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Dell Precision 3520

Specifications

Dell Precision 3520
Dell Precision 3520 (Precision Series)
Processor
Intel Core i7-7820HQ 4 x 2.9 - 3.9 GHz, Kaby Lake
Graphics adapter
NVIDIA Quadro M620 - 2048 MB VRAM, Core: 1019.6 MHz, Memory: 1252.8 MHz, GDDR5, 369.88, Optimus
Memory
32 GB 
, DDR4 2400, 2 slots out of two used
Display
15.60 inch 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixel 141 PPI, BOE NV15N43, IPS LED, glossy: no
Mainboard
Intel CM238
Storage
Toshiba XG4 NVMe (THNSN5512GPUK), 512 GB 
, PCIe NVMe SSD, 469 GB free
Soundcard
Realtek High Definition Audio
Connections
3 USB 3.0 / 3.1 Gen1, 1 USB 3.1 Gen2, 1 Thunderbolt, 1 VGA, 1 HDMI, 1 DisplayPort, 1 Kensington Lock, Audio Connections: 3.5 mm, Card Reader: SD 4.0
Networking
10/100/1000 LAN Card (10/100/1000MBit/s), Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265 (a/b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/), Bluetooth 4.0
Size
height x width x depth (in mm): 24.6 x 377.1 x 252.6 ( = 0.97 x 14.85 x 9.94 in)
Battery
68 Wh Lithium-Ion, 4 cells
Operating System
Microsoft Windows 10 Pro 64 Bit
Camera
Webcam: 720p
Additional features
Speakers: Stereo, Keyboard: Chiclet - 6 rows with number pad, Keyboard Light: yes, Ubuntu 16.04 LTS , 36 Months Warranty
Weight
2.34 kg ( = 82.54 oz / 5.16 pounds), Power Supply: 850 g ( = 29.98 oz / 1.87 pounds)
Price
2500 Euro

 

Pricecompare

Average Score: 73% - average
Average of 4 scores (from 3 reviews)
price: - %, performance: 84%, features: 64%, display: 87% mobility: 75%, workmanship: 84%, ergonomy: 89%, emissions: 83%

Reviews for the Dell Precision 3520

82% Dell Precision 3520 (i7-7820HQ, M620M) Workstation Review | Notebookcheck
Rough around the edges. With their Precision 3000 workstation-series, Dell promises lots of performance for comparatively little money. Our review update takes a look at the overall concept and checks for potential issues.
70% Dell Precision 3520 Review and Ratings
Source: Computer Shopper English Archive.org version
Overall, we're happy to give the Dell Precision 3520 a thumbs-up as a robust machine aimed at the lower part of the mobile workstation audience. Some will seek 4K displays, two or more Thunderbolt 3 ports, or faster graphics, but those needing a best-in-class machine can open their wallets for a higher-end solution. However, if your needs are more modest, the 3520 lets you save some money while still getting a true mobile workstation.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 02/09/2018
Rating: Total score: 70%
80% Dell Precision 3520
Source: PC Mag English Archive.org version
Despite its bland looks, the Dell Precision 3520's excellent battery life will appeal to road warriors, and IT managers will like its upgradeability.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/06/2017
Rating: Total score: 80%
60% Dell Precision 3520 Review
Source: Laptop Mag English Archive.org version
The Dell Precision 3520 offers strong performance and long-lasting battery life, but suffers from a dim screen and a flexy keyboard.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/02/2017
Rating: Total score: 60%

Comment

NVIDIA Quadro M620: Mid-range workstation graphics card based on the 28nm GM107 Maxwell architecture with 512 shaders and a 128-Bit wide memory bus. Similar to the older Quadro M1000M and consumer GeForce GTX 950M (which features more shaders).

Modern games should be playable with these graphics cards at low settings and resolutions. Casual gamers may be happy with these cards.

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.


i7-7820HQ: Quad-core notebook processor based on the Kaby Lake architecture running at 2.9 - 3.9 GHz. It is the second fastest model of the consumer H-series in the beginning of 2017. The chip also integrates the HD Graphics 630 GPU clocked at 350 - 1100 MHz and is manufactured in a 14 nm process (improved compared to Skylake).» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.


