seagate Momentus Thin 7200 2.5" 320GB-$29
281GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 0001
SusWrite @10s intervals: 93 84 67 69 65 66 MB/s
Performing above expectations (61st percentile)
49.4% Average
Read 98.5
Write 98.6
Mixed 58.1
SusWrite 73.9
60% 82.3 MB/s
4K Read 0.5
4K Write 0.6
4K Mixed 0.5
88% 0.53 MB/s
Poor: 14%
This bench: 49.4%
Great: 64%
hp v301w 16GB
5GB free, PID f340
Operating at USB 2.0 Speed
SusWrite @10s intervals: 0.4 7.2 6.1 3.5 6.2 7.7 MB/s
Performing as expected (40th percentile)
4.92% Terrible
Read 21.7
Write 1.5
Mixed 10.9
SusWrite 5.2
11% 9.82 MB/s
4K Read 2.7
4K Write 0
4K Mixed 0
10% 0.9 MB/s
Poor: 4%
This bench: 4.92%
Great: 6%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown MFCCR423SA0104 1x2GB
1 of 2 slots used
2GB SODIMM DDR3 1333 MHz
Performing way above expectations (88th percentile)
25% Poor
MC Read 7.9
MC Write 8.1
MC Mixed 7.5
22% 7.83 GB/s
SC Read 8.2
SC Write 8.7
SC Mixed 7.7
23% 8.2 GB/s
Latency 87.9
46% 87.9 ns
Poor: 12%
This bench: 25%
Great: 26%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical Latitude E6420 Builds (Compare 2,170 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 E6420

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