Dell Precision 3550 vs. Dell Precision 3570: Full specs comparison

We thoroughly analyzed technical specifications for Dell Precision 3550 and Dell Precision 3570 models, including CPU, memory, storage, battery life, display quality, and other features.

Dell Precision 3550 Pros

We couldn't find any advantages of Dell Precision 3550 over Dell Precision 3570.

Dell Precision 3570 Pros

Reasons that Dell Precision 3570 is better than Dell Precision 3550.

Newer manufacturing

2022 vs. 2020

Much faster CPU performance

Intel Core i7-1280P inside Dell Precision 3570 has a 163% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i7-10810U inside Dell Precision 3550.

Geekbench 5 multi-core score
Dell Precision 3570 - Intel Core i7-1280P
10,304
Dell Precision 3570 - Intel Core i7-1270P
9,328
Dell Precision 3570 - Intel Core i5-1250P
9,283
Dell Precision 3570 - Intel Core i7-1255U
6,415
Dell Precision 3570 - Intel Core i7-1265U
6,336
Dell Precision 3570 - Intel Core i5-1235U
5,715
Dell Precision 3570 - Intel Core i5-1245U
5,700
Dell Precision 3550 - Intel Core i7-10810U
3,911
Dell Precision 3550 - Intel Core i7-10610U
3,042
Dell Precision 3550 - Intel Core i5-10310U
2,992
Dell Precision 3550 - Intel Core i7-10510U
2,942
Dell Precision 3550 - Intel Core i5-10210U
2,933
Supports larger memory

Dell Precision 3570 supports a larger memory capacity than the Dell Precision 3550. It supports up to 64GB versus 32GB of system memory on the Dell Precision 3550.

Max system memory size
Dell Precision 3570
64 GB
Dell Precision 3550
32 GB
Supports faster memory

Dell Precision 3570 supports a faster memory speed than the Dell Precision 3550. It supports up to 4800MHz versus 2666MHz of system memory on the Dell Precision 3550.

Memory type and speed
Dell Precision 3570 - DDR5
4,800 MHz
Dell Precision 3550 - DDR4
2,666 MHz
About 15% lighter

Dell Precision 3570 weighed 3.5 pounds, 15% lighter than the 4.09 pounds Dell Precision 3550.

WeightDell Precision 3550Dell Precision 3570
Pound
4.09 lbs.
3.5 lbs.
Kilogram
1.86 kg
1.59 kg

Key Similars

Similar characteristics share between Dell Precision 3550 and Dell Precision 3570.

Upgradable memory

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

MemoryDell Precision 3550Dell Precision 3570
Slots
x2
x2
TypeDDR4DDR5

Prices

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

Dell Precision 3550 Price
Dell Precision 3550 15.6-inch Laptop - Intel Core i5 10th Gen i5-10310U - Quad Core 4.4Ghz - 256GB SSD - 16GB RAM - 1920x1080 FHD - Windows 10 Pro (Renewed)
Dell Precision 3550 15.6-inch Laptop - Intel Core i5 10th Gen i5-10310U - Quad Core 4.4Ghz - 256GB SSD - 16GB RAM - 1920x1080 FHD - Windows 10 Pro (Renewed)
By Dell
$349.99
Dell Precision 3550 15.6-inch Laptop - Intel Core i5 10th Gen i5-10310U - Quad Core 4.4Ghz - 512GB SSD - 16GB RAM - 1920x1080 FHD - Windows 10 Pro Carbon (Renewed)
Dell Precision 3550 15.6-inch Laptop - Intel Core i5 10th Gen i5-10310U - Quad Core 4.4Ghz - 512GB SSD - 16GB RAM - 1920x1080 FHD - Windows 10 Pro Carbon (Renewed)
By Dell
$1,163.97
Dell Precision 3550 Laptop FHD Notebook PC, Intel Core i7-10510U Processor, 16GB DDR4 Ram, 512GB NVMe SSD, Webcam, WiFi & Bluetooth, Thunderbolt, HDMI, NVIDIA Quadro P520 Windows 10 Pro (Renewed)
Dell Precision 3550 Laptop FHD Notebook PC, Intel Core i7-10510U Processor, 16GB DDR4 Ram, 512GB NVMe SSD, Webcam, WiFi & Bluetooth, Thunderbolt, HDMI, NVIDIA Quadro P520 Windows 10 Pro (Renewed)
By Dell
$600.00
Dell Precision 3570 Price
Dell Precision 3570 Mobile Workstation, 15.6" FHD Display, Intel Core i5-1235U, NVIDIA Quadro T550, 16GB DDR5 RAM, 512GB SSD, FP Reader, Backlit KB, Webcam, HDMI, RJ45, Wi-Fi 6, Windows 11 Pro
Dell Precision 3570 Mobile Workstation, 15.6" FHD Display, Intel Core i5-1235U, NVIDIA Quadro T550, 16GB DDR5 RAM, 512GB SSD, FP Reader, Backlit KB, Webcam, HDMI, RJ45, Wi-Fi 6, Windows 11 Pro
By Dell
$759.00
$979.00 22% OFF
Dell Precision 3570 3000 Mobile Workstation (15.6" FHD Anti-Glare, Intel 10-Core i5-1235U, 32GB DDR5 RAM, 1TB SSD, NVIDIA T550) Business Laptop, Backlit KB, NFC, Webcam, Wi-Fi 6E, Win 11 Pro, Gray
Dell Precision 3570 3000 Mobile Workstation (15.6" FHD Anti-Glare, Intel 10-Core i5-1235U, 32GB DDR5 RAM, 1TB SSD, NVIDIA T550) Business Laptop, Backlit KB, NFC, Webcam, Wi-Fi 6E, Win 11 Pro, Gray
By Dell
$949.99
Dell Precision 3000 3570 15.6" Mobile Workstation - Full HD - 1920 x 1080 - Intel Core i7 12th Gen i7-1255U Deca-core (10 Core) 1.70 GHz - 16 GB Total RAM - 512 GB SSD - Titan Gray
Dell Precision 3000 3570 15.6" Mobile Workstation - Full HD - 1920 x 1080 - Intel Core i7 12th Gen i7-1255U Deca-core (10 Core) 1.70 GHz - 16 GB Total RAM - 512 GB SSD - Titan Gray
By Dell
$1,285.77
$1,485.77 13% OFF

Availability

Dell Precision 3550Dell Precision 3570
Released20202022
Release Date-Announced on March 31, 2022
Applicable Models-
  • Dell Precision 3570 Workstation
  • Dell Precision 15” 3570 Workstation
  • 2022 Dell Precision 3570 Workstation
  • Dell Precision 3570 (12th Gen Intel 15W U-Series)
  • Dell Precision 3570 (12th Gen Intel 28W P-Series)
Generations

Exterior

Dell Precision 3550Dell Precision 3570
Dimensions14.13” x 9.30” x 0.46 - 0.59” (359.1 mm x 236.25 mm x 11.81 - 14.99  mm)14.09” x 9.13” x 0.76 - 0.83” (358 x 232 x 19.3 - 21.0  mm)
Weight4.09 lbs (1.86 kg)3.5 lb (1.58 kg)
Colors-
Titan Gray
Keyboard and Trackpad
  • Full-size backlit keyboard.
  • 4.00 x 2.45 (101.7 mm x 55.2 mm) touchpad with 5 multi-touch gesture support.
  • Full-size keyboard and 10 Key Numpad.
  • Optional backlit key.
  • Large touchpad with multi-touch gesture support.
Chasis Information-
  • 1st workstations are made with reclaimed carbon fiber and renewable bioplastic.
  • up to 46% recycled plastic in fixed workstations. Up to 17% in mobile workstations.

