Dell G15 5520 2022 vs Dell G15 5525 Comparison

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15.6 inches | February 2022

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15.6 inches | April 2022

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Dell G15 5520 2022 vs Dell G15 5525 Comparison Overview

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In this review, we will be comparing G15 5520 2022 and G15 5525, two laptops by Dell. Dell G15 5520 2022 was introduced to market in February 2022 and Dell G15 5525 was launched in April 2022. There is only 2 months difference between G15 5520 2022 and G15 5525 so we are expecting this to be a fair comparison regarding age and technology level.

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G15 5520 2022 and G15 5525 are members of Dell's 5000 series of laptops. Below you can find the latest models from this series.

Dell 5000 Series History

	Release Date	Screen Size	Dimensions	Weight
Dell G15 5530 2023	January 2023	15.6"	357.26 x 274.5 x 26.9 mm	2.65 kg (5.84 lbs)
Dell G15 5535	January 2023	15.6"	357.26 x 274.52 x 26.95 mm	2.81 kg (6.2 lbs)
Dell G15 5525	April 2022	15.6"	357.3 x 272.11 x 26.9 mm	2.52 kg (5.56 lbs)
Dell G15 5520 2022	February 2022	15.6"	357.3 x 272.11 x 26.9 mm	2.5 kg (5.51 lbs)
Dell G15 5511	May 2021	15.6"	357.2 x 272.8 x 24.9 mm	2.65 kg (5.84 lbs)
Dell G15 5510	April 2021	15.6"	357.2 x 272.1 x 24.9 mm	2.44 kg (5.38 lbs)
Dell G15 5515 Ryzen Edition	April 2021	15.6"	357.2 x 272.1 x 24.9 mm	2.84 kg (6.26 lbs)
Dell G5 15 5510	April 2021	15.6"	357.2 x 272.1 x 24.9 mm	2.44 kg (5.38 lbs)

Here is a brief look at the main features of Dell G15 5520 2022 and Dell G15 5525 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Dell G15 5520 2022 Key Specs

Launched in February 2022
15.6" IPS LCD, 16:9 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core i5 12500H
GPU: GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile 4GB
8GB Ram
357.3 x 272.11 x 26.9 mm (14.07 x 10.71 x 1.06 inches)
Weight: 2.5 kg (5.51 lbs)

Dell G15 5525 Key Specs

Launched in April 2022
15.6" IPS LCD, 16:9 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 6600H
GPU: GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile 4GB
8GB Ram
357.3 x 272.11 x 26.9 mm (14.07 x 10.71 x 1.06 inches)
Weight: 2.52 kg (5.56 lbs)

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how G15 5520 2022 and G15 5525 compares and decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose Dell G15 5520 2022 over Dell G15 5525

Weight	2.50 kg vs 2.52 kg	0.02 kg lighter
GPU FLOPS	7.12 TFLOPS vs 6.42 TFLOPS	Faster USB-C connection
USB-C Port Type	v4.0 vs v3.2	Support audio, data, power and video all through one single port
Thunderbolt	v4 vs No	Lower Price (*may change depending on config, seller, location, and time)
Avg. MSRP Price	$800-1200 vs $1200-1600

Reasons to choose Dell G15 5525 over Dell G15 5520 2022

CPU Fabrication Process	6 nm vs 10 nm	Newer Generation CPU

Common Strengths of Dell G15 5525 and Dell G15 5520 2022

Launch Dates	February 2022 vs April 2022	Both laptops are recent models
Screen Coating	Matte vs Matte	Less reflections on the screen
Fast Charging Support	Yes vs Yes	Charge the battery in a shorter time
Upgradable RAM	Yes vs Yes	Option to increase the RAM size
RAM Type	DDR5 vs DDR5	Fast RAM type
Upgradable Storage	Yes vs Yes	Option to increase the Storage size
SSD Type	NVMe vs NVMe	Faster Data Transfers
Wi-Fi Standard	v6 vs v6	Fast and Reliable Wi-Fi Connections
Bluetooth Standard	v5.2 vs v5.2	Fast and Reliable Bluetooth Connections
HDMI Output	1x HDMI 2.1 vs 1x HDMI 2.1	Connect to External Displays via HDMI cable
VGA Output	No vs No	Connect to External Displays via VGA cable
Ethernet RJ45 Port	Yes vs Yes	Fast connection to Network via ethernet cable
Numeric Pad	Yes vs Yes	Fast way to input numbers
Keyboard Backlight	Yes vs Yes	Easily see the keys under low light

