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Spec
Dell Alienware 15 R3
Dell G3 3579
Summary
LB Score
54
62
★
Value
47
62
★
Price
$509
$482
★
Use class
Mid Gaming
Mid Gaming
Screen
Diagonal
15.6
15.6
Resolution
1920x1080
1920x1080
Panel type
ips
ips
Brightness
—
—
Screen quality
50
50
Processor & graphics
CPU score
40
57
★
GPU type
dGPU
dGPU
GPU score
46
46
GPU rating
—
—
Memory
RAM (max)
64 GB
★
32 GB
RAM type
DDR4
DDR4
Storage
Storage (bus)
—
—
Battery
Capacity (Wh)
80.0 Wh
★
56.0 Wh
Autonomy (est.)
2.8 h
★
1.9 h
Chassis
Weight
3.50 kg
2.35 kg
★
Type
Gaming
Gaming
Release year
2019
★
2018
Verdict
Best overall: Dell G3 3579 · wins 16 of 25 parameter rows
Why Dell G3 3579 over Dell Alienware 15 R3
- Photo/Design: 86 vs 29 (+57)
- Mobility: 22 vs 10 (+12)
- 3D/Video: 47 vs 23 (+24)
Is the $28 premium worth it?
Over 2 years, Dell Alienware 15 R3 costs ≈ $0.5/mo more to own than Dell G3 3579 — extra depreciation $0.4/mo plus $0.1/mo the $28 premium could earn at 4.21%/yr (US Treasury 3-month bill, as of Nov 3, 2026).