Dell Precision 3560 vs. Dell Latitude 3520: Full specs comparison

We have comprehensively compared the specifications for the Dell Precision 3560 and Dell Latitude 3520 models. The report includes detailed information regarding both models' CPU, memory, storage, battery life, display quality, and other features.

Dell Precision 3560 Pros

Reasons that Dell Precision 3560 is better than Dell Latitude 3520.

Slightly faster CPU performance

Intel Core i7-1185G7 inside Dell Precision 3560 has a 8% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i7-1165G7 inside Dell Latitude 3520.

Geekbench 5 multi-core score
Dell Precision 3560 - Intel Core i7-1185G7
4,864
Dell Precision 3560 - Intel Core i7-1165G7
4,487
Dell Latitude 3520 - Intel Core i7-1165G7
4,487
Dell Precision 3560 - Intel Core i5-1145G7
4,450
Dell Latitude 3520 - Intel Core i5-1145G7
4,450
Dell Precision 3560 - Intel Core i5-1135G7
3,980
Dell Latitude 3520 - Intel Core i5-1135G7
3,980
Dell Latitude 3520 - Intel Core i3-1125G4
3,690
Dell Latitude 3520 - Intel Core i3-1115G4
2,445
Dell Latitude 3520 - Intel Core i3-1005G1
2,027
Dell Latitude 3520 - Intel Celeron 6305
1,133
Supports larger memory

Dell Precision 3560 supports a larger memory capacity than the Dell Latitude 3520. It supports up to 64GB versus 32GB of system memory on the Dell Latitude 3520.

Max system memory size
Dell Precision 3560
64 GB
Dell Latitude 3520
32 GB
About 12% lighter

Dell Precision 3560 weighed 3.5 pounds, 12% lighter than the 3.95 pounds Dell Latitude 3520.

WeightDell Precision 3560Dell Latitude 3520
Pound
3.5 lbs.
3.95 lbs.
Kilogram
1.59 kg
1.79 kg

Dell Latitude 3520 Pros

We couldn't find any advantages of Dell Latitude 3520 over Dell Precision 3560.

Key Similars

Similar characteristics share between Dell Precision 3560 and Dell Latitude 3520.

Uses the same memory type and speed

Both laptops supports the same 3200MHz DDR4 RAM.

Memory type and speed
Dell Precision 3560 - DDR4
3,200 MHz
Dell Latitude 3520 - DDR4
3,200 MHz
Upgradable memory

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

MemoryDell Precision 3560Dell Latitude 3520
Slots
x2
x2
TypeDDR4DDR4

Prices

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

Dell Precision 3560 Price
Dell Newest Precision 3560 Business Laptop Workstation, 15.6" FHD Screen, Intel Core i7-1185G7 vPro, NVIDIA Quadro T500, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RGB Webcam, Backlit KB, FP Reader, Wi-Fi, Windows 11 Pro
Dell Newest Precision 3560 Business Laptop Workstation, 15.6" FHD Screen, Intel Core i7-1185G7 vPro, NVIDIA Quadro T500, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RGB Webcam, Backlit KB, FP Reader, Wi-Fi, Windows 11 Pro
By Dell
$1,569.77
Dell Precision 3560 Mobile Workstation - 15.6" FHD 16x9 - 3 GHz Intel Core i7 4-Core (11th Gen) - 32GB RAM - 1TB SSD - T500 - Windows 10 pro (Renewed)
Dell Precision 3560 Mobile Workstation - 15.6" FHD 16x9 - 3 GHz Intel Core i7 4-Core (11th Gen) - 32GB RAM - 1TB SSD - T500 - Windows 10 pro (Renewed)
By Dell
$800.00
Dell Precision 3000 Series 3560 Workstation, 15.6" FHD Screen, Intel Core i5-1145G7, 64GB RAM, 1TB SSD, HD RGB IR Camera, Thunderbolt 4, HDMI, Wi-Fi, Windows 11 Pro
Dell Precision 3000 Series 3560 Workstation, 15.6" FHD Screen, Intel Core i5-1145G7, 64GB RAM, 1TB SSD, HD RGB IR Camera, Thunderbolt 4, HDMI, Wi-Fi, Windows 11 Pro
By Dell
$1,188.77
Dell Latitude 3520 Price
Dell Newest Business Laptop Latitude 3520, 15.6" FHD Display, Intel i7-1165G7, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, Webcam, USB-C, HDMI, Wi-Fi 6, Windows 11 Pro
Dell Newest Business Laptop Latitude 3520, 15.6" FHD Display, Intel i7-1165G7, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, Webcam, USB-C, HDMI, Wi-Fi 6, Windows 11 Pro
By Dell
$1,112.77
Dell Latitude 3540 15.6" FHD (1920x1080) IPS Business Laptop (Intel i5-1335U 10-Core 1.30GHz, 16GB RAM, 256GB PCIe SSD, Intel UHD, WiFi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, FHD Webcam, Backlit KB, Win 10 Pro)
Dell Latitude 3540 15.6" FHD (1920x1080) IPS Business Laptop (Intel i5-1335U 10-Core 1.30GHz, 16GB RAM, 256GB PCIe SSD, Intel UHD, WiFi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, FHD Webcam, Backlit KB, Win 10 Pro)
By Dell
$699.77
Dell 2021 Newest Latitude 3520 15 15.6" FHD Business Laptop, Intel Quad-Core i5-1135G7 up to 4.2GHz (Beat i7-1065G7), 16GB DDR4 RAM, 512GB PCIe SSD, WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, Type-C, Windows 10 Pro
Dell 2021 Newest Latitude 3520 15 15.6" FHD Business Laptop, Intel Quad-Core i5-1135G7 up to 4.2GHz (Beat i7-1065G7), 16GB DDR4 RAM, 512GB PCIe SSD, WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, Type-C, Windows 10 Pro
By Dell
$799.00

