Dell Latitude E6540

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 6%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 55%
Gunboat
Workstation
Workstation 5%
Tree trunk
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (36th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 64 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 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 55.7%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics3.46% is too low to play 3D games or use CAD packages. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Boot Drive23.3% is an extremely low SSD score, this system will benefit from a faster SSD.
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.
Sub-optimal background CPU (13%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemDell Latitude E6540  (all builds)
MotherboardDell 0725FP
Memory12.2 GB free of 16 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors,
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20190613
Uptime0.1 Days
Run DateMar 19 '24 at 00:42
Run Duration114 Seconds
Run User CAN-User
Background CPU 13%

 PC Performing below expectations (36th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i7-4600M
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.9 GHz, turbo 3.45 GHz (avg)
Performing below expectations (38th percentile)
55.7% Above average
Memory 69.4
1-Core 92.9
2-Core 163
63% 108 Pts
4-Core 249
8-Core 220
32% 235 Pts
64-Core 121
8% 121 Pts
Poor: 33%
This bench: 55.7%
Great: 66%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Intel HD 4600 (Mobile 1.15 GHz)
Dell(1028 05BE) 1GB
Driver: igdumdim64.dll Ver. 20.19.15.5126
Performing above expectations (61st percentile)
3.46% Terrible
Lighting 3.9
Reflection 2.6
Parallax 6.9
3% 4.47 fps
MRender 6.7
Gravity 2.5
Splatting 5.4
4% 4.87 fps
Poor: 2%
This bench: 3.46%
Great: 3%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung PM851 2.5 7mm 256GB
145GB free (System drive)
Firmware: EXT08D0Q
SusWrite @10s intervals: 162 173 180 196 184 191 MB/s
Relative performance (0th percentile) - Ensure that this drive is connected to a SATA 3.0 port with a SATA 3.0 cable
23.3% Poor
Read 235
Write 42.5
Mixed 112
SusWrite 181
32% 143 MB/s
4K Read 2.8
4K Write 2.7
4K Mixed 2.7
9% 2.73 MB/s
Poor: 44%
This bench: 23.3%
Great: 90%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Crucial CT102464BF160B.C16 2x8GB
2 of 2 slots used
16GB SODIMM DDR3 clocked @ 1600 MHz
Performing below potential (7th percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
38.2% Below average
MC Read 12.9
MC Write 13
MC Mixed 14.7
39% 13.5 GB/s
SC Read 8.8
SC Write 13.5
SC Mixed 11.3
32% 11.2 GB/s
Latency 125
32% 125 ns
Poor: 32%
This bench: 38.2%
Great: 59%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

 SkillBench Score 12: 0P 0R 3G 3B (High Scores)

Measures user input accuracy relative to the given hardware

Score Hit Rate Shots EFps 0.1% Low Refresh Rate Screen Resolution Monitor
12% 11% 57 113 54 60 15.5" 1280 720 AUO21ED
Typical Latitude E6540 Builds (Compare 2,295 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 7%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 59%
Gunboat
Workstation
Workstation 7%
Tree trunk

System: Dell Latitude E6540

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