Dell G5 15 5510 vs. Dell G5 15 5500: Full specs comparison

We thoroughly analyzed technical specifications for Dell G5 15 5510 and Dell G5 15 5500 models, including CPU, memory, storage, battery life, display quality, and other features.

Dell G5 15 5510 Pros

Reasons that Dell G5 15 5510 is better than Dell G5 15 5500.

Newer manufacturing

2021 vs. 2020

Significantly faster CPU performance

Intel Core i7-10870H inside Dell G5 15 5510 has a 21% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i7-10750H inside Dell G5 15 5500.

Geekbench 5 multi-core score
Dell G5 15 5510 - Intel Core i7-10870H
6,596
Dell G5 15 5500 - Intel Core i7-10750H
5,412
Dell G5 15 5500 - Intel Core i5-10300H
3,747
Dell G5 15 5510 - Intel Core i5-10200H
3,710
About 5% lighter

Dell G5 15 5510 weighed 5.39 pounds, 5% lighter than the 5.62 pounds Dell G5 15 5500.

WeightDell G5 15 5510Dell G5 15 5500
Pound
5.39 lbs.
5.62 lbs.
Kilogram
2.44 kg
2.55 kg

Dell G5 15 5500 Pros

We couldn't find any advantages of Dell G5 15 5500 over Dell G5 15 5510.

Key Similars

Similar characteristics share between Dell G5 15 5510 and Dell G5 15 5500.

Supports the same maximum memory size of up to 32GB

Both laptops supports up to 32GB of system memory.

Max system memory size
Dell G5 15 5510
32 GB
Dell G5 15 5500
32 GB
Uses the same memory type and speed

Both laptops supports the same 2933MHz DDR4 RAM.

Memory type and speed
Dell G5 15 5510 - DDR4
2,933 MHz
Dell G5 15 5500 - DDR4
2,933 MHz
Upgradable memory

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

MemoryDell G5 15 5510Dell G5 15 5500
Slots
x2
x2
TypeDDR4DDR4

Prices

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

Dell G5 15 5510 Gaming Laptop (2021, 10870H) Price
Dell Gaming G15 5510, 15.6 Inch RTX 3060 Gaming Laptop Full HD - Intel Core i7-10870H, 16GB DDR4 RAM, 512GB SSD, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 6GB GDDR6, Windows 10 Home - Grey
Dell Gaming G15 5510, 15.6 Inch RTX 3060 Gaming Laptop Full HD - Intel Core i7-10870H, 16GB DDR4 RAM, 512GB SSD, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 6GB GDDR6, Windows 10 Home - Grey
By Dell
$1,291.87
$1,399.99 8% OFF
Dell G5 5510 Gaming Laptop (2021) | 15.6" FHD | Core i5-512GB SSD - 8GB RAM - 1650 Ti | Cores - 10th Gen CPU Win 10 Home (Renewed)
Dell G5 5510 Gaming Laptop (2021) | 15.6" FHD | Core i5-512GB SSD - 8GB RAM - 1650 Ti | Cores - 10th Gen CPU Win 10 Home (Renewed)
By Dell
$1,251.99
Dell Inspiron 15 5510 15.6 Inch Laptop Computer - Full HD (1920 x 1080) Display - Intel Core i5-11320H, 8GB DDR4 RAM, 512GB SSD, Intel Iris Xe Graphics, Windows 11 Home - Platinum Silver
Dell Inspiron 15 5510 15.6 Inch Laptop Computer - Full HD (1920 x 1080) Display - Intel Core i5-11320H, 8GB DDR4 RAM, 512GB SSD, Intel Iris Xe Graphics, Windows 11 Home - Platinum Silver
By Dell
$748.58
Dell G5 15 5500 Price
Dell G5 15-5500 15.6" 16GB 512GB Intel Core i7-10750H, Interstellar Dark (Renewed)
Dell G5 15-5500 15.6" 16GB 512GB Intel Core i7-10750H, Interstellar Dark (Renewed)
By Dell
$1,598.00
Dell G5 15-5500 15.6" 16GB 1TB SSD Core™ i7-10750H 2.6GHz, Interstellar Dark (Renewed)
Dell G5 15-5500 15.6" 16GB 1TB SSD Core™ i7-10750H 2.6GHz, Interstellar Dark (Renewed)
By Dell
$1,665.00
Dell G5 15-5500 15.6" 16GB 1TB Intel Core i7-10750H Win10, Interstellar Dark (Renewed)
Dell G5 15-5500 15.6" 16GB 1TB Intel Core i7-10750H Win10, Interstellar Dark (Renewed)
By Dell
$1,654.00

