Dell Precision 3480 vs Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 2023 Comparison

Laptop to replace

Change

Dell Precision 3480

14 inches | March 2023

CHECK PRICE

Change

Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 2023

14 inches | January 2023

CHECK PRICE

Dell Precision 3480 vs Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 2023 Comparison Overview

Dell Precision 3480

See at AMAZON

Asus ROG Zephyrus G1...

See at AMAZON

Dell Precision 3480

See at AMAZON

Asus ROG Zephyrus G1...

See at AMAZON

In this review, we will be comparing Precision 3480 and ROG Zephyrus G14 2023, two laptops from Dell and Asus. Dell Precision 3480 was introduced to market in March 2023 and Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 2023 was launched in January 2023. There is only 2 months difference between Precision 3480 and ROG Zephyrus G14 2023 so we are expecting this to be a fair comparison regarding age and technology level.

Click for Available Configurations of the Laptops

Here is a brief look at the main features of Dell Precision 3480 and Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 2023 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Dell Precision 3480 Key Specs

Launched in March 2023
14.0" IPS LCD, 16:9 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core i5 1335U
GPU: RTX A500 Mobile 4GB
8GB Ram
321.35 x 212 x 19.06-21.04 mm (12.65 x 8.35 x 0.75-0.83 inches)
Weight: 1.39 kg (3.06 lbs)

Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 2023 Key Specs

Launched in January 2023
14.0" IPS LCD, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS
GPU: GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile 6GB
8GB Ram
312 x 227 x 19.5-20.5 mm (12.28 x 8.94 x 0.77-0.81 inches)
Weight: 1.65 kg (3.64 lbs)

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Precision 3480 and ROG Zephyrus G14 2023 compares and decide which one is better for you.

**This post contains affiliate links and I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking through my links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

Reasons to choose Dell Precision 3480 over Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 2023

Weight	1.39 kg vs 1.65 kg	0.26 kg lighter
Max Total RAM	64 GB vs 48 GB	Higher RAM potential
Number of USB-C Ports	2x USB 4.0 vs 1x USB 4.0	Connect more device at the same time
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
Avg. MSRP Price	$1200-1600 vs $2400-2800	Lower Price (*may change depending on config, seller, location, and time)

Reasons to choose Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 2023 over Dell Precision 3480

Screen-to-Body Ratio	~80.2% vs ~79.3%	Larger screen area ratio
Side Bezel Thickness	5.3 mm vs 5.7 mm	0.4 mm thinner bezels
Refresh Rate	144 Hz vs 60 Hz	Smoother media experience
Screen PPI	162 ppi vs 157 ppi	More pixels per inch
Screen Resolution	1920 x 1200 pixels vs 1920 x 1080 pixels	Higher pixel count screen
Response Time	3 ms vs 35 ms	Faster Response screen
CPU Fabrication Process	6 nm vs 10 nm	Newer Generation CPU
GPU FLOPS	7.12 TFLOPS vs 5.8 TFLOPS	3D Surround Sound Support
Dolby Atmos Speakers	Yes vs No	Better Sound capture
Number of Microphones	3 vs 2	Higher Resolution Camera
Webcam Resolution	1920 x 1080 vs 1280 x 720	Better HDMI connectivity
HDMI Version	2.1 vs 2.0	Easily see the keys under low light
Keyboard Backlight	Yes vs No	Larger Touchpad Area
Touchpad Size	12.8 x 7.6 cm vs 11.5 x 6.7 cm

Common Strengths of Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 2023 and Dell Precision 3480

Launch Dates	March 2023 vs January 2023	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
Upgradable RAM	Yes vs Yes	Option to increase the RAM size
RAM Type	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (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	v6E vs v6E	Fast and Reliable Wi-Fi 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
Built-in SD Card Reader	Yes vs Yes	Read & Write SD Cards

Common Weaknesses of Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 2023 and Dell Precision 3480

Touchscreen Capability	No vs No	No Touchscreen Capability

Dell Precision 3480 vs Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 2023: Physical Specs Comparison

In this section, we will be comparing the physical specifications and body features of the Dell Precision 3480 and the Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 2023.

Physical Specs
Weight	1.39 kg (3.06 lbs)	1.65 kg (3.64 lbs)
Surface Area	681 cm2 (105.6 inches2)	708 cm2 (109.8 inches2)
Screen to Surface Ratio	~79.3%	~80.2%
Side Bezel Thickness	~5.7 mm	~5.3 mm
Weight per Inch of Screen	0.10 kg/inch	0.12 kg/inch
	0.22 lbs/inch	0.264 lbs/inch
Colors	Gray	White, Black
Cover Opening Angle	180Â°	180Â°

Comparison of the Dell Precision 3480 and the Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 2023 External Dimensions

Weight

Precision 3480 weighs 1.39 kg (3.06 lbs), whereas the ROG Zephyrus G14 2023 weighs 1.65 kg (3.64 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

Dell Precision 3480 1.39 kg

Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 2023 1.65 kg

Min 0.88 kg

Average 1.42 kg

Max 2.19 kg

Thickness Comparison

Displays size 14.0-14.9 inches

Dell Precision 3480 21.04 mm

Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 2023 20.50 mm

Min

1.46 mm

Average 17 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 Dell Precision 3480 is 0.10 kg/inch.In comparison, this value for the Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 2023 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
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

Dell Precision 3480 vs Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 2023: Internals (CPU, GPU, RAM, Battery, SSD, etc.) Comparison

CPU Comparison

CPU Model	Intel Core i5 1335U Intel Core i5 1340P Intel Core i5 1350P Intel Core i7 1355U Intel Core i7 1360P Intel Core i7 1370P	AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS
Base Frequency	1.3 GHz	3.2 GHz
Turbo Frequency	4.6 GHz	4.75 GHz
Number of Cores	10	8
Number of Threads	12	16
L3 Cache	12 MB	16 MB
Integrated GPU	Intel Iris Xe Graphics (80EU)	Radeon 680M
CPU Fabrication Process	10 nm	6 nm
Geekbench 5 (Single)	1706	1579
Geekbench 5 (Multi)	7593	9851
Cinebench 23 (Single)	1726	1562
Cinebench 23 (Multi)	7438	14116

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 3480 and Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 2023.

