Dell Latitude E6520

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing SSD
Gaming
Gaming 3%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 42%
Speed boat
Workstation
Workstation 3%
Tree trunk
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing above expectations (65th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 35 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 47.8%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is below average.
Graphics2.16% is too low to play 3D games or use CAD packages. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
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.
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 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. CPU throttled at 71% by Windows. Ensure maximum processor state is set to 100% via Settings > System > Power & sleep > Additional power settings > Change plan settings > Change advanced power settings > Processor power management > Maximum processor state.
SystemDell Latitude E6520  (all builds)
MotherboardDell 0J4TFW
Memory1.1 GB free of 8 GB @ 1.3 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors,
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20131114
Uptime0.6 Days
Run DateJan 09 '18 at 03:08
Run Duration189 Seconds
Run User PAK-User
Background CPU 13%
CPU Throttled 71%

 PC Performing above expectations (65th 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 1.8 GHz (avg)
Performing as expected (42nd percentile)
47.8% Average
Memory 76
1-Core 41.5
2-Core 70.8
43% 62.8 Pts
4-Core 117
8-Core 117
16% 117 Pts
64-Core 115
7% 115 Pts
Poor: 21%
This bench: 47.8%
Great: 59%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Intel HD 3000 (Mobile V2 1.3 GHz)
Dell(1028 0494) 1.2GB
Driver: igdumd32.dll Ver. 9.17.10.4459
Performing as expected (56th percentile)
2.16% Terrible
Lighting 2.43
Reflection 3.69
Parallax 1.62
2% 2.58 fps
MRender 3.24
Gravity 1.33
Splatting 4.22
2% 2.93 fps
Poor: 1%
This bench: 2.16%
Great: 2%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
WD Black 2.5" 320GB (2010)-$45
21GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 01.01A01 Max speed: SATA 2.0 300 MB/s
Performing way above expectations (96th percentile)
59.8% Above average
Read 102
Write 107
Mixed 90
75% 99.5 MB/s
4K Read 0.48
4K Write 1.52
4K Mixed 0.36
88% 0.79 MB/s
Poor: 21%
This bench: 59.8%
Great: 60%
Generic NCard SD Card 8GB
6GB free
Firmware: 0.2
Performing way above expectations (97th percentile)
10.3% Very poor
Read 21.5
Write 11.8
Mixed 14.9
12% 16.1 MB/s
4K Read 7.72
4K Write 1.04
4K Mixed 0.89
440% 3.22 MB/s
Poor: 3%
This bench: 10.3%
Great: 10%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Hynix HMT351S6CFR8C-H9 2x4GB
2 of 2 slots used
8GB SODIMM DDR3 1333 MHz
Performing below potential (35th percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
44.4% Average
MC Read 15.8
MC Write 17
MC Mixed 15.7
46% 16.2 GB/s
SC Read 10
SC Write 9.1
SC Mixed 9.9
28% 9.67 GB/s
Latency 88.2
45% 88.2 ns
Poor: 22%
This bench: 44.4%
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 1,117 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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