Dell Precision

Dell Precision is Dell's line of mobile workstations, built for engineers, architects, 3D modelers, video editors, and data analysts who need professional software to run reliably for hours at a stretch. Most configurations pair a professional NVIDIA Quadro, RTX A Series, or RTX Ada graphics card, with drivers certified for AutoCAD, SOLIDWORKS, and Revit, with an Intel H-series, HX-series, Core Ultra, or Xeon chip. Since 2025, Dell has renamed its workstation line Dell Pro Max, so the laptops here belong to the previous Precision generation.

Hung Phat Laptop carries Precision in all 4 sizes: 14, 15, 16, and 17 inches. The range runs from older models with 6th and 7th-generation Intel chips, such as the Precision 5510, 7510, and 7520, to 2024 models such as the Precision 5490, 3591, and 5690. The newer generations are on sale or temporarily out of stock, while older discontinued ones keep their pages for reference and comparison. Each size is divided into the accessible 3000 group, the thin and light aluminum 5000 group, and the 7000 group for heavy workloads. Below, we go through each line in turn, with photos of the actual laptops.

Dell Precision Lines Available at Hung Phat Laptop

What every Precision shares is stability under long workloads: a professional graphics card with drivers tested against engineering software, a sturdy chassis, and a quiet keyboard. The 3000 group suits 2D CAD and technical offices, the 5000 group is thin and compact for people on the move, and the 7000 group is thicker, with HX or Xeon chips for simulation and rendering.

Dell Precision 14: A Compact Workstation to Carry Every Day

Dell Precision 14 is for engineers who visit job sites, architects who often meet clients, and design consultants who need to open drawings on the spot. The 14-inch laptop fits in an ordinary backpack, and the 5000 group weighs about 1.5kg yet still has a professional graphics card.

The DELL Precision 5480 Mobile Workstation (2023) uses an Intel Core i9-13900H chip, 32GB of LPDDR5 6000MHz RAM, a 512GB SSD, and an RTX 3000 Ada 8GB graphics card. These specs are enough for 3D modeling, architectural rendering, and video editing on a laptop you can carry every day.

The next generation, the DELL Precision 5490 Mobile Workstation (2024), moves to an Intel Core Ultra 7 165H chip, which adds an NPU core for AI tasks, along with 32GB of LPDDR5X 7467MHz RAM and an RTX 1000 Ada 6GB graphics card. It suits people who want better battery life and do moderate CAD and BIM work. It is currently out of stock.

In the 3000 group, the DELL Precision 3490 Mobile Workstation (2024) uses a Core Ultra 5 125H, 16GB of DDR5 5600MHz RAM, and Intel Arc integrated graphics. It suits 2D CAD and technical offices, and its RAM sits in upgradable slots. It is also temporarily out of stock.

The first generation of the 14-inch 5000 group is the DELL Precision 5470 Mobile Workstation (2022), which uses a Core i7-12800H, 32GB of DDR5 5200MHz RAM, a 1TB SSD, and an RTX A1000 4GB graphics card. It is a way to get a compact 14-inch workstation at a lower cost than the 2023 and 2024 models.

Note: the 5480 and 5490 use RAM soldered to the motherboard, so choose 32GB from the start. The 5000 group mainly uses Thunderbolt and USB-C ports, so prepare an extra hub if you often plug in a projector or USB-A devices.

Dell Precision 15: A 15.6-Inch Display and Many Generations to Choose From

Dell Precision 15 is a familiar sight in technical offices and construction companies, and among people who work with CAD, GIS, and big data. The 15.6-inch display is wider than a 14-inch one, and the 3000 and 7000 group laptops add a numeric keypad that makes data entry easier.

The DELL Precision 3591 Mobile Workstation (2024) uses an Intel Core Ultra 7 165H chip, 32GB of DDR5 5600MHz RAM, a 512GB SSD, and an RTX 500 Ada 4GB graphics card. It suits moderate AutoCAD and Revit work as well as GIS, and its RAM is in slots that are easy to upgrade.

From the same 2024 generation, the DELL Precision 3590 Mobile Workstation (2024) uses a power-efficient Core Ultra 7 155U chip, 32GB of DDR5 RAM, and integrated Intel Graphics. It runs cool, has long battery life, and suits 2D CAD. It is currently out of stock.

