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6.3Graphics2.9
3.5Overall performance2.2
3.4Display3.2
5.6Memory & storage5.8
6.0Battery & portability5.4
6.3Features & cooling2.8
Dimensions
Size comparison
x15 R1 RTX 3080 (2021)Inspiron 16 Plus 7610 RTX 3060 (2021)
| x15 R1 RTX 3080 (2021) | Inspiron 16 Plus 7610 RTX 3060 (2021) | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 277.2 mm | 247.5 mm | +29.7 mm |
| Width | 359.7 mm | 355.2 mm | +4.5 mm |
| Thickness | 16.3 mm | 18.9 mm | −2.6 mm |
| Weight | 2.3 kg | 2 kg | +0.3 kg |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is x15 R1 RTX 3080 (2021) better than Inspiron 16 Plus 7610 RTX 3060 (2021)?
- Refresh rate165 Hz vs 60 Hz2.8×
- GPU power (TGP)90 W vs 60 W+50%
- GPU compute (FP32)16.1 TFLOPS vs 9.8 TFLOPS+64%
- 3DMark Steel Nomad Light10,106 vs 6,527+55%
- MUX switchYes · Inspiron 16 Plus 7610 RTX 3060 (2021): No
- GPU shader cores6,144 vs 3,840+60%
- Geekbench 6 multi-core7,172 vs 6,810+5%
- Video memory8 GB vs 6 GB+33%
- G-Sync / FreeSyncYes · Inspiron 16 Plus 7610 RTX 3060 (2021): No
- Advanced OptimusYes · Inspiron 16 Plus 7610 RTX 3060 (2021): No
- RAM (base)16 GB vs 8 GB2×
- Vapor chamber coolingYes · Inspiron 16 Plus 7610 RTX 3060 (2021): No
Why is Inspiron 16 Plus 7610 RTX 3060 (2021) better than x15 R1 RTX 3080 (2021)?
- Resolution classFull HD (1080p/1200p) vs 3K (1800p/2000p)
- Weight2.27 kg vs 2.01 kg+13%
- HDRNo · x15 R1 RTX 3080 (2021): Yes
- Upgradable RAMNo · x15 R1 RTX 3080 (2021): Yes
- USB-A ports1 vs 22×
- Pixel density141 ppi vs 226 ppi+60%
- Fan noise (max. load)53.5 dB vs 50 dB+7%
- Screen size15.6″ vs 16″+3%
Specifications
Side by side
| Graphics | ||
| Graphics card | GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop |
| GPU maker | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| GPU power (TGP) | 90 W | 60 W |
| Video memory | 8 GB | 6 GB |
| Video memory type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| GPU shader cores | 6,144 | 3,840 |
| GPU compute (FP32) | 16.1 TFLOPS | 9.8 TFLOPS |
| 3DMark Steel Nomad Light | 10,106 | 6,527 |
| Processor | ||
| Processor | Core i5-11400H | Core i5-11400H |
| CPU maker | Intel | Intel |
| CPU cores | 6 | 6 |
| CPU threads | 12 | 12 |
| Max CPU clock | 4.5 GHz | 4.5 GHz |
| Processor options | Core i5-11400H, Core i7-11800H, Core i9-11900H | Core i5-11400H, Core i7-11800H |
| Geekbench 6 multi-core | 7,172 | 6,810 |
| Geekbench 6 single-core | 2,045 | 1,952 |
| Cinebench 2024 multi-core | 495 | 480 |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 15.6″ | 16″ |
| Resolution | 1920 × 1080 | 3072 × 1920 |
| Resolution class | Full HD (1080p/1200p) | 3K (1800p/2000p) |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Panel type | IPS | IPS |
| Brightness | 300 nits | 300 nits |
| sRGB coverage | 100% | 99% |
| Response time | 19 ms | 35 ms |
| DCI-P3 coverage | — | 74% |
| Pixel density | 141 ppi | 226 ppi |
| Aspect ratio | 16:9 | 16:10 |
| G-Sync / FreeSync | Yes | No |
| Advanced Optimus | Yes | No |
| MUX switch | Yes | No |
| HDR | No | Yes |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM (up to) | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM (base) | 16 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM type | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| RAM speed | 3,200 MHz | 3,200 MHz |
| Max. supported RAM | — | 32 GB |
| RAM slots | — | 2 |
| Upgradable RAM | No | Yes |
| SSD (up to) | 4,096 GB | 4,096 GB |
| SSD (base) | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| M.2 SSD slots | 2 | 2 |
| SSD interface | PCIe 4.0 x4 | PCIe 4.0 x4 |
| Battery & power | ||
| Battery capacity | 87 Wh | 86 Wh |
| Power adapter | 240 W | 130 W |
| USB-C charging (Power Delivery) | Yes | Yes |
| Design & cooling | ||
| Weight | 2.27 kg | 2.01 kg |
| Thickness | 16.3 mm | 18.9 mm |
| Width | 359.7 mm | 355.2 mm |
| Depth | 277.2 mm | 247.5 mm |
| Body material | Aluminium, Plastic | Aluminium |
| Colours | Silver | Blue |
| Cooling fans | 4 | 3 |
| Vapor chamber cooling | Yes | No |
| Liquid metal (CPU) | No | No |
| Fan noise (max. load) | 53.5 dB | 50 dB |
| Ports & wireless | ||
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| Thunderbolt or USB4 | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C ports | 2 | 1 |
| USB-A ports | 1 | 2 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | HDMI 2.0 |
| HDMI 2.1 | Yes | No |
| (Mini) DisplayPort | No | No |
| Ethernet port | No | No |
| SD card reader | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5 mm audio jack | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.2 |
| Keyboard & camera | ||
| Backlit keyboard | Yes | Yes |
| Numeric keypad | No | Yes |
| Key travel | 1.5 mm | 1.3 mm |
| Webcam | 720p | 720p |
| IR camera (face login) | Yes | No |
| Fingerprint reader | No | — |
| Audio | ||
| Speakers | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Dolby Atmos | No | No |
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