Dell Precision 5490 vs Dell Precision 7670 Comparison

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Dell Precision 5490 vs Dell Precision 7670 Comparison Overview

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In this review, we will be comparing Precision 5490 and Precision 7670, two laptops by Dell. Dell Precision 5490 was introduced to market in February 2024 and Dell Precision 7670 was launched in April 2022. There is 22 months difference between Precision 5490 and Precision 7670 so it would still give an advantage to younger Precision 5490.

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Precision 5490 and Precision 7670 are members of Dell's Precision series of laptops. Below you can find the latest models from this series.

Dell Precision Series History

	Release Date	Screen Size	Dimensions	Weight
Dell Precision 5690	February 2024	16.0"	353.68 x 240.33 x 20.5-22.17 mm	2.17 kg (4.78 lbs)
Dell Precision 5490	February 2024	14.0"	310.6 x 210.35 x 7.49-18.95 mm	1.49 kg (3.29 lbs)
Dell Precision 3490	February 2024	14.0"	321.35 x 212 x 19.06-21.04 mm	1.4 kg (3.09 lbs)
Dell Precision 3591	February 2024	15.6"	357.8 x 233.3 x 22.7-24.7 mm	1.79 kg (3.95 lbs)
Dell Precision 3590	February 2024	15.6"	357.8 x 233.3 x 22.8 mm	1.62 kg (3.57 lbs)
Dell Precision 7680	March 2023	16.0"	356 x 258.34 x 25.05-27.45 mm	2.67 kg (5.89 lbs)
Dell Precision 5680	March 2023	16.0"	353.68 x 240.33 x 20.05-22.17 mm	1.91 kg (4.21 lbs)
Dell Precision 5480	March 2023	14.0"	310.6 x 210.35 x 18.95 mm	1.48 kg (3.26 lbs)

Here is a brief look at the main features of Dell Precision 5490 and Dell Precision 7670 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Dell Precision 5490 Key Specs

Launched in February 2024
14.0" IPS LCD, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core Ultra 5 135H
GPU: RTX A1000 Mobile 6GB
16GB Ram
310.6 x 210.35 x 7.49-18.95 mm (12.23 x 8.28 x 0.29-0.75 inches)
Weight: 1.49 kg (3.29 lbs)

Dell Precision 7670 Key Specs

Launched in April 2022
16.0" IPS LCD, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core i5 12600HX
GPU: GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile 16GB
16GB Ram
356 x 258.34 x 22.3-27.45 mm (14.02 x 10.17 x 0.88-1.08 inches)
Weight: 2.6 kg (5.73 lbs)

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Precision 5490 and Precision 7670 compares and decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose Dell Precision 5490 over Dell Precision 7670

Weight	1.49 kg vs 2.60 kg	1.11 kg lighter
Screen-to-Body Ratio	~87% vs ~80.7%	Larger screen area ratio
Side Bezel Thickness	4.6 mm vs 5.7 mm	1.1 mm thinner bezels
Screen PPI	162 ppi vs 142 ppi	More pixels per inch
CPU Fabrication Process	7 nm vs 10 nm	Newer Generation CPU
WiFi Standard	v7 vs v6E	More advanced Wi-fi connectivity
Bluetooth	v5.4 vs v5.2	More advanced Bluetooth connectivity
Number of USB-C Ports	4x USB 4.0 vs 3x USB 3.2	Connect more device at the same time
USB-C Port Type	v4.0 vs v3.2	Faster USB-C connection

Reasons to choose Dell Precision 7670 over Dell Precision 5490

Display Size	16 inches vs 14 inches	Larger Screen Estate
GPU FLOPS	21.3 TFLOPS vs 4.92 TFLOPS	More RAM Options
Upgradable RAM	Yes vs No	3D Surround Sound Support
Dolby Atmos Speakers	Yes vs No	Higher Resolution Camera
Webcam Resolution	1920 x 720 vs 1280 x 720	Connect to external monitors directly via HDMI cable
HDMI Port	1x HDMI 2.1 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	Larger Touchpad Area
Touchpad Size	11.5 x 8.0 cm vs 10.5 x 6.5 cm

