Dell Precision 3470 vs Dell Latitude 5330 Comparison

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Dell Precision 3470

14 inches | April 2022

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13.3 inches | March 2022

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Dell Precision 3470 vs Dell Latitude 5330 Comparison Overview

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In this review, we will be comparing Precision 3470 and Latitude 5330, two laptops by Dell. Dell Precision 3470 was introduced to market in April 2022 and Dell Latitude 5330 was launched in March 2022. There is only 1 months difference between Precision 3470 and Latitude 5330 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 Dell Precision 3470 and Dell Latitude 5330 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

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)

Dell Latitude 5330 Key Specs

Launched in March 2022
13.3" IPS LCD, 16:9 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core i3 1215U
GPU: Intel UHD Graphics (64EU)
8GB Ram
305.7 x 207.5 x 16.92 mm (12.04 x 8.17 x 0.67 inches)
Weight: 1.2 kg (2.65 lbs)

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Precision 3470 and Latitude 5330 compares and decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose Dell Precision 3470 over Dell Latitude 5330

Screen-to-Body Ratio	~79.3% vs ~76.9%	Larger screen area ratio
Display Size	14 inches vs 13.3 inches	Larger Screen Estate
Max Brightness	400 nits vs 250 nits	Brighter Screen
RAM Type	DDR5 vs LPDDR4	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
USB-C Port Type	v4.0 vs v3.2	Faster USB-C connection
Ethernet RJ45 Port	Yes vs No	Connects to the local network via Ethernet RJ45
Avg. MSRP Price	$800-1200 vs $1600-2000	Lower Price (*may change depending on config, seller, location, and time)

Reasons to choose Dell Latitude 5330 over Dell Precision 3470

Weight	1.20 kg vs 1.49 kg	0.29 kg lighter
Screen PPI	166 ppi vs 157 ppi	More pixels per inch
GPU FLOPS	1.43 TFLOPS vs 1.41 TFLOPS

Common Strengths of Dell Latitude 5330 and Dell Precision 3470

Launch Dates	April 2022 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
USB Power Delivery	Yes vs Yes	Charging via USB port gives flexibility
RAM Type	DDR5 vs LPDDR4	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	v6E vs v6E	Fast and Reliable Wi-Fi Connections
Bluetooth Standard	v5.2 vs v5.2	Fast and Reliable Bluetooth Connections
Thunderbolt Port	v4 vs v4	Fast data and power transfer via Thunderbolt Port
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
Built-in SD Card Reader	Yes vs Yes	Read & Write SD Cards
Keyboard Backlight	Yes vs Yes	Easily see the keys under low light

Common Weaknesses of Dell Latitude 5330 and Dell Precision 3470

Touchscreen Capability	No vs No	No Touchscreen Capability

Dell Precision 3470 vs Dell Latitude 5330: Physical Specs Comparison

In this section, we will be comparing the physical specifications and body features of the Dell Precision 3470 and the Dell Latitude 5330.

Physical Specs
Weight	1.49 kg (3.29 lbs)	1.2 kg (2.65 lbs)
Surface Area	681 cm2 (105.6 inches2)	634 cm2 (98.4 inches2)
Screen to Surface Ratio	~79.3%	~76.9%
Side Bezel Thickness	~5.7 mm	~5.7 mm
Weight per Inch of Screen	0.11 kg/inch	0.09 kg/inch
	0.242 lbs/inch	0.198 lbs/inch
Colors	Gray	Gray

Comparison of the Dell Precision 3470 and the Dell Latitude 5330 External Dimensions

Weight

Precision 3470 weighs 1.49 kg (3.29 lbs), whereas the Latitude 5330 weighs 1.2 kg (2.65 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

Dell Precision 3470

Avg: 14.0-14.9"

Dell Latitude 5330

Avg: 13.0-13.9"

Thickness Comparison

Dell Precision 3470

Avg: 14.0-14.9"

Dell Latitude 5330

Avg: 13.0-13.9"

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 Dell Precision 3470 is 0.11 kg/inch.In comparison, this value for the Dell Latitude 5330 is 0.09 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 Precision 3470 vs Dell Latitude 5330: Internals Comparison

CPU Comparison

CPU Model	Intel Core i5 1250P Intel Core i7 1260P Intel Core i7 1270P	Intel Core i3 1215U Intel Core i5 1235U Intel Core i5 1245U Intel Core i7 1265U
Base Frequency	1.7 GHz	1.2 GHz
Turbo Frequency	4.4 GHz	4.4 GHz
Number of Cores	12	6
Number of Threads	16	8
L3 Cache	12 MB	10 MB
Integrated GPU	Intel Iris Xe Graphics (80EU)	Intel UHD Graphics (64EU)
CPU Fabrication Process	10 nm	10 nm
Geekbench 5 (Single)	1587	1583
Geekbench 5 (Multi)	7804	6048
Cinebench 23 (Single)	1531	1586
Cinebench 23 (Multi)	9371	5803

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 Precision 3470 and Dell Latitude 5330.

