Alienware X17 R2 vs. Dell Precision 7760: Full specs comparison

The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Alienware X17 R2 and Dell Precision 7760 specifications, including details on CPU, memory, storage, battery life, display quality, and other features.

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Alienware X17 R2 Pros

Reasons that Alienware X17 R2 is better than Dell Precision 7760.

Newer manufacturing

2022 vs. 2021

Much faster CPU performance

Intel Core i9-12900HK inside Alienware X17 R2 has a 52% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Xeon W-11955M inside Dell Precision 7760.

Geekbench 5 multi-core score
Alienware X17 R2 - Intel Core i9-12900HK
13,006
Alienware X17 R2 - Intel Core i7-12700H
11,774
Dell Precision 7760 - Intel Xeon W-11955M
8,527
Dell Precision 7760 - Intel Core i9-11950H
8,450
Dell Precision 7760 - Intel Core i7-11850H
8,205
Dell Precision 7760 - Intel Core i7-11800H
7,908
Dell Precision 7760 - Intel Xeon W-11855M
6,936
Dell Precision 7760 - Intel Core i7-11600H
6,451
Dell Precision 7760 - Intel Core i5-11500H
6,270
Supports faster memory

Alienware X17 R2 supports a faster memory speed than the Dell Precision 7760. It supports up to 4800MHz versus 3466MHz of system memory on the Dell Precision 7760.

Memory type and speed
Alienware X17 R2 - DDR5
4,800 MHz
Dell Precision 7760 - DDR4 ECC
3,466 MHz
Slightly more versatile connectivity

Alienware X17 R2 has better versatile I/O connectivity than the Dell Precision 7760. It has nine versus eight commonly used ports and slots on the Dell Precision 7760.

PortsAlienware X17 R2Dell Precision 7760
HDMIYesYes
headphone jackYesYes
Mini DisplayPortYesYes
power portYesYes
RJ-45YesYes
Thunderbolt 4YesYes
USB-AYesYes
full-size SD card slotNoYes
microSD card slotYesNo
USB-CYesNo

Dell Precision 7760 Pros

Reasons that Dell Precision 7760 is better than Alienware X17 R2.

Supports larger memory

Dell Precision 7760 supports a larger memory capacity than the Alienware X17 R2. It supports up to 128GB versus 32GB of system memory on the Alienware X17 R2.

Max system memory size
Dell Precision 7760
128 GB
Alienware X17 R2
32 GB
Has three more ports and slots

Dell Precision 7760 has more ports and slots count than the Alienware X17 R2. It has thirteen versus ten amount of ports and slots on the Alienware X17 R2.

PortsAlienware X17 R2Dell Precision 7760
full-size SD card slotNoYes
HDMIYesYes
headphone jackYesYes
lock slotNoYes
microSD card slotYesNo
Mini DisplayPortYesYes
power portYesYes
RJ-45YesYes
Smart Card ReaderNoYes
Thunderbolt 4YesYes x2
USB-AYes x2Yes x3
USB-CYesNo
Total1013

Key Similars

Similar characteristics share between Alienware X17 R2 and Dell Precision 7760.

Upgradable memory

Both laptops come with available RAM slots that allow you to replace or upgrade when needed.

MemoryAlienware X17 R2Dell Precision 7760
Slots
x2
x4
TypeDDR5DDR4 ECC

Prices

Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.