Common Weaknesses of Dell G15 5525 and Dell G15 5520 2022

Touchscreen Capability	No vs No	No Touchscreen Capability
HDR Support	No vs No	No HDR Support
Fingerprint Sensor	No vs No	No fingerprint login feature

Dell G15 5520 2022 vs Dell G15 5525: Physical Specs Comparison

In this section, we will be comparing the physical specifications and body features of the Dell G15 5520 2022 and the Dell G15 5525.

Physical Specs
Weight	2.5 kg (5.51 lbs)	2.52 kg (5.56 lbs)
Surface Area	972 cm2 (150.7 inches2)	972 cm2 (150.7 inches2)
Screen to Surface Ratio	~69%	~69%
Side Bezel Thickness	~6 mm	~6 mm
Weight per Inch of Screen	0.16 kg/inch	0.16 kg/inch
	0.352 lbs/inch	0.352 lbs/inch
Colors	Black, Gray	Gray, Green

Comparison of the Dell G15 5520 2022 and the Dell G15 5525 External Dimensions

Weight

G15 5520 2022 weighs 2.5 kg (5.51 lbs), whereas the G15 5525 weighs 2.52 kg (5.56 lbs). There is a notable difference in weight between these two laptops. The weight difference between the two laptops is not significant.

Weight Comparison

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Thickness Comparison

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Another value that we use for comparing the weights of the laptops is the Weight per Inch of Screen, which is calculated by dividing the total weight of the model with its usable diagonal screen size. This value for the Dell G15 5520 2022 is 0.16 kg/inch.In comparison, this value for the Dell G15 5525 is 0.16 kg/inch.Here are some of the best performing laptops in this area:

Microsoft Surface Go 4: 0.05 kg/inch
LG Gram SuperSlim 15.6 2023: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus ProArt PZ13 HT5306: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus Zenbook A14 UX3407: 0.06 kg/inch
Microsoft Surface Pro 12: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus ProArt PZ14 HT7407: 0.06 kg/inch
Dell Latitude 7330: 0.07 kg/inch
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2: 0.07 kg/inch

Dell G15 5520 2022 vs Dell G15 5525: Internals Comparison

CPU Comparison

CPU Model	Intel Core i5 12500H Intel Core i7 12700H	AMD Ryzen 5 6600H AMD Ryzen 7 6800H AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX
Base Frequency	2.5 GHz	3.3 GHz
Turbo Frequency	4.5 GHz	4.5 GHz
Number of Cores	12	6
Number of Threads	16	12
L3 Cache	18 MB	16 MB
Integrated GPU	Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (80EU)	AMD Radeon 660M
CPU Fabrication Process	10 nm	6 nm
Geekbench 5 (Single)	1634	1460
Geekbench 5 (Multi)	10250	8077
Cinebench 23 (Single)	1702	1462
Cinebench 23 (Multi)	13247	10270

Above you can see the CPU options and the CineBench and GeekBench test scores for both laptops, which gives an idea about what kind of performance difference you may experience between the Dell G15 5520 2022 and Dell G15 5525.

You may also read reviews of latest laptops with the same CPUs and compare them:

Laptops with: Intel Core i5 12500H

Laptops with: AMD Ryzen 5 6600H

GPU Comparison

GPU Model	GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile 4GB GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile 4GB GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile 6GB GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Mobile 8GB	GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile 4GB GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile 6GB GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Mobile 8GB
Base Clock Frequency	1530 MHz	1065 MHz
Boost CLock Frequency	1740 MHz	1343 MHz
TGP (Total Graphics Power)	95 W	45 W
Nvidia Optimus	Yes, Advanced Optimus
Type	Dedicated	Dedicated
FLOPS	7.12 TFLOPS	6.42 TFLOPS
Memory Size	4 GB	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bus	128 bit	128 bit
Memory Speed	12 Gbps	~12 Gbps
Shading Units Cores	2048	2048
TMUs	64	64
ROPs	32	32

