MSI GL76 Pulse vs Dell Precision 5770 Comparison

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MSI GL76 Pulse

17.3 inches | May 2021

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17 inches | March 2022

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MSI GL76 Pulse vs Dell Precision 5770 Comparison Overview

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In this review, we will be comparing GL76 Pulse and Precision 5770, two laptops from MSI and Dell. MSI GL76 Pulse was introduced to market in May 2021 and Dell Precision 5770 was launched in March 2022. There is only 10 months difference between GL76 Pulse and Precision 5770 so we are expecting this to be a fair comparison regarding age and technology level.

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Here is a brief look at the main features of MSI GL76 Pulse and Dell Precision 5770 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

MSI GL76 Pulse Key Specs

Launched in May 2021
17.3" IPS LCD, 16:9 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core i5 11400H
GPU: GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile 4GB
8GB Ram
398 x 273 x 24.2 mm (15.67 x 10.75 x 0.95 inches)
Weight: 2.6 kg (5.73 lbs)

Dell Precision 5770 Key Specs

Launched in March 2022
17.0" IPS LCD, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core i5 12600H
GPU: Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (80EU)
8GB Ram
374.48 x 248.08 x 13.15-19.54 mm (14.74 x 9.77 x 0.52-0.77 inches)
Weight: 2.17 kg (4.78 lbs)

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how GL76 Pulse and Precision 5770 compares and decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose MSI GL76 Pulse over Dell Precision 5770

Display Size	17.3 inches vs 17 inches	Larger Screen Estate
Refresh Rate	144 Hz vs 60 Hz	Smoother media experience
Response Time	8 ms vs 35 ms	Faster Response screen
GPU Fabrication Process	8 nm vs 10 nm	Newer Generation GPU
GPU FLOPS	6.14 TFLOPS vs 1.41 TFLOPS	Dedicated GPU unit
GPU Type	Dedicated vs Integrated	Connect to external monitors directly via HDMI cable
HDMI Port	1x HDMI 2.1 vs No	Option to use Display port to connect to external monitors
Display Port	Yes vs No	Connects to the local network via Ethernet RJ45
Ethernet RJ45 Port	Yes vs No	Fast way to input numbers
Numeric Pad	Yes vs No

Reasons to choose Dell Precision 5770 over MSI GL76 Pulse

Weight	2.17 kg vs 2.60 kg	0.43 kg lighter
Screen-to-Body Ratio	~90.2% vs ~75.9%	Larger screen area ratio
Side Bezel Thickness	4.1 mm vs 7.5 mm	3.4 mm thinner bezels
Contrast Rate	1650:1 vs 1570:1	more pleasing colors
Screen PPI	133 ppi vs 127 ppi	More pixels per inch
Screen Resolution	1920 x 1200 pixels vs 1920 x 1080 pixels	Higher pixel count screen
Max Brightness	500 nits vs 320 nits	Brighter Screen
USB Power Delivery	Yes vs No	Charges via USB-C type cable
Charging Port Position	Left, Right vs Left	Flexible cable positions
RAM Type	DDR5 vs DDR4	Faster RAM Type
RAM BUS	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x) vs PCI-E Gen 3.0 (4x)	Faster RAM
Fingerprint Sensor	Yes vs No	Easy login with fingerprint
Number of USB-C Ports	4x USB 3.2 vs 1x USB 3.2	Connect more device at the same time
Thunderbolt	v4 vs No	Support audio, data, power and video all through one single port
SD Card Reader	Yes vs No	Read & Write SD Cards with the built-in reader

Common Strengths of Dell Precision 5770 and MSI GL76 Pulse

Launch Dates	May 2021 vs March 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	DDR4 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 v6E	Fast and Reliable Wi-Fi Connections
Bluetooth Standard	v5.2 vs v5.2	Fast and Reliable Bluetooth Connections
VGA Output	No vs No	Connect to External Displays via VGA cable
Keyboard Backlight	Yes vs Yes	Easily see the keys under low light

Common Weaknesses of Dell Precision 5770 and MSI GL76 Pulse

Touchscreen Capability	No vs No	No Touchscreen Capability

MSI GL76 Pulse vs Dell Precision 5770: Physical Specs Comparison

In this section, we will be comparing the physical specifications and body features of the MSI GL76 Pulse and the Dell Precision 5770.