Availability

Dell G5 15 5510Dell G5 15 5500
Released20212020
Release DateAnnounced in April 2021
  • Announced on May 13, 2020
  • Available on May 21, 2020
Pricing
  • $749.99
    i5-10200H 8GB 256GB GTX 1650 FHD 120Hz
  • $979.99
    i5-10200H 8GB 512GB RTX 3050 Ti FHD 120Hz
  • $1,099.99
    i7-10870H 8GB 256GB RTX 3050 FHD 120Hz
  • $1,149.99
    i7-10870H 16GB 512GB RTX 3060 FHD 120Hz
Starting at $829.99
Generations

Exterior

Dell G5 15 5510Dell G5 15 5500
Dimensions
  • 14.06” x 10.74” x 0.91” (357.2 x 272.8 x 23.3 mm)
    With NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1650, RTX™️ 3050, and RTX™️ 3050 Ti.
  • 14.06” x 10.74” x 1.06” (357.2 x 272.8 x 26.9 mm)
    With NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™️ 3060.
  • Dell G5 15 5500 with GTX 1650Ti
    • 14.35 x 10 x 0.84 - 1.11 - 0.92 in (364.46 x 254 x 21.55 - 28.18 - 23.31 mm)
  • Dell G5 15 5500 with GTX 1660 Ti and above
    • 14.35 x 10 x 0.94 - 1.23 - 1.05 in (364.46 x 254 x 23.81 - 31.13 - 26.57 mm)
WeightStarting at 5.39 kg (2.4449 kg)
  • Dell G5 15 5500 with GTX 1650Ti
    • 5.62 lb (2.55 kg)
  • Dell G5 15 5500 with GTX 1660 Ti and above
    • 5.84 lb (2.65 kg)
Colors
Dark Shadow Grey Specter Green with speckles Phantom Grey with speckles
  • Interstellar Dark with iridescent accents
Keyboard and Trackpad
  • Keyboard
    • Backlit full-size, spill-resistant WASD keyboard with a numeric keypad with Game Shift key at F7 (US English only)
    • 4-zone RGB backlit full-size, spill-resistant WASD keyboard with a numeric keypad with Game Shift key at F7 (US English only)
  • Touchpad
    • Size: 4.13 x 2.36 in (105 mm x 60 mm).
    • Precision Touchpad.
    • Supports multi-touch gestures.
  • Keyboard
    • Backlit full-size, spill-resistant WASD keyboard with a numeric keypad with Game Shift key at F7 (US English only)
    • 4-zone RGB backlit full-size, spill-resistant WASD keyboard with a numeric keypad with Game Shift key at F7 (US English only)
  • Touchpad
    • Size: 4.13 x 2.56 in (105 mm x 65 mm).
    • Precision Touchpad.
    • Supports multi-touch gesture.

Display

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Size15.6 Inches15.6 Inches
Info
  • 15.6” FHD 120Hz
    1920 x 1080 141 PPI 250 nits 16:9 45% NTSC 600:1 Anti-glare WVA Non-touch 4.6W
  • 15.6” FHD 165Hz
    1920 x 1080 141 PPI 300 nits 16:9 100% sRGB 800:1 Anti-glare WVA Non-touch 6W
  • FHD 300 nits 60Hz
    (1920 x 1080) 300 nits IPS Anti-Glare LED, Backlit Display (non-touch) with 60Hz refresh rate
  • FHD 300 nits 144Hz
    (1920 x 1080) 300 nits IPS Anti-Glare LED, Backlit Display (non-touch) with 144Hz refresh rate
  • FHD 300 nits 300Hz
    (1920 x 1080) 300 nits IPS Anti-Glare LED, Backlit Display (non-touch) with 300Hz refresh rate

