Asus ProArt P16 H7606 vs Dell XPS 15 9500 Comparison

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Asus ProArt P16 H7606

16 inches | June 2024

Speed 7

Size 8

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15.6 inches | May 2020

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Asus ProArt P16 H7606 vs Dell XPS 15 9500 Comparison Overview

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In this review, we will be comparing ProArt P16 H7606 and XPS 15 9500, two laptops from Asus and Dell. Asus ProArt P16 H7606 was introduced to market in June 2024 and Dell XPS 15 9500 was launched in May 2020. As you can see, XPS 15 9500 is 4 years older than ProArt P16 H7606. Let's see if this age difference between two laptops makes a big difference.

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Here is a brief look at the main features of Asus ProArt P16 H7606 and Dell XPS 15 9500 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Asus ProArt P16 H7606 Key Specs

Launched in June 2024
16.0" TouchScreen - OLED, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: AMD Ryzen AI 9 365
GPU: GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile 6GB
16GB Ram
354.9 x 246.9 x 14.9-17.3 mm (13.97 x 9.72 x 0.59-0.68 inches)
Weight: 1.85 kg (4.08 lbs)

Dell XPS 15 9500 Key Specs

Launched in May 2020
15.6" IPS LCD, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core i5 10300H
GPU: GeForce GTX 1650 Ti 4GB
8GB Ram
344 x 230 x 18 mm (13.54 x 9.06 x 0.71 inches)
Weight: 1.83 kg (4.04 lbs)

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how ProArt P16 H7606 and XPS 15 9500 compares and decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose Asus ProArt P16 H7606 over Dell XPS 15 9500

Display Size	16 inches vs 15.6 inches	Larger Screen Estate
Contrast Rate	1000000:1 vs 1650:1	more pleasing colors
Screen PPI	283 ppi vs 145 ppi	More pixels per inch
Touch Screen	Yes vs No	Interact with your fingers
Screen Resolution	3840 x 2400 pixels vs 1920 x 1200 pixels	Higher pixel count screen
DCI-P3 Color Gamut	100% vs 94%	Wider DCI-P3 Color Gamut
Response Time	1 ms vs 43 ms	Faster Response screen
CPU Fabrication Process	4 nm vs 14 nm	Newer Generation CPU
GPU Fabrication Process	4 nm vs 12 nm	Newer Generation GPU
GPU FLOPS	7.1 TFLOPS vs 3.041 TFLOPS	Faster RAM Type
RAM Type	LPDDR5X vs DDR4	Faster RAM
RAM BUS	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x) vs PCI-E Gen 3.0 (4x)	3D Surround Sound Support
Dolby Atmos Speakers	Yes vs No	Better Sound capture
Number of Microphones	3 vs 2	More advanced Wi-fi connectivity
WiFi Standard	v7 vs v6	More advanced Bluetooth connectivity
Bluetooth	v5.4 vs v5.2	Higher Resolution Camera
Webcam Resolution	1920 x 1080 vs 1280 x 720	Faster USB-C connection
USB-C Port Type	v4.0 vs v3.1	Connect to external monitors directly via HDMI cable
HDMI Port	1x HDMI 2.1 vs No	Better typing feel
Key Travel	1.7 mm vs 1.3 mm

Reasons to choose Dell XPS 15 9500 over Asus ProArt P16 H7606

Weight	1.83 kg vs 1.85 kg	0.02 kg lighter
Screen-to-Body Ratio	~89.2% vs ~84.7%	Larger screen area ratio
Side Bezel Thickness	4 mm vs 5.1 mm	1.1 mm thinner bezels
Screen Type	Matte vs Glossy	potentially less reflections on screen
Upgradable RAM	Yes vs No	More RAM Options
Fingerprint Sensor	Yes vs No	Easy login with fingerprint
Number of USB-C Ports	3x USB 3.1 vs 2x USB 4.0	Connect more device at the same time
Thunderbolt	v3 vs No	Support audio, data, power and video all through one single port

Common Strengths of Dell XPS 15 9500 and Asus ProArt P16 H7606

HDR Support	Yes, HDR10 vs Yes, Dolby Vision	Watch HDR Clips
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
Charging Port Position	Left, Right vs Left, Right	Flexible charging positions
RAM Type	LPDDR5X vs DDR4	Fast RAM type
Upgradable Storage	Yes vs Yes	Option to increase the Storage size
SSD Type	NVMe vs NVMe	Faster Data Transfers
VGA Output	No vs No	Connect to External Displays via VGA cable
Built-in SD Card Reader	Yes vs Yes	Read & Write SD Cards
Keyboard Backlight	Yes vs Yes	Easily see the keys under low light

Asus ProArt P16 H7606 vs Dell XPS 15 9500: Physical Specs Comparison

In this section, we will be comparing the physical specifications and body features of the Asus ProArt P16 H7606 and the Dell XPS 15 9500.