Display

Dell Precision 3550Dell Precision 3570
Size15.6 Inches15.6 Inches
Info
  • 15.6" HD Non-Touch
    1366x768 100 PPI 220 nits Anti-Glare Non-Touch 45% color gamut
  • 15.6" FHD Non-Touch
    1920x1080 141 PPI 220 nits Anti-Glare Non-Touch 45% color gamut WVA
  • 15.6" FHD Non-Touch
    1920x1080 141 PPI 300 nits Anti-Glare Non-Touch 100% sRGB WVA
  • 15.6" FHD Touch
    1920x1080 141 PPI 220 nits Anti-Glare w/Embedded Touch 45% color gamut WVA
  • 15.6" HD
    1366x768 100 PPI 220 nits Anti-Glare Non-Touch NTSC 45% color gamut 500:1 TN 4.2W
  • 15.6" FHD
    1920x1080 141 PPI 250 nits Anti-Glare Non-Touch NTSC 45% color gamut 700:1 WLED WVA
  • 15.6" FHD Touch
    1920x1080 141 PPI 250 nits Anti-Glare Touch NTSC 45% color gamut 700:1 WLED WVA
  • 15.6" FHD 100% sRGB
    1920x1080 141 PPI 400 nits Anti-Glare Non-Touch 100% sRGB color gamut 700:1 WLED WVA super low power low blue light
  • 15.6” UHD LBL
    3840x2160 283 PPI 400 nits Anti-Glare Non-Touch 100% sRGB color gamut 1000:1 WLED WVA super low power low blue light

Ports

Dell Precision 3550Dell Precision 3570
Dell Precision 3550 Ports
Image Source: Dell
  • 1 x USB Type-C with Thunderbolt™ 3 
    Supports USB 3.2 Gen 2 and DisplayPort 1.4.
  • 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
  • 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 with PowerShare
  • 1 x HDMI 1.4 Port
  • 1 x Flip-Down RJ-45 port
  • 1 x Headset jack
  • 1 x MicroSD-card reader
  • 1 x SIM card slot (optional)
  • 1 x Smart card reader (optional)
  • 1 x Noble Wedge-shaped lock slot
  • 1 x DC-in
Dell Precision 3570 Ports
Image Source: Dell
Left (3)
  • 2 x Thunderbolt 4
    40 Gpbs, USB 4.0 (40 Gbps), DisplayPort, Power Delivery,
  • 1 x Smart card reader slot
    Optional
Right (7)
  • 2 x USB-A
    USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps), One with PowerShare
  • 1 x HDMI
    v2.0
  • 1 x microSD card slot
  • 1 x RJ-45
    1 Gbps, Flip-down
  • 1 x headphone jack
    Headphone/Microphone
  • 1 x lock slot
Back (1)
  • 1 x microSIM card slot
    Optional

Internal Specs

Dell Precision 3550Dell Precision 3570
Processor
  1. 10th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-10210U
    4 cores, 8 threads, 1.60 → 4.20 GHz, 6MB SmartCache, 15W
  2. 10th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-10310U with vPro™
    4 cores, 8 threads, 1.70 → 4.40 GHz, 6MB SmartCache, 15W
  3. 10th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-10510U
    4 cores, 8 threads, 1.80 → 4.90 GHz, 8MB SmartCache, 15W
  4. 10th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-10610U with vPro™
    4 cores, 8 threads, 1.80 → 4.90 GHz, 8MB SmartCache, 15W
  5. 10th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-10810U with vPro™
    6 cores, 12 threads, 1.10 → 4.90 GHz, 12MB SmartCache, 15W
  1. 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-1235U
    10 cores, 12 threads, 1.30 → 4.40 GHz, 12MB SmartCache, 15W
  2. 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-1245U
    10 cores, 12 threads, 1.60 → 4.40 GHz, 12MB SmartCache, 15W
  3. 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-1255U
    10 cores, 12 threads, 1.70 → 4.70 GHz, 12MB SmartCache, 15W
  4. 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-1265U
    10 cores, 12 threads, 1.80 → 4.80 GHz, 12MB SmartCache, 15W
  5. 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-1250P
    12 cores, 16 threads, 1.70 → 4.40 GHz, 12MB SmartCache, 28W
  6. 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-1270P
    12 cores, 16 threads, 2.20 → 4.80 GHz, 18MB SmartCache, 28W
  7. 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-1280P
    14 cores, 20 threads, 1.80 → 4.80 GHz, 24MB SmartCache, 28W
Integrated Graphics
  1. 10th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-10210U
    Intel® UHD Graphics
    24 Execution Units, 300 → 1100 MHz
  2. 10th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-10310U with vPro™
    Intel® UHD Graphics
    24 Execution Units, 300 → 1150 MHz
  3. 10th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-10510U
    Intel® UHD Graphics
    24 Execution Units, 300 → 1150 MHz
  4. 10th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-10610U with vPro™
    Intel® UHD Graphics
    24 Execution Units, 300 → 1150 MHz
  5. 10th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-10810U with vPro™
    Intel® UHD Graphics
    24 Execution Units, 300 → 1150 MHz
  1. 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-1235U
    Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics
    80 Execution Units, → 1200 MHz
  2. 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-1245U
    Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics
    80 Execution Units, → 1200 MHz
  3. 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-1255U
    Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics
    96 Execution Units, → 1250 MHz
  4. 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-1265U
    Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics
    96 Execution Units, → 1250 MHz
  5. 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-1250P
    Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics
    80 Execution Units, 400 → 1400 MHz
  6. 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-1270P
    Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics
    96 Execution Units, 400 → 1400 MHz
  7. 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-1280P
    Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics
    96 Execution Units, 400 → 1450 MHz
Memory
  • Memory Slots
    • 2 x DDR4 SODIMM slots
  • Memory Configurations
    • Speed: 2667MHz
    • Memory Type: Non-ECC
    • Minimum Memory: 4GB
    • Maximum Memory: 32B
Memory Slots
  • 2 x DDR5 SODIMM slots
Memory Configurations
  • Speed: 3200 MHz DDR4, 4800MHz DDR5
  • Memory Type: Non-ECC
  • Minimum Memory: 4GB
  • Maximum Memory: 64B
Discrete Graphics
NVIDIA Quadro P520 (Optional)
Pascal Architecture, 2GB GDDR5 64-bit, 1303 → 1493 MHz, 384 CUDA Cores.
  • NVIDIA T550 (4GB GDDR6)
  • NVIDIA RTX A500 (4GB GDDR6)
Storage
  • Hard Drive Slots
    • 1 x M.2 PCIe SSD slot
    • 1 x 2.5 inches hard drive slot
  • Hard Drive Configurations
    • Up to 2TB M.2 NVMe PCIe SSD
    • Up to 2TB SATA Hard Drive
Hard Drive Slots
  • 2 x M.2 2230/2280 PCIe SSD slots
Hard Drive Configurations
  • Up to 2TB M.2 NVMe PCIe SSD