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

Laptops with: Intel Core i5 1335U

Laptops with: AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS

GPU Comparison

GPU Model	RTX A500 Mobile 4GB	GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile 6GB GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile 6GB GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile 8GB GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile 8GB GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile 12GB GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile 16GB
Base Clock Frequency	832 MHz	1530 MHz
Boost CLock Frequency	1537 MHz	1740 MHz
TGP (Total Graphics Power)		95 W
Nvidia Optimus	Yes	MUX
Type	Dedicated	Dedicated
FLOPS	6.296 TFLOPS	7.12 TFLOPS
Memory Size	4 GB	6 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bus	64 bit	128 bit
Memory Speed	1500 MHz 12 Gbps effective	12 Gbps
Shading Units Cores	2048	2048
TMUs	64	64
ROPs	32	40

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 3480 has a FLOPS value of 5.8 TFLOPS whereas the Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 2023 ' has a FLOPS value of 7.12 TFLOPS. If graphical performance of the laptop is important for your use type, the Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 2023 may be the better choice between these two setups.

RAM Comparison

RAM	8GB 16GB 32GB 64GB	8GB 16GB 32GB 40GB 48GB
Memory Bus	1x8 GB	1x8 GB
RAM Clock	4800 MHz	4800 MHz
RAM Type	DDR5	DDR5
Upgradable	Yes	Yes
Max RAM Size	64 GB	48 GB
Total Slots	2	1
Memory Bus	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)

Both laptops, the Precision 3480 and the ROG Zephyrus G14 2023, 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 3480	Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 (2023)
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	42 Wh 54 Wh	76 Wh
Battery Type	Li-Ion	Li-Ion
Replaceable	No	No
Fast Charging	Yes	Yes
USB Power Delivery	Yes	Yes
Charging Port Position	Left	Left
Charge Power	65 / 100 / 130 W	200 / 240 W
Voltage	11.4 V
Cable Length	1 meters

On the other hand, the ROG Zephyrus G14 2023 features a higher battery capacity of 76 Wh, delivering longer usage time compared to the Precision 3480's 42 Wh.

Battery Comparison

Displays size 14.0-14.9 inches

Dell Precision 3480 42 Wh

Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 2023 76 Wh

Min 32.00 Wh

Average 55.93 Wh

Max 90.00 Wh

STORAGE
Both laptops, the Precision 3480 and the ROG Zephyrus G14 2023 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	512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB
Upgradable	Yes	Yes
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 Precision 3480 vs Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 2023: Display Comparison

The display is an essential aspect to consider when comparing the Dell Precision 3480 and Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 2023 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 Precision 3480 and ROG Zephyrus G14 2023 screens have the same size of 14.0".The total usable screen area of the Precision 3480 is 540cm² / 84inch² whereas the ROG Zephyrus G14 2023's total usable screen area is 568cm² / 88inch².

PPI (Pixels per Inch)
Additionally, the ROG Zephyrus G14 2023 features a higher pixel density with 162 pixels per inch (PPI), ensuring sharper image details.

Screen PPI (Pixels Per Inch) Comparison

Displays size 14.0-14.9 inches

Dell Precision 3480 157 ppi

Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 2023 162 ppi

Min 112 PPI

Average 173 PPI

Max 323.00 PPI

Refresh Rate
The ROG Zephyrus G14 2023 offers a higher refresh rate of 144 Hz, resulting in smoother motion and improved visual experience.

Furthermore, the ROG Zephyrus G14 2023 boasts a faster response time of 3.0 ms, reducing motion blur for fast-paced content.

Brightness
Both Precision 3480 and ROG Zephyrus G14 2023 offer the same maximum brightness of 400 nits (cd/m²).

Brightness Comparison

Displays size 14.0-14.9 inches

Dell Precision 3480 400 nits

Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 2023 400 nits

Min

200 nits

Average 383 nits

Max 1200.00 nits

Dell Precision 3480 vs Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 2023 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 3480 and ROG Zephyrus G14 2023 feature 2x USB 3.2 USB-A ports.
Both Precision 3480 and ROG Zephyrus G14 2023 have USB Type-C ports. Precision 3480 has 2x USB 4.0 USB Type-C ports, while ROG Zephyrus G14 2023 has 1x 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 3480 is equipped with Thunderbolt 4 port. ROG Zephyrus G14 2023 does not have Thunderbolt port.

HDMI
Both Precision 3480 and ROG Zephyrus G14 2023 feature an HDMI port. Precision 3480 offers 1x HDMI 2.0, while ROG Zephyrus G14 2023 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
Both Precision 3480 and ROG Zephyrus G14 2023 come with an SD Card Reader for easy access to memory cards.

Audio Jack
Both Precision 3480 and ROG Zephyrus G14 2023 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: v5.4)	v5.3	v5.3
USB-A (latest: 3.2)	2x USB 3.2	2x USB 3.2
USB Type-C (latest: USB4 2.0)	2x USB 4.0	1x USB 4.0
Thunderbolt (latest: 5)	Thunderbolt 4	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	No
SD CardReader	Yes	Yes
Proprietary Charging Port	No	Yes