Common Strengths of Dell Precision 7670 and Dell Precision 5490

Launch Dates	February 2024 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
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
Fingerprint Sensor	Yes vs Yes	Easy Login with Fingerprint Sensor
Thunderbolt Port	v4 vs v4	Fast data and power transfer via Thunderbolt Port
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 Precision 7670 and Dell Precision 5490

Touchscreen Capability	No vs No	No Touchscreen Capability

Dell Precision 5490 vs Dell Precision 7670: Physical Specs Comparison

In this section, we will be comparing the physical specifications and body features of the Dell Precision 5490 and the Dell Precision 7670.

Physical Specs
Weight	1.49 kg (3.29 lbs)	2.6 kg (5.73 lbs)
Surface Area	653 cm2 (101.3 inches2)	920 cm2 (142.6 inches2)
Screen to Surface Ratio	~87%	~80.7%
Side Bezel Thickness	~4.6 mm	~5.7 mm
Weight per Inch of Screen	0.11 kg/inch	0.16 kg/inch
	0.242 lbs/inch	0.352 lbs/inch
Colors	Black	Black, Gray

Comparison of the Dell Precision 5490 and the Dell Precision 7670 External Dimensions

Weight

Precision 5490 weighs 1.49 kg (3.29 lbs), whereas the Precision 7670 weighs 2.6 kg (5.73 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 5490 1.49 kg

Avg: 14.0-14.9" 1.42 kg

Dell Precision 7670 2.60 kg

Avg: 16.0-16.9" 2.07 kg

Thickness Comparison

Dell Precision 5490 18.95 mm

Avg: 14.0-14.9" 17.12 mm

Dell Precision 7670 22.30 mm

Avg: 16.0-16.9" 20.35 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 5490 is 0.11 kg/inch.In comparison, this value for the Dell Precision 7670 is 0.16 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 5490 vs Dell Precision 7670: Internals (CPU, GPU, RAM, Battery, SSD, etc.) Comparison

CPU Comparison

CPU Model	Intel Core Ultra 5 135H Intel Core Ultra 7 155H Intel Core Ultra 7 165H Intel Core Ultra 9 185H	Intel Core i5 12600HX Intel Core i7 12850HX Intel Core i9 12950HX
Base Frequency	1.7 GHz	2.5 GHz
Turbo Frequency	4.6 GHz	4.6 GHz
Number of Cores	Arc Graphics (7-	12
Number of Threads	18	16
L3 Cache	18 MB	18 MB
Integrated GPU	Arc Graphics (7-Cores)	Intel UHD Graphics (32EU)
CPU Fabrication Process	7 nm	10 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 Dell Precision 5490 and Dell Precision 7670.

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

Laptops with: Intel Core Ultra 5 135H

Laptops with: Intel Core i5 12600HX

GPU Comparison

GPU Model	RTX A1000 Mobile 6GB RTX A2000 Mobile 8GB RTX A3000 Mobile 8GB
Base Clock Frequency	652 MHz
Boost CLock Frequency	1140 MHz
TGP (Total Graphics Power)	60 W
FLOPS	5.837 TFLOPS
Memory Type	GDDR6
Memory Bus	192 bit
Memory Speed	1375 MHz 11 Gbps effective
Shading Units Cores	2560
TMUs	80
ROPs	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. Dell Precision 5490 has a FLOPS value of 4.92 TFLOPS whereas the Dell Precision 7670 ' has a FLOPS value of 21.3 TFLOPS. If graphical performance of the laptop is important for your use type, the Dell Precision 5490 may be the better choice between these two setups.