Connectivity

Dell Precision 3550Dell Precision 3570
Wi-Fi
  • Intel AX201
    Up to 2400 Mbps Dual band 2.4 GHz/5 GHz WiFi 802.11 a/b/g WiFi-4 (802.11n) WiFi-5 (802.11ac) WiFi-6 (802.11ax) Bluetooth 5.1
  • Qualcomm QCA61x4A (DW1820)
    Up to 867 Mbps Dual band 2.4 GHz/5 GHz WiFi 802.11 a/b/g WiFi-4 (802.11n) WiFi-5 (802.11ac) Bluetooth 5.0
  • Realtek RTL8822CE Wi-Fi 5
    Up to 867 Mbps Dual band 2.4 GHz/5 GHz WiFi 5 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Bluetooth 5.0
  • MediaTek MT7921 Wi-Fi 6
    Up to 1200 Mbps Dual band 2.4 GHz/5 GHz WiFi 5 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Bluetooth 5.2
  • Intel AX211 Wi-Fi 6E
    Up to 2400 Mbps Triple Band 2.4GHz/5GHz/6GHz WiFi 6 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax Bluetooth 5.2
Bluetooth
  • Bluetooth 5.0
  • Bluetooth 5.1
Bluetooth
5.0 5.2
EthernetIntel 1219-V/Intel 1219-LM Gigabit Ethernet controllerGigabit Ethernet controller
Wireless WAN-Optional Intel XMM 7360 Global LTE-Advanced

Battery

Dell Precision 3550Dell Precision 3570
Size
  • 42 Wh - 3-cell lithium-ion, ExpressCharge capable
  • 51 Wh - 3-cell lithium-ion, ExpressCharge capable
  • 68 Wh - 4-cell lithium-ion, ExpressCharge capable
  • 68 Wh - 4-cell lithium-ion, Long Cycle Life
  • 41 Wh
    3-cell lithium-ion, ExpressCharge Boost.
  • 41 Wh
    3-cell lithium-ion, Long Cycle Life, ExpressCharge Boost.
  • 58 Wh
    4-cell lithium-ion, ExpressCharge capable.
  • 58 Wh
    4-cell lithium-ion, Long Cycle Life, ExpressCharge Boost.
Battery LifeUp to 17 hours of battery life
With optional 4-cell 68 Wh ExpressCharge capable battery.
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Power Supply
  • 65 W - 7 mm-barrel power adapter
  • 90 W - 7 mm-barrel power adapter
  • 65 W - USB-C power adapter
  • 90 W - USB-C power adapter
65W 90W 130W
USB-C power adapter.

Software

Dell Precision 3550Dell Precision 3570
OS
Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Pro Ubuntu 18.04 LTS RedHat 8.2
Upgradable to Windows 11
  • Windows 10 Home
  • Windows 10 Pro
  • Windows 11 Pro
  • RHEL v8.4
Built-in AppsMicrosoft Office 30-days trial
  • Microsoft Office 30-days trial
  • McAfee® Small Business Security 30-day trial
  • Dell Support Assist
  • DDRE (Dell Developed Recovery Environment)
  • Dell Optimizer for Precision
  • Dell Support Center

Camera & Audio

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Camera
  • Front-facing camera
    Top-mount front camera with fixed focus lens, 0.92 Megapixels (1280 x 720 HD) at 30 fps.
  • Optinal Infrared camera
    For Windows Hello Facial Recognition.
  • HD Front-facing camera
    Top-mount front camera with fixed focus lens, 720p at 30 fps.
  • FHD Front-facing camera
    Top-mount front camera with fixed focus lens, 1080p at 30 fps.
  • FHD Front-facing camera
    Top-mount front camera with fixed focus lens, 1080p at 30 fps.
    • With Infrared camera
      For Windows Hello Facial Recognition.
Audio
  • Dual integrated high-quality speakers
  • 2W Stereo Speakers
  • Dual integrated noise-canceling digital array microphones
  • MaxxAudio® Pro by Waves
  • Stereo speakers with Realtek Waves MaxxAudio® Pro
  • 2 x 2W Stereo Speakers
  • Dual integrated noise-canceling digital array microphones