Alienware X17 R2 Price
Alienware X17 R2 Gaming Laptop - 17.3-inch FHD 480Hz 1ms Display, Intel Core i9-12900H, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070Ti 8GB GDDR6, USB-C, Killer Wi-Fi 6, Windows 11 Home - Lunar Light
 Alienware X17 R2 Gaming Laptop - 17.3-inch FHD 480Hz 1ms Display, Intel Core i9-12900H, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070Ti 8GB GDDR6, USB-C, Killer Wi-Fi 6, Windows 11 Home - Lunar Light
By Alienware
$2,260.00
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Dell Alienware X17 R2 Gaming Laptop (2022) | 17.3" 4K | Core i9-2TB SSD - 64GB RAM - RTX 3080 | 14 Cores @ 5 GHz - 12th Gen CPU - 10GB GDDR6X Win 11 Home (Renewed)
 Dell Alienware X17 R2 Gaming Laptop (2022) | 17.3" 4K | Core i9-2TB SSD - 64GB RAM - RTX 3080 | 14 Cores @ 5 GHz - 12th Gen CPU - 10GB GDDR6X Win 11 Home (Renewed)
By Dell
$2,653.98
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Dell Alienware X17 R2 Gaming Laptop (2022) | 17.3" 4K | Core i9-2TB SSD - 32GB RAM - RTX 3080 | Cores - 12th Gen CPU - 8GB GDDR6X Win 11 Home
 Dell Alienware X17 R2 Gaming Laptop (2022) | 17.3" 4K | Core i9-2TB SSD - 32GB RAM - RTX 3080 | Cores - 12th Gen CPU - 8GB GDDR6X Win 11 Home
By Dell
$2,436.27
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Dell Precision 7760 Price
Dell Precision 7760 Mobile Workstation - 17.3" FHD AG - 2.9 GHz Intel Core i5-11500H 6-Core (11th Gen) - RTX A5000 (16GB GDDR6) - 64GB - 512GB SSD - Win 10 pro
 Dell Precision 7760 Mobile Workstation - 17.3" FHD AG - 2.9 GHz Intel Core i5-11500H 6-Core (11th Gen) - RTX A5000 (16GB GDDR6) - 64GB - 512GB SSD - Win 10 pro
By Dell
$2,541.77
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Dell Precision 7780 Mobile Workstation - 17.3" UHD (3840 x 2160) Display - Intel Core i7-13850HX 20-Core (13th Gen) - 512GB SSD - 64GB RAM - NV RTX A5000 (16GB GDDR6) - Windows 11 Pro
 Dell Precision 7780 Mobile Workstation - 17.3" UHD (3840 x 2160) Display - Intel Core i7-13850HX 20-Core (13th Gen) - 512GB SSD - 64GB RAM - NV RTX A5000 (16GB GDDR6) - Windows 11 Pro
By Dell
$3,999.00
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Dell Precision 7000 7760 Workstation Laptop (2021) | 17.3" FHD | Core i7 - 1TB SSD - 64GB RAM - RTX A3000 | 8 Cores @ 4.6 GHz - 11th Gen CPU - 6GB GDDR6 Win 11 Pro (Renewed)
 Dell Precision 7000 7760 Workstation Laptop (2021) | 17.3" FHD | Core i7 - 1TB SSD - 64GB RAM - RTX A3000 | 8 Cores @ 4.6 GHz - 11th Gen CPU - 6GB GDDR6 Win 11 Pro (Renewed)
By Dell
$2,222.69
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Specs Comparison

Availability

Alienware X17 R2Dell Precision 7760
Released20222021
Release Date
  • Announced on January 4, 2022.
  • Available starting in Winter 2022.
Announced on May 11, 2021
PricingStarting at $2,299
  • $2,864.38
    i5-11500H 8GB 256GB Intel UHD W10 Pro
  • $2,988.81
    i5-11500H 8GB 256GB Intel UHD W10 Pro IR Cam
  • $5,232.33
    i7-11850H 32GB 512GB Nvidia RTX A3000 W10 Pro IR Cam
  • $6,398.33
    i7-11850H 64GB 512GB Nvidia RTX A4000 W10 Pro IR Cam
  • $7,470.86
    W-11855M 64GB ECC 256GB Nvidia RTX A5000 Ubuntu
Generations

Exterior

Alienware X17 R2Dell Precision 7760
Dimensions
  • 15.718” x 11.791” x 0.823” (399.23 x 299.49 x 20.9 mm)
    With FHD 360Hz diplay.
  • 15.718” x 11.791” x 0.843” (39 9.23 x 299.49 x 21.4 mm)
    With FHD 165Hz or UHD 120Hz diplay.
15.75” x 10.38” x 1.02 - 1.13” (400 mm x 263.6 mm x 25.98 - 28.6 mm)
Weight6.54 ~ 6.82 lbs. (2.96 - 3.09 kg)6.65 lbs (3.01 kg)
Colors
Lunar light
With High Endurance Clear Coat and Silky - Smooth Finish
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Keyboard and TrackpadKeyboard
  • Alienware X-Series thin keyboard
    • Per-key RGB LED with AlienFX lighting
    • Anti-ghosting and N-key rollover technology.
    • 1.5mm key travel.
  • Alienware's CherryMX ultra-low-profile mechanical laptop keyboard
    • Per-key AlienFX lighting
    • 1.8mm key travel
    • Includes N-key rollover and anti-ghosting technology
Touchpad
  • Multi-touch gesture Premium Precision glass touchpad with integrated scrolling.
  • 4.13 x 2.36 in (105 mm x 80 mm) precision touchpad with multi-touch gesture support.
  • Supports AlienFX touchpad.
  • Full-size with an optional backlit keyboard.
  • Built-in 10 Key Numeric Keypad
  • 4.13” x 2.56” (105 mm x 65 mm) touchpad with multi-touch gesture support.
Chasis Information
  • Based on Alienware's Legend 2.0 industrial design language
  • Constructed with CNC aluminum and magnesium alloy parts
  • Engineered with Alienware Cryo-Tech™ Cooling technology
  • Includes Alienware's Quad-Fan Design
    Patent-pending
  • Element 31 thermal interface material
    Available with NVIDIA graphics options higher than 3060.
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Display

Alienware X17 R2Dell Precision 7760
Size17.3 Inches17.3 Inches
Info
  • 17.3” FHD with 165Hz
    1920 x 1080 127 PPI ComfortView Plus NVIDIA G-Sync Advanced Optimus 3ms response time 300 nits 16:9 100% sRGB Dolby Vision Anti-glare WVA
  • 17.3” FHD with 360Hz
    1920 x 1080 127 PPI ComfortView Plus NVIDIA G-Sync Advanced Optimus 1ms response time 300 nits 16:9 100% sRGB Dolby Vision Anti-glare WVA
  • 17.3” UHD with 120Hz
    3840 x 2160 255 PPI ComfortView Plus NVIDIA G-Sync Advanced Optimus 4ms response time 500 nits 16:9 99% DCI-P3 Dolby Vision Anti-glare WVA
  • 17.3" FHD
    1920x1080 127 ppi 60Hz Anti-Glare Non-Touch 45% NTSC 220 Nits 600:1 WVA 5.20W
  • 17.3" FHD WLED 
    1920x1080 127 ppi 60Hz Touch 100% DCI-P3 500 Nits 600:1 WLED WVA 9W
  • 17.3" UHD HDR400
    3840x2160 255 ppi 60Hz Anti-Glare Non-Touch 100% Adobe RGB 500 Nits 1200:1 WLED WVA 12.2W

Ports

Alienware X17 R2Dell Precision 7760
Alienware X17 R2 Ports
Image Source: Dell
Left (1)
  • 1 x power port
Right (1)
  • 1 x headphone jack
    Headphone/Microphone
Back (8)
  • 1 x Thunderbolt 4
    40 Gpbs, USB 4.0 (40 Gbps), Power Delivery (5V/3A)
  • 1 x USB-C
    USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps), Power Delivery (5V/3A)
  • 2 x USB-A
    USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)
  • 1 x HDMI
    v2.1
  • 1 x Mini DisplayPort
    v1.4
  • 1 x RJ-45
    2.5 Gbps
  • 1 x microSD card slot
Dell Precision 7760 Ports
Image Source: Dell
Left (4)
  • 2 x Thunderbolt 4
    40 Gpbs, USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps), DisplayPort
  • 1 x USB-A
    USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps), PowerShare
  • 1 x Smart Card Reader
Right (5)
  • 1 x full-size SD card slot
  • 1 x headphone jack
    Headphone/Microphone
  • 2 x USB-A
    USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)
  • 1 x lock slot
Back (4)
  • 1 x Mini DisplayPort
    v1.4
  • 1 x HDMI
    v2.1
  • 1 x RJ-45
    1 Gbps
  • 1 x power port

Internal Specs

Alienware X17 R2Dell Precision 7760
Processor
  1. 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-12700H
    14 cores, 20 threads, 2.30 → 4.70 GHz, 24MB SmartCache, 45W
  2. 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i9-12900HK
    14 cores, 20 threads, 2.50 → 5.00 GHz, 24MB SmartCache, 45W
  1. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-11500H
    6 cores, 12 threads, 2.90 → 4.60 GHz, 12MB SmartCache, 45W
  2. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-11600H
    6 cores, 12 threads, 2.90 → 4.60 GHz, 18MB SmartCache, 45W
  3. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-11800H
    8 cores, 16 threads, 2.30 → 4.60 GHz, 24MB SmartCache, 45W
  4. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-11850H
    8 cores, 16 threads, 2.50 → 4.80 GHz, 24MB SmartCache, 45W
  5. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i9-11950H
    8 cores, 16 threads, 2.60 → 5.00 GHz, 24MB SmartCache, 45W
  6. Intel Xeon W-11855M
    6 cores, 12 threads, 3.20 → 4.90 GHz, 18MB SmartCache, 45W
  7. Intel Xeon W-11955M
    8 cores, 16 threads, 2.60 → 5.00 GHz, 24MB SmartCache, 45W
Integrated Graphics
  1. 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-12700H
    Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics
    96 Execution Units, 400 → 1400 MHz
  2. 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i9-12900HK
    Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics
    96 Execution Units, 400 → 1450 MHz
  1. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-11500H
    Intel® UHD Graphics
    32 Execution Units, 350 → 1450 MHz
  2. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-11600H
    Intel® UHD Graphics
    32 Execution Units, 350 → 1450 MHz
  3. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-11800H
    Intel® UHD Graphics
    32 Execution Units, 350 → 1450 MHz
  4. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-11850H
    Intel® UHD Graphics
    32 Execution Units, 350 → 1450 MHz
  5. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i9-11950H
    Intel® UHD Graphics
    32 Execution Units, 350 → 1450 MHz
  6. Intel Xeon W-11855M
    Intel® UHD P630 Graphics
    32 Execution Units, 350 → 1450 MHz
  7. Intel Xeon W-11955M
    Intel® UHD P630 Graphics
    32 Execution Units, 350 → 1450 MHz
Memory
  • 16GB 32GB
    Dual Channel DDR5 4800MHz
Memory Slots
  • 2 x DDR5 SODIMM slots.
Memory Configurations
  • Speed: 4800MHz
  • Memory Type: Dual-channel DDR5
  • Minimum Memory: 16 GB
  • Maximum Memory: 32 GB
Memory Slots
  • 4 x DDR4 SODIMM slots
Memory Configurations
  • Speed:
    3200MHz 3466MHz
  • Memory Type:
    ECC Non-ECC SuperSpeed Non-ECC
  • Minimum Memory: 4 GB
  • Maximum Memory: 128 GB
ECC memory only supports devices that shipped with an Intel Xeon processor.
Discrete Graphics
  • NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 3060 - 6GB GDDR6
  • NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 30 Series Laptop Graphics
  • NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 30 Series Laptop Graphics
* Up to 12-phase HyperEfficient graphics voltage regulation.
NVIDIA Quadro
  • T1200, 4GB GDDR6
  • RTX A3000, 6GB GDDR6
  • RTX A4000, 8GB GDDR6
  • RTX A5000, 16GB GDDR6
Storage
  • Storage slots: 2 x M.2 2280 PCIe slots
Single Storage Configuration
  • 256GB 512GB 1TB 2TB
    PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD
Dual Storage Configuration
  • 512GB 1TB 2TB 4TB
    RAID-0 (2 x PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD)
  • Hard Drive Slots
    • 4 x M.2 2280 PCIe SSD slot
  • Hard Drive Configurations
    • Up to 4 x 4TB M.2 NVMe PCIe Gen 4 x4 SSD, up to 64 Gbps.
Quickly access and swap M.2 storage with the Quick Access Door located on the bottom of the chassis.

Connectivity

Alienware X17 R2Dell Precision 7760
Wi-FiKiller Wi-Fi 6E AX1675
Dual Band 2.4 GHz/5 GHz WiFi 6E 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX210
Up to 2400 Mbps Triple band 2.4 GHz/5 GHz/6 GHz WiFi 6 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax Bluetooth 5.2
BluetoothBluetooth 5.2Bluetooth 5.2
EthernetKiller E3100 2.5G Ethernet Controller
Transfer rate: 10/100/1000/2500 Mbps
Integrated Intel i219-LM
10/100/1000 Mb/s Ethernet (RJ-45 ) with Intel Remote Wake UP and PXE.
More-Qualcomm Snapdragon X55 Global 5G Modem (DW5930E)

Battery

Alienware X17 R2Dell Precision 7760
Size87 WHr, 6-cell smart lithium-ion battery
  • 68 Wh
    6-cell lithium-ion ExpressCharge Boost.
  • 95 Wh
    6-cell lithium-ion ExpressCharge Boost.
  • 95 Wh
    6-cell lithium-ion Long Cycle Life.
Power Supply
240W 330W
power adapter.		240 W power adapter
7.4mm barrel, rated at 19.5 VDC/12.30 A.

Software

Alienware X17 R2Dell Precision 7760
OSWindows 11
Home Pro
Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Pro Ubuntu 20.04 LTS RedHat 8.4
Upgradable to Windows 11
Built-in AppsAlienware Command CenterDashboard navigates all features, including themes, system performance, and overclocking.
  • Five Tailored Power States
    full speed performance balanced quiet battery saver
  • Game Library to manage titles from multiple services
  • FX supports full RBG values up to 16.8 million colors
  • Power Management adjusts power plans with a game
  • Overclocking controls system performance and overclocking profiles
  • Sound Center dials in the perfect sound by managing sound profiles, audio effects, and Audio Recon
AlienFX Lighting Detail
  • Programmable with up to 16.8 million distinct colors
  • Rear stadium lighting is now engineered with 90 micro-LEDs for a bold new look
Microsoft Office 30-days trial

Camera & Audio

Alienware X17 R2Dell Precision 7760
Camera
  • Front-facing camera.
    Alienware HD (1280x720 resolution) camera.
  • Windows Hello IR support.
  • Front-facing camera
    Top-mount front camera with fixed focus lens, 0.92 Megapixels (1280 x 720 HD) at 30 fps.
  • Optional Infrared camera
    For Windows Hello Facial Recognition.
  • Optional Proximity sensor
    For Express Sign-in
Audio
  • Controller: Realtek ALC3281
    • 7.1 Digital Audio out using HDMI out connection
    • Alienware Sound Center via Alienware Command Center
  • Speakers:
    • 2 x 4W speakers
  • Microphone:
    • Dual-array microphones
  • Realtek ALC3204 Audio Controller
  • Two speakers (2W x 2)
  • Noise-reducing array microphones

Misc

Alienware X17 R2Dell Precision 7760
SensorsWindows Hello IR Camera
  • Windows Hello compliant fingerprint reader on the keyboard deck
  • Infrared camera
    Optional for Windows Hello Facial Recognition.
  • Proximity sensor
    Optional for Express Sign-in
SecurityWindows Hello IR camera for Facial Biometrics
  • Intel® vPro™ Technology (iAMT 12)
    Optional, requires Intel WiFi® Link WLAN and a vPro compatible processor.
  • Dell Client Command Suite
    Factory Installed Dell Client Command, Update, Dell Command, Power Manager, Intel® Platform Trust Technology.
  • Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 2.0
  • Chassis wedge-shaped security lock
  • Support for Computrace and external SmartCard Reader
  • FIPS 140-2 certification for TPM
  • TCG Certificatication for TPM (Trusted Computing Group)
  • ControlVault 3 Advanced Authentication with FIPS 140-2 Level 3 Certification
  • Touch Fingerprint Reader
    With Control Vault 3.0 (Advanced Authentication with FIPS 140-2 Level 3 Certification).
  • FIPS 201 Full Scan FPR and Control Vault 3
  • Statement of Non-Volatility
Warranty1 Year Hardware Service with Onsite/In-Home Service After Remote Diagnosis36 Months Basic Onsite Service

Key Features

Alienware X17 R2Dell Precision 7760
At Glance
Released in Early
2022
16:9 4K UHD
17.3”
2160p 120Hz
Weight
6.54 lb
2.97 kg
Up to
Intel Core i9-12900HK
14C/20T, 2.50 → 5.00 GHz
Geekbench 5
1,798
Single Core
Geekbench 5
13,006
Multi-Core
With integrated
Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics
96 Execution Units, 400 → 1450 MHz
Upgradable up to
32GB
4800 MHz DDR5
Alienware X17 R2 Ports
Nvidia GeForce
RTX 3080 Ti
16GB GDDR6
Released in Mid
2021
16:9 4K UHD
17.3”
2160p HDR
Weight
6.65 lb
3.02 kg
Up to
Intel Xeon W-11955M
8C/16T, 2.60 → 5.00 GHz
Geekbench 5
1,565
Single Core
Geekbench 5
8,527
Multi-Core
With integrated
Intel® UHD P630 Graphics
32 Execution Units, 350 → 1450 MHz
Upgradable up to
128GB
3466 MHz DDR4 ECC
Dell Precision 7760 Ports
Nvidia Quadro
RTX A5000
16GB GDDR6

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