Availability

Dell Precision 3560Dell Latitude 3520
Released20212021
Release DateAnnounced on January 28, 2021Announced on April 13, 2021
Applicable Models-
  • Dell Latitude 3520 Laptop
  • Dell Latitude 15 3520
  • 2021 Dell Latitude 3520
  • Dell Latitude 3520 (2021)
Generations-

Exterior

Dell Precision 3560Dell Latitude 3520
Dimensions14.09” x 9.13” x 0.42 - 0.56” (358 x 232 x 10.8 - 14.4  mm)14.2 x 9.5 x 0.71 inches (361 x 240.9 x 18.06 mm)
Weight3.5 lb (1.58 kg)3.95 lbs. (1.79 kg)
Keyboard and Trackpad
  • Single Pointing English US Keyboard and 10 Key Numpad.
  • Optional backlit key.
  • 4.53 x 2.64 (115 mm x 67 mm) touchpad with multi-touch gesture support.
  • Keyboard
    • Standard full-size keyboard with Number Pad.
    • Optional key backlit.
    • Optional fingerprint on the power button.
  • Touchpad
    • Size: 4.53” x 3.15” (115 mm x 80 mm)
    • Supports Microsoft Precision multi-touch gesture.

Display

Dell Precision 3560Dell Latitude 3520
Size15.6 Inches15.6 Inches
Info
  • 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 WVA 4.5W
  • 15.6" FHD Touch
    1920x1080 141 PPI 250 nits Anti-Glare Touch NTSC 45% color gamut 700:1 WVA 4.6W
  • 15.6" FHD 100% sRGB
    1920x1080 141 PPI 400 nits Anti-Glare Non-Touch 100% sRGB color gamut 700:1 WVA 4.5W
  • 15.6” UHD
    3840x2160 283 PPI 400 nits Anti-Glare Non-Touch 100% sRGB color gamut 1000:1 WVA 4.5W
  • 15.6” HD
    16:9 1366 x 768 100 PPI TN 220 nits 45% NTSC 500:1 Anti-Glare Non-Touch 4.20W
  • 15.6” FHD
    16:9 1920 x 1080 141 PPI IPS 250 nits 45% NTSC 700:1 Anti-Glare Non-Touch 4.60W
  • 15.6” FHD with Touch
    16:9 1920 x 1080 141 PPI IPS 250 nits 45% NTSC 700:1 Anti-Glare Touch Screen 4.50W

Ports

Dell Precision 3560Dell Latitude 3520
Dell Precision 3560 Ports
Image Source: Dell
Left
  • 1 x USB-C
    Thunderbolt 4, USB 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode/ Power Delivery.
  • 1 x USB-C
    Thunderbolt 4, USB 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode.
  • 1 x Smart card reader
    Optional.
Right
  • 1 x USB-A
    USB 3.2 Gen 2.
  • 1 x USB-A
    USB 3.2 Gen 2 with PowerShare.
  • 1 x HDMI 2.0
  • 1 x RJ-45
    Flip-Down Network port.
  • 1 x Headset
    3.5mm Headphone jack.
  • 1 x MicroSD card reader
  • 1 x Lock slot
    Noble Wedge-shaped lock slot.
Dell Latitude 3520 Ports
Image Source: Dell
Left (4)
  • 1 x USB-C
    USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 (20 Gbps), DisplayPort
  • 1 x USB-A
    USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)
  • 1 x HDMI
    v1.4
  • 1 x power port
Right (7)
  • 1 x USB-A
    USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)
  • 1 x USB-A
    USB 2.0 (480 Mbps)
  • 1 x RJ-45
    1 Gbps, With status LED
  • 1 x microSD card slot
    v3.0
  • 1 x microSIM card slot
    Optional
  • 1 x headphone jack
    Headphone/Microphone
  • 1 x lock slot

