Dell XPS 13 9315 vs. Dell Precision 5540: Full specs comparison
Here is a comparison of the specs between Dell XPS 13 9315 and Dell Precision 5540, including CPU, RAM, storage, battery, display, and more.
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Dell XPS 13 9315 Pros
Reasons that Dell XPS 13 9315 is better than Dell Precision 5540.
2022 vs. 2019
Dell XPS 13 9315 supports a faster memory speed than the Dell Precision 5540. It supports up to 5200MHz versus 3200MHz of system memory on the Dell Precision 5540.
Dell XPS 13 9315 weighed 2.59 pounds, 35% lighter than the 3.93 pounds Dell Precision 5540.
Weight | Dell XPS 13 9315 | Dell Precision 5540 |
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Pound | 2.59 lbs. | 3.93 lbs. |
Kilogram | 1.17 kg | 1.78 kg |
Dell Precision 5540 Pros
Reasons that Dell Precision 5540 is better than Dell XPS 13 9315.
Intel Core i9-9980HK inside Dell Precision 5540 has a 89% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i7-1250U inside Dell XPS 13 9315.
Dell Precision 5540 supports a larger memory capacity than the Dell XPS 13 9315. It supports up to 64GB versus 32GB of system memory on the Dell XPS 13 9315.
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 Dell XPS 13 9315 since it has onboard memory.
Memory | Dell XPS 13 9315 | Dell Precision 5540 |
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Slots | Onboard | x2 |
Type | LPDDR5 | DDR4 |
Configurable up to Nvidia Quadro T2000 4GB GDDR5 vs. integrated
Dell Precision 5540 has a 15.6-inch screen size 16% larger than the 13.4-inch Dell XPS 13 9315.
Dell Precision 5540 has more ports and slots count than the Dell XPS 13 9315. It has eight versus two amount of ports and slots on the Dell XPS 13 9315.
Ports | Dell XPS 13 9315 | Dell Precision 5540 |
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full-size SD card slot | No | Yes |
HDMI | No | Yes |
headphone jack | No | Yes |
lock slot | No | Yes |
power port | No | Yes |
Thunderbolt 3 | No | Yes |
Thunderbolt 4 | Yes x2 | No |
USB-A | No | Yes x2 |
Total | 2 | 8 |
Dell Precision 5540 has better versatile I/O connectivity than the Dell XPS 13 9315. It has six versus one commonly used port and slot on the Dell XPS 13 9315.
Ports | Dell XPS 13 9315 | Dell Precision 5540 |
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full-size SD card slot | No | Yes |
HDMI | No | Yes |
headphone jack | No | Yes |
power port | No | Yes |
Thunderbolt 3 | No | Yes |
Thunderbolt 4 | Yes | No |
USB-A | No | Yes |
Prices
Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.
Availability | Dell XPS 13 9315 | Dell Precision 5540 |
Released | 2022 | 2019 |
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Exterior | Dell XPS 13 9315 | Dell Precision 5540 |
Dimensions | 11.63 x 7.85 x 0.55 in (295.40 x 199.40 x 13.99 mm) | 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) |
Weight | Starting at 2.59 lbs. (1.17 kg) | 3.93 lbs (1.78 kg) |
Colors | Sky Umber |
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Chasis Information | CNC machined aluminum | - |
Display | Dell XPS 13 9315 | Dell Precision 5540 |
Size | 13.4 Inches | 15.6 Inches |
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Ports | Dell XPS 13 9315 | Dell Precision 5540 |
Left (1)
Right (1)
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Right (3)
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Internal Specs | Dell XPS 13 9315 | Dell Precision 5540 |
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Integrated Graphics |
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Memory | 8 GB 16 GB 32 GB 5200 MHz LPDDR5 Memory On-board |
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Discrete Graphics | - |
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Storage | 256 GB 512 GB 1TB 2TB M.2 2230 PCIe® 4x4 NVMe™ SSD, Up to 64 Gbps. |
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Fans Number | 1 | - |
Connectivity | Dell XPS 13 9315 | Dell Precision 5540 |
Wi-Fi | Intel Killer Wi-Fi 6E 1675 AX211 |
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Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2 |
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Battery | Dell XPS 13 9315 | Dell Precision 5540 |
Size | 51 Wh |
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Battery Life |
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Power Supply | 45 W USB (Type-C) power adapter 20 VDC/2.25A, 15 VDC/3A, 9 VDC/3A, 5VDC/3A | 130 W power adapter Power rated at 19.5VDC/6.67A. |
Software | Dell XPS 13 9315 | Dell Precision 5540 |
OS | Windows 11 Home Pro | Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Pro Ubuntu 18.04 LTS RedHat 7.5 Upgradable to Windows 11 |
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Camera & Audio | Dell XPS 13 9315 | Dell Precision 5540 |
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Misc | Dell XPS 13 9315 | Dell Precision 5540 |
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Warranty | - | 1 Year Hardware Service with Onsite/In-Home Service After Remote Diagnosis |
Key Features | Dell XPS 13 9315 | Dell Precision 5540 |
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