Dell Inspiron 14 5430

laptop 2023 14" dGPU ⏱ ~4h ⚖️ 1.53 kg ⚖️ balanced

LB Score

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FormulaEvaluator

metrics.formula_ast[uscomp_score]

Inputs:

discrete_gpu_options: GeForce MX550 2GB
real
gpu_config:GeForce MX550 2GB GeForce MX550 2GB

→ hw_gpus:580 (GeForce MX550)
discrete_gpu_options: GeForce MX550 2GB
real
resolved_gpu:GeForce MX550

→ hw_gpus:580 (GeForce MX550)
discrete_gpu_options: GeForce MX550 2GB
real
gpu_config:GeForce MX550 2GB GeForce MX550 2GB

→ hw_gpus:580 (GeForce MX550)
discrete_gpu_options: GeForce MX550 2GB
real
gpu_config:GeForce MX550 2GB GeForce MX550 2GB

→ hw_gpus:580 (GeForce MX550)
discrete_gpu_options: GeForce MX550 2GB
real
dgpu_config:GeForce MX550 2GB GeForce MX550 2GB

→ hw_gpus:580 (GeForce MX550)
discrete_gpu_options: GeForce MX550 2GB
real
gpu_config:GeForce MX550 2GB GeForce MX550 2GB

→ hw_gpus:580 (GeForce MX550)
discrete_gpu_options: GeForce MX550 2GB
real
gpu_config:GeForce MX550 2GB GeForce MX550 2GB

→ hw_gpus:580 (GeForce MX550)
resolved_cpu:i3-1315U i3-1315U

→ processors:1644 (Core i3-1315U)
resolved_cpu:i5-1335U i5-1335U

→ processors:1342 (Core i5-1335U)
resolved_cpu:i5-1340P i5-1340P

→ processors:1591 (Core i5-1340P)
resolved_cpu:i7-1355U i7-1355U

→ processors:1369 (Core i7-1355U)
resolved_cpu:i7-1360P i7-1360P

→ processors:1537 (Core i7-1360P)
gpu_config:GeForce MX550 2GB GeForce MX550 2GB

→ hw_gpus:580 (GeForce MX550)
discrete_gpu_options: GeForce MX550 2GB
real
resolved_gpu:GeForce MX550

→ hw_gpus:580 (GeForce MX550)

out of 100

Fit for you

60/100

✚ Strong: fit_mobility ⚠ Weak: fit_performance

M2 · Refining requirements — on-demand, from your Wizard answers + browsing signals.

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CPU

GPU

GeForce MX550

RAM max

16 GB

LPDDR5X

Battery

41 Wh

~4h

Price

~$553

estimate

Age

3 years

2023

📝 Our review

Dell Inspiron 14 5430 review

Dell Inspiron 14 5430 — from 2023, 1.53 kg, performance 45.

LB Score

/100

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📌 Quick verdict

Overall score 51/100. Strongest suit — Connectivity (100), weakest — Photo & design (30).

✓ Strengths

Connectivity (100) · Energy efficiency (84)

⚠ Weaknesses

Photo & design (30)

💰 Price trend

📉 Loses ~$116/year (13%). Dashed segment is a model forecast, not observed listings.

Specs in context

LB Score 51

CPU score 53 Mainstream tier

GPU score 49 Mainstream tier

RAM max 16 GB Comfort

Weight 1.53 kg Light tier

Battery 41 Wh Standard

Bars show where each spec sits on the site-wide level scale (same thresholds as the quick verdict). For weight, shorter bars mean a lighter laptop.

