Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 3 Intel vs Dell Vostro 5620 Comparison

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Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 3 Intel vs Dell Vostro 5620 Comparison Overview

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In this review, we will be comparing ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 3 Intel and Vostro 5620, two laptops from Lenovo and Dell. Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 3 Intel was introduced to market in March 2022 and Dell Vostro 5620 was launched in January 2022. There is only 2 months difference between ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 3 Intel and Vostro 5620 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 Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 3 Intel and Dell Vostro 5620 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 3 Intel Key Specs

Launched in March 2022
13.3" TouchScreen - IPS LCD, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core i3 1215U
GPU: Intel UHD Graphics (64 EU)
8GB Ram
305 x 218 x 17.1 mm (12.01 x 8.58 x 0.67 inches)
Weight: 1.32 kg (2.91 lbs)

Dell Vostro 5620 Key Specs

Launched in January 2022
16.0" IPS LCD, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core i5 1235U
GPU: GeForce MX570 2GB
8GB Ram
356.78 x 251.9 x 15.67-18.3 mm (14.05 x 9.92 x 0.62-0.72 inches)
Weight: 1.91 kg (4.21 lbs)

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 3 Intel and Vostro 5620 compares and decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 3 Intel over Dell Vostro 5620

Weight	1.32 kg vs 1.91 kg	0.59 kg lighter
Screen PPI	170 ppi vs 142 ppi	More pixels per inch
Touch Screen	Yes vs No	Interact with your fingers
Max Brightness	300 nits vs 250 nits	Brighter Screen
Bluetooth	v5.2 vs v5	More advanced Bluetooth connectivity
Number of USB-C Ports	2x USB 3.2 vs 1x USB 3.2	Connect more device at the same time
Thunderbolt	v4 vs No	Support audio, data, power and video all through one single port
HDMI Version	2.0 vs 1.4	Better HDMI connectivity

Reasons to choose Dell Vostro 5620 over Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 3 Intel

Screen-to-Body Ratio	~82.6% vs ~77.1%	Larger screen area ratio
Side Bezel Thickness	6.1 mm vs 9.3 mm	3.2 mm thinner bezels
Display Size	16 inches vs 13.3 inches	Larger Screen Estate
Screen Type	Matte vs Glossy	potentially less reflections on screen
GPU Fabrication Process	8 nm vs 10 nm	Newer Generation GPU
GPU FLOPS	4.8 TFLOPS vs 1.43 TFLOPS	Dedicated GPU unit
GPU Type	Dedicated vs Integrated	More RAM Options
Upgradable RAM	Yes vs No	Connects to the local network via Ethernet RJ45
Ethernet RJ45 Port	Yes vs No	Read & Write SD Cards with the built-in reader
SD Card Reader	Yes vs No	Fast way to input numbers
Numeric Pad	Yes vs No

Common Strengths of Dell Vostro 5620 and Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 3 Intel

Launch Dates	March 2022 vs January 2022	Both laptops are recent models
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	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
Dolby Atmos Support	Yes vs Yes	3D Surround Sound Support
Wi-Fi Standard	v6E vs v6	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
Keyboard Backlight	Yes vs Yes	Easily see the keys under low light

Common Weaknesses of Dell Vostro 5620 and Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 3 Intel

HDR Support	No vs No	No HDR Support

Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 3 Intel vs Dell Vostro 5620: Physical Specs Comparison

In this section, we will be comparing the physical specifications and body features of the Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 3 Intel and the Dell Vostro 5620.

Physical Specs
Weight	1.32 kg (2.91 lbs)	1.91 kg (4.21 lbs)
Surface Area	665 cm2 (103 inches2)	899 cm2 (139.4 inches2)
Screen to Surface Ratio	~77.1%	~82.6%
Side Bezel Thickness	~9.3 mm	~6.1 mm
Weight per Inch of Screen	0.10 kg/inch	0.12 kg/inch
	0.22 lbs/inch	0.264 lbs/inch
Colors	Black, Gray	Gray

Comparison of the Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 3 Intel and the Dell Vostro 5620 External Dimensions

Weight

ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 3 Intel weighs 1.32 kg (2.91 lbs), whereas the Vostro 5620 weighs 1.91 kg (4.21 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

Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 3 Intel 1.32 kg

Avg: 13.0-13.9" 1.22 kg

Dell Vostro 5620 1.91 kg

Avg: 16.0-16.9" 2.07 kg

Thickness Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 3 Intel 17.10 mm

Avg: 13.0-13.9" 15.38 mm

Dell Vostro 5620 15.70 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 Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 3 Intel is 0.10 kg/inch.In comparison, this value for the Dell Vostro 5620 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
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

Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 3 Intel vs Dell Vostro 5620: Internals (CPU, GPU, RAM, Battery, SSD, etc.) Comparison

CPU Comparison

CPU Model	Intel Core i3 1215U Intel Core i5 1235U Intel Core i5 1245U Intel Core i7 1255U Intel Core i7 1265U	Intel Core i5 1235U Intel Core i5 1240P Intel Core i7 1255U Intel Core i7 1260P
Base Frequency	1.2 GHz	1.3 GHz
Turbo Frequency	4.4 GHz	4.4 GHz
Number of Cores	6	10
Number of Threads	8	12
L3 Cache	10 MB	12 MB
Integrated GPU	Intel UHD Graphics (64EU)	Intel Iris Xe Graphics (80EU)
CPU Fabrication Process	10 nm	10 nm
Geekbench 5 (Single)	1583	1580
Geekbench 5 (Multi)	6048	6333
Cinebench 23 (Single)	1586	1654
Cinebench 23 (Multi)	5803	6618

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 Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 3 Intel and Dell Vostro 5620.