GPU is as critical as the CPU for graphic heavy applications and the table above gives a picture of how the two GPU compares. FLOPS is a measure of a GPU's performance based on the number of floating-point arithmetic calculations that the processor can perform within a second. Dell G15 5520 2022 has a FLOPS value of 7.12 TFLOPS whereas the Dell G15 5525 ' has a FLOPS value of 6.42 TFLOPS. If graphical performance of the laptop is important for your use type, the Dell G15 5520 2022 may be the better choice between these two setups.

RAM Comparison

RAM	8GB 16GB 32GB	8GB 16GB 32GB
Memory Bus	1x8 GB	1x8 GB
RAM Clock	4800 MHz	4800 MHz
RAM Type	DDR5	DDR5
Upgradable	Yes	Yes
Max RAM Size	32 GB	32 GB
Total Slots	2	2

Both laptops, the G15 5520 2022 and the G15 5525, come with similar RAM capacities of 8 GB, providing comparable performance in memory-intensive tasks.

LOCAL LLM Compatibility Evaluation

This quick guide shows what types of large language models (LLMs) each of these laptops could support, based on their respective hardware specifications. It's meant to help you compare their suitability for running AI models locally.

LLM Category	Dell G15 5520 (2022)	Dell G15 5525
CPU	Intel Core i5 12500H	AMD Ryzen 5 6600H
GPU	GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile 4GB	GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile 4GB
Memory	8 GB ; 4 GB VRAM	8 GB ; 4 GB VRAM
Available for LLM total	~8 GB (2.5 GB VRAM 5.5 GB RAM)	~8 GB (2.5 GB VRAM 5.5 GB RAM)
Small Models (1-3B): Examples: Phi-2, Qwen-1.8B Requires ~2 GB memory	✔ Runs Well fits in your 4 GB VRAM	✔ Runs Well fits in your 4 GB VRAM
Medium Models (7-8B): Examples: Mistral-7B, Qwen-7B Requires ~5 GB memory	! Not Practical doesn't fit in 4 GB VRAM, spills to RAM (VRAM + RAM, slower)	! Not Practical doesn't fit in 4 GB VRAM, spills to RAM (VRAM + RAM, slower)
Large Models
13-15B Models (e.g., Llama 3 14B, Qwen1.5 14B) Requires ~9 GB memory	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM
16-24B Models (e.g., Dense 20B Q4 ~15.5GB) Requires ~14 GB memory	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM
24-30B Models (e.g., Dense 30B Q4) Requires ~18 GB memory	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM
MoE Models (Mixture-of-Experts) (e.g., Mixtral 8x7B - total ~47B, active ~12-13B) Requires ~24 GB memory	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM
Extra-Large Models (65B+): Examples: LLaMA2-70B, Qwen1.5-72B Requires ~42 GB memory	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM

For more detailed LLM evaluation (subcategories, performance ranges, memory breakdown)

Dell G15 5520 (2022)|Dell G15 5525

Note: Optimized (e.g., 4-bit) models may run on limited hardware. Performance depends on runtime and setup.

📌 Model Types: Dense 30B Q4 models typically require around 19–22 GB of total VRAM, so they run best on systems with ≥24 GB VRAM. MoE models like Mixtral 8x7B (≈47B total parameters, usually ≈23–26 GB in 4-bit) also need high memory because all experts must be loaded, even though only a few are active per token. They reduce compute cost per token (similar to a ~12–13B dense model), but not memory usage, so they are not practical on 14–16 GB systems.

🚀 Modern NPU (Neural Processing Unit): Modern processors like AMD Ryzen AI and Intel Core Ultra feature NPU and unified memory architecture. NPUs provide modest performance gains (0-30% faster) with better power efficiency compared to iGPU-only execution. Real-world tests show ~3-10 tok/s range on 13B models with 32GB RAM (varies by runtime, quantization, and context), comparable to iGPU but more power-efficient. Note: These figures are examples from various NPU systems; actual performance depends on your specific hardware configuration.

