Dell G5 15 5500 vs Dell G15 5515 Ryzen Edition Comparison

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Dell G5 15 5500 vs Dell G15 5515 Ryzen Edition Comparison Overview

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In this review, we will be comparing G5 15 5500 and G15 5515 Ryzen Edition, two laptops by Dell. Dell G5 15 5500 was introduced to market in May 2020 and Dell G15 5515 Ryzen Edition was launched in April 2021. There is only 11 months difference between G5 15 5500 and G15 5515 Ryzen Edition so we are expecting this to be a fair comparison regarding age and technology level.

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G5 15 5500 and G15 5515 Ryzen Edition 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 G5 15 5500 and Dell G15 5515 Ryzen Edition before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Dell G5 15 5500 Key Specs

Launched in May 2020
15.6" IPS LCD, 16:9 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core i5 10300H
GPU: GeForce GTX 1650 Ti Mobile 4GB
8GB Ram
365.5 x 254 x 24.5 mm (14.39 x 10 x 0.96 inches)
Weight: 2.34 kg (5.16 lbs)

Dell G15 5515 Ryzen Edition Key Specs

Launched in April 2021
15.6" IPS LCD, 16:9 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 5600H
GPU: GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile 4GB
8GB Ram
357.2 x 272.1 x 24.9 mm (14.06 x 10.71 x 0.98 inches)
Weight: 2.84 kg (6.26 lbs)

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how G5 15 5500 and G15 5515 Ryzen Edition compares and decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose Dell G5 15 5500 over Dell G15 5515 Ryzen Edition

Weight	2.34 kg vs 2.84 kg	0.5 kg lighter
Screen-to-Body Ratio	~72.3% vs ~69%	Larger screen area ratio
Max Brightness	300 nits vs 250 nits	Brighter Screen
Max Total RAM	64 GB vs 32 GB	Higher RAM potential
SD Card Reader	Yes vs No	Read & Write SD Cards with the built-in reader
Touchpad Size	10.5 x 6.5 cm vs 10.5 x 6.0 cm	Larger Touchpad Area

Reasons to choose Dell G15 5515 Ryzen Edition over Dell G5 15 5500

Side Bezel Thickness	5.9 mm vs 10.1 mm	4.2 mm thinner bezels
Noise Level	48 dB vs 50 dB	Less fan noise
Refresh Rate	120 Hz vs 60 Hz	Smoother media experience
CPU Fabrication Process	7 nm vs 14 nm	Newer Generation CPU
GPU Fabrication Process	8 nm vs 12 nm	Newer Generation GPU
GPU FLOPS	7.12 TFLOPS vs 3.041 TFLOPS	More advanced Bluetooth connectivity
Bluetooth	v5.2 vs v5.1	Better HDMI connectivity
HDMI Version	2.1 vs 2.0	Fast way to input numbers
Numeric Pad	Yes vs No

Common Strengths of Dell G15 5515 Ryzen Edition and Dell G5 15 5500

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	PCI-E Gen 3.0 (4x) vs PCI-E Gen 3.0 (4x)	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	v5.1 vs v5.2	Fast and Reliable Bluetooth Connections
HDMI Output	1x HDMI 2.0 vs 1x HDMI 2.0	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
Keyboard Backlight	Yes vs Yes	Easily see the keys under low light

Common Weaknesses of Dell G15 5515 Ryzen Edition and Dell G5 15 5500

Touchscreen Capability	No vs No	No Touchscreen Capability
HDR Support	No vs No	No HDR Support

Dell G5 15 5500 vs Dell G15 5515 Ryzen Edition: Physical Specs Comparison

In this section, we will be comparing the physical specifications and body features of the Dell G5 15 5500 and the Dell G15 5515 Ryzen Edition.

Physical Specs
Weight	2.34 kg (5.16 lbs)	2.84 kg (6.26 lbs)
Surface Area	928 cm2 (143.9 inches2)	972 cm2 (150.6 inches2)
Screen to Surface Ratio	~72.3%	~69%
Side Bezel Thickness	~10.1 mm	~5.9 mm
Weight per Inch of Screen	0.15 kg/inch	0.18 kg/inch
	0.33 lbs/inch	0.396 lbs/inch
Colors	Black	Gray, Green

Comparison of the Dell G5 15 5500 and the Dell G15 5515 Ryzen Edition External Dimensions

Weight

G5 15 5500 weighs 2.34 kg (5.16 lbs), whereas the G15 5515 Ryzen Edition weighs 2.84 kg (6.26 lbs). There is a notable difference in weight between these two laptops. The weight difference between the two laptops is not significant.

