Dell Precision 5540 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 5: Which is better?
Here is a side by side comparison between Dell Precision 5540 and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 5 specs including CPU, RAM, storage, battery, display, and more.
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Dell Precision 5540 Pros
Reasons that Dell Precision 5540 is better than Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 5.
Intel Core i9-9980HK inside Dell Precision 5540 has a 113% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i7-10610U inside Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 5.
Dell Precision 5540 supports a larger memory capacity than the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 5. It supports up to 64GB versus 16GB of system memory on the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 5.
Dell Precision 5540 supports a faster memory speed than the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 5. It supports up to 3200MHz versus 2133MHz of system memory on the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 5.
Dell Precision 5540 comes with two SODIMM slots that allow you to replace or upgrade when needed. On the flip side, you can't upgrade RAM on the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 5 since it has onboard memory.
Memory | Dell Precision 5540 | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 5 |
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Slots | x2 | Onboard |
Type | DDR4 | LPDDR3 |
Configurable up to Nvidia Quadro T2000 4GB GDDR5 vs. integrated
Dell Precision 5540 has a 15.6-inch screen size 11% larger than the 14-inch Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 5.
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 5 Pros
Reasons that Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 5 is better than Dell Precision 5540.
2020 vs. 2019
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 5 weighed 2.99 pounds, 24% lighter than the 3.93 pounds Dell Precision 5540.
Weight | Dell Precision 5540 | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 5 |
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Pound | 3.93 lbs. | 2.99 lbs. |
Kilogram | 1.78 kg | 1.36 kg |
Prices
Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.
Availability | Dell Precision 5540 | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 5 |
Released | 2019 | 2020 |
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Exterior | Dell Precision 5540 | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 5 |
Dimensions | 14.06 x 9.26 x 0.44 in (357 x 235 x 11.2 mm) Width: 14.06” (357 mm) Depth: 9.26” (235 mm) Height: 0.44” (11.2 mm) | 12” x 8.5” x 0.59” (323 x 218 x 15.2 mm) Width: 12” (323 mm) Depth: 8.5” (218 mm) Height: 0.59” (15.2 mm) |
Weight | 3.93 lbs (1.78 kg) | Starting at 2.99 lbs (1.35 kg) |
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Display | Dell Precision 5540 | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 5 |
Size | 15.6 Inches | 14 Inches |
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Connectivity | Dell Precision 5540 | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 5 |
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Battery | Dell Precision 5540 | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 5 |
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Power Supply | 130 W power adapter Power rated at 19.5VDC/6.67A. | 65 W USB (Type-C) power adapter Supports Rapid Charge. |
Software | Dell Precision 5540 | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 5 |
OS | Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Pro Ubuntu 18.04 LTS RedHat 7.5 Upgradable to Windows 11 |
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Camera & Audio | Dell Precision 5540 | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 5 |
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Misc | Dell Precision 5540 | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 5 |
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Warranty | 1 Year Hardware Service with Onsite/In-Home Service After Remote Diagnosis | - |
Key Features | Dell Precision 5540 | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 5 |
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Comparison Summary
Dell has released the Precision 5540, a 15.6-inch machine, in 2019. It is powered by up to an octa-core Intel Core i9-9980HK with a boost clock speed up to 5.00 GHz. The laptop has a dedicated GPU option up to Nvidia Quadro T2000 with 4GB GDDR5.
On the other hand, we have the 14-inch ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 5 was introduced by Lenovo about a year later in 2020. It comes with up to a quad-core Intel Core i7-10610U with a boost clock speed up to 4.90 GHz. It has an integrated graphics option up to Intel® UHD Graphics (24 Execution Units, 300 → 1150 MHz).
Geekbench 5 Single Core
Geekbench 5 Multi Core
The Dell Precision 5540 has a 15.6-inch display which is slightly larger than the 14-inch Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 5. In addition, the Dell Precision 5540 weighs 3.93 lbs. about 31% heavier than the 2.99 lbs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 5. Moreover, measured at 14.06” x 9.26” x 0.44”, the Dell Precision 5540 is slightly more portable than the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 5 at 12” x 8.5” x 0.59”.
Moving over to upgradability, Dell claims that the Dell Precision 5540 supports up to 64GB 3200 MHz DDR4 memory that you can upgrade with two memory module slots on the motherboard. It also comes with a single removable M.2 SSD slot that users can replace and upgrade in the future. On top of that, it also has a single SATA slot that users can use to install a 2.5-inch SATA SSD, SSHD, or a hard disk drive to add even more storage.
For Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 5, it supports up to 16GB 2133 MHz LPDDR3 memory. Unlike Dell Precision 5540, it has an onboard memory module that is not upgradable by the users. Luckily, it has a single removable M.2 SSD slot that users can replace or upgrade when needed.
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