Misc

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Sensors
  • Ambient light sensor
  • The fingerprint reader in the power button (optional)
  • IR Camera (optional)
  • The fingerprint reader in the power button (optional)
  • Proximity sensor
    For Express Sign-in feature.
  • IR Camera (optional)
Security
Hardware Security
  • SafeBIOS - protects from threats that attack below-the-OS. Includes Dell Off-host BIOS Verification, BIOS Resilience, BIOS Recovery, and additional BIOS Controls.
  • SafeID - secures end-user credentials with a dedicated security chip. Additional features include the following: Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 2.07, self-encrypting storage drives (Opal, FIPS), Smart card keyboard (FIPS).
  • Physical Security Options - Chassis lock slot support, Chassis Intrusion Switch, Lockable Cable Covers, Supply chain tamper alerts (Check regional availability)
Software Security
  • SafeGuard and Response - powered by VMware Carbon Black and Secureworks provides modern security to prevent, detect, and remediate advanced malware and cyber attacks. A suite of technologies include the following: Next-Generation Antivirus (NGAV), Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR), Threat Detection and Response (TDR), Managed Endpoint Detection and Response, Incident Management Retainer, Emergency Incident Response
  • SafeData - protects information on devices and in the cloud.
Hardware Security
  • Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 2.0 discrete
  • FIPS 140-2 certification for TPM
  • TCG Certificatication for TPM (Trusted Computing Group)
  • Finger Print Reader in Power Button tied to ControlVault 3
  • ControlVault 3 Advanced Authentication with FIPS 140-2 Level 3 Certification
  • Contacted Smart Card and ControlVault 3
  • Contactless Smart Card, NFC, and ControlVault 3
  • SED SSD NVMe, SSD, and HDD (Opal and non-Opal) per SDL
  • FIPS 201 Full Scan FPR and ControlVault 3
System Management
  • Dell Power Manager (DPM) version 3.0 or later
  • BIOS complies with Dell SMBIOS implementation spec (DSIS)
  • SW and Drivers MUP/DUP compliant
  • Dell Command | Configure (DCC) version 4.0 or later
  • Dell Command | Monitor (DCM) version 10.0 or later
  • Dell Command | Update (DCU) version 3.0 or later
  • Dell Command | Update Catalog (DCUC)
  • Dell Command | Deploy (DCP)
  • Dell Command | Integration Suite for System Center(DCIS) version 5.0
  • Dell Command | Intel® vPro™ Out of Band (DCIV)
  • Dell Command | PowerShell Provider version 2.0 or later
  • Dell Command | Deploy Driver Pack Catalog version 1.0 or later
WarrantyBasic Onsite Service 12 Months, 12 Month(s)1-year hardware warranty with on-site/in-home service after remote diagnosis

Key Features

Dell Precision 3550Dell Precision 3570
At Glance
Released in
2020
16:9 FHD
15.6”
1080p 60Hz
Weight
4.09 lb
1.86 kg
Up to
Intel Core i7-10810U
6C/12T, 1.10 → 4.90 GHz
Geekbench 5
1,039
Single Core
Geekbench 5
3,911
Multi-Core
With integrated
Intel® UHD Graphics
24 Execution Units, 300 → 1150 MHz
Upgradable up to
32GB
2666 MHz DDR4
Dell Precision 3550 Ports
Nvidia Quadro
P520
2GB GDDR5
Released in Early
2022
16:9 UHD
15.6”
2160p 60Hz
Weight
3.5 lb
1.59 kg
Up to
Intel Core i7-1280P
14C/20T, 1.80 → 4.80 GHz
Geekbench 5
1,538
Single Core
Geekbench 5
10,304
Multi-Core
With integrated
Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics
96 Execution Units, 400 → 1450 MHz
Upgradable up to
64GB
4800 MHz DDR5
Dell Precision 3570 Ports
Nvidia
RTX A500
4GB GDDR6
Up to
FHD IR Camera
With Intelligent Privacy & ExpressSign-in
Optional
Fingerprint Reader
In the power button
Large
Precision Touchpad
For enhanced productivity
2 x Thunderbolt 4
With DisplayPort & power delivery
Optional
4G LTE
With eSIM tray
Advanced Thermals
With Dual Opposing Output (DOO) fan

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