Weight Comparison

Displays size 15.0-15.9 inches

Dell G5 15 5500 2.34 kg

Dell G15 5515 Ryzen Edition 2.84 kg

Min 0.99 kg

Average 1.95 kg

Max 3.32 kg

Thickness Comparison

Displays size 15.0-15.9 inches

Dell G5 15 5500 24.50 mm

Dell G15 5515 Ryzen Edition 24.90 mm

Min 7.70 mm

Average 20.17 mm

Max 29.00 mm

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 G5 15 5500 is 0.15 kg/inch.In comparison, this value for the Dell G15 5515 Ryzen Edition is 0.18 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
Dell Latitude 7330: 0.07 kg/inch
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2: 0.07 kg/inch
LG Gram 14 2022: 0.07 kg/inch
LG Gram 14 2-in-1 2022: 0.07 kg/inch

Dell G5 15 5500 vs Dell G15 5515 Ryzen Edition: Internals (CPU, GPU, RAM, Battery, SSD, etc.) Comparison

CPU Comparison

CPU Model	Intel Core i5 10300H Intel Core i7 10750H	AMD Ryzen 5 5600H AMD Ryzen 7 5800H
Base Frequency	2.5 GHz	3.3 GHz
Turbo Frequency	4.5 GHz	4.2 GHz
Number of Cores	4	6
Number of Threads	8	12
L3 Cache	8 MB	16 MB
Integrated GPU	Intel UHD Graphics 630	Radeon RX Vega 7
CPU Fabrication Process	14 nm	7 nm
Geekbench 5 (Single)	1186	1426
Geekbench 5 (Multi)	3813	6579
Cinebench 23 (Single)	1128	1371
Cinebench 23 (Multi)	4906	9758

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 G5 15 5500 and Dell G15 5515 Ryzen Edition.

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

Laptops with: Intel Core i5 10300H

Laptops with: AMD Ryzen 5 5600H

GPU Comparison

GPU Model	GeForce GTX 1650 Ti Mobile 4GB GeForce GTX 1660 TI Mobile 6GB GeForce RTX 2060 Mobile 6GB GeForce RTX 2070 Mobile 8GB	GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile 4GB GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile 4GB GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile 6GB
Base Clock Frequency	1350 MHz	1065 MHz
Boost CLock Frequency	1485 MHz	1343 MHz
TGP (Total Graphics Power)		45 W
Type	Dedicated	Dedicated
FLOPS	3.041 TFLOPS	5.501 TFLOPS
Memory Size	4 GB	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bus	128 bit	128 bit
Memory Speed	~12 Gbps	1500 MHz 12 Gbps effective
Shading Units Cores	1024	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 G5 15 5500 has a FLOPS value of 3.041 TFLOPS whereas the Dell G15 5515 Ryzen Edition ' has a FLOPS value of 7.12 TFLOPS. If graphical performance of the laptop is important for your use type, the Dell G15 5515 Ryzen Edition may be the better choice between these two setups.

RAM Comparison

RAM	8GB 16GB 32GB 64GB	8GB 16GB 32GB
Memory Bus	1x8 GB	1x8 GB
RAM Clock	2933 MHz	3200 MHz
RAM Type	DDR4	DDR4
Upgradable	Yes	Yes
Max RAM Size	64 GB	32 GB
Total Slots	2	2
Memory Bus	PCI-E Gen 3.0 (4x)	PCI-E Gen 3.0 (4x)

Both laptops, the G5 15 5500 and the G15 5515 Ryzen Edition, 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 G5 15 5500	Dell G15 5515 (Ryzen Edition)
Small Models(1-3B):Examples: Phi-2, Qwen-1.8B	✔ Run smoothly.	✔ Run smoothly.
Medium Models(7-8B):Examples: Mistral-7B, Qwen-7B	✖ Not supported.	✖ Not supported.
Large Models(13-30B):Examples: Mixtral, Qwen-14B	✖ Not supported.	✖ Not supported.
Extra-Large Models(65B+):Examples: LLaMA2-70B, Qwen1.5-72B	✖ Not supported on most systems. Requires high-end GPU or advanced setup.	✖ Not supported on most systems. Requires high-end GPU or advanced setup.