The 2023 generation includes the DELL Precision 3580 Mobile Workstation (2023), which uses a Core i7-1355U and Intel Iris Xe graphics for light work, and the DELL Precision 3581 Mobile Workstation (2023), which uses a Core i9-13900H with a discrete RTX A1000 6GB or RTX 2000 Ada 8GB graphics card for 3D. Both are temporarily out of stock.

If you need a thinner laptop, the 5000 group has the DELL Precision 5570 Mobile Workstation (2022) with a Core i7-12800H, 16GB of DDR5 RAM, and an RTX A1000 4GB graphics card, in an aluminum chassis with a 16:10 15.6-inch thin-bezel display. It suits people who need a compact workstation to take to client meetings.

The previous generation, the DELL Precision 5560 Mobile Workstation (2021), has the same thin design and uses a Core i7-11850H, 16GB of DDR4 3200MHz RAM, and a Quadro T1200 4GB graphics card. It is a more economical choice for 2D and light 3D work.

In the 7000 group, the DELL Precision 7560 Mobile Workstation uses an Intel Xeon W-11855M chip, 16GB of DDR4 3200MHz RAM, and a Quadro T1200 4GB graphics card. The Xeon chip supports ECC RAM, which suits people running simulations or structural calculations who need a laptop that stays stable for many hours.

The 2020 DELL Precision 7550 Mobile Workstation uses a Xeon W-10855M, 16GB of DDR4 RAM, and a Quadro T1000 4GB graphics card. Its thick body has plenty of RAM and SSD slots, so you can upgrade the specs step by step as your work grows.

The 2021 and 2022 generations of the 3000 group include the DELL Precision 3571 Mobile Workstation (2022) with a Core i5-12500H and an NVIDIA T600 4GB graphics card, and the DELL Precision 3561 Mobile Workstation with a Core i5-11500H and integrated graphics. Both are currently out of stock.

The 2020 generation also includes the DELL Precision 3551 Mobile Workstation, which uses a Core i7-10875H with a Quadro P620 graphics card, and the thin DELL Precision 5550 Mobile Workstation, which uses a Core i7-10750H with a Quadro T1000 4GB graphics card. Both are sold out.

The DELL Precision 7540 Mobile Workstation and DELL Precision 5540 Mobile Workstation, which use 9th-generation Intel chips, have been discontinued. The Precision 7530, 7520, 7510, 5530, 5520, 5510, 3541, and 3530 have also been discontinued, and their pages remain for reference.

Note: many of the laptops on sale here are 2020 to 2022 models, so ask closely about battery condition and actual specs. The 5000 group has no numeric keypad and few USB-A ports, while the 7000 group is heavier and better suited to a desk.

Dell Precision 16: A 16-Inch Display for 3D Modeling and Video Editing

Dell Precision 16 is for people who do 3D modeling, architectural rendering, and video editing, and who work with many software windows open at once. The 16-inch 16:10 display has room for toolbars, a timeline, and a modeling viewport.

The DELL Precision 5690 Mobile Workstation (2024) uses an Intel Core Ultra 9 185H chip, 64GB of LPDDR5X 7467MHz RAM, a 2TB SSD, and an RTX 2000 Ada 8GB graphics card. The line also offers an RTX 3500 Ada option for large scenes.

The previous generation, the DELL Precision 5680 Mobile Workstation (2023), uses a Core i7-13800H, 32GB of DDR5 6000MHz RAM, and an RTX A1000 6GB graphics card. It has the same thin design and suits photo editing, video editing, and moderate 3D work.

In the 7000 group, the DELL Precision 7680 Mobile Workstation (2023) uses a 24-core Core i9-13950HX chip, 32GB of DDR5 5600MHz RAM, and an RTX A1000 6GB graphics card. The HX chip suits simulation and CPU-based rendering.

The DELL Precision 7670 Mobile Workstation (2022) uses a Core i7-12850HX, 32GB of DDR5 4800MHz RAM, and an RTX A1000 4GB graphics card. It suits people who need an HX chip for computation but not an especially large graphics card.