Ports

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Dell G5 15 5510 Ports
Image Source: Dell
Dell G5 15 5510
  • 1 x RJ45 network port
  • 1 x Headset jack
  • 1 x Wedge-shaped lock
  • 1 x Power-adapter port
Dell G5 15 5510 with GTX 1650
  • 1 x USB-A
    USB 2.0.
  • 1 x USB-A
    USB 2.0 with PowerShare.
  • 1 x USB-A
    USB 3.2 Gen 1.
  • 1 x USB-C
    USB 3.2 Gen 2 with DisplayPort.
  • 1 x HDMI 2.0
Dell G5 15 5510 with RTX 3050 and RTX 3050 Ti
  • 1 x USB-A
    USB 2.0.
  • 1 x USB-A
    USB 2.0 with PowerShare.
  • 1 x USB-A
    USB 3.2 Gen 1.
  • 1 x USB-C
    USB 3.2 Gen 2 with DisplayPort.
  • 1 x HDMI 2.1
Dell G5 15 5510 with RTX 3060
  • 2 x USB-A
    USB 3.2 Gen 1.
  • 1 x USB-A
    USB 3.2 Gen 1 with PowerShare.
  • 1 x USB-C
    Thunderbolt 3, USB 3.2 Gen 2 with DisplayPort alt mode.
  • 1 x HDMI 2.1
Dell G5 15 5500 Ports
Image Source: Dell
Left (6)
  • 1 x power port
  • 1 x Mini DisplayPort
    Models with GTX 1660 Ti and above only
  • 1 x HDMI
    v2.0
  • 1 x USB-A
    USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)
  • 1 x RJ-45
    1 Gbps
  • 1 x Thunderbolt 3
    40 Gpbs, USB 3.1 Gen 2 (10 Gbps), DisplayPort Alt-Mode only on models with GTX 1650 Ti
Right (5)
  • 1 x full-size SD card slot
  • 1 x headphone jack
    Headphone/Microphone
  • 2 x USB-A
    USB 2.0 (480 Mbps)
  • 1 x lock slot

Internal Specs

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Processor
  1. 10th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-10200H
    4 cores, 8 threads, 2.40 → 4.10 GHz, 8MB SmartCache, 45W
  2. 10th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-10870H
    8 cores, 16 threads, 2.20 → 5.00 GHz, 16MB SmartCache, 45W
  1. 10th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-10300H
    4 cores, 8 threads, 2.50 → 4.50 GHz, 8MB SmartCache, 45W
  2. 10th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-10750H
    6 cores, 12 threads, 2.60 → 5.00 GHz, 12MB SmartCache, 45W
Integrated Graphics
  1. 10th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-10200H
    Intel® UHD Graphics 630
    24 Execution Units, 350 → 1050 MHz
  2. 10th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-10870H
    Intel® UHD Graphics 630
    24 Execution Units, 350 → 1200 MHz
  1. 10th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-10300H
    Intel® UHD Graphics 630
    24 Execution Units, 350 → 1050 MHz
  2. 10th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-10750H
    Intel® UHD Graphics 630
    24 Execution Units, 350 → 1150 MHz
Memory
  • Memory Slots
    • 2 x DDR4 SODIMM
  • Memory Configurations
    • Minimum Memory: 4GB
    • Maximum Memory: 32GB
    • Memory Speed: 2933MHz
  • Memory Slots
    • 2 x DDR4 SODIMM
  • Memory Configurations
    • Minimum Memory: 4GB
    • Maximum Memory: 32GB
    • Memory Speed: 2933MHz
Discrete Graphics
  • NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1650, 4GB GDDR6
  • NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 3050, 4GB GDDR6
  • NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 3050 Ti, 4GB GDDR6
  • NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 3060, 6GB GDDR6
  • NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1650 Ti, 4GB GDDR6
  • NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1660Ti, 6GB GDDR6
  • NVIDIA® GeForce® RTX 2060, 6GB GDDR6
  • NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 2070 (8GB GDDR6) with Max-Q Design
Storage
256GB 512GB
M.2 PCIe NVMe Solid State Drive.
2 x M.2 2230/2280 PCIe Gen3 x4 NVMe slots.
  • Dell G5 15 5500 with a 3-cell battery
    • 1 x M.2 2230/2280 PCIe SSD slot
    • 1 x 2.5 inches hard drive slot
  • Dell G5 15 5500 with a 3-cell battery
    • 1 x M.2 2230/2280 PCIe SSD slot
    • 1 x M.2 2280 PCIe SSD slot
  • Hard Drive Configurations
    • Up to 2TB M.2 NVMe PCIe SSD
    • Up to 2TB SATA Hard Drive