Physical Specs
Weight	2.6 kg (5.73 lbs)	2.17 kg (4.78 lbs)
Surface Area	1087 cm2 (168.5 inches2)	929 cm2 (144 inches2)
Screen to Surface Ratio	~75.9%	~90.2%
Side Bezel Thickness	~7.5 mm	~4.1 mm
Weight per Inch of Screen	0.15 kg/inch	0.13 kg/inch
	0.33 lbs/inch	0.286 lbs/inch
Colors	Gray	Black, Silver

Comparison of the MSI GL76 Pulse and the Dell Precision 5770 External Dimensions

Weight

GL76 Pulse weighs 2.6 kg (5.73 lbs), whereas the Precision 5770 weighs 2.17 kg (4.78 lbs). There is a notable difference in weight between these two laptops. However, it's important to consider that comparing their weights directly may not provide a complete picture since they also have different display sizes.

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 MSI GL76 Pulse is 0.15 kg/inch.In comparison, this value for the Dell Precision 5770 is 0.13 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

MSI GL76 Pulse vs Dell Precision 5770: Internals Comparison

CPU Comparison

CPU Model	Intel Core i5 11400H Intel Core i7 11800H	Intel Core i5 12600H Intel Core i7 12700H Intel Core i7 12800H Intel Core i9 12900H
Base Frequency	2.2-2.7 GHz	2.7 GHz
Turbo Frequency	4.5 GHz	4.5 GHz
Number of Cores	6	12
Number of Threads	12	16
L3 Cache	12 MB	18 MB
Integrated GPU	Intel UHD Graphics for 11th Gen (16 EU)	Intel Iris Xe Graphics (80EU)
CPU Fabrication Process	10 nm	10 nm
Geekbench 5 (Single)	1514	1637
Geekbench 5 (Multi)	6382	8382
Cinebench 23 (Single)	1478	1775
Cinebench 23 (Multi)	9375	13832

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 MSI GL76 Pulse and Dell Precision 5770.

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

Laptops with: Intel Core i5 11400H

Laptops with: Intel Core i5 12600H

GPU Comparison

GPU Model	GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile 4GB GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile 4GB GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile 6GB GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile 6GB	Intel Iris Xe Graphics (80EU)
Base Clock Frequency	1237 MHz	300 MHz
Boost CLock Frequency	1500 MHz	1100 MHz
TGP (Total Graphics Power)	60 W	15 W
Nvidia Optimus	MUX
Type	Dedicated	Integrated
FLOPS	6.14 TFLOPS	1.41 TFLOPS
Memory Size	4 GB	System Shared
Memory Type	GDDR6	DDR5
Memory Bus	128 bit	System Shared
Memory Speed	12 Gbps	4.8 Gbps
Shading Units Cores	2048	640
TMUs	64	40
ROPs	32	20

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. MSI GL76 Pulse has a FLOPS value of 6.14 TFLOPS whereas the Dell Precision 5770 ' has a FLOPS value of 1.41 TFLOPS. If graphical performance of the laptop is important for your use type, the MSI GL76 Pulse may be the better choice between these two setups.

RAM Comparison

RAM	8GB 16GB 32GB 64GB	8GB 16GB 32GB 64GB
Memory Bus	1x8 GB	1x8 GB
RAM Clock	3200 MHz	4800 MHz
RAM Type	DDR4	DDR5
Upgradable	Yes	Yes
Max RAM Size	64 GB	64 GB
Total Slots	2	2

Both laptops, the GL76 Pulse and the Precision 5770, 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	MSI GL76 Pulse	Dell Precision 5770
CPU	Intel Core i5 11400H	Intel Core i5 12600H
GPU	GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile 4GB	Intel Iris Xe Graphics (80EU)
Memory	8 GB ; 4 GB VRAM	8 GB
Available for LLM total	~8 GB (2.5 GB VRAM 5.5 GB RAM)	~3.5 GB (3.5 GB RAM)
Small Models (1-3B): Examples: Phi-2, Qwen-1.8B Requires ~2 GB memory	✔ Runs Well fits in your 4 GB VRAM	✔ Modest Speed fits in your 3.5 GB RAM
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 Supported exceeds available RAM
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)

