Dell Precision 7670 vs Dell Pro Max 16 Plus Comparison

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Dell Precision 7670

16 inches | April 2022

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Dell Precision 7670 vs Dell Pro Max 16 Plus Comparison Overview

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In this review, we will be comparing Precision 7670 and Pro Max 16 Plus, two laptops by Dell. Dell Precision 7670 was introduced to market in April 2022 and Dell Pro Max 16 Plus was launched in January . As you can see, Pro Max 16 Plus is 52 years older than Precision 7670. 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 Dell Precision 7670 and Dell Pro Max 16 Plus before getting into our more detailed comparison.

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)

Dell Pro Max 16 Plus Key Specs

Launched in January 1970
16.0" IPS LCD, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core Ultra 5 245HX
GPU: Intel UHD Graphics Xe G4 (48 EU)
16GB Ram
360 x 258.6 x 17.34-30.9 mm (14.17 x 10.18 x 0.68-1.22 inches)
Weight: 2.55 kg (5.62 lbs)

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Precision 7670 and Pro Max 16 Plus compares and decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose Dell Precision 7670 over Dell Pro Max 16 Plus

Screen-to-Body Ratio	~80.7% vs ~79.7%	Larger screen area ratio
Side Bezel Thickness	5.7 mm vs 7.7 mm	2 mm thinner bezels
Noise Level	52 dB vs 54.3 dB	Less fan noise
Screen Type	Matte vs Glossy	potentially less reflections on screen
Max Brightness	500 nits vs 300 nits	Brighter Screen
GPU Fabrication Process	8 nm vs 10 nm	Newer Generation GPU
GPU FLOPS	21.3 TFLOPS vs 1.5 TFLOPS	Dedicated GPU unit
GPU Type	Dedicated vs Integrated	3D Surround Sound Support
Dolby Atmos Speakers	Yes vs No

Reasons to choose Dell Pro Max 16 Plus over Dell Precision 7670

Weight	2.55 kg vs 2.60 kg	0.05 kg lighter
CPU Fabrication Process	3 nm vs 10 nm	Newer Generation CPU
Max Total RAM	129 GB vs 128 GB	Higher RAM potential
WiFi Standard	v7 vs v6E	More advanced Wi-fi connectivity
Bluetooth	v5.4 vs v5.2	More advanced Bluetooth connectivity
Webcam Resolution	1920 x 1080 vs 1920 x 720	Higher Resolution Camera
USB-C Port Type	v4.0 vs v3.2	Faster USB-C connection
Touchpad Size	13.3 x 9.0 cm vs 11.5 x 8.0 cm	Larger Touchpad Area

Common Strengths of Dell Pro Max 16 Plus and Dell Precision 7670

Fast Charging Support	Yes vs Yes	Charge the battery in a shorter time
Upgradable RAM	Yes vs Yes	Option to increase the RAM size
RAM Type	DDR5 vs DDR5	Fast RAM type
Upgradable Storage	Yes vs Yes	Option to increase the Storage size
SSD Type	NVMe vs NVMe	Faster Data Transfers
Thunderbolt Port	v4 vs v5	Fast data and power transfer via Thunderbolt Port
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
Ethernet RJ45 Port	Yes vs Yes	Fast connection to Network via ethernet cable
Built-in SD Card Reader	Yes vs Yes	Read & Write SD Cards
Numeric Pad	Yes vs Yes	Fast way to input numbers
Keyboard Backlight	Yes vs Yes	Easily see the keys under low light

Common Weaknesses of Dell Pro Max 16 Plus and Dell Precision 7670

Touchscreen Capability	No vs No	No Touchscreen Capability

Dell Precision 7670 vs Dell Pro Max 16 Plus: Physical Specs Comparison

In this section, we will be comparing the physical specifications and body features of the Dell Precision 7670 and the Dell Pro Max 16 Plus.

Physical Specs
Weight	2.6 kg (5.73 lbs)	2.55 kg (5.62 lbs)
Surface Area	920 cm2 (142.6 inches2)	931 cm2 (144.3 inches2)
Screen to Surface Ratio	~80.7%	~79.7%
Side Bezel Thickness	~5.7 mm	~7.7 mm
Weight per Inch of Screen	0.16 kg/inch	0.16 kg/inch
	0.352 lbs/inch	0.352 lbs/inch
Colors	Black, Gray	Gray

Comparison of the Dell Precision 7670 and the Dell Pro Max 16 Plus External Dimensions

Weight

Precision 7670 weighs 2.6 kg (5.73 lbs), whereas the Pro Max 16 Plus weighs 2.55 kg (5.62 lbs). There is a notable difference in weight between these two laptops. The weight difference between the two laptops is not significant.

Weight Comparison

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Thickness Comparison

Displays size 16.0-16.9 inches

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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 7670 is 0.16 kg/inch.In comparison, this value for the Dell Pro Max 16 Plus 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
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 7670 vs Dell Pro Max 16 Plus: Internals Comparison

CPU Comparison

CPU Model	Intel Core i5 12600HX Intel Core i7 12850HX Intel Core i9 12950HX	Intel Core Ultra 5 245HX Intel Core Ultra 7 265HX Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX
Base Frequency	2.5 GHz	3.1 GHz
Turbo Frequency	4.6 GHz	5.1 GHz
Number of Cores	12	14 (6P + 8E)
Number of Threads	16	14
L3 Cache	18 MB	24 MB
Integrated GPU	Intel UHD Graphics (32EU)	Intel UHD Graphics Xe G4 (48 EU)
CPU Fabrication Process	10 nm	3 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 7670 and Dell Pro Max 16 Plus.

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

Laptops with: Intel Core i5 12600HX

Laptops with: Intel Core Ultra 5 245HX

GPU Comparison

GPU Model	GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile 16GB	Intel UHD Graphics Xe G4 (48 EU)
Base Clock Frequency	810 MHz	400 MHz
Boost CLock Frequency	1260 MHz	1900 MHz
TGP (Total Graphics Power)	135 W	15 W
Nvidia Optimus	Yes
Type	Dedicated	Integrated
FLOPS	21.3 TFLOPS	1.5 TFLOPS
Memory Size	16 GB	System Shared
Memory Type	GDDR6	DDR5
Memory Bus	256 bit
Memory Speed	~16 Gbps	6.4 Gbps
Shading Units Cores	7424	384
TMUs	232	24
ROPs	96	12

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 7670 has a FLOPS value of 21.3 TFLOPS whereas the Dell Pro Max 16 Plus ' has a FLOPS value of 1.5 TFLOPS. If graphical performance of the laptop is important for your use type, the Dell Precision 7670 may be the better choice between these two setups.

RAM Comparison

RAM	16GB 32GB 64GB 128GB	16GB 32GB 64GB 128GB
Memory Bus	2x8 GB	1x16 GB
RAM Clock	4800 MHz	6400 MHz
RAM Type	DDR5	DDR5
Upgradable	Yes	Yes
Max RAM Size	128 GB	129 GB
Total Slots	2	2

Both laptops, the Precision 7670 and the Pro Max 16 Plus, 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 7670	Dell Pro Max 16 Plus
CPU	Intel Core i5 12600HX	Intel Core Ultra 5 245HX (NPU - 13 TOPS)
GPU	GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile 16GB	Intel UHD Graphics Xe G4 (48 EU)
Memory	16 GB ; 16 GB VRAM	16 GB
Available for LLM total	~27.3 GB (14.5 GB VRAM 12.8 GB RAM)	~10.5 GB (10.5 GB RAM)
Small Models (1-3B): Examples: Phi-2, Qwen-1.8B Requires ~2 GB memory	✔ Runs Smoothly fits in your 16 GB VRAM	✔ Modest Speed fits in your 10.5 GB RAM
Medium Models (7-8B): Examples: Mistral-7B, Qwen-7B Requires ~5 GB memory	✔ Runs Smoothly fits in your 16 GB VRAM	✔ Modest Speed fits in your 10.5 GB RAM
Large Models
13-15B Models (e.g., Llama 3 14B, Qwen1.5 14B) Requires ~9 GB memory	✔ Runs Well fits in your 16 GB VRAM	⚠ Borderline / Slow fits in your 10.5 GB RAM
16-24B Models (e.g., Dense 20B Q4 ~15.5GB) Requires ~14 GB memory	✔ Modest Speed fits in your 16 GB VRAM	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM
24-30B Models (e.g., Dense 30B Q4) Requires ~18 GB memory	⚠ Borderline / Slow doesn't fit in 16 GB VRAM, spills to RAM (VRAM + RAM, slower)	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM
MoE Models (Mixture-of-Experts) (e.g., Mixtral 8x7B - total ~47B, active ~12-13B) Requires ~24 GB memory	⚠ Borderline / Slow doesn't fit in 16 GB VRAM, spills to RAM (VRAM + RAM, slower)	✖ 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)

