Dell Latitude E6520

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 6%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 59%
Gunboat
Workstation
Workstation 6%
Tree trunk
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing as expected (45th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 55 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 65.8%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is above average.
Graphics2.23% is too low to play 3D games or use CAD packages. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Boot Drive48.8% is a reasonable SSD score. This drive enables fast boots and responsive applications.
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 7 is still a viable option, it's now 14 years and 8 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.
High background CPU (26%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemDell Latitude E6520  (all builds)
MotherboardDell 0J4TFW
Memory0.1 GB free of 8 GB @ 1.3 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors,
OSWindows 7
BIOS Date20131114
Uptime0 Days
Run DateJan 05 '17 at 03:53
Run Duration116 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 26%

 PC Performing as expected (45th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i7-2720QM-$85
CPU 1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 2.2 GHz
Performing way above expectations (85th percentile)
65.8% Good
Memory 82.8
1-Core 79.3
2-Core 157
63% 106 Pts
4-Core 265
8-Core 388
41% 326 Pts
64-Core 388
24% 388 Pts
Poor: 29%
This bench: 65.8%
Great: 69%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Intel HD 3000 (Mobile V2 1.3 GHz)
Dell(1028 0494) 1.2GB
Driver: igdumd32.dll Ver. 9.17.10.3040
Performing as expected (56th percentile)
2.23% Terrible
Lighting 2.43
Reflection 3.77
Parallax 1.66
2% 2.62 fps
MRender 3.62
Gravity 1.33
Splatting 4.57
3% 3.17 fps
Poor: 1%
This bench: 2.23%
Great: 2%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Crucial M4 512GB-$74
38GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 0309 Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (6th percentile)
48.8% Average
Read 482
Write 246
Mixed 169
65% 299 MB/s
4K Read 8.9
4K Write 16.1
4K Mixed 7.9
32% 11 MB/s
DQ Read 124
DQ Write 92.5
DQ Mixed 5.98
32% 74.3 MB/s
Poor: 48%
This bench: 48.8%
Great: 81%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Samsung M471B5273DH0-CH9 M471B5273CH0-CH9 8GB
1333, 1333 MHz
4096, 4096 MB
Performing below potential (32nd percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
44.3% Average
MC Read 17.5
MC Write 17.5
MC Mixed 15.7
48% 16.9 GB/s
SC Read 0.3
SC Write 13.8
SC Mixed 0.1
14% 4.73 GB/s
Latency 75.6
53% 75.6 ns
Poor: 22%
This bench: 44.3%
Great: 51%

 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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