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

Laptops with: Intel Core i3 1215U

Laptops with: Intel Core i5 1235U

GPU Comparison

GPU Model	Intel UHD Graphics (64 EU)	GeForce MX570 2GB
Base Clock Frequency	300 MHz	832 MHz
Boost CLock Frequency	1400 MHz	1155 MHz
TGP (Total Graphics Power)	45 W	15 W
Type	Integrated	Dedicated
FLOPS	1.43 TFLOPS	4.731 TFLOPS
Memory Size	System Shared	2 GB
Memory Type	DDR4	GDDR6
Memory Speed	3.2 Gbps	1500 MHz 12 Gbps effective
Shading Units Cores	512	2048
TMUs	32	64
ROPs	16	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. Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 3 Intel has a FLOPS value of 1.43 TFLOPS whereas the Dell Vostro 5620 ' has a FLOPS value of 4.8 TFLOPS. If graphical performance of the laptop is important for your use type, the Dell Vostro 5620 may be the better choice between these two setups.

RAM Comparison

RAM	8GB 16GB 32GB	8GB 16GB 32GB
Memory Bus	2x4 GB	1x8 GB
RAM Clock	3200 MHz	3200 MHz
RAM Type	DDR4	DDR4
Upgradable	No	Yes
Memory Bus	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)

Both laptops, the ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 3 Intel and the Vostro 5620, 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	Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 3 (Intel)	Dell Vostro 5620
Small Models(1-3B):Examples: Phi-2, Qwen-1.8B	✔ Run smoothly.	✖ Not supported.
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	46 Wh	54 Wh
Battery Type	Li-Po	Li-Po
Replaceable	No	No
Fast Charging	No	Yes
USB Power Delivery	Yes	Yes
Charging Port Position	Left	Left
Charge Power	65 W	65 W

On the other hand, the Vostro 5620 features a higher battery capacity of 54 Wh, delivering longer usage time compared to the ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 3 Intel's 46 Wh.

Battery Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 3 Intel 46 Wh

Avg: 13.0-13.9" 53.1 Wh

Dell Vostro 5620 54 Wh

Avg: 16.0-16.9" 74.15 Wh

STORAGE
The Vostro 5620 offers a larger max storage capacity of 2 TB, providing more room for storing files and data compared to the ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 3 Intel's storage capacity of 1 TB.

Storage Options	256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB	256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB
Upgradable	Yes	Yes
Total Slots	1	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.

Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 3 Intel vs Dell Vostro 5620: Display Comparison

The display is an essential aspect to consider when comparing the Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 3 Intel and Dell Vostro 5620 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. ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 3 Intel has a display size of 13.3".On the other hand, Vostro 5620 has a larger16.0" display.The total usable screen area of the ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 3 Intel is 513cm² / 80inch² whereas the Vostro 5620's total usable screen area is 742cm² / 115inch².

PPI (Pixels per Inch)
Additionally, the ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 3 Intel features a higher pixel density with 170 pixels per inch (PPI), ensuring sharper image details.

Screen PPI (Pixels Per Inch) Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 3 Intel 170 PPI

Avg: 13.0-13.9" 186 PPI

Dell Vostro 5620 142 PPI

Avg: 16.0-16.9" 169 PPI

Refresh Rate
Both ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 3 Intel and Vostro 5620 offer the same refresh rate of 60 Hz.

Brightness
The ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 3 Intel offers a higher maximum brightness of 300 nits, delivering a brighter screen.

Brightness Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 3 Intel 300 nits

Avg: 13.0-13.9" 438 nits

Dell Vostro 5620 250 nits

Avg: 16.0-16.9" 413 nits

Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 3 Intel vs Dell Vostro 5620 Connectivity Comparison

In terms of connectivity,

Wifi
ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 3 Intel features a more advanced Wi-Fi standard v6E, providing faster and more reliable wireless connections compared to Vostro 5620 (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
Both ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 3 Intel and Vostro 5620 feature 2x USB 3.2 USB-A ports.
Both ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 3 Intel and Vostro 5620 have USB Type-C ports. ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 3 Intel has 2x USB 3.2 USB Type-C ports, while Vostro 5620 has 1x 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
ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 3 Intel is equipped with Thunderbolt 4 port. Vostro 5620 does not have Thunderbolt port.

HDMI
Both ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 3 Intel and Vostro 5620 feature an HDMI port. ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 3 Intel offers 1x HDMI 2.0, while Vostro 5620 offers 1x HDMI 1.4.

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
Vostro 5620 is equipped with an SD Card Reader for easy access to memory cards. ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 3 Intel does not have an SD Card Reader.

Audio Jack
Both ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 3 Intel and Vostro 5620 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)	v5.2	v5
USB-A (latest: 3.2)	2x USB 3.2	2x USB 3.2
USB Type-C (latest: USB4 2.0)	2x USB 3.2	1x USB 3.2
Thunderbolt (latest: 4)	Thunderbolt 4	No
HDMI (latest: 2.1)	1x HDMI 2.0	1x HDMI 1.4
Display Port (latest: v2.0)	No	No
VGA	No	No
Fingerprint Sensor	Optional	Yes
Optical Drive	No	No
Audio Jack 3.5mm	Yes	Yes
Ethernet RJ45	No	Yes
SD CardReader	No	Yes
Proprietary Charging Port	No	Yes