Razer Blade 14 2021 vs Dell Precision 3470 Comparison

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Razer Blade 14 2021 vs Dell Precision 3470 Comparison Overview

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In this review, we will be comparing Blade 14 2021 and Precision 3470, two laptops from Razer and Dell. Razer Blade 14 2021 was introduced to market in June 2021 and Dell Precision 3470 was launched in April 2022. There is only 10 months difference between Blade 14 2021 and Precision 3470 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 Razer Blade 14 2021 and Dell Precision 3470 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Razer Blade 14 2021 Key Specs

Launched in June 2021
14.0" IPS LCD, 16:9 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX
GPU: GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile 6GB
16GB Ram
319.7 x 220 x 16.8 mm (12.59 x 8.66 x 0.66 inches)
Weight: 1.78 kg (3.92 lbs)

Dell Precision 3470 Key Specs

Launched in April 2022
14.0" IPS LCD, 16:9 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core i5 1250P
GPU: Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (80EU)
8GB Ram
321.35 x 212 x 20.95-24.6 mm (12.65 x 8.35 x 0.82-0.97 inches)
Weight: 1.49 kg (3.29 lbs)

Razer Blade 14 2021 was replaced by Razer Blade 14 2022. You may also be interested in these comparisons:
Razer Blade 14 2022 vs Razer Blade 14 2021
Razer Blade 14 2022 vs Dell Precision 3470

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Blade 14 2021 and Precision 3470 compares and decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose Razer Blade 14 2021 over Dell Precision 3470

Side Bezel Thickness	4.9 mm vs 5.7 mm	0.8 mm thinner bezels
Refresh Rate	144 Hz vs 60 Hz	Smoother media experience
CPU Fabrication Process	7 nm vs 10 nm	Newer Generation CPU
GPU Fabrication Process	8 nm vs 10 nm	Newer Generation GPU
GPU FLOPS	12.3 TFLOPS vs 1.41 TFLOPS	Dedicated GPU unit
GPU Type	Dedicated vs Integrated	Better HDMI connectivity
HDMI Version	2.1 vs 2.0

Reasons to choose Dell Precision 3470 over Razer Blade 14 2021

Weight	1.49 kg vs 1.78 kg	0.29 kg lighter
Screen-to-Body Ratio	~79.3% vs ~76.8%	Larger screen area ratio
sRGB Color Space	100% vs 99%	Wider sRGB Color Space Coverage
Max Brightness	400 nits vs 300 nits	Brighter Screen
RAM Type	DDR5 vs DDR4	Faster RAM Type
Upgradable RAM	Yes vs No	More RAM Options
RAM BUS	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x) vs PCI-E Gen 3.0 (4x)	Faster RAM
Webcam Resolution	1920 x 1080 vs 1280 x 720	Higher Resolution Camera
USB-C Port Type	v4.0 vs v3.2	Faster USB-C connection
Thunderbolt	v4 vs No	Support audio, data, power and video all through one single port
Ethernet RJ45 Port	Yes vs No	Connects to the local network via Ethernet RJ45
SD Card Reader	Yes vs No	Read & Write SD Cards with the built-in reader

Common Strengths of Dell Precision 3470 and Razer Blade 14 2021

Launch Dates	June 2021 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
USB Power Delivery	Yes vs Yes	Charging via USB port gives flexibility
RAM Type	PCI-E Gen 3.0 (4x) vs PCI-E Gen 4.0 (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 v6E	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
Keyboard Backlight	Yes vs Yes	Easily see the keys under low light

Common Weaknesses of Dell Precision 3470 and Razer Blade 14 2021

Touchscreen Capability	No vs No	No Touchscreen Capability

Razer Blade 14 2021 vs Dell Precision 3470: Physical Specs Comparison

In this section, we will be comparing the physical specifications and body features of the Razer Blade 14 2021 and the Dell Precision 3470.

Physical Specs
Weight	1.78 kg (3.92 lbs)	1.49 kg (3.29 lbs)
Surface Area	703 cm2 (109 inches2)	681 cm2 (105.6 inches2)
Screen to Surface Ratio	~76.8%	~79.3%
Side Bezel Thickness	~4.9 mm	~5.7 mm
Weight per Inch of Screen	0.13 kg/inch	0.11 kg/inch
	0.286 lbs/inch	0.242 lbs/inch
Colors	Black	Gray

Comparison of the Razer Blade 14 2021 and the Dell Precision 3470 External Dimensions

Weight

Blade 14 2021 weighs 1.78 kg (3.92 lbs), whereas the Precision 3470 weighs 1.49 kg (3.29 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 14.0-14.9 inches

Razer Blade 14 2021 1.78 kg

Dell Precision 3470 1.49 kg

Min 0.88 kg

Average 1.42 kg

Max 2.19 kg

Thickness Comparison

Displays size 14.0-14.9 inches

Razer Blade 14 2021 16.80 mm

Dell Precision 3470 21.00 mm

Min 8.40 mm

Average 17.12 mm

Max 32.50 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 Razer Blade 14 2021 is 0.13 kg/inch.In comparison, this value for the Dell Precision 3470 is 0.11 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

Razer Blade 14 2021 vs Dell Precision 3470: Internals (CPU, GPU, RAM, Battery, SSD, etc.) Comparison

CPU Comparison

CPU Model	AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX	Intel Core i5 1250P Intel Core i7 1260P Intel Core i7 1270P
Base Frequency	3.3 GHz	1.7 GHz
Turbo Frequency	4.6 GHz	4.4 GHz
Number of Cores	8	12
Number of Threads	16	16
L3 Cache	16 MB	12 MB
Integrated GPU	Radeon RX Vega 8	Intel Iris Xe Graphics (80EU)
CPU Fabrication Process	7 nm	10 nm
Geekbench 5 (Single)	1530	1587
Geekbench 5 (Multi)	8369	7804
Cinebench 23 (Single)	1500	1531
Cinebench 23 (Multi)	12877	9371

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 Razer Blade 14 2021 and Dell Precision 3470.

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

Laptops with: AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX

Laptops with: Intel Core i5 1250P

GPU Comparison

GPU Model	GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile 6GB GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile 8GB GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile 8GB	Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (80EU)
Base Clock Frequency	900 MHz	300 MHz
Boost CLock Frequency	1425 MHz	1100 MHz
TGP (Total Graphics Power)	80 W	15 W
Nvidia Optimus	Yes
Type	Dedicated	Integrated
FLOPS	10.94 TFLOPS	1,408 GFLOPS
Memory Size	6 GB	System Shared
Memory Type	GDDR6	System Shared
Memory Bus	192 bit	System Shared
Memory Speed	1750 MHz 14 Gbps effective	System Shared
Shading Units Cores	3840	640
TMUs	120	40
ROPs	48	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. Razer Blade 14 2021 has a FLOPS value of 12.3 TFLOPS whereas the Dell Precision 3470 ' has a FLOPS value of 1.41 TFLOPS. If graphical performance of the laptop is important for your use type, the Razer Blade 14 2021 may be the better choice between these two setups.

RAM Comparison

RAM	16GB	8GB 16GB 32GB 64GB
Memory Bus	2x8 GB	1x8 GB
RAM Clock	3200 MHz	4800 MHz
RAM Type	DDR4	DDR5
Upgradable	No	Yes
Memory Bus	PCI-E Gen 3.0 (4x)	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)

With a larger RAM capacity of 16 GB, the Blade 14 2021 offers an advantage for multitasking and resource-intensive applications compared to the Precision 3470's RAM capacity of 8 GB.

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.

Razer Blade 14 (2021)

Dell Precision 3470

Small Models(1-3B):Examples: Phi-2, Qwen-1.8B

✔Run smoothly.

Medium Models(7-8B):Examples: Mistral-7B, Qwen-7B

✖Not supported.

Large Models(13-30B):Examples: Mixtral, Qwen-14B

✖Not supported.

Extra-Large Models(65B+):Examples: LLaMA2-70B, Qwen1.5-72B

✖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.

In addition to RAM capacity, the type of RAM can significantly impact performance, with newer RAM types often offering higher speeds compared to others. Therefore, selecting RAM types with the latest DDR number can be a suitable choice based on your requirements.