Understanding Performance Categories

The performance descriptions use general categories because actual speed varies greatly based on your specific hardware, model optimization, context length, and runtime software.

Performance Level	Typical Range	User Experience
Runs Smoothly (High-end dGPU)	50+ tok/s	Real-time response. Feels instant, like ChatGPT.
Runs Well (Mid-range dGPU)	20-50 tok/s	Good interactive performance. Slight delay, but usable.
Modest Speed (iGPU/NPU/CPU)	5-20 tok/s	Usable for tasks that don't need instant responses. Noticeable typing delay.
Borderline / Slow (Limited hardware)	2-5 tok/s	Slow-Very slow. Patience required. Better for batch processing.
Not Practical	<2 tok/s	Too slow for regular use. May cause system hangs or instability.

💡 Tip: Your actual results may be higher or lower than these ranges. Test with your specific hardware to know for sure!

⚠️ Note: Performance categorization is based on VRAM capacity and RAM fallback status. GPU type (memory bandwidth, compute power) can also affect actual performance. Currently, we prioritize whether the model fits in VRAM or requires RAM fallback for classification. We may refine this categorization in future updates based on more detailed benchmarks.

BATTERY

BATTERY	56 Wh 86 Wh	56 Wh 86 Wh
Battery Type	Li-Ion	Li-Po
Replaceable	No	No
Fast Charging	Yes	Yes
Charging Port Position	Bottom	Bottom
Charge Power	180 / 240 W	180 / 240 W
Voltage	13.2 V	13.2 V

Furthermore, both laptops have the same battery capacity of 56 Wh, ensuring comparable battery performance.

Battery Comparison

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STORAGE
Both laptops, the G15 5520 2022 and the G15 5525 have similar max. storage capacities of 2 TB, allowing for ample space to store files and applications.

Storage Options	256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB	256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB
Upgradable	Yes	Yes
Total Slots	1	2
Storage type	SSD (M2)	SSD (M2)
NVMe	Yes	Yes
Memory Bus	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)

If your budget allows, we recommend opting for the largest possible disk size, considering the potential increase in storage capacity needs in the future. However, please keep in mind the question 'What will the laptop be used for?' when making this decision. Of course, you can later upgrade the hard disk capacity by getting a larger disk. However, if your laptop has only one disk slot, it may not be as straightforward as a RAM upgrade, where you simply add or replace a module, as moving or cloning files to a new disk may be necessary.

Dell G15 5520 2022 vs Dell G15 5525: Display Comparison

The display is an essential aspect to consider when comparing the Dell G15 5520 2022 and Dell G15 5525 since its is the component that you interact the most and significantly impact the experience.

Screen Area and Dimensions

Now let's look at the comparison of the actual display areas of both laptops below, keeping the bezels around the screens out of the equation. Both G15 5520 2022 and G15 5525 screens have the same size of 15.6".The total usable screen area of the G15 5520 2022 is 670cm² / 104inch² whereas the G15 5525's total usable screen area is 670cm² / 104inch².

PPI (Pixels per Inch)
Both G15 5520 2022 and G15 5525 feature the same pixel density with 141 pixels per inch (PPI).

Screen PPI (Pixels Per Inch) Comparison

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Refresh Rate
Both G15 5520 2022 and G15 5525 offer the same refresh rate of 120 Hz.

Both G15 5520 2022 and G15 5525 boast the same response time of 35.0 ms.

Brightness
Both G15 5520 2022 and G15 5525 offer the same maximum brightness of 250 nits (cd/m²).

Brightness Comparison

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Dell G15 5520 2022 vs Dell G15 5525 Connectivity Comparison

In terms of connectivity,

Wifi
Both laptops offer the same Wi-Fi standard (v6), ensuring fast and reliable wireless connections.

Below, you'll find a Wi-Fi Versions Table, along with their release dates and speeds, to provide a brief overview of its development.