Internal Specs

Dell Precision 3560Dell Latitude 3520
Processor
  1. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-1135G7
    4 cores, 8 threads, 2.40 → 4.20 GHz, 8MB SmartCache, 28W
  2. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-1145G7
    4 cores, 8 threads, 2.60 → 4.40 GHz, 8MB SmartCache, 28W
  3. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-1165G7
    4 cores, 8 threads, 2.80 → 4.70 GHz, 12MB SmartCache, 28W
  4. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-1185G7
    4 cores, 8 threads, 3.00 → 4.80 GHz, 12MB SmartCache, 28W
  1. 11th Gen Intel® Celeron® 6305
    2 cores, 2 threads, 1.80 GHz, 4MB SmartCache, 15W
  2. 10th Gen Intel® Core™ i3-1005G1
    2 cores, 4 threads, 1.20 → 3.40 GHz, 4MB SmartCache, 15W
  3. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i3-1115G4
    2 cores, 4 threads, 3.00 → 4.10 GHz, 6MB SmartCache, 28W
  4. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i3-1125G4
    4 cores, 8 threads, 2.00 → 3.70 GHz, 8MB SmartCache, 28W
  5. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-1135G7
    4 cores, 8 threads, 2.40 → 4.20 GHz, 8MB SmartCache, 28W
  6. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-1145G7
    4 cores, 8 threads, 2.60 → 4.40 GHz, 8MB SmartCache, 28W
  7. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-1165G7
    4 cores, 8 threads, 2.80 → 4.70 GHz, 12MB SmartCache, 28W
Integrated Graphics
  1. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-1135G7
    Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics
    80 Execution Units, 400 → 1300 MHz
  2. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-1145G7
    Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics
    80 Execution Units, 400 → 1300 MHz
  3. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-1165G7
    Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics
    96 Execution Units, 400 → 1300 MHz
  4. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-1185G7
    Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics
    96 Execution Units, 400 → 1350 MHz
  1. 11th Gen Intel® Celeron® 6305
    Intel® UHD Graphics
    48 Execution Units, 300 → 1250 MHz
  2. 10th Gen Intel® Core™ i3-1005G1
    Intel® UHD Graphics
    32 Execution Units, 300 → 900 MHz
  3. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i3-1115G4
    Intel® UHD Graphics
    48 Execution Units, 400 → 1250 MHz
  4. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i3-1125G4
    Intel® UHD Graphics
    48 Execution Units, 400 → 1250 MHz
  5. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-1135G7
    Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics
    80 Execution Units, 400 → 1300 MHz
  6. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-1145G7
    Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics
    80 Execution Units, 400 → 1300 MHz
  7. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-1165G7
    Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics
    96 Execution Units, 400 → 1300 MHz
MemoryMemory Slots
  • 2 x DDR4 SODIMM slots
Memory Configurations
  • Speed: 3200 MHz
  • Memory Type: Non-ECC
  • Minimum Memory: 4GB
  • Maximum Memory: 64B
  • Memory Info
    • 2 x SODIMM slots
    • Type: Single or Dual-Channel DDR4
    • Speed: 3200 MHz
  • Memory Configurations
    • 4GB
      Single Channel
    • 8GB 16GB 32GB
      Dual Channel
Discrete Graphics
Optional NVIDIA Quadro T500, 2GB GDDR6
Optional NVIDIA GeForce MX450 - 2GB GDDR5 VRAM
StorageHard Drive Slots
  • 2 x M.2 2230/2280 PCIe SSD slots
Hard Drive Configurations
  • Up to 2TB M.2 NVMe PCIe SSD
  • Hard Drive Slot
    • 1 x M.2 2230/2280 slot
    • 1 x 2.5-inch HDD
  • Hard Drive Configurations
    • Up to 1TB PCIe Gen 3 x4 SSD
    • Up to 1TB SATA SSD