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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	83 Wh 93 Wh	96 Wh
Battery Type	Li-Ion	Li-Po
Replaceable	No	No
Fast Charging	Yes	Yes
Charge Power	180 / 240 W	165 / 280 W
Voltage	11.5 V	11.7 V
Full Charging Time	2:00 hr	1:10 hr
AC Adapter Weight	484 / 674 grams

On the other hand, the Pro Max 16 Plus features a higher battery capacity of 96 Wh, delivering longer usage time compared to the Precision 7670's 83 Wh.

Battery Comparison

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STORAGE
With a larger storage capacity up to 8 TB, the Precision 7670 provides more space for storing files and applications compared to the Pro Max 16 Plus's max. storage capacity of 6 TB.

Storage Options	256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB, 4 TB, 8 TB	512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB, 4 TB, 6 TB
Upgradable	Yes	Yes
Total Slots	3	3
Storage type	SSD (M2)	SSD (M2)
NVMe	Yes	Yes
Memory Bus	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (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 7670 vs Dell Pro Max 16 Plus: Display Comparison

The display is an essential aspect to consider when comparing the Dell Precision 7670 and Dell Pro Max 16 Plus 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 7670 and Pro Max 16 Plus screens have the same size of 16.0".The total usable screen area of the Precision 7670 is 742cm² / 115inch² whereas the Pro Max 16 Plus's total usable screen area is 742cm² / 115inch².

PPI (Pixels per Inch)
Both Precision 7670 and Pro Max 16 Plus feature the same pixel density with 142 pixels per inch (PPI).

Screen PPI (Pixels Per Inch) Comparison

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Refresh Rate
Both Precision 7670 and Pro Max 16 Plus offer the same refresh rate of 60 Hz.

Brightness
The Precision 7670 offers a higher maximum brightness of 500 nits, delivering a brighter screen.

Brightness Comparison

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Dell Precision 7670 vs Dell Pro Max 16 Plus Connectivity Comparison

In terms of connectivity,

Wifi
Pro Max 16 Plus 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
Both Precision 7670 and Pro Max 16 Plus feature 2x USB 3.2 USB-A ports.
Both Precision 7670 and Pro Max 16 Plus have USB Type-C ports. Precision 7670 has 3x USB 3.2 USB Type-C ports, while Pro Max 16 Plus has 3x 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
Both Precision 7670 and Pro Max 16 Plus feature Thunderbolt ports. Precision 7670 has Thunderbolt 4, while Pro Max 16 Plus has Thunderbolt 5.

HDMI
Both Precision 7670 and Pro Max 16 Plus feature an HDMI port (1x HDMI 2.1) 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 7670 and Pro Max 16 Plus come with an SD Card Reader for easy access to memory cards.

Audio Jack
Both Precision 7670 and Pro Max 16 Plus 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	v7
Bluetooth (latest: v6.2)	v5.2	v5.4
USB-A (latest: 3.2)	2x USB 3.2	2x USB 3.2
USB Type-C (latest: USB4 2.0)	3x USB 3.2	3x USB 4.0
Thunderbolt (latest: 5)	Thunderbolt 4	Thunderbolt 5
HDMI (latest: 2.1)	1x HDMI 2.1	1x HDMI 2.1
Display Port (latest: v2.0)	No	No
VGA	No	No
Fingerprint Sensor	Yes	Optional
Optical Drive	No	No
Audio Jack 3.5mm	Yes	Yes
Ethernet RJ45	Yes	Yes
SD CardReader	Yes	Yes
Proprietary Charging Port	Yes	No