BATTERY

BATTERY	61.6 Wh	64 Wh
Battery Type	Li-Po	Li-Ion
Replaceable	No	No
Fast Charging	No	Yes
USB Power Delivery	Yes	Yes
Charging Port Position	Left	Left
Charge Power	230 W	90 / 130 W
Full Charging Time	1:30 hr
AC Adapter Weight	801 gramm

On the other hand, the Precision 3470 features a higher battery capacity of 64 Wh, delivering longer usage time compared to the Blade 14 2021's 62 Wh.

Battery Comparison

Displays size 14.0-14.9 inches

Razer Blade 14 2021 62 Wh

Dell Precision 3470 64 Wh

Min 32.00 Wh

Average 55.79 Wh

Max 90.00 Wh

STORAGE
The Precision 3470 offers a larger max storage capacity of 2 TB, providing more room for storing files and data compared to the Blade 14 2021's storage capacity of 1 TB.

Storage Options	1 TB	256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB
Upgradable	Yes	Yes
Total Slots	1	1
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.

Razer Blade 14 2021 vs Dell Precision 3470: Display Comparison

The display is an essential aspect to consider when comparing the Razer Blade 14 2021 and Dell Precision 3470 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 Blade 14 2021 and Precision 3470 screens have the same size of 14.0".The total usable screen area of the Blade 14 2021 is 540cm² / 84inch² whereas the Precision 3470's total usable screen area is 540cm² / 84inch².

PPI (Pixels per Inch)
Both Blade 14 2021 and Precision 3470 feature the same pixel density with 157 pixels per inch (PPI).

Screen PPI (Pixels Per Inch) Comparison

Displays size 14.0-14.9 inches

Razer Blade 14 2021 157 ppi

Dell Precision 3470 157 ppi

Min 112 PPI

Average 173 PPI

Max 323.00 PPI

Refresh Rate
The Blade 14 2021 offers a higher refresh rate of 144 Hz, resulting in smoother motion and improved visual experience.

Brightness
The Precision 3470 offers a higher maximum brightness of 400 nits, delivering a brighter screen.

Brightness Comparison

Displays size 14.0-14.9 inches

Razer Blade 14 2021 300 nits

Dell Precision 3470 400 nits

Min

200 nits

Average 383 nits

Max 1200.00 nits

Razer Blade 14 2021 vs Dell Precision 3470 Connectivity Comparison

In terms of connectivity,

Wifi
Precision 3470 features a more advanced Wi-Fi standard v6E, providing faster and more reliable wireless connections compared to Blade 14 2021 (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
Both Blade 14 2021 and Precision 3470 feature 2x USB 3.2 USB-A ports.
Both Blade 14 2021 and Precision 3470 have USB Type-C ports. Blade 14 2021 has 2x USB 3.2 USB Type-C ports, while Precision 3470 has 2x USB 4.0 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 3470 is equipped with Thunderbolt 4 port. Blade 14 2021 does not have Thunderbolt port.

HDMI
Both Blade 14 2021 and Precision 3470 feature an HDMI port. Blade 14 2021 offers 1x HDMI 2.1, while Precision 3470 offers 1x HDMI 2.0.

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 3470 is equipped with an SD Card Reader for easy access to memory cards. Blade 14 2021 does not have an SD Card Reader.

Audio Jack
Both Blade 14 2021 and Precision 3470 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: v5.4)	v5.2	v5.2
USB-A (latest: 3.2)	2x USB 3.2	2x USB 3.2
USB Type-C (latest: USB4 2.0)	2x USB 3.2	2x USB 4.0
Thunderbolt (latest: 4)	No	Thunderbolt 4
HDMI (latest: 2.1)	1x HDMI 2.1	1x HDMI 2.0
Display Port (latest: v2.0)	No	No
VGA	No	No
Fingerprint Sensor	No	Optional
Optical Drive	No	No
Audio Jack 3.5mm	Yes	Yes
Ethernet RJ45	No	Yes
SD CardReader	No	Yes
Proprietary Charging Port	No	No