Dell Precision 7780 vs Dell Precision 17 5760 Comparison

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Dell Precision 7780 vs Dell Precision 17 5760 Comparison Overview

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In this review, we will be comparing Precision 7780 and Precision 17 5760, two laptops by Dell. Dell Precision 7780 was introduced to market in March 2023 and Dell Precision 17 5760 was launched in June 2021. There is 21 months difference between Precision 7780 and Precision 17 5760 so it would still give an advantage to younger Precision 7780.

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Precision 7780 and Precision 17 5760 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 7780 and Dell Precision 17 5760 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Dell Precision 7780 Key Specs

Launched in March 2023
17.3" IPS LCD, 16:9 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core i5 13600HX
GPU: RTX A1000 Mobile 6GB
16GB Ram
398 x 265.02 x 25.95-28.5 mm (15.67 x 10.43 x 1.02-1.12 inches)
Weight: 3.05 kg (6.73 lbs)

Dell Precision 17 5760 Key Specs

Launched in June 2021
17.0" IPS LCD, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core i5 11500H
GPU: Intel UHD Graphics for 11th Gen (32 EU)
8GB Ram
374.4 x 248 x 8.6-13.1 mm (14.74 x 9.76 x 0.34-0.52 inches)
Weight: 2.13 kg (4.7 lbs)

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Precision 7780 and Precision 17 5760 compares and decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose Dell Precision 7780 over Dell Precision 17 5760

Display Size	17.3 inches vs 17 inches	Larger Screen Estate
GPU Fabrication Process	8 nm vs 10 nm	Newer Generation GPU
GPU FLOPS	4.92 TFLOPS vs 0.742 TFLOPS	Dedicated GPU unit
GPU Type	Dedicated vs Integrated	Faster RAM Type
RAM Type	DDR5 vs DDR4	Higher RAM potential
Max Total RAM	128 GB vs 64 GB	More advanced Bluetooth connectivity
Bluetooth	v5.3 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 v3.2	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

Reasons to choose Dell Precision 17 5760 over Dell Precision 7780

Weight	2.13 kg vs 3.05 kg	0.92 kg lighter
Screen-to-Body Ratio	~90.3% vs ~78.2%	Larger screen area ratio
Side Bezel Thickness	4.1 mm vs 7.5 mm	3.4 mm thinner bezels
Screen PPI	133 ppi vs 127 ppi	More pixels per inch
Screen Resolution	1920 x 1200 pixels vs 1920 x 1080 pixels	Higher pixel count screen
Charging Port Position	Left, Right vs Left	Flexible cable positions
Number of USB-C Ports	4x USB 3.2 vs 3x USB 4.0	Connect more device at the same time
Touchpad Size	15.0 x 8.9 cm vs 11.5 x 8.0 cm	Larger Touchpad Area

Common Strengths of Dell Precision 17 5760 and Dell Precision 7780

Launch Dates	March 2023 vs June 2021	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 v6	Fast and Reliable Wi-Fi Connections
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 17 5760 and Dell Precision 7780

Touchscreen Capability	No vs No	No Touchscreen Capability

Dell Precision 7780 vs Dell Precision 17 5760: Physical Specs Comparison

In this section, we will be comparing the physical specifications and body features of the Dell Precision 7780 and the Dell Precision 17 5760.

Physical Specs
Weight	3.05 kg (6.73 lbs)	2.13 kg (4.7 lbs)
Surface Area	1055 cm2 (163.4 inches2)	929 cm2 (143.9 inches2)
Screen to Surface Ratio	~78.2%	~90.3%
Side Bezel Thickness	~7.5 mm	~4.1 mm
Weight per Inch of Screen	0.18 kg/inch	0.13 kg/inch
	0.396 lbs/inch	0.286 lbs/inch
Colors	Gray	Silver

Comparison of the Dell Precision 7780 and the Dell Precision 17 5760 External Dimensions

Weight

Precision 7780 weighs 3.05 kg (6.73 lbs), whereas the Precision 17 5760 weighs 2.13 kg (4.7 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

Displays size larger than 17.0 inches

Dell Precision 7780 3.05 kg

Dell Precision 17 5760 2.13 kg

Min 1.29 kg

Average 2.74 kg

Max 4.23 kg

Thickness Comparison

Displays size larger than 17.0 inches

Dell Precision 7780 28.50 mm

Dell Precision 17 5760 8.60 mm

Min 8.60 mm

Average 24.26 mm

Max 38.00 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 7780 is 0.18 kg/inch.In comparison, this value for the Dell Precision 17 5760 is 0.13 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
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
LG Gram 14 2-in-1 2022: 0.07 kg/inch

Dell Precision 7780 vs Dell Precision 17 5760: Internals (CPU, GPU, RAM, Battery, SSD, etc.) Comparison

CPU Comparison

CPU Model	Intel Core i5 13600HX Intel Core i7 13850HX Intel Core i9 13950HX	Intel Core i5 11500H Intel Core i7 11800H Intel Core i7 11850H Intel Core i9 11950H
Base Frequency	2.6 GHz	2.4-2.9 GHz
Turbo Frequency	4.8 GHz	4.6 GHz
Number of Cores	14	6
Number of Threads	20	12
L3 Cache	24 MB	12 MB
Integrated GPU	Intel UHD Graphics (32EU)	Intel UHD Graphics for 11th Gen (32 EU)
CPU Fabrication Process	10 nm	10 nm
Geekbench 5 (Single)	1810	1521
Geekbench 5 (Multi)	13820	6878
Cinebench 23 (Single)	1885	1500
Cinebench 23 (Multi)	20463	9593

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 7780 and Dell Precision 17 5760.

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

Laptops with: Intel Core i5 13600HX

Laptops with: Intel Core i5 11500H

GPU Comparison

GPU Model	RTX A1000 Mobile 6GB RTX A2000 Mobile 8GB RTX A5000 Mobile 16GB GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile 16GB	Intel UHD Graphics for 11th Gen (32 EU)
Base Clock Frequency	652 MHz	350 MHz
Boost CLock Frequency	1140 MHz	1450 MHz
TGP (Total Graphics Power)	60 W	15 W
Type	Dedicated	Integrated
FLOPS	5.837 TFLOPS	0.742 TFLOPS
Memory Size	6 GB	System Shared
Memory Type	GDDR6	DDR4
Memory Bus	192 bit
Memory Speed	1375 MHz 11 Gbps effective	3.2 Gbps
Shading Units Cores	2560	256
TMUs	80	16
ROPs	32	8

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 7780 has a FLOPS value of 4.92 TFLOPS whereas the Dell Precision 17 5760 ' has a FLOPS value of 0.742 TFLOPS. If graphical performance of the laptop is important for your use type, the Dell Precision 7780 may be the better choice between these two setups.

RAM Comparison

RAM	16GB 32GB 64GB 128GB	8GB 16GB 32GB 64GB
Memory Bus	1x16 GB	1x8 GB
RAM Clock	4800 MHz	3200 MHz
RAM Type	DDR5	DDR4
Upgradable	Yes	Yes
Max RAM Size	128 GB	64 GB
Total Slots	2	2
Memory Bus	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)

With a larger RAM capacity of 16 GB, the Precision 7780 offers an advantage for multitasking and resource-intensive applications compared to the Precision 17 5760'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	Dell Precision 7780	Dell Precision 17 5760
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	83 Wh 93 Wh	56 Wh 97 Wh
Battery Type	Li-Ion	Li-Ion
Replaceable	No	No
Fast Charging	Yes	Yes
USB Power Delivery	Yes	Yes
Charging Port Position	Left	Left, Right
Charge Power	180 / 240 W	90 / 130 W
Voltage	11.55 V	11.4 V
Full Charging Time	2:00 hr
Cable Length	1 meters

Moreover, the Precision 7780 boasts a larger battery capacity of 83 Wh, offering extended usage time compared to the Precision 17 5760's56 Wh.

Battery Comparison

Displays size larger than 17.0 inches

Dell Precision 7780 83 Wh

Dell Precision 17 5760 56 Wh

Min 37.00 Wh

Average 76.88 Wh

Max 100.00 Wh

STORAGE
Both laptops, the Precision 7780 and the Precision 17 5760 have similar max. storage capacities of 4 TB, allowing for ample space to store files and applications.

Storage Options	256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB, 4 TB	256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB, 4 TB
Upgradable	Yes	Yes
Total Slots	4	2
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 7780 vs Dell Precision 17 5760: Display Comparison

The display is an essential aspect to consider when comparing the Dell Precision 7780 and Dell Precision 17 5760 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 7780 has a display size of 17.3".On the other hand, Precision 17 5760 has a smaller 17.0" display.The total usable screen area of the Precision 7780 is 825cm² / 128inch² whereas the Precision 17 5760's total usable screen area is 838cm² / 130inch².

PPI (Pixels per Inch)
Additionally, the Precision 17 5760 features a higher pixel density with 133 pixels per inch (PPI), ensuring sharper image details.

Screen PPI (Pixels Per Inch) Comparison

Displays size larger than 17.0 inches

Dell Precision 7780 127 ppi

Dell Precision 17 5760 133 ppi

Min 106 PPI

Average 141 PPI

Max 266.00 PPI

Refresh Rate
Both Precision 7780 and Precision 17 5760 offer the same refresh rate of 60 Hz.

Both Precision 7780 and Precision 17 5760 boast the same response time of 35.0 ms.

Brightness
Both Precision 7780 and Precision 17 5760 offer the same maximum brightness of 500 nits (cd/m²).

Brightness Comparison

Displays size larger than 17.0 inches

Dell Precision 7780 500 nits

Dell Precision 17 5760 500 nits

Min

200 nits

Average 368 nits

Max 1200.00 nits

Dell Precision 7780 vs Dell Precision 17 5760 Connectivity Comparison

In terms of connectivity,

Wifi
Precision 7780 features a more advanced Wi-Fi standard v6E, providing faster and more reliable wireless connections compared to Precision 17 5760 (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
Precision 7780 is equipped with 2x USB 3.2 USB-A ports. Precision 17 5760 does not have USB-A ports.
Both Precision 7780 and Precision 17 5760 have USB Type-C ports. Precision 7780 has 3x USB 4.0 USB Type-C ports, while Precision 17 5760 has 4x 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 7780 and Precision 17 5760 are equipped with Thunderbolt 4 ports.

HDMI
Precision 7780 features an HDMI port (1x HDMI 2.1) for connecting to external monitors. Precision 17 5760 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 7780 and Precision 17 5760 come with an SD Card Reader for easy access to memory cards.

Audio Jack
Both Precision 7780 and Precision 17 5760 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	v6
Bluetooth (latest: v5.4)	v5.3	v5.2
USB-A (latest: 3.2)	2x USB 3.2	No
USB Type-C (latest: USB4 2.0)	3x USB 4.0	4x USB 3.2
Thunderbolt (latest: 4)	Thunderbolt 4	Thunderbolt 4
HDMI (latest: 2.1)	1x HDMI 2.1	No
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	Yes	No
SD CardReader	Yes	Yes
Proprietary Charging Port	Yes	No