Physical Specs
Weight	1.85 kg (4.08 lbs)	1.83 kg (4.04 lbs)
Surface Area	876 cm2 (135.8 inches2)	791 cm2 (122.7 inches2)
Screen to Surface Ratio	~84.7%	~89.2%
Side Bezel Thickness	~5.1 mm	~4 mm
Weight per Inch of Screen	0.12 kg/inch	0.12 kg/inch
	0.264 lbs/inch	0.264 lbs/inch
Colors	Black	Silver

Comparison of the Asus ProArt P16 H7606 and the Dell XPS 15 9500 External Dimensions

Weight

ProArt P16 H7606 weighs 1.85 kg (4.08 lbs), whereas the XPS 15 9500 weighs 1.83 kg (4.04 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

Asus ProArt P16 H7606

Avg: 16.0-16.9"

Dell XPS 15 9500

Avg: 15.0-15.9"

Thickness Comparison

Asus ProArt P16 H7606

Avg: 16.0-16.9"

Dell XPS 15 9500

Avg: 15.0-15.9"

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 Asus ProArt P16 H7606 is 0.12 kg/inch.In comparison, this value for the Dell XPS 15 9500 is 0.12 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

Asus ProArt P16 H7606 vs Dell XPS 15 9500: Internals Comparison

CPU Comparison

CPU Model	AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370	Intel Core i5 10300H Intel Core i7 10750H Intel Core i7 10875H Intel Core i9 10885H
Base Frequency	2.0 GHz	2.5 GHz
Turbo Frequency	5 GHz	4.5 GHz
Number of Cores	10	4
Number of Threads	20	8
L3 Cache	24 MB	8 MB
Integrated GPU	AMD Radeon 880M	Intel UHD Graphics 630
CPU Fabrication Process	4 nm	14 nm

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 Asus ProArt P16 H7606 and Dell XPS 15 9500.

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

Laptops with: AMD Ryzen AI 9 365

Laptops with: Intel Core i5 10300H

GPU Comparison

GPU Model	GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile 6GB GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile 8GB GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile	GeForce GTX 1650 Ti 4GB
Base Clock Frequency	1455 MHz	1350 MHz
Boost CLock Frequency	1755 MHz	1485 MHz
TGP (Total Graphics Power)	50 W	55 W
Type	Dedicated	Dedicated
FLOPS	7.1 TFLOPS	3.041 TFLOPS
Memory Size	6 GB	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bus	96 bit	128 bit
Memory Speed	~16 Gbps	~12 Gbps
Shading Units Cores	2560	1024
TMUs	80	64
ROPs	48	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. Asus ProArt P16 H7606 has a FLOPS value of 7.1 TFLOPS whereas the Dell XPS 15 9500 ' has a FLOPS value of 3.041 TFLOPS. If graphical performance of the laptop is important for your use type, the Asus ProArt P16 H7606 may be the better choice between these two setups.

RAM Comparison

RAM	16GB 24GB 32GB 64GB	8GB 16GB 32GB 64GB
Memory Bus	2x8 GB	2x4 GB
RAM Clock	7500 MHz	2933 MHz
RAM Type	LPDDR5X	DDR4
Upgradable	No	Yes

With a larger RAM capacity of 16 GB, the ProArt P16 H7606 offers an advantage for multitasking and resource-intensive applications compared to the XPS 15 9500'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.

LLM Category	Asus ProArt P16 (H7606)	Dell XPS 15 9500
CPU	AMD Ryzen AI 9 365	Intel Core i5 10300H
GPU	GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile 6GB	GeForce GTX 1650 Ti 4GB
Memory	16 GB ; 6 GB VRAM	8 GB ; 4 GB VRAM
Available for LLM total	~17.3 GB (4.5 GB VRAM 12.8 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 6 GB VRAM	✔ Modest Speed fits in your 4 GB VRAM
Medium Models (7-8B): Examples: Mistral-7B, Qwen-7B Requires ~5 GB memory	✔ Modest Speed doesn't fit in 6 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 Practical doesn't fit in 6 GB VRAM, spills to RAM (VRAM + RAM, slower)	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM
16-24B Models (e.g., Dense 20B Q4 ~15.5GB) Requires ~14 GB memory	! Not Practical doesn't fit in 6 GB VRAM, spills to RAM (VRAM + RAM, slower)	✖ 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)

