Choose Vostro 3520 if you need:
- Processor Model at Intel Core i5-1235U (vs AMD Ryzen 5 240)
- GPU Model at Intel Iris Xe Graphics eligible (vs RTX 5050)
- Installed Memory at 8 GB (vs 16 GB)
- Storage Capacity at 256 GB (vs 512 GB)
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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
Compare Vostro 3520 vs Victus 15-fb3296AX
A full side-by-side comparison of reference models Vostro 3520 and Victus 15-fb3296AX within the same category.
Specifications
Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
| Specification | Vostro 3520 | Victus 15-fb3296AX |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not for sale | Not for sale |
| General | ||
| Brand | Dell | HP |
| Product Family | Vostro | Victus |
| Model | Vostro 3520 | Victus 15 |
| Model Number | — | 15-fb3296AX |
| Part Number / SKU | — | DA2F3PA |
| Launch Year | 2025 year | 2025 year |
| Form Factor | Clamshell | Clamshell |
| Laptop Category | Budget | Gaming |
| Color | — | Mica silver with black chrome logo |
| Operating System | — | Windows 11 Home |
| Operating System Architecture | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| Processor | ||
| Processor Manufacturer | Intel | AMD |
| Processor Family | Intel Core i5 | AMD Ryzen 5 |
| Processor Model | Intel Core i5-1235U | AMD Ryzen 5 240 |
| Processor Generation | 12th Gen | AMD Ryzen 200 Series |
| CPU Architecture | x86-64 | x86-64 |
| CPU Process Node | 7 nm | 4 nm |
| CPU Cores | 10 cores | 6 cores |
| Performance Cores | 2 cores | — |
| Efficiency Cores | 8 cores | — |
| CPU Threads | 12 threads | 12 threads |
| CPU Base Clock | 1.3 GHz | 4.3 GHz |
| CPU Max Boost Clock | 4.4 GHz | 5 GHz |
| L2 Cache | — | 6 MB |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB | 16 MB |
| Processor Base Power | 15 W | 45 W |
| Maximum Processor Power | 55 W | 54 W |
| CPU Manageability Technology | Intel vPro Essentials; Intel Standard Manageability | — |
| AI / NPU | ||
| NPU | — | Yes |
| NPU Model | — | AMD Ryzen AI |
| NPU Performance | — | 16 TOPS |
| Platform AI Performance | — | 31 TOPS |
| Graphics | ||
| Graphics Type | Integrated | Discrete |
| GPU Manufacturer | Intel | NVIDIA |
| GPU Model | Intel Iris Xe Graphics eligible | RTX 5050 |
| GPU Architecture | — | Blackwell |
| VRAM Capacity | 0 GB | 8 GB |
| VRAM Type | Shared system memory | GDDR7 |
| Memory | ||
| Installed Memory | 8 GB | 16 GB |
| Maximum Memory | 16 GB | — |
| Memory Type | DDR4 | DDR5 |
| Memory Speed | — | 5600 MT/s |
| Memory Form Factor | SO-DIMM | SODIMM |
| Memory Slots | 2 slots | 2 slots |
| Memory Slots Used | — | 1 slots |
| Memory Upgradeable | Yes | Yes |
| Memory Channels | Dual-channel | — |
| Storage | ||
| Primary Storage Type | SSD | SSD |
| Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage Interface | PCIe NVMe | PCIe NVMe |
| Storage PCIe Generation | — | PCIe Gen4 |
| Storage Form Factor | — | M.2 |
| Installed Storage Drives | 1 drives | 1 drives |
| Maximum Storage Drives | 1 drives | — |
| M.2 Storage Slots | 1 slots | — |
| Card Reader | Yes | — |
| Card Reader Formats | SD, SDHC, SDXC | — |
| Display | ||
| Display Size | 15.6 inch | 15.6 inch |
| Display Resolution | — | 1920 x 1080 |
| Resolution Class | — | FHD |
| Display Technology | — | IPS LCD |
| Panel Type | — | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | — | 144 Hz |
| Display Brightness | — | 300 nits |
| sRGB Color Gamut | — | 62.5 % |
| Aspect Ratio | — | 16:9 |
| Display Finish | Anti-glare | Anti-glare |
| Flicker-Free | — | Yes |
| Camera & Biometrics | ||
| Webcam Resolution | — | 720p HD |
| Camera Features | — | HP Wide Vision; temporal noise reduction |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Configuration | 2 speakers | Dual speakers |
| Speaker Power | 2 W average per speaker W | — |
| Audio Technology | — | DTS:X Ultra; HP Audio Boost |
| Microphone Configuration | — | Integrated dual-array digital microphones |
| Audio Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Keyboard & Input | ||
| Keyboard Type | — | Full-size backlit keyboard with numeric keypad |
| Keyboard Backlight | — | Yes |
| Keyboard RGB Zones | — | — |
| Numeric Keypad | Yes | Yes |
| Touchpad Type | — | HP Imagepad precision touchpad |
| Touchpad Dimensions | 115 x 80 mm | — |
| Wireless & Networking | ||
| Wi-Fi Standard | — | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Wi-Fi IEEE Standard | — | 802.11ax |
| Wi-Fi Bands | — | 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz |
| Wi-Fi Spatial Streams | — | 2x2 |
| Wi-Fi Module | — | Realtek Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth Version | — | 5.4 |
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet Speed | 1 Gbps | 10/100/1000 GbE |
| WWAN | — | No |
| Ports & Expansion | ||
| USB Type-A Port Count | — | 2 ports |
| USB Type-A Specifications | — | 2x USB-A 5 Gbps; one supports HP Sleep and Charge |
| USB Type-C Port Count | — | 1 ports |
| USB Type-C Specifications | — | 1x USB-C 5 Gbps with PD 3.1, DisplayPort 1.4a and HP Sleep and Charge |
| USB4 Port Count | 0 ports | 0 ports |
| Thunderbolt Port Count | 0 ports | 0 ports |
| HDMI Port Count | 1 ports | 1 ports |
| HDMI Version | 1.4 | HDMI 2.1 |
| DisplayPort Output | — | DisplayPort 1.4a over USB-C |
| RJ-45 Port Count | 1 ports | 1 ports |
| 3.5 mm Audio Combo Port Count | 1 ports | 1 ports |
| SD Card Slot Count | 1 ports | 0 ports |
| microSD Card Slot Count | 0 ports | 0 ports |
| Smart Card Reader | No | No |
| Security Lock Slot | Yes | — |
| Internal PCIe Slots | 2 M.2 slots: 1x M.2 2230 WLAN/Bluetooth; 1x M.2 2230/2280 SSD | — |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Battery Capacity | — | 70 Wh |
| Battery Cells | — | 4 cells |
| Battery Chemistry | — | Lithium-ion polymer |
| Fast Charging | — | Yes |
| Fast Charge Level | — | 50 % |
| Fast Charge Time | — | 30 min |
| Power Adapter | 65 W | 200 W |
| Power Connector | 4.5 mm barrel | AC smart pin |
| USB-C Charging | — | Yes |
| USB Power Delivery Version | — | USB Power Delivery 3.1 |
| Dimensions & Build | ||
| Width | — | 357.9 mm |
| Depth | — | 255 mm |
| Thickness | — | 23.5 mm |
| Weight | — | 2.29 kg |
| Security & Manageability | ||
| TPM | TPM 2.0 | Firmware TPM |
| BIOS / UEFI Password Support | Yes | — |
| Drive Password Support | Yes | — |
| Secure Boot | Yes | — |
| Smart Card Support | No | No |
| BIOS Recovery / Self-Healing | Dell BIOS Recovery from Hard Drive / BIOS Auto-Recovery | — |
| Certifications & Sustainability | ||
| Recycled Materials | — | Ocean-bound plastic in speakers and bezel; post-consumer recycled plastic in keycaps and scissors |
| Environment & Warranty | ||
| Operating Temperature | 0–35 °C | 5 to 35 °C |
| Operating Humidity | 10–90 % RH | 10 to 90 % RH |
| Storage Temperature | -40–65 °C | -20 to 60 °C |
| Warranty | — | 1 years |
| Warranty Type | — | Limited parts-and-labour warranty; no on-site repair |
Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?
Choose Victus 15-fb3296AX if you need:
- Processor Model at AMD Ryzen 5 240 (vs Intel Core i5-1235U)
- GPU Model at RTX 5050 (vs Intel Iris Xe Graphics eligible)
- Installed Memory at 16 GB (vs 8 GB)
- Storage Capacity at 512 GB (vs 256 GB)
What is the difference between Vostro 3520 and Victus 15-fb3296AX?
Vostro 3520 and Victus 15-fb3296AX share specifications such as Display Size (15.6 inch), Launch Year (2025 year), Form Factor (Clamshell), Operating System Architecture (64-bit).
The main differences: Processor Model (Vostro 3520: Intel Core i5-1235U, Victus 15-fb3296AX: AMD Ryzen 5 240); GPU Model (Vostro 3520: Intel Iris Xe Graphics eligible, Victus 15-fb3296AX: RTX 5050); Installed Memory (Vostro 3520: 8 GB, Victus 15-fb3296AX: 16 GB); Storage Capacity (Vostro 3520: 256 GB, Victus 15-fb3296AX: 512 GB).
Vostro 3520 may suit users who need its differing values, while Victus 15-fb3296AX benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.