A note when choosing: the Precision 5690 uses RAM soldered to the motherboard, so the 64GB version is the safer choice for large projects. The 7000 group is heavier, but it cools better under sustained loads and is easy to upgrade.

Dell Precision 17: A 17-Inch Display for Heavy Workloads at a Desk

Dell Precision 17 suits people who do simulation, video editing, and mechanical design, need a large screen, and usually keep the laptop fixed at a desk. The 17-inch display makes detailed drawings and many windows at once easier to view.

The DELL Precision 7780 Mobile Workstation (2023) uses an Intel Core i9-13950HX chip, 64GB of DDR5 5200MHz RAM, a 512GB SSD, and an RTX A1000 6GB graphics card. The large amount of RAM suits multilayer BIM models and structural simulation.

The previous generation, the DELL Precision 7770 Mobile Workstation (2022), uses a Core i5-12600HX, 16GB of DDR5 RAM, and an RTX A1000 4GB graphics card. It is an economical way to get a recent 17-inch workstation.

If you want a 17-inch display in a thinner laptop, the DELL Precision 5770 Mobile Workstation (2022) uses a Core i9-12900H, 32GB of RAM, a 1TB SSD, and an RTX A3000 12GB graphics card. The 12GB card suits large 3D scenes and GPU rendering.

The 2021 DELL Precision 5760 Mobile Workstation has the same thin design and uses a Core i7-11850H, 32GB of DDR4 RAM, and an RTX A2000 4GB graphics card. It costs less than the 5770.

The DELL Precision 7760 Mobile Workstation belongs to the 7000 group and uses a Core i5-11500H, 16GB of DDR4 RAM, and a Quadro T1200 4GB graphics card. It suits 2D CAD and light 3D work at an accessible cost.

The 2020 DELL Precision 7750 Mobile Workstation uses a Core i7-10850H with a Quadro RTX 3000 6GB graphics card, and the 2018 DELL Precision 7730 Mobile Workstation uses a Xeon E-2176M with a Quadro P3200 6GB graphics card. Both are now sold out.

The thin DELL Precision 5750 Mobile Workstation uses a Core i7-10750H with a Quadro RTX 3000 6GB graphics card and is currently sold out, while the Precision 7740 with a Core i7-9850H has been discontinued. Its page remains for reference.

Before choosing, keep in mind that the 17-inch 7000 group laptop weighs about 3kg and comes with a large charger, so you will want a 17-inch backpack with a shock-resistant compartment.

Quick Comparison of Dell Precision Lines

The table below summarizes the main differences among the 4 Precision sizes.

Summarized from the configurations currently at Hung Phat Laptop; chip, graphics card, and RAM vary by version.

Choosing a Dell Precision by Use Case

The easiest way to choose is to start with the software you use. For 2D CAD and technical office work, the 3000 group with integrated graphics or an RTX 500 Ada is enough. For Revit, SOLIDWORKS, and 3D modeling, choose a graphics card from the RTX A1000 6GB or RTX 2000 Ada up, with at least 32GB of RAM. For simulation and structural calculations, the HX chips in the 7000 group cut the wait noticeably.

Next, think about how you carry the laptop. If you often visit job sites and meet clients, choose the Precision 14 or the 15.6-inch 5000 group. If the laptop mostly stays at a desk, the Precision 16 and 17 give you large screens and good cooling for long runs. For versions with soldered RAM, choose enough capacity when you buy.

If your work does not need a professional graphics card, compare other lines in the Dell laptops category.

Buy a Genuine Dell Precision Laptop at Hung Phat Laptop

Every Dell Precision at Hung Phat Laptop is a genuine product, backed by an invoice and a clear warranty. Our advisors will ask which software you use and where you usually carry the laptop, then recommend the right size and graphics card. Not sure whether to choose the 3000 or 5000 group, or an RTX A1000 or RTX 2000 Ada card? Tell us about your daily work, and our team will compare each configuration we have in detail. When you buy, you get:

• An exchange or refund within the first 30 days if the fault is the manufacturer's.
• Cleaning and software installation for as long as you use the machine.
• Long-term technical support and delivery to your door, nationwide.