Asus ProArt P16 (H7606)|Dell XPS 15 9500

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	90 Wh	56 Wh 86 Wh
Battery Type	Li-Ion	Li-Ion
Replaceable	No	No
Fast Charging	No	Yes
USB Power Delivery	Yes	Yes
Charging Port Position	Left, Right	Left, Right
Charge Power	200 W	90 / 130 W

Moreover, the ProArt P16 H7606 boasts a larger battery capacity of 90 Wh, offering extended usage time compared to the XPS 15 9500's56 Wh.

Battery Comparison

Asus ProArt P16 H7606

Avg: 16.0-16.9"

Dell XPS 15 9500

Avg: 15.0-15.9"

STORAGE
With a larger storage capacity up to 4 TB, the ProArt P16 H7606 provides more space for storing files and applications compared to the XPS 15 9500's max. storage capacity of 2 TB.

Storage Options	512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB, 4 TB	256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB
Upgradable	Yes	Yes
Total Slots	2	2
Storage type	SSD (M2)	SSD (M2)
NVMe	Yes	Yes
Memory Bus	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)	PCI-E Gen 3.0 (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.

Asus ProArt P16 H7606 vs Dell XPS 15 9500: Display Comparison

The display is an essential aspect to consider when comparing the Asus ProArt P16 H7606 and Dell XPS 15 9500 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. ProArt P16 H7606 has a display size of 16.0".On the other hand, XPS 15 9500 has a smaller 15.6" display.The total usable screen area of the ProArt P16 H7606 is 742cm² / 115inch² whereas the XPS 15 9500's total usable screen area is 706cm² / 109inch².

PPI (Pixels per Inch)
Additionally, the ProArt P16 H7606 features a higher pixel density with 283 pixels per inch (PPI), ensuring sharper image details.

Screen PPI (Pixels Per Inch) Comparison

Asus ProArt P16 H7606

Avg: 16.0-16.9"

Dell XPS 15 9500

Avg: 15.0-15.9"

Refresh Rate
Both ProArt P16 H7606 and XPS 15 9500 offer the same refresh rate of 60 Hz.

Furthermore, the ProArt P16 H7606 boasts a faster response time of 1.0 ms, reducing motion blur for fast-paced content.

Brightness
Both ProArt P16 H7606 and XPS 15 9500 offer the same maximum brightness of 500 nits (cd/m²).

Brightness Comparison

Asus ProArt P16 H7606

Avg: 16.0-16.9"

Dell XPS 15 9500

Avg: 15.0-15.9"

Asus ProArt P16 H7606 vs Dell XPS 15 9500 Connectivity Comparison

In terms of connectivity,

Wifi
ProArt P16 H7606 features a more advanced Wi-Fi standard v7, providing faster and more reliable wireless connections compared to XPS 15 9500 (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
ProArt P16 H7606 is equipped with 2x USB 3.2 USB-A ports. XPS 15 9500 does not have USB-A ports.
Both ProArt P16 H7606 and XPS 15 9500 have USB Type-C ports. ProArt P16 H7606 has 2x USB 4.0 USB Type-C ports, while XPS 15 9500 has 3x USB 3.1 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
XPS 15 9500 is equipped with Thunderbolt 3 port. ProArt P16 H7606 does not have Thunderbolt port.

HDMI
ProArt P16 H7606 features an HDMI port (1x HDMI 2.1) for connecting to external monitors. XPS 15 9500 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
Both ProArt P16 H7606 and XPS 15 9500 come with an SD Card Reader for easy access to memory cards.

Audio Jack
Both ProArt P16 H7606 and XPS 15 9500 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)	v7	v6
Bluetooth (latest: v6.2)	v5.4	v5.2
USB-A (latest: 3.2)	2x USB 3.2	No
USB Type-C (latest: USB4 2.0)	2x USB 4.0	3x USB 3.1
Thunderbolt (latest: 5)	No	Thunderbolt 3
HDMI (latest: 2.1)	1x HDMI 2.1	No
Display Port (latest: v2.0)	No	No
VGA	No	No
Fingerprint Sensor	No	Yes
Optical Drive	No	No
Audio Jack 3.5mm	Yes	Yes
Ethernet RJ45	No	No
SD CardReader	Yes	Yes
Proprietary Charging Port	Yes	No