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

Laptops with: Intel Core i5 1250P

Laptops with: Intel Core i3 1215U

GPU Comparison

GPU Model	Intel Iris Xe Graphics (80EU)	Intel UHD Graphics (64EU)
Base Clock Frequency	300 MHz	300 MHz
Boost CLock Frequency	1100 MHz	1250 MHz
TGP (Total Graphics Power)	15 W	45 W
Type	Integrated	Integrated
FLOPS	1.41 TFLOPS	1.43 TFLOPS
Memory Size	System Shared	System Shared
Memory Type	DDR5	LPDDR4
Memory Bus	System Shared	System Shared
Memory Speed	4.8 Gbps	3.2 Gbps
Shading Units Cores	640	512
TMUs	40	32
ROPs	20	16

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 Precision 3470 has a FLOPS value of 1.41 TFLOPS whereas the Dell Latitude 5330 ' has a FLOPS value of 1.43 TFLOPS. If graphical performance of the laptop is important for your use type, the Dell Latitude 5330 may be the better choice between these two setups.

RAM Comparison

RAM	8GB 16GB 32GB 64GB	8GB 16GB
Memory Bus	1x8 GB	2x4 GB
RAM Clock	4800 MHz	3200 MHz
RAM Type	DDR5	LPDDR4
Upgradable	Yes	No
Max RAM Size	64 GB
Total Slots	2

Both laptops, the Precision 3470 and the Latitude 5330, 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 Precision 3470	Dell Latitude 5330
CPU	Intel Core i5 1250P	Intel Core i3 1215U
GPU	Intel Iris Xe Graphics (80EU)	Intel UHD Graphics (64EU)
Memory	8 GB	8 GB
Available for LLM total	~3.5 GB (3.5 GB RAM)	~3.5 GB (3.5 GB RAM)
Small Models (1-3B): Examples: Phi-2, Qwen-1.8B Requires ~2 GB memory	✔ Modest Speed fits in your 3.5 GB RAM	✔ Modest Speed fits in your 3.5 GB RAM
Medium Models (7-8B): Examples: Mistral-7B, Qwen-7B Requires ~5 GB memory	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM	✖ 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)

Dell Precision 3470|Dell Latitude 5330

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	64 Wh	41 Wh 58 Wh
Battery Type	Li-Ion	Li-Ion
Replaceable	No	No
Fast Charging	Yes	No
USB Power Delivery	Yes	Yes
Charging Port Position	Left	Left
Charge Power	90 / 130 W	60 / 65 / 90 W
Voltage	15.2 V

Moreover, the Precision 3470 boasts a larger battery capacity of 64 Wh, offering extended usage time compared to the Latitude 5330's41 Wh.

Battery Comparison

Dell Precision 3470

Avg: 14.0-14.9"

Dell Latitude 5330

Avg: 13.0-13.9"

STORAGE
Both laptops, the Precision 3470 and the Latitude 5330 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	1
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.

Dell Precision 3470 vs Dell Latitude 5330: Display Comparison

The display is an essential aspect to consider when comparing the Dell Precision 3470 and Dell Latitude 5330 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. Precision 3470 has a display size of 14.0".On the other hand, Latitude 5330 has a smaller 13.3" display.The total usable screen area of the Precision 3470 is 540cm² / 84inch² whereas the Latitude 5330's total usable screen area is 487cm² / 76inch².

PPI (Pixels per Inch)
Additionally, the Latitude 5330 features a higher pixel density with 166 pixels per inch (PPI), ensuring sharper image details.

Screen PPI (Pixels Per Inch) Comparison

Dell Precision 3470

Avg: 14.0-14.9"

Dell Latitude 5330

Avg: 13.0-13.9"

Refresh Rate
Both Precision 3470 and Latitude 5330 offer the same refresh rate of 60 Hz.

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

Brightness Comparison

Dell Precision 3470

Avg: 14.0-14.9"

Dell Latitude 5330

Avg: 13.0-13.9"

Dell Precision 3470 vs Dell Latitude 5330 Connectivity Comparison

In terms of connectivity,

Wifi
Both laptops offer the same Wi-Fi standard (v6E), 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 Precision 3470 and Latitude 5330 feature 2x USB 3.2 USB-A ports.
Both Precision 3470 and Latitude 5330 have USB Type-C ports. Precision 3470 has 2x USB 4.0 USB Type-C ports, while Latitude 5330 has 2x 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
Both Precision 3470 and Latitude 5330 are equipped with Thunderbolt 4 ports.

HDMI
Both Precision 3470 and Latitude 5330 feature an HDMI port (1x HDMI 2.0) 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
Both Precision 3470 and Latitude 5330 come with an SD Card Reader for easy access to memory cards.

Audio Jack
Both Precision 3470 and Latitude 5330 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)	v6E	v6E
Bluetooth (latest: v6.2)	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 4.0	2x USB 3.2
Thunderbolt (latest: 5)	Thunderbolt 4	Thunderbolt 4
HDMI (latest: 2.1)	1x HDMI 2.0	1x HDMI 2.0
Display Port (latest: v2.0)	No	No
VGA	No	No
Fingerprint Sensor	Optional	Optional
Optical Drive	No	No
Audio Jack 3.5mm	Yes	Yes
Ethernet RJ45	Yes	No
SD CardReader	Yes	Yes
Proprietary Charging Port	No	No