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

📌 MoE Models: Some models like Mixtral 8x7B and Qwen3-30B-A3B use a Mixture of Experts (MoE) design, activating only part of the model during inference. This means they can often run efficiently on laptops with 12–16 GB of VRAM when quantized.

BATTERY

BATTERY	51 Wh 68 Wh	56 Wh 86 Wh
Battery Type	Li-Ion	Li-Ion
Replaceable	No	No
Fast Charging	Yes	Yes
USB Power Delivery	No	No
Charging Port Position	Left	Bottom
Charge Power	180 / 230 W	180 / 240 W
Voltage	11.4 V	11.4 V
Full Charging Time	2:30 hr

On the other hand, the G15 5515 Ryzen Edition features a higher battery capacity of 56 Wh, delivering longer usage time compared to the G5 15 5500's 51 Wh.

Battery Comparison

Displays size 15.0-15.9 inches

Dell G5 15 5500 51 Wh

Dell G15 5515 Ryzen Edition 56 Wh

Min 36.00 Wh

Average 62.1 Wh

Max 100.00 Wh

STORAGE
The G15 5515 Ryzen Edition offers a larger max storage capacity of 2 TB, providing more room for storing files and data compared to the G5 15 5500's storage capacity of 1 TB.

Storage Options	256 GB, 512 GB, 1 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

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 G5 15 5500 vs Dell G15 5515 Ryzen Edition: Display Comparison

The display is an essential aspect to consider when comparing the Dell G5 15 5500 and Dell G15 5515 Ryzen Edition 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 G5 15 5500 and G15 5515 Ryzen Edition screens have the same size of 15.6".The total usable screen area of the G5 15 5500 is 670cm² / 104inch² whereas the G15 5515 Ryzen Edition's total usable screen area is 670cm² / 104inch².

PPI (Pixels per Inch)
Both G5 15 5500 and G15 5515 Ryzen Edition feature the same pixel density with 141 pixels per inch (PPI).

Screen PPI (Pixels Per Inch) Comparison

Displays size 15.0-15.9 inches

Dell G5 15 5500 141 ppi

Dell G15 5515 Ryzen Edition 141 ppi

Min 100 PPI

Average 144 PPI

Max 294.00 PPI

Refresh Rate
The G15 5515 Ryzen Edition offers a higher refresh rate of 120 Hz, resulting in smoother motion and improved visual experience.

Both G5 15 5500 and G15 5515 Ryzen Edition boast the same response time of 35.0 ms.

Brightness
The G5 15 5500 offers a higher maximum brightness of 300 nits, delivering a brighter screen.

Brightness Comparison

Displays size 15.0-15.9 inches

Dell G5 15 5500 300 nits

Dell G15 5515 Ryzen Edition 250 nits

Min

60 nits

Average 319 nits

Max 1000.00 nits

Dell G5 15 5500 vs Dell G15 5515 Ryzen Edition 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 G5 15 5500 and G15 5515 Ryzen Edition feature 3x USB 3.2 USB-A ports.
G15 5515 Ryzen Edition is equipped with 1x USB 3.2 USB Type-C ports. G5 15 5500 does not have 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
Neither G5 15 5500 nor G15 5515 Ryzen Edition has Thunderbolt port.

HDMI
Both G5 15 5500 and G15 5515 Ryzen Edition feature an HDMI port. G5 15 5500 offers 1x HDMI 2.0, while G15 5515 Ryzen Edition offers 1x HDMI 2.1.

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
G5 15 5500 is equipped with an SD Card Reader for easy access to memory cards. G15 5515 Ryzen Edition does not have an SD Card Reader.

Audio Jack
Both G5 15 5500 and G15 5515 Ryzen Edition 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: v5.4)	v5.1	v5.2
USB-A (latest: 3.2)	3x USB 3.2	3x USB 3.2
USB Type-C (latest: USB4 2.0)	No	1x USB 3.2
Thunderbolt (latest: 4)	No	No
HDMI (latest: 2.1)	1x HDMI 2.0	1x HDMI 2.1
Display Port (latest: v2.0)	No	No
VGA	No	No
Fingerprint Sensor	Optional	No
Optical Drive	No	No
Audio Jack 3.5mm	Yes	Yes
Ethernet RJ45	Yes	Yes
SD CardReader	Yes	No
Proprietary Charging Port	Yes	Yes