Connectivity

Dell Precision 3560Dell Latitude 3520
Wi-Fi
  • Qualcomm QCA61x4A (DW1820)
    Up to 867 Mbps Dual band 2.4 GHz/5 GHz WiFi 5 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Bluetooth 5.0
  • Intel AX201
    Up to 2400 Mbps Dual band 2.4 GHz/5 GHz WiFi 6 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax Bluetooth 5.1
  • Intel AX210
    Up to 2400 Mbps Triple Band 2.4GHz/5GHz/6GHz WiFi 6 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax Bluetooth 5.2
  • Intel® Wi-Fi 5 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) Bluetooh 5.0
  • Intel® Wi-Fi 6 AX201 2x2 802.11ax 160MHz
    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
Bluetooth
Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.1 Bluetooth 5.2
Bluetooth
5.0 5.1
EthernetIntel 1219-V/Intel 1219-LM Gigabit Ethernet controllerIntegrated Realtek RTL8111H Ethernet Controller.
10/100/1000 Mbps.
Wireless WAN-Dell DW5820e Intel 7360 LTE-A
M.2 3042 form factor.

Battery

Dell Precision 3560Dell Latitude 3520
Size
  • 42 Wh
    3-cell lithium-ion, ExpressCharge capable.
  • 42 Wh
    3-cell lithium-ion, Long Cycle Life.
  • 63 Wh
    4-cell lithium-ion, ExpressCharge capable.
  • 63 Wh
    4-cell lithium-ion, Long Cycle Life.
  • 41 Wh
    3-cell Polymer, ExpressCharge capable battery.
  • 54 Wh
    4-cell Polymer, ExpressCharge capable battery.
Power Supply
65W 90W 130W
USB-C power adapter.
  • 65W
    4.5mm barrel type power adapter.
  • 65W
    USB-C power adapter.

Software

Dell Precision 3560Dell Latitude 3520
OS
Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Pro Ubuntu 20.04 LTS RedHat 8.2
Upgradable to Windows 11
  • Windows 10
    Home Pro
  • Windows 11
    Home Pro Pro National Academic
  • Ubuntu 20.04 LTS
  • Kylin Linux 10
Built-in AppsMicrosoft Office 30-days trial
  • Microsoft Office 30-days trial
  • McAfee® Small Business Security 30-day trial

Camera & Audio

Dell Precision 3560Dell Latitude 3520
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
    720p with 0.92 Megapixels (1280 x 720 HD) at 30 fps.
  • Optional IR Camera
    For Windows Hello Facial Authentication.
Audio
  • Stereo speakers with Realtek Waves MaxxAudio® Pro
  • 2 x 2W Stereo Speakers
  • Dual integrated noise-canceling digital array microphones
  • Realtek ALC3254 with Waves MaxxAudio Pro
  • 2 x 2W = 4W stereo speakers
  • Dual-array microphones

Misc

Dell Precision 3560Dell Latitude 3520
Sensors
  • The fingerprint reader in the power button (optional)
  • Proximity sensor
    For Express Sign-in feature.
  • IR Camera (optional)
  • Optional Fingerprint Sensor
    On power button
  • Optional IR Camera
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.
  • Optional fingerprint sensor on the power button.
  • Optional Windows Hello Facial Authentication.
  • Wedge-shaped lock slot.
WarrantyBasic Onsite Service 12 Months, 12 Month(s)1 Year Hardware Service with Onsite/In-Home Service After Remote Diagnosis

Key Features

Dell Precision 3560Dell Latitude 3520
At Glance
Released in Early
2021
16:9 FHD
15.6”
1080p 60Hz
Weight
3.5 lb
1.59 kg
Up to
Intel Core i7-1185G7
4C/8T, 3.00 → 4.80 GHz
Geekbench 5
1,404
Single Core
Geekbench 5
4,864
Multi-Core
With integrated
Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics
96 Execution Units, 400 → 1350 MHz
Upgradable up to
64GB
3200 MHz DDR4
Dell Precision 3560 Ports
Nvidia Quadro
T500
2GB GDDR6
Released in Early
2021
16:9 FHD
15.6”
1080p 60Hz
Weight
3.95 lb
1.79 kg
Up to
Intel Core i7-1165G7
4C/8T, 2.80 → 4.70 GHz
Geekbench 5
1,374
Single Core
Geekbench 5
4,487
Multi-Core
With integrated
Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics
96 Execution Units, 400 → 1300 MHz
Upgradable up to
32GB
3200 MHz DDR4
Dell Latitude 3520 Ports
NVIDIA GeForce
MX450
2GB GDDR5
Optional
4G LTE
Up to
Wi-Fi 6
Single
USB-C
USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 (20Gbps)
Built-in
MicroSD Card Reader
Optional
Fingerprint Recognition
On Power Button
Optional
Facial Recognition
Windows Hello
Optional
Privacy Shutter
Mechanical
Supports
ExpressCharge
80% in an hour

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