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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
A full side-by-side comparison of reference models TUF Gaming A16 and Inspiron 7579 within the same category.
Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
| Specification | TUF Gaming A16 | Inspiron 7579 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not for sale | Not for sale |
| General | ||
| Brand | ASUS | Dell |
| Product Family | TUF | Dell Inspiron |
| Model | TUF Gaming A16 | Inspiron 7579 |
| Model Number | FA608UMI-TU198W | Inspiron 7579 |
| Part Number / SKU | 90NR0KV1-M00P60 | — |
| Launch Year | 2025 year | 2017 year |
| Form Factor | Clamshell | Convertible 2-in-1 |
| Laptop Category | Gaming | 2-in-1 |
| Color | Jaeger Gray | — |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Home | Windows 10 |
| Operating System Architecture | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| Processor | ||
| Processor Manufacturer | AMD | Intel |
| Processor Family | AMD Ryzen 7 | Intel Core i7 |
| Processor Model | AMD Ryzen 7 260 | Intel Core i7-7500U |
| Processor Generation | Ryzen 200 Series | 7th Gen (Kaby Lake) |
| CPU Architecture | x86-64 | Kaby Lake |
| CPU Process Node | 4 nm | 14 nm |
| CPU Cores | 8 cores | 2 cores |
| Efficiency Cores | — | 0 cores |
| CPU Threads | 16 threads | 4 threads |
| CPU Base Clock | 3.8 GHz | 2.7 GHz |
| CPU Max Boost Clock | 5.1 GHz | 3.5 GHz |
| L2 Cache | 8 MB | 0.5 MB |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB | 4 MB |
| Processor Base Power | 45 W | 15 W |
| Maximum Processor Power | 54 W | 25 W |
| CPU Manageability Technology | — | Intel Standard Manageability; Intel vPro not supported |
| AI / NPU | ||
| NPU | Yes | — |
| NPU Model | AMD XDNA | — |
| NPU Performance | 16 TOPS | — |
| Platform AI Performance | 38 TOPS | — |
| Graphics | ||
| Graphics Type | Discrete | Integrated |
| GPU Manufacturer | NVIDIA | Intel |
| GPU Model | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU | Intel HD Graphics 620 |
| GPU Architecture | Blackwell | Intel Gen9.5 |
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 0 GB |
| VRAM Type | GDDR7 | Shared system memory |
| GPU TGP | 115 W | 15 W |
| GPU Boost Clock | 1737 MHz | 1050 MHz |
| MUX Switch | Yes | — |
| Advanced Optimus | Yes | — |
| Maximum External Displays | 4 displays | 3 displays |
| Maximum External Resolution | — | 4096 x 2304 @ 60 Hz |
| Memory | ||
| Installed Memory | 16 GB | 12 GB |
| Maximum Memory | 64 GB | 16 GB |
| Memory Type | DDR5 | DDR4 |
| Memory Speed | 5600 MT/s | 2400 MT/s |
| Memory Form Factor | SO-DIMM | SO-DIMM |
| Memory Slots | 2 slots | 2 slots |
| Memory Slots Used | 1 slots | 1 slots |
| Memory Upgradeable | Yes | Yes |
| Memory Channels | Dual-channel | Dual-channel capable |
| Storage | ||
| Primary Storage Type | SSD | SSD |
| Storage Capacity | 1024 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage Interface | PCIe NVMe | SATA III / PCIe NVMe |
| Storage PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | — |
| Storage Form Factor | M.2 | 2.5-inch or M.2 |
| Installed Storage Drives | 1 drives | 1 drives |
| Maximum Storage Drives | 2 drives | 1 drives |
| M.2 Storage Slots | 2 slots | 1 slots |
| 2.5-inch Drive Bay | — | Yes |
| RAID Support | — | — |
| Card Reader | — | Yes |
| Card Reader Formats | — | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card Reader Standard | — | UHS-I |
| Display | ||
| Display Size | 16 inch | 15.6 inch |
| Display Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Resolution Class | FHD+ | FHD |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | LED-backlit LCD |
| Panel Type | IPS | IPS |
| Touchscreen | — | Yes |
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Variable Refresh Rate | Yes | — |
| Display Brightness | — | 220 nits |
| sRGB Color Gamut | 100 % | — |
| Adobe RGB Color Gamut | 75.35 % | — |
| Color Depth | — | 8-bit |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:10 | 16:9 |
| Response Time | 3 ms | — |
| Display Finish | Anti-glare | Glossy |
| Adaptive Sync Technology | G-SYNC | — |
| Viewing Angle | — | 160° degree |
| Flicker-Free | — | Yes |
| Camera & Biometrics | ||
| Webcam Resolution | 1080p | 720p HD |
| Webcam Frame Rate | — | 30 fps |
| Camera Features | 1080p FHD camera | — |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Configuration | 2 speakers | 2 speakers |
| Audio Technology | Dolby Atmos | Waves MaxxAudio Pro |
| Microphone Configuration | Array microphone | Digital-array microphone |
| Audio Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Keyboard & Input | ||
| Keyboard Type | Backlit Chiclet Keyboard | Full-size island-style keyboard |
| Keyboard Backlight | Yes | Yes |
| Keyboard RGB | Yes | — |
| Keyboard RGB Zones | 1-zone | — |
| Numeric Keypad | — | Yes |
| Copilot Key | Yes | — |
| Touchpad Type | Touchpad | Multi-touch precision touchpad |
| Wireless & Networking | ||
| Wi-Fi Standard | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Wi-Fi IEEE Standard | 802.11ax | 802.11ac |
| Wi-Fi Bands | 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz | 2.4 GHz; 5 GHz |
| Wi-Fi Spatial Streams | 2x2 | 2x2 |
| Wi-Fi Module | — | Intel dual-band wireless |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.4 | 4.2 |
| Ethernet | Yes | — |
| Ethernet Speed | — | Not present |
| WWAN | No | No |
| SIM Slot | — | — |
| Ports & Expansion | ||
| USB Type-A Port Count | 3 ports | 3 ports |
| USB Type-A Specifications | 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A (10 Gbps) + 1x USB 2.0 Type-A | USB 3.x Type-A |
| USB Type-C Port Count | 1 ports | 0 ports |
| USB Type-C Specifications | 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C with DisplayPort, Power Delivery and G-SYNC | — |
| USB4 Port Count | 0 ports | 0 ports |
| Thunderbolt Port Count | — | 0 ports |
| HDMI Port Count | 1 ports | 1 ports |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | HDMI 1.4 |
| DisplayPort Output | DisplayPort over USB-C | — |
| RJ-45 Port Count | 1 ports | 0 ports |
| 3.5 mm Audio Combo Port Count | 1 ports | 1 ports |
| SD Card Slot Count | 0 ports | 1 ports |
| microSD Card Slot Count | 0 ports | 0 ports |
| Smart Card Reader | No | No |
| Security Lock Slot | — | Yes |
| Internal PCIe Slots | 2x M.2 PCIe storage slots | 1 M.2 storage slot(s) |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Battery Capacity | 70 Wh | 42 Wh |
| Battery Cells | 4 cells | 3 cells |
| Battery Chemistry | Li-ion | Lithium-ion |
| Power Adapter | 200 W | 65 W |
| Power Connector | Rectangle | Barrel power connector |
| USB-C Charging | Yes | — |
| Maximum USB-C Charging Power | 100 W | — |
| Dimensions & Build | ||
| Width | 354 mm | 380.9 mm |
| Depth | 269 mm | 253.1 mm |
| Thickness | 25.7 mm | 20.2 mm |
| Weight | 2.2 kg | 2.19 kg |
| Chassis Material | Aluminum chassis | Aluminum; plastic |
| Lid Material | — | Aluminum |
| Base Material | — | Plastic |
| Hinge Opening Angle | 180 degree | 360 degree |
| MIL-STD Testing | Military-grade durability standard | Not claimed |
| IP Rating | — | — |
| Security & Manageability | ||
| TPM | — | TPM 2.0 |
| Microsoft Pluton | Yes | — |
| BIOS / UEFI Password Support | Yes | Yes |
| Drive Password Support | — | Yes |
| Secure Boot | — | Yes |
| Enterprise Manageability | — | Consumer BIOS/UEFI management |
| Smart Card Support | No | No |
| BIOS Recovery / Self-Healing | — | BIOS recovery supported |
| Sensors | ||
| Accelerometer | — | Yes |
| Gyroscope | — | Yes |
| Hall Sensor | — | Yes |
| Certifications & Sustainability | ||
| ENERGY STAR | — | Not claimed |
| EPEAT | — | Not claimed |
| TCO Certified | — | Not claimed |
| RoHS Compliance | — | Yes |
| Recycled Materials | — | Not claimed |
| Environment & Warranty | ||
| Operating Temperature | — | 5 to 35 °C |
| Operating Humidity | — | 10 to 90 (non-condensing) % RH |
| Storage Temperature | — | -20 to 60 °C |
| Warranty | 2 years | 1 years |
| Warranty Type | Manufacturer warranty | Limited hardware warranty; region dependent |
TUF Gaming A16 and Inspiron 7579 share specifications such as Operating System Architecture (64-bit), Memory Form Factor (SO-DIMM), Memory Slots (2 slots), Memory Slots Used (1 slots).
The main differences: Processor Model (TUF Gaming A16: AMD Ryzen 7 260, Inspiron 7579: Intel Core i7-7500U); GPU Model (TUF Gaming A16: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU, Inspiron 7579: Intel HD Graphics 620); Installed Memory (TUF Gaming A16: 16 GB, Inspiron 7579: 12 GB); Storage Capacity (TUF Gaming A16: 1024 GB, Inspiron 7579: 512 GB).
TUF Gaming A16 may suit users who need its differing values, while Inspiron 7579 benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.