15.60":

15-inch display variants are the standard and are used for more than half of all laptops.

The reason for the popularity of mid-sized displays is that this size is reasonably easy on the eyes, often allows high resolutions and thus offers rich details on the screen, yet does not consume too much power and the devices can still be reasonably compact - simply the standard compromise.

» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.


Dell: Dell is a U.S. manufacturer (based in Texas) of computer hardware founded in 1984 and is one of the largest international manufacturers in terms of both market share and notebook models. Its product line includes desktops, notebooks, storage systems, monitors, servers, printers, consumer electronics and peripherals. Dell offers laptops that are suitable for various applications, such as business laptops, gaming laptops, ultra portables and workstations. Dell's business laptops from the Latitude and Precision series are an option for professional users and businesses.

In 2023, Dell had an approximate 17% market share of global PC sales, ranking #3 after Lenovo and HP.

For gaming enthusiasts, Dell's Alienware brand is for gaming notebooks.


73%: This rating is poor. More than three quarters of the models are rated better. That is rather not a purchase recommendation. Even if verbal ratings in this area do not sound that bad ("sufficient" or "satisfactory"), they are usually euphemisms that disguise a classification as a below-average laptop.


» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.

 

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Devices from a different Manufacturer and/or with a different CPU

Dell Precision 15-3520, Core i5-7440HQ
Quadro M620, Kaby Lake i5-7440HQ

Devices with the same GPU and/or Screen Size

Dell Precision 3520-N0KF3
Quadro M620, Kaby Lake i5-7440HQ, 0 kg

Devices with the same GPU

HP ZBook x2 G4-4QH82EA
Quadro M620, Kaby Lake Refresh i5-8550U, 14.00", 2.2 kg
HP ZBook x2 G4-3FB86UT
Quadro M620, Kaby Lake i7-7600U, 14.00", 2.17 kg

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Dell Precision 16 7680
RTX A2000 Laptop GPU, Raptor Lake-HX i7-13850HX, 16.00", 2.6 kg
Dell Precision 5480
NVIDIA RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU, Raptor Lake-H i9-13900H, 14.00", 1.604 kg
Dell Precision 5000 5680
NVIDIA RTX 5000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU, Raptor Lake-H i9-13900H, 16.00", 2.291 kg
Dell Precision 7770, i7-12850HX RTX A3000
RTX A3000 Laptop GPU, Alder Lake-S i7-12850HX, 17.30", 3.02 kg
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RTX A1000 Laptop GPU, Alder Lake-P i7-12800H, 14.00", 1.48 kg
Dell Precision 7670
RTX A2000 Laptop GPU, Alder Lake-S i7-12850HX, 16.00", 2.724 kg
Dell Precision 15 3571, 12900H RTX A1000
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Dell Precision 17 5770-D3C00
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Dell Precision 5000 5470
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T500 Laptop GPU, Alder Lake-M i7-1265U, 15.60", 1.59 kg
Dell Precision 7560-DG0HV
RTX A2000 Laptop GPU, Tiger Lake i9-11950H, 15.60", 2.49 kg
Dell Precision 15 7560-DG0HV
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T500 Laptop GPU, Tiger Lake i7-1165G7, 15.60", 1.59 kg
Dell Precision 5760-8FPWM
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Dell Precision 7560, i7-11850H RTX A4000
RTX A4000 Laptop GPU, Tiger Lake i7-11850H, 15.60", 2.49 kg
Dell Precision 15 3561-YWR00
T600 Laptop GPU, Tiger Lake i9-11950H, 15.60", 1.79 kg
Dell Precision 5000 5560
RTX A2000 Laptop GPU, Tiger Lake i7-11850H, 15.60", 2.006 kg
Dell Precision 15 3560 J6V7Y
T500 Laptop GPU, Tiger Lake i5-1135G7, 15.60", 1.59 kg
Dell Precision 5750
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Dell Precision 5000 5750 P92F
Quadro RTX 3000 Max-Q, Comet Lake W-10885M, 17.00", 2.516 kg
Current Prices
Stefan Hinum, 2017-05- 6 (Update: 2017-05- 6)