Full specifications

Brand: Dell
Series: Inspiron 1x/7xxx
Type: Laptop≈
Release year: 2023≈
Screen size: 14"
Resolution: 1920x1200
Panel type: ips
Color gamut (sRGB): 100%~
Processor: Intel Core i3 1315U , Intel Core i5 1335U , Intel Core i5 1340P , Intel Core i7 1355U , Intel Core i7 1360P
Graphics: GeForce MX550 2GB
RAM (max): 16 GB LPDDR5X≈
Weight: 1.53 kg
Ports: 6
Thunderbolt: ✓
Battery: 41 Wh

Performance metrics

Performance 45

Portability 67

Light office 77

Light office composite

FormulaEvaluator

metrics.formula_ast[office_index]

Inputs:

release_year: 2023
inferred_from_name
has_discrete_gpu: 1
inferred_from_name
ram_max_supported_gb: 16
estimated_from_cpu_gen
cpu_options: Intel Core i3 1315U | Intel Core i5 1335U | Intel Core i5 1340P | Intel Core i7 1355U | Intel Core i7 1360P
real
resolved_cpu:i3-1315U i3-1315U

→ processors:1644 (Core i3-1315U)
resolved_cpu:i5-1335U i5-1335U

→ processors:1342 (Core i5-1335U)
resolved_cpu:i5-1340P i5-1340P

→ processors:1591 (Core i5-1340P)
resolved_cpu:i7-1355U i7-1355U

→ processors:1369 (Core i7-1355U)
resolved_cpu:i7-1360P i7-1360P

→ processors:1537 (Core i7-1360P)
ram_max_supported_gb: 16
estimated_from_cpu_gen

Gaming 44

Gaming composite

FormulaEvaluator

metrics.formula_ast[gaming_index]

Inputs:

discrete_gpu_options: GeForce MX550 2GB
real
resolved_gpu:GeForce MX550

→ hw_gpus:580 (GeForce MX550)
discrete_gpu_options: GeForce MX550 2GB
real
gpu_config:GeForce MX550 2GB GeForce MX550 2GB

→ hw_gpus:580 (GeForce MX550)

Creative 79

Energy efficiency 84

Energy efficiency atomic

EnergyEfficiencyIndexCalculator

Inputs:

resolved_cpu:i3-1315U i3-1315U

→ processors:1644 (Core i3-1315U)
resolved_cpu:i5-1335U i5-1335U

→ processors:1342 (Core i5-1335U)
resolved_cpu:i5-1340P i5-1340P

→ processors:1591 (Core i5-1340P)
resolved_cpu:i7-1355U i7-1355U

→ processors:1369 (Core i7-1355U)
resolved_cpu:i7-1360P i7-1360P

→ processors:1537 (Core i7-1360P)
gpu_config:GeForce MX550 2GB GeForce MX550 2GB

→ hw_gpus:580 (GeForce MX550)

Notes:

⚠ dGPU present: index = mean(CPU-eff + GPU-eff)

Connectivity 100

Connectivity atomic

ConnectivityIndexCalculator

Inputs:

ports: 2x USB 3.2, 1x USB 3.2, Thunderbolt 4, 1x HDMI 1.4, 1x Audio jack, Yes
has_thunderbolt: 1
has_usb_c: 1
has_hdmi: 1
has_rj45:

Value 51

Color accuracy —

Graphics (1 discrete + 0 integrated)

GeForce MX550 (dGPU)

2 GB · GDDR6

CUDA 7.5

🎮 Gaming performance

FPS @ 1080p for the model's best GPU

Game	FPS (1080p)	Verdict
CS:GO	240	✓ Comfortable
Overwatch	240	✓ Comfortable
GTA V	140	✓ Comfortable
Playerunknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG)	140	✓ Comfortable
Dota 2	111	✓ Comfortable
Valorant	95	✓ Comfortable
Fortnite	60	✓ Comfortable
Counter-Strike 2	55	⚠ Playable
The Witcher 3	50	⚠ Playable
Forza Horizon 5	47	⚠ Playable
Battlefield 5	45	⚠ Playable
Far Cry 5	45	⚠ Playable
Forza Horizon 4	45	⚠ Playable
Cyberpunk 2077	21	✗ Low
Metro Exodus	21	✗ Low
Resident Evil 4 Remake	21	✗ Low

💡 16 games in the database for this GPU. ✓ playable (≥60 FPS), ⚠ medium (30-59), ✗ low (<30).