RAM Comparison

RAM	16GB 32GB 64GB	16GB 32GB 64GB 128GB
Memory Bus	2x8 GB	2x8 GB
RAM Clock	7467 MHz	4800 MHz
RAM Type	LPDDR5X	DDR5
Upgradable	No	Yes
Memory Bus	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)

Both laptops, the Precision 5490 and the Precision 7670, come with similar RAM capacities of 16 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 5490	Dell Precision 7670
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.	✔ Good performance.
Large Models(13-30B):Examples: Mixtral, Qwen-14B	✖ Not supported.	✔ Runs smoothly on GPU.
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	72 Wh	83 Wh 93 Wh
Battery Type	Li-Ion	Li-Ion
Replaceable	No	No
Fast Charging	No	Yes
USB Power Delivery	Yes
Charging Port Position	Left, Right
Charge Power	100 / 130 W	180 / 240 W
Voltage	15.4 V	11.5 V
Full Charging Time	2:00 hr	2:00 hr
Cable Length	1 meters

On the other hand, the Precision 7670 features a higher battery capacity of 83 Wh, delivering longer usage time compared to the Precision 5490's 72 Wh.

Battery Comparison

Dell Precision 5490 72 Wh

Avg: 14.0-14.9" 55.79 Wh

Dell Precision 7670 83 Wh

Avg: 16.0-16.9" 74.15 Wh

STORAGE
The Precision 7670 offers a larger max storage capacity of 8 TB, providing more room for storing files and data compared to the Precision 5490's storage capacity of 4 TB.

Storage Options	256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB, 4 TB	256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB, 4 TB, 8 TB
Upgradable	Yes	Yes
Total Slots	2	3
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 5490 vs Dell Precision 7670: Display Comparison

The display is an essential aspect to consider when comparing the Dell Precision 5490 and Dell Precision 7670 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 5490 has a display size of 14.0".On the other hand, Precision 7670 has a larger16.0" display.The total usable screen area of the Precision 5490 is 568cm² / 88inch² whereas the Precision 7670's total usable screen area is 742cm² / 115inch².

PPI (Pixels per Inch)
Additionally, the Precision 5490 features a higher pixel density with 162 pixels per inch (PPI), ensuring sharper image details.

Screen PPI (Pixels Per Inch) Comparison

Dell Precision 5490 162 PPI

Avg: 14.0-14.9" 173 PPI

Dell Precision 7670 142 PPI

Avg: 16.0-16.9" 169 PPI

Refresh Rate
Both Precision 5490 and Precision 7670 offer the same refresh rate of 60 Hz.

Brightness
Both Precision 5490 and Precision 7670 offer the same maximum brightness of 500 nits (cd/m²).

Brightness Comparison

Dell Precision 5490 500 nits

Avg: 14.0-14.9" 383 nits

Dell Precision 7670 500 nits

Avg: 16.0-16.9" 413 nits

Dell Precision 5490 vs Dell Precision 7670 Connectivity Comparison

In terms of connectivity,

Wifi
Precision 5490 features a more advanced Wi-Fi standard v7, providing faster and more reliable wireless connections compared to Precision 7670 (v6E).

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
Precision 7670 is equipped with 2x USB 3.2 USB-A ports. Precision 5490 does not have USB-A ports.
Both Precision 5490 and Precision 7670 have USB Type-C ports. Precision 5490 has 4x USB 4.0 USB Type-C ports, while Precision 7670 has 3x 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 5490 and Precision 7670 are equipped with Thunderbolt 4 ports.

HDMI
Precision 7670 features an HDMI port (1x HDMI 2.1) for connecting to external monitors. Precision 5490 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 Precision 5490 and Precision 7670 come with an SD Card Reader for easy access to memory cards.

Audio Jack
Both Precision 5490 and Precision 7670 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	v6E
Bluetooth (latest: v5.4)	v5.4	v5.2
USB-A (latest: 3.2)	No	2x USB 3.2
USB Type-C (latest: USB4 2.0)	4x USB 4.0	3x USB 3.2
Thunderbolt (latest: 5)	Thunderbolt 4	Thunderbolt 4
HDMI (latest: 2.1)	No	1x HDMI 2.1
Display Port (latest: v2.0)	No	No
VGA	No	No
Fingerprint Sensor	Yes	Yes
Optical Drive	No	No
Audio Jack 3.5mm	Yes	Yes
Ethernet RJ45	No	Yes
SD CardReader	Yes	Yes
Proprietary Charging Port	No	Yes