MSI GL76 Pulse|Dell Precision 5770

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	53.4 Wh	56 Wh 97 Wh
Battery Type	Li-Ion	Li-Ion
Replaceable	No	No
Fast Charging	Yes	Yes
USB Power Delivery	No	Yes
Charging Port Position	Left	Left, Right
Charge Power	180 W	90 / 130 W
Voltage	11.4 V	11.4 V

On the other hand, the Precision 5770 features a higher battery capacity of 56 Wh, delivering longer usage time compared to the GL76 Pulse's 53 Wh.

Battery Comparison

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STORAGE
The Precision 5770 offers a larger max storage capacity of 4 TB, providing more room for storing files and data compared to the GL76 Pulse's storage capacity of 1 TB.

Storage Options	512 GB, 1 TB	256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB, 4 TB
Upgradable	Yes	Yes
Storage type	SSD (M2)	SSD (M2)
NVMe	Yes	Yes
Memory Bus	PCI-E Gen 3.0 (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.

MSI GL76 Pulse vs Dell Precision 5770: Display Comparison

The display is an essential aspect to consider when comparing the MSI GL76 Pulse and Dell Precision 5770 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. GL76 Pulse has a display size of 17.3".On the other hand, Precision 5770 has a smaller 17.0" display.The total usable screen area of the GL76 Pulse is 825cm² / 128inch² whereas the Precision 5770's total usable screen area is 838cm² / 130inch².

PPI (Pixels per Inch)
Additionally, the Precision 5770 features a higher pixel density with 133 pixels per inch (PPI), ensuring sharper image details.

Screen PPI (Pixels Per Inch) Comparison

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Refresh Rate
The GL76 Pulse offers a higher refresh rate of 144 Hz, resulting in smoother motion and improved visual experience.

Furthermore, the GL76 Pulse boasts a faster response time of 8.0 ms, reducing motion blur for fast-paced content.

Brightness
The Precision 5770 offers a higher maximum brightness of 500 nits, delivering a brighter screen.

Brightness Comparison

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MSI GL76 Pulse vs Dell Precision 5770 Connectivity Comparison

In terms of connectivity,

Wifi
Precision 5770 features a more advanced Wi-Fi standard v6E, providing faster and more reliable wireless connections compared to GL76 Pulse (v6).

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
GL76 Pulse is equipped with 3x USB 3.2 USB-A ports. Precision 5770 does not have USB-A ports.
Both GL76 Pulse and Precision 5770 have USB Type-C ports. GL76 Pulse has 1x USB 3.2 USB Type-C ports, while Precision 5770 has 4x 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
Precision 5770 is equipped with Thunderbolt 4 port. GL76 Pulse does not have Thunderbolt port.

HDMI
GL76 Pulse features an HDMI port (1x HDMI 2.1) for connecting to external monitors. Precision 5770 does not have an HDMI port.

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
Precision 5770 is equipped with an SD Card Reader for easy access to memory cards. GL76 Pulse does not have an SD Card Reader.

Audio Jack
Both GL76 Pulse and Precision 5770 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	v6E
Bluetooth (latest: v6.2)	v5.2	v5.2
USB-A (latest: 3.2)	3x USB 3.2	No
USB Type-C (latest: USB4 2.0)	1x USB 3.2	4x USB 3.2
Thunderbolt (latest: 5)	No	Thunderbolt 4
HDMI (latest: 2.1)	1x HDMI 2.1	No
Display Port (latest: v2.0)	1x v1.4	No
VGA	No	No
Fingerprint Sensor	No	Yes
Optical Drive	No	No
Audio Jack 3.5mm	Yes	Yes
Ethernet RJ45	Yes	No
SD CardReader	No	Yes
Proprietary Charging Port	Yes	No