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G15 5525 RTX 3070 (2022) vs G15 5530 RTX 4050 (2023)

Dell G15 5525 RTX 3070 (2022) vs Dell G15 5530 RTX 4050 (2023)

What G15 5525 RTX 3070 (2022) does better (5) and where G15 5530 RTX 4050 (2023) wins (8) — every spec side by side.

Dell · 2022G15 5525 RTX 3070 (2022)

5.7Score

5 advantages

Higher score

Dell · 2023G15 5530 RTX 4050 (2023)

5.2Score

8 advantages

7.3Graphics5.2

4.9Overall performance5.9

2.4Display2.1

6.3Memory & storage6.3

3.3Battery & portability2.5

3.7Features & cooling5.0

Dimensions

Size comparison

G15 5525 RTX 3070 (2022)G15 5530 RTX 4050 (2023)

	G15 5525 RTX 3070 (2022)	G15 5530 RTX 4050 (2023)	Difference
Depth	272.1 mm	274.5 mm	−2.4 mm
Width	357.3 mm	357.3 mm	=
Thickness	26.9 mm	26.9 mm	=
Weight	2.5 kg	2.8 kg	−0.3 kg

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is G15 5525 RTX 3070 (2022) better than G15 5530 RTX 4050 (2023)?

GPU shader cores5,120 vs 2,5602×
GPU compute (FP32)17.5 TFLOPS vs 13.4 TFLOPS+31%
3DMark Steel Nomad Light11,260 vs 8,959+26%
Weight2.52 kg vs 2.81 kg+12%
Video memory8 GB vs 6 GB+33%

Why is G15 5530 RTX 4050 (2023) better than G15 5525 RTX 3070 (2022)?

Geekbench 6 multi-core8,965 vs 11,376+27%
CPU cores6 vs 10+67%
Cinebench 2024 multi-core587 vs 817+39%
Advanced OptimusNo · G15 5525 RTX 3070 (2022): Yes
CPU threads12 vs 16+33%
Geekbench 6 single-core2,058 vs 2,417+17%
Fan noise (max. load)50.5 dB vs 47.8 dB+6%
Max CPU clock4.5 GHz vs 4.6 GHz+2%

Specifications

Side by side

Only differences	Dell G15 5525 RTX 3070 (2022)5.7	Dell G15 5530 RTX 4050 (2023)5.2
Graphics
Graphics card	GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop	GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop
GPU maker	NVIDIA	NVIDIA
GPU power (TGP)	140 W	140 W
Video memory	8 GB	6 GB
Video memory type	GDDR6	GDDR6
GPU shader cores	5,120	2,560
GPU compute (FP32)	17.5 TFLOPS	13.4 TFLOPS
3DMark Steel Nomad Light	11,260	8,959
Processor
Processor	Ryzen 5 6600H	Core i5-13450HX
CPU maker	AMD	Intel
CPU cores	6	10
CPU threads	12	16
Max CPU clock	4.5 GHz	4.6 GHz
Processor options	Ryzen 5 6600H, Ryzen 7 6800H, Ryzen 9 6900HX	Core i5-13450HX, Core i7-13650HX, Core i7-13700HX, Core i9-13900HX
Geekbench 6 multi-core	8,965	11,376
Geekbench 6 single-core	2,058	2,417
Cinebench 2024 multi-core	587	817
Display
Screen size	15.6″	15.6″
Resolution	1920 × 1080	1920 × 1080
Resolution class	Full HD (1080p/1200p)	Full HD (1080p/1200p)
Refresh rate	120 Hz	120 Hz
Panel type	IPS	IPS
Brightness	250 nits	250 nits
sRGB coverage	100%	—
Response time	35 ms	35 ms
DCI-P3 coverage	49%	—
Pixel density	141 ppi	141 ppi
Aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
G-Sync / FreeSync	No	No
Advanced Optimus	No	Yes
MUX switch	Yes	Yes
HDR	No	No
Touchscreen	No	No
Memory & storage
RAM (up to)	32 GB	32 GB
RAM (base)	8 GB	8 GB
RAM type	DDR5	DDR5
RAM speed	4,800 MHz	4,800 MHz
Max. supported RAM	32 GB	32 GB
RAM slots	2	2
Upgradable RAM	Yes	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	86 Wh	86 Wh
Power adapter	240 W	330 W
USB-C charging (Power Delivery)	No	No
Design & cooling
Weight	2.52 kg	2.81 kg
Thickness	26.9 mm	26.9 mm
Width	357.3 mm	357.3 mm
Depth	272.1 mm	274.5 mm
Body material	Plastic	Plastic
Colours	Gray, Green	White, Gray, Purple
Cooling fans	2	2
Vapor chamber cooling	No	No
Liquid metal (CPU)	No	No
Fan noise (max. load)	50.5 dB	47.8 dB
Ports & wireless
Thunderbolt or USB4	No	No
USB-C ports	1	1
USB-A ports	3	3
HDMI	HDMI 2.1	HDMI 2.1
HDMI 2.1	Yes	Yes
(Mini) DisplayPort	No	No
Ethernet port	Yes	Yes
SD card reader	No	No
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	Yes	Yes
Key travel	1.6 mm	—
Webcam	720p	720p
IR camera (face login)	No	No
Fingerprint reader	No	No
Audio
Speakers	2.0	2.0
Dolby Atmos	No	No