Dell Latitude E6540

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing SSD
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
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 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 53.6%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics4.63% is too low to play 3D games or use CAD packages. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
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 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.
Sub-optimal background CPU (15%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemDell Latitude E6540  (all builds)
MotherboardDell 0725FP
Memory9.3 GB free of 16 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors, 1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 7
BIOS Date20140218
Uptime0 Days
Run DateFeb 14 '17 at 07:58
Run Duration1569 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 15%

 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 i7-4800MQ-$150
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 2.7 GHz
Performing way below expectations (14th percentile)
53.6% Above average
Memory 84.2
1-Core 33.2
2-Core 77.7
44% 65 Pts
4-Core 127
8-Core 265
23% 196 Pts
64-Core 293
18% 293 Pts
Poor: 34%
This bench: 53.6%
Great: 76%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Intel HD 4600 (Mobile 1.15 GHz)
Dell(1028 05BE) 2GB
Driver: igdumdim64.dll Ver. 9.18.10.3204
Performing way above expectations (100th percentile)
4.63% Terrible
Lighting 5.17
Reflection 6.96
Parallax 6
4% 6.04 fps
MRender 8.9
Gravity 2.67
Splatting 8
5% 6.52 fps
Poor: 2%
This bench: 4.63%
Great: 3%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 850 Pro 512GB-$210
99GB free (System drive)
Firmware: EXM0 Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Relative performance n/a - RAM cached drive detected
Poor: 71% Great: 124%
Samsung SSD 850 EVO 500G 500GB
37GB free, PID 0578
Operating at USB 2.1 Speed
Performing below expectations (20th percentile)
66.5% Good
Read 39.7
Write 39.8
Mixed 38.6
51% 39.4 MB/s
4K Read 13.6
4K Write 15.9
4K Mixed 9.48
914% 13 MB/s
DQ Read 15.2
DQ Write 16.3
DQ Mixed 9.49
933% 13.7 MB/s
Poor: 30%
This bench: 66.5%
Great: 298%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Crucial CT102464BF160B.C16 2x8GB
2 of 2 slots used
16GB SODIMM DDR3 clocked @ 1600 MHz
Performing as expected (46th percentile)
52% Above average
MC Read 19.7
MC Write 18.9
MC Mixed 15.7
52% 18.1 GB/s
SC Read 13.9
SC Write 18.3
SC Mixed 12.8
43% 15 GB/s
Latency 73.1
55% 73.1 ns
Poor: 32%
This bench: 52%
Great: 59%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical Latitude E6540 Builds (Compare 2,293 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

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 67% - Good Total price: $178
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