💻 Software compatibility

Counter-Strike 2 ✗ Weak

CPU

106%

GPU

71%

RAM

200%

Grand Theft Auto V ✓ Runs well

CPU

264%

GPU

983%

RAM

400%

Cyberpunk 2077 ✓ Runs well

CPU

151%

GPU

164%

RAM

200%

Minecraft ✓ Runs well

CPU

528%

GPU

491%

RAM

400%

Fortnite ✗ Weak

CPU

96%

GPU

307%

RAM

200%

Valorant ✓ Runs well

CPU

352%

GPU

983%

RAM

400%

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt ✓ Runs well

CPU

176%

GPU

197%

RAM

267%

Elden Ring ✗ Weak

CPU

96%

GPU

102%

RAM

133%

Red Dead Redemption 2 ✓ Runs well

CPU

176%

GPU

176%

RAM

200%

Apex Legends ✗ Weak

CPU

96%

GPU

123%

RAM

267%

Hogwarts Legacy ✓ Runs well

CPU

117%

GPU

164%

RAM

100%

Dota 2 ✓ Runs well

CPU

352%

GPU

983%

RAM

400%

Baldur's Gate 3 ✗ Weak

CPU

96%

GPU

140%

RAM

200%

Starfield ✗ Weak

CPU

75%

GPU

71%

RAM

100%

Call of Duty: Warzone ✗ Weak

CPU

96%

GPU

140%

RAM

200%

League of Legends ✓ Runs well

CPU

528%

GPU

983%

RAM

800%

Sims 4 ✓ Runs well

CPU

352%

GPU

983%

RAM

400%

Helldivers 2 ✗ Weak

CPU

75%

GPU

76%

RAM

200%

Battlefield 5 ✓ Runs well

CPU

117%

GPU

164%

RAM

200%

Far Cry 5 ✓ Runs well

CPU

132%

GPU

223%

RAM

200%

Forza Horizon 4 ✓ Runs well

CPU

151%

GPU

273%

RAM

200%

Forza Horizon 5 ✓ Runs well

CPU

117%

GPU

140%

RAM

200%

Metro Exodus ✓ Runs well

CPU

132%

GPU

159%

RAM

200%

Overwatch ✓ Runs well

CPU

211%

GPU

983%

RAM

400%

PUBG: Battlegrounds ✓ Runs well

CPU

132%

GPU

205%

RAM

200%

Resident Evil 4 Remake ✓ Runs well

CPU

106%

GPU

120%

RAM

200%

Escape from Tarkov ✓ Runs well

CPU

176%

GPU

197%

RAM

200%

God of War ✓ Runs well

CPU

240%

GPU

205%

RAM

200%

Horizon Zero Dawn ✓ Runs well

CPU

240%

GPU

164%

RAM

200%

Death Stranding ✓ Runs well

CPU

211%

GPU

159%

RAM

200%

Control ✓ Runs well

CPU

176%

GPU

164%

RAM

200%

Doom Eternal ✓ Runs well

CPU

240%

GPU

246%

RAM

200%

Batman: Arkham Knight ✓ Runs well

CPU

293%

GPU

246%

RAM

267%

Hitman 3 ✓ Runs well

CPU

240%

GPU

246%

RAM

200%

Flight Simulator 2020 ✓ Runs well

CPU

188%

GPU

197%

RAM

200%

Watch Dogs Legion ✓ Runs well

CPU

188%

GPU

205%

RAM

200%

Borderlands 3 ✓ Runs well

CPU

211%

GPU

176%

RAM

267%

Anno 1800 ✓ Runs well

CPU

176%

GPU

246%

RAM

200%

Rainbow Six Siege ✓ Runs well

CPU

440%

GPU

491%

RAM

267%

The Division 2 ✓ Runs well

CPU

240%

GPU

197%

RAM

200%

Gears Tactics ✓ Runs well

CPU

211%

GPU

328%

RAM

200%

Hunt Showdown ✓ Runs well

CPU

188%

GPU

246%

RAM

267%

Tiny Tina's Wonderlands ✓ Runs well

CPU

176%

GPU

120%

RAM

200%

Mafia Definitive Edition ✓ Runs well

CPU

240%

GPU

246%

RAM

267%

Days Gone ✓ Runs well

CPU

240%

GPU

164%

RAM

200%

Ghostwire Tokyo ✓ Runs well

CPU

126%

GPