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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models

⁦Compare Precision 3520 vs Inspiron 5567⁩

A full side-by-side comparison of reference models Precision 3520 and Inspiron 5567 within the same category.

Reference model ⁦Dell Precision 3520⁩

⁦Precision 3520⁩

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Reference model ⁦Dell Inspiron 5567⁩

⁦Inspiron 5567⁩

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Specifications

Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models

Specification ⁦Precision 3520⁩ ⁦Inspiron 5567⁩
Price Not for sale Not for sale
General
Brand Dell Dell
Product Family Dell Precision Dell Inspiron
Model ⁦Precision 3520⁩ ⁦Inspiron 5567⁩
Model Number ⁦Precision 3520⁩ ⁦Inspiron 5567⁩
Launch Year ⁦2016 year⁩ ⁦2017 year⁩
Form Factor Clamshell Clamshell
Laptop Category Mobile Workstation Mainstream
Operating System ⁦Windows 10⁩ ⁦Windows 10⁩
Operating System Architecture ⁦64-bit⁩ ⁦64-bit⁩
Processor
Processor Manufacturer Intel Intel
Processor Family ⁦Intel Core i7⁩ ⁦Intel Core i5⁩
Processor Model ⁦Intel Core i7-6820HQ⁩ ⁦Intel Core i5-7200U⁩
Processor Generation ⁦6th Gen (Skylake)⁩ ⁦7th Gen (Kaby Lake)⁩
CPU Architecture Skylake-H Kaby Lake
CPU Process Node ⁦14 nm⁩ ⁦14 nm⁩
CPU Cores ⁦4 cores⁩ ⁦2 cores⁩
Efficiency Cores ⁦0 cores⁩ ⁦0 cores⁩
CPU Threads ⁦8 threads⁩ ⁦4 threads⁩
CPU Base Clock ⁦2.7 GHz⁩ ⁦2.5 GHz⁩
CPU Max Boost Clock ⁦3.6 GHz⁩ ⁦3.1 GHz⁩
L2 Cache ⁦1 MB⁩ ⁦0.5 MB⁩
L3 Cache ⁦8 MB⁩ ⁦3 MB⁩
Processor Base Power ⁦45 W⁩ ⁦15 W⁩
Maximum Processor Power ⁦45 W⁩ ⁦25 W⁩
CPU Manageability Technology Intel vPro supported on eligible business systems Intel Standard Manageability; Intel vPro not supported
Graphics
Graphics Type Discrete Discrete
GPU Manufacturer NVIDIA AMD
GPU Model ⁦NVIDIA Quadro M620⁩ ⁦AMD Radeon R7 M445⁩
GPU Architecture Maxwell GCN
VRAM Capacity ⁦2 GB⁩ ⁦4 GB⁩
VRAM Type ⁦GDDR5⁩ ⁦GDDR5⁩
GPU TGP ⁦30 W⁩ ⁦25 W⁩
GPU Boost Clock ⁦1018 MHz⁩ ⁦780 MHz⁩
Maximum External Displays ⁦3 displays⁩ ⁦3 displays⁩
Maximum External Resolution ⁦3840 x 2160 @ 60 Hz⁩ ⁦3840 x 2160 @ 60 Hz⁩
Memory
Installed Memory ⁦16 GB⁩ ⁦8 GB⁩
Maximum Memory ⁦32 GB⁩ ⁦16 GB⁩
Memory Type ⁦DDR4⁩ ⁦DDR4⁩
Memory Speed ⁦2400 MT/s⁩ ⁦2400 MT/s⁩
Memory Form Factor SO-DIMM SO-DIMM
Memory Slots ⁦2 slots⁩ ⁦2 slots⁩
Memory Slots Used ⁦2 slots⁩ ⁦1 slots⁩
Memory Upgradeable Yes Yes
Memory Channels Dual-channel Dual-channel capable
Storage
Primary Storage Type SSD HDD
Storage Capacity ⁦256 GB⁩ ⁦1000 GB⁩
Storage Interface SATA III / PCIe NVMe SATA III / PCIe NVMe
Storage Form Factor ⁦M.2 + 2.5-inch⁩ ⁦2.5-inch + optional M.2⁩
Installed Storage Drives ⁦1 drives⁩ ⁦1 drives⁩
Maximum Storage Drives ⁦2 drives⁩ ⁦2 drives⁩
M.2 Storage Slots ⁦1 slots⁩ ⁦1 slots⁩
2.5-inch Drive Bay Yes Yes
RAID Support — —
Card Reader Yes Yes
Card Reader Formats SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card Reader Standard UHS-I UHS-I
Display
Display Size ⁦15.6 inch⁩ ⁦15.6 inch⁩
Display Resolution ⁦1920 x 1080⁩ ⁦1366 x 768⁩
Resolution Class FHD HD
Display Technology LED-backlit LCD LED-backlit LCD
Panel Type IPS TN
Refresh Rate ⁦60 Hz⁩ ⁦60 Hz⁩
Display Brightness ⁦300 nits⁩ ⁦220 nits⁩
Color Depth ⁦8-bit⁩ ⁦8-bit⁩
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Display Finish Anti-glare Anti-glare
Viewing Angle ⁦160° degree⁩ ⁦90° degree⁩
Flicker-Free Yes Yes
Camera & Biometrics
Webcam Resolution ⁦720p HD⁩ ⁦720p HD⁩
Webcam Frame Rate ⁦30 fps⁩ ⁦30 fps⁩
Audio
Speaker Configuration ⁦2 speakers⁩ ⁦2 speakers⁩
Audio Technology Waves MaxxAudio Pro Waves MaxxAudio Pro
Microphone Configuration Digital-array microphone Digital microphone
Audio Jack Yes Yes
Keyboard & Input
Keyboard Type Full-size island-style keyboard Full-size island-style keyboard
Keyboard Backlight Yes —
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Spill-Resistant Keyboard Yes —
Touchpad Type Multi-touch precision touchpad Multi-touch precision touchpad
Wireless & Networking
Wi-Fi Standard ⁦Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)⁩ ⁦Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)⁩
Wi-Fi IEEE Standard ⁦802.11ac⁩ ⁦802.11ac⁩
Wi-Fi Bands ⁦2.4 GHz; 5 GHz⁩ ⁦2.4 GHz; 5 GHz⁩
Wi-Fi Spatial Streams ⁦2x2⁩ ⁦1x1⁩
Wi-Fi Module Intel dual-band wireless Dell wireless
Bluetooth Version 4.2 4.1
Ethernet Yes Yes
Ethernet Speed ⁦10/100/1000 Mbps⁩ ⁦10/100/1000 Mbps⁩
WWAN No No
SIM Slot — —
Ports & Expansion
USB Type-A Port Count ⁦3 ports⁩ ⁦3 ports⁩
USB Type-A Specifications ⁦USB 3.x Type-A⁩ ⁦USB 3.x Type-A⁩
USB Type-C Port Count ⁦1 ports⁩ ⁦0 ports⁩
USB Type-C Specifications ⁦USB 3.x Type-C; DisplayPort Alt Mode where supported⁩ —
USB4 Port Count ⁦0 ports⁩ ⁦0 ports⁩
Thunderbolt Port Count ⁦1 ports⁩ ⁦0 ports⁩
Thunderbolt Version ⁦Thunderbolt 3⁩ —
HDMI Port Count ⁦1 ports⁩ ⁦1 ports⁩
HDMI Version ⁦HDMI 1.4⁩ ⁦HDMI 1.4⁩
DisplayPort Output Mini DisplayPort / USB-C DisplayPort Alt Mode —
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 ⁦1 ports⁩
microSD Card Slot Count ⁦0 ports⁩ ⁦0 ports⁩
Smart Card Reader No No
Security Lock Slot Yes Yes
Dedicated Docking Connector Yes —
Internal PCIe Slots ⁦1 M.2 storage slot(s)⁩ ⁦1 M.2 storage slot(s)⁩
Battery & Power
Battery Capacity ⁦68 Wh⁩ ⁦42 Wh⁩
Battery Cells ⁦4 cells⁩ ⁦4 cells⁩
Battery Chemistry Lithium-ion Lithium-ion
Power Adapter ⁦130 W⁩ ⁦65 W⁩
Power Connector Barrel power connector Barrel power connector
Dimensions & Build
Width ⁦377.1 mm⁩ ⁦380 mm⁩
Depth ⁦252.6 mm⁩ ⁦260 mm⁩
Thickness ⁦24.3 mm⁩ ⁦23.7 mm⁩
Weight ⁦2.17 kg⁩ ⁦2.36 kg⁩
Chassis Material Plastic Plastic
Lid Material Plastic Plastic
Base Material Plastic Plastic
Hinge Opening Angle ⁦135 degree⁩ ⁦135 degree⁩
MIL-STD Testing Business-platform durability testing; no blanket MIL-STD claim Not claimed
IP Rating — —
Security & Manageability
TPM ⁦TPM 2.0⁩ ⁦TPM 2.0⁩
BIOS / UEFI Password Support Yes Yes
Drive Password Support Yes Yes
Secure Boot Yes Yes
Enterprise Manageability Dell business BIOS/UEFI manageability Consumer BIOS/UEFI management
Smart Card Support No No
BIOS Recovery / Self-Healing Dell BIOS recovery and management features BIOS recovery supported
Certifications & Sustainability
ENERGY STAR Not claimed Not claimed
EPEAT Not claimed Not claimed
TCO Certified Not claimed Not claimed
RoHS Compliance Yes Yes
Recycled Materials Not claimed Not claimed
Environment & Warranty
Operating Temperature ⁦5 to 35 °C⁩ ⁦5 to 35 °C⁩
Operating Humidity ⁦10 to 90 (non-condensing) % RH⁩ ⁦10 to 90 (non-condensing) % RH⁩
Storage Temperature ⁦-20 to 60 °C⁩ ⁦-20 to 60 °C⁩
Warranty ⁦1 years⁩ ⁦1 years⁩
Warranty Type Limited hardware warranty; region dependent Limited hardware warranty; region dependent

Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?

Choose Precision 3520 if you need:

  • Processor Model at ⁦Intel Core i7-6820HQ⁩ (vs ⁦Intel Core i5-7200U⁩)
  • GPU Model at ⁦NVIDIA Quadro M620⁩ (vs ⁦AMD Radeon R7 M445⁩)
  • Installed Memory at ⁦16 GB⁩ (vs ⁦8 GB⁩)
  • Storage Capacity at ⁦256 GB⁩ (vs ⁦1000 GB⁩)

Choose Inspiron 5567 if you need:

  • Processor Model at ⁦Intel Core i5-7200U⁩ (vs ⁦Intel Core i7-6820HQ⁩)
  • GPU Model at ⁦AMD Radeon R7 M445⁩ (vs ⁦NVIDIA Quadro M620⁩)
  • Installed Memory at ⁦8 GB⁩ (vs ⁦16 GB⁩)
  • Storage Capacity at ⁦1000 GB⁩ (vs ⁦256 GB⁩)

Overall, choosing between Precision 3520 and Inspiron 5567 depends on your use case and which specs matter most. They share Display Size (⁦15.6 inch⁩) and Brand (Dell). They differ mainly on Processor Model. Review the differences above, choose by your priorities, and confirm availability before buying.

What is the difference between Precision 3520 and Inspiron 5567?

Precision 3520 and Inspiron 5567 share specifications such as Display Size (⁦15.6 inch⁩), Brand (Dell), Form Factor (Clamshell), Operating System (⁦Windows 10⁩).

The main differences: Processor Model (Precision 3520: ⁦Intel Core i7-6820HQ⁩, Inspiron 5567: ⁦Intel Core i5-7200U⁩); GPU Model (Precision 3520: ⁦NVIDIA Quadro M620⁩, Inspiron 5567: ⁦AMD Radeon R7 M445⁩); Installed Memory (Precision 3520: ⁦16 GB⁩, Inspiron 5567: ⁦8 GB⁩); Storage Capacity (Precision 3520: ⁦256 GB⁩, Inspiron 5567: ⁦1000 GB⁩).

Precision 3520 may suit users who need its differing values, while Inspiron 5567 benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.