Wi-Fi Versions and Speeds

Standard	Speed	Release Date	Network	Frequency Bands (GHz)
Wi-Fi 7	up to 40 Gbps (5 GB/s)	2023	802.11be	2.4, 5, 6
Wi-Fi 6E	up to 9.6 Gbps (1.2 GB/s)	2020	802.11ax	2.4, 5, 6
Wi-Fi 6	up to 9.6 Gbps (1.2 GB/s)	2019	802.11ax	2.4, 5
Wi-Fi 5	up to 6.93 Gbps (866.25 MB/s)	2014	802.11ac	2.4, 5
Wi-Fi 4	up to 600 Mbps (75 MB/s)	2009	802.11n	2.4, 5

* Please note that the provided transfer rates are maximum theoretical values, and real-life performance may vary based on environmental factors.

USB
Both G15 5520 2022 and G15 5525 feature 3x USB 3.2 USB-A ports.
Both G15 5520 2022 and G15 5525 have USB Type-C ports. G15 5520 2022 has 1x USB 4.0 USB Type-C ports, while G15 5525 has 1x USB 3.2 USB Type-C ports.

Below, you'll find a table of USB ports, along with their release dates and speeds.
To mitigate the confusion caused by generation names, the USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) suggests using marketing names like USB 5Gbps, USB 10Gbps, and so forth, based on their respective transfer rates.

USB Type and Speeds

USB Type	Version	Speed	Date	Other Features/Explanations
USB4	Gen 4 (2.0)	80 Gbps	2022	Also known as USB 80Gbps
USB4	Gen 3×2	40 Gbps	2019	Also known as USB 40Gbps
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 2x2	20 Gbps	2019	Double the data transfer rates of Gen 2
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 2	10 Gbps	2017	Previously known as USB 3.1
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 1	5 Gbps	2017	Previously known as USB 3.0
USB 3.1	3.1 Gen 2	10 Gbps	2013	Faster data transfer rates
USB 3.0	3.1 Gen 1	5 Gbps	2010	SuperSpeed USB, improved data transfer rates
USB 2.0	2.0	480 Mbps	2000	High-speed data transfer
USB 1.0	1.0	1.5 Mbps	1996	Original USB standard

Thunderbolt
G15 5520 2022 is equipped with Thunderbolt 4 port. G15 5525 does not have Thunderbolt port.

HDMI
Both G15 5520 2022 and G15 5525 feature an HDMI port (1x HDMI 2.1) for connecting to external monitors.

Below, you'll find a comparison table detailing different HDMI versions, including their bandwidth, color depth, maximum resolution, and release dates. This information can be helpful in understanding the capabilities of each HDMI version and choosing the most suitable one for your needs.

HDMI Comparison Table

HDMI Version	Maximum Resolution	Bandwidth (Gbps)	Color Depth (bits)	Release Date
HDMI 2.1-2.1b	7680 x 4320 *(8K)* @ 60p 3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 120p	48.0	48	2017
HDMI 2.0-2.0b	3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 60p	18.0	48	2013
HDMI 1.4-1.4b	3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 30p	10.2	48	2009
HDMI 1.3-1.3a	2560 x 1440 @ 60p	10.2	48	2006
HDMI 1.0-1.2a	1920 x 1200 @ 60p	4.95	24	2002

* Please note that the provided resolution values represent the maximum supported resolution, and actual display quality may depend on other factors such as source content and connected devices.

SD Card Reader
Neither G15 5520 2022 nor G15 5525 has an SD Card Reader.

Audio Jack
Both G15 5520 2022 and G15 5525 are equipped with a 3.5mm Audio Jack, providing seamless connection to headphones and speakers.

To summarize the connectivity and ports details, please refer to the table below to see them listed.

Connectivity and Ports
WiFi Standard (latest: v7)	v6	v6
Bluetooth (latest: v6.2)	v5.2	v5.2
USB-A (latest: 3.2)	3x USB 3.2	3x USB 3.2
USB Type-C (latest: USB4 2.0)	1x USB 4.0	1x USB 3.2
Thunderbolt (latest: 5)	Thunderbolt 4	No
HDMI (latest: 2.1)	1x HDMI 2.1	1x HDMI 2.1
Display Port (latest: v2.0)	No	No
VGA	No	No
Fingerprint Sensor	No	No
Optical Drive	No	No
Audio Jack 3.5mm	Yes	Yes
Ethernet RJ45	Yes	Yes
SD CardReader	No	No
Proprietary Charging Port	Yes	Yes