Dell Latitude E6540

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 9%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 66%
Battle cruiser
Workstation
Workstation 8%
Tree trunk
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing above expectations (78th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 22 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 65.4%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is above average.
Graphics4.08% is too low to play 3D games or use CAD packages. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Boot Drive72.7% 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 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 05V0V4
Memory6 GB free of 8 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display1366 x 768 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20130903
Uptime0 Days
Run DateJul 16 '17 at 17:12
Run Duration88 Seconds
Run User CAN-User
Background CPU 13%

 PC Performing above expectations (78th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i5-4300M-$264
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.6 GHz, turbo 3.2 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (99th percentile)
65.4% Good
Memory 88.1
1-Core 97.5
2-Core 180
72% 122 Pts
4-Core 248
8-Core 254
34% 251 Pts
64-Core 254
16% 254 Pts
Poor: 27%
This bench: 65.4%
Great: 64%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Intel HD 4600 (Mobile 1.15 GHz)
Dell(1028 05BE) 1GB
Driver: igdumdim64.dll Ver. 20.19.15.4531
Performing way above expectations (100th percentile)
4.08% Terrible
Lighting 4.23
Reflection 7.19
Parallax 7.16
4% 6.19 fps
MRender 7.57
Gravity 2.57
Splatting 8.61
5% 6.25 fps
Poor: 2%
This bench: 4.08%
Great: 3%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
WD Blue 1TB-$105
849GB free (System drive)
Firmware: X41100WD Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (17th percentile)
72.7% Very good
Read 482
Write 333
Mixed 295
82% 370 MB/s
4K Read 23.9
4K Write 34.9
4K Mixed 15.6
75% 24.8 MB/s
DQ Read 299
DQ Write 193
DQ Mixed 43.7
87% 179 MB/s
Poor: 61%
This bench: 72.7%
Great: 108%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Hynix HMT451S6AFR8A-PB Samsung M471B5173QH0-YK0 8GB
1600, 1600 MHz
4096, 4096 MB
Performing way above expectations (97th percentile)
55.6% Above average
MC Read 19.1
MC Write 21.7
MC Mixed 17.2
55% 19.3 GB/s
SC Read 13.4
SC Write 17.1
SC Mixed 18.2
46% 16.2 GB/s
Latency 69.4
58% 69.4 ns
Poor: 19%
This bench: 55.6%
Great: 56%

 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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