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Spec
Dell Precision 7720
Lenovo ThinkPad P71
Summary
LB Score
66
★
43
Value
66
★
42
Price
$390
★
$532
Use class
Mid Gaming
Premium Work
Screen
Diagonal
17.3
17.3
Resolution
1920x1080
1920x1080
Panel type
ips
ips
Brightness
300 nits
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Screen quality
50
50
Processor & graphics
CPU score
53
★
53
GPU type
dGPU
dGPU
GPU score
58
★
18
GPU rating
19%
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Memory
RAM (max)
64 GB
★
32 GB
RAM type
DDR4
DDR4
Storage
Storage (bus)
—
—
Battery
Capacity (Wh)
68.0 Wh
68.0 Wh
Autonomy (est.)
2.2 h
2.2 h
Chassis
Weight
2.80 kg
★
3.30 kg
Type
Workstation
Workstation
Release year
2016
2017
★
Verdict
Best overall: Dell Precision 7720 · wins 22 of 25 parameter rows
Why Dell Precision 7720 over Lenovo ThinkPad P71
- GPU score: 58 vs 18 (+39.9)
- CPU/GPU balance: 0.92 vs 0.35 (+0.6)
- Gaming: 80 vs 34 (+46)
Is the $143 premium worth it?
Over 2 years, Lenovo ThinkPad P71 costs ≈ $2.7/mo more to own than Dell Precision 7720 — extra depreciation $2.2/mo plus $0.5/mo the $143 premium could earn at 4.21%/yr (US Treasury 3-month bill, as of Nov 2, 2026).