Connectivity

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Wi-Fi
  • Intel® Wi-Fi 6 AX201
    Dual Band 2.4 GHz/5 GHz Up to 2500 Mbps WiFi 6 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
  • Killer™ Wi-Fi 6 AX1650i
    Dual Band 2.4 GHz/5 GHz Up to 2500 Mbps WiFi 6 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
  • Intel® Wi-Fi 6 AX201 (2x2) Wi-Fi
    • Up to 2,400 Mbps, WiFi 802.11 b/g/a/n/ac/ax.
  • Killer™ Wi-Fi 6 AX1650i (2x2) 802.11ax Wireless
    • Up to 2,400 Mbps, WiFi 802.11 b/g/a/n/ac/ax.
  • Qualcomm QCA (DW1820)
    • Up to 867 Mbps, WiFi 802.11 b/g/a/n/ac
BluetoothBluetooth 5.2
  • Bluetooth 5
    • Killer™ Wi-Fi 6 AX1650i (2x2) 802.11ax Wireless
    • Intel® Wi-Fi 6 AX201 (2x2) Wi-Fi
  • Bluetooth 4.2
    • Qualcomm QCA (DW1820)
EthernetDell G5 15 5510 with GTX 1650, RTX 3050, and RTX 3050 Ti
  • Realtek RTL8111H PCI-e Gigabit ethernet controller
    Speed: 10/100/1000 Mbps.
Dell G5 15 5510 with RTX 3060
  • Killer E2600 PCI-e 2.5 Gigabit ethernet controller
    Speed: 10/100/1000/2500 Mbps.
  • Dell G5 15 5500 with GTX 1650 Ti
    • Realtek GB LAN controller
    • Speed: 10/100/1000 Mbps
  • Dell G5 15 5500 with GTX 1660 Ti and above
    • Killer E2500 PCI-e Gigabit ethernet controller
    • Speed: 10/100/1000/2500 Mbps

Battery

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Size
  • 51 Wh
    3-cell "smart" lithium-ion.
  • 86 Wh
    6-cell "smart" lithium-ion.
  • 51 Wh (3-cell lithium-ion)
  • 68 Wh (4-cell lithium-ion)
Power Supply
  • 180W power adapter
    Power rated at 19.5VDC/9.23A.
  • 240W power adapter
    Power rated at 19.5VDC/12.31A.
  • 130 W power adapter
    Power rated at 19.5VDC/6.7A.
  • 240 W power adapter
    Power rated at 19.5VDC/12.31A.

Software

Dell G5 15 5510Dell G5 15 5500
OS
Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Pro
Upgradable to Windows 11
Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Pro
Upgradable to Windows 11
Built-in Apps
  • Alienware Command Center
  • Dell Digital Delivery
  • Dell Mobile Connect
  • Dell Recovery Environment
  • DropBox
  • Microsoft® Office 2016 trial
  • McAfee LiveSafe 12 Month Subscription
  • Alienware Command Center
  • Dell Digital Delivery
  • Dell Mobile Connect
  • Dell Recovery Environment
  • DropBox
  • Microsoft® Office 2016 trial
  • McAfee LiveSafe (30 Day)

Camera & Audio

Dell G5 15 5510Dell G5 15 5500
CameraFront-facing camera
Top-mount front camera with fixed focus lens, 0.92 Megapixels (1280 x 720 HD) at 30 fps.
  • Front-facing camera
    Top-mount front camera with fixed focus lens, 0.92 Megapixels (1280 x 720 HD) at 30 fps.
Audio
  • Realtek ALC3254 with Nahimic 3D Audio for Gamers
  • 2 x 2.5W tuned speakers
  • Dual-array microphones
  • Realtek ALC3254 with Nahimic 3D Audio for Gamers
  • 2 tuned speakers
  • Dual-array microphones

Misc

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Sensors-
  • Windows Hello compliant fingerprint reader in the power button (optional)
SecurityChassis wedge-shaped security lock
  • Chassis wedge-shaped security lock
  • Windows Hello compliant fingerprint reader in the power button (optional)
Warranty1 Year Ltd Hardware Warranty Mail-in Customer supplies box Dell pays to ship1 Year Ltd Hardware Warranty Mail-in Customer supplies box Dell pays to ship

Key Features

Dell G5 15 5510Dell G5 15 5500
At Glance
Released in Early
2021
16:9 FHD
15.6”
1080p 165Hz
Weight
5.39 lb
2.44 kg
Up to
Intel Core i7-10870H
8C/16T, 2.20 → 5.00 GHz
Geekbench 5
1,159
Single Core
Geekbench 5
6,596
Multi-Core
With integrated
Intel® UHD Graphics 630
24 Execution Units, 350 → 1200 MHz
Upgradable up to
32GB
2933 MHz DDR4
Dell G5 15 5510 Ports
Nvidia GeForce
RTX 3060
6GB GDDR6
Released in Mid
2020
16:9 FHD
15.6”
1080p 144Hz
Weight
5.62 lb
2.55 kg
Up to
Intel Core i7-10750H
6C/12T, 2.60 → 5.00 GHz
Geekbench 5
1,134
Single Core
Geekbench 5
5,412
Multi-Core
With integrated
Intel® UHD Graphics 630
24 Execution Units, 350 → 1150 MHz
Upgradable up to
32GB
2933 MHz DDR4
Dell G5 15 5500 Ports
Nvidia GeForce
RTX 2070
8GB GDDR6 with Max-Q

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