Dell Latitude E6420

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 7%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 61%
Destroyer
Workstation
Workstation 6%
Tree trunk
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing above expectations (68th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 32 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 61.8%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is above average.
Graphics1.91% is too low to play 3D games or use CAD packages. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Boot Drive61.6% is a good SSD score. This drive enables fast boots, responsive applications and ensures minimum system IO wait 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 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.
Very high background CPU (31%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemDell Latitude E6420  (all builds)
MotherboardDell 032T9K
Memory5.6 GB free of 8 GB @ 1.3 GHz
Display1600 x 900 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 7
BIOS Date20160104
Uptime3.2 Days
Run DateMar 22 '18 at 23:04
Run Duration91 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 31%

 PC Performing above expectations (68th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i7-2640M
CPU 1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.8 GHz
Performing way above expectations (94th percentile)
61.8% Good
Memory 86.4
1-Core 83
2-Core 163
66% 111 Pts
4-Core 218
8-Core 218
29% 218 Pts
64-Core 220
14% 220 Pts
Poor: 28%
This bench: 61.8%
Great: 63%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia NVS 4200M
Dell(1028 1493) 512MB
Driver: nvd3dumx.dll Ver. 9.18.13.4196
Performing above expectations (60th percentile)
1.91% Terrible
Lighting 2.17
Reflection 2.65
Parallax 1.84
2% 2.22 fps
MRender 3.19
Gravity 2.37
Splatting 2.52
2% 2.69 fps
Poor: 1%
This bench: 1.91%
Great: 2%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Intel 520 Series 180GB-$140
118GB free (System drive)
Firmware: LE1i Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing below expectations (24th percentile)
61.6% Good
Read 449
Write 168
Mixed 187
58% 268 MB/s
4K Read 21.7
4K Write 41.5
4K Mixed 17.2
77% 26.8 MB/s
DQ Read 278
DQ Write 191
DQ Mixed 64.4
94% 178 MB/s
Poor: 54%
This bench: 61.6%
Great: 88%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Samsung M471B5273DH0-CH9 2x4GB
2 of 2 slots used
8GB SODIMM DDR3 1333 MHz
Performing way above expectations (96th percentile)
51.3% Above average
MC Read 18.2
MC Write 18.1
MC Mixed 16.5
50% 17.6 GB/s
SC Read 14.4
SC Write 16.1
SC Mixed 16.3
45% 15.6 GB/s
Latency 70.9
56% 70.9 ns
Poor: 22%
This bench: 51.3%
Great: 51%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical Latitude E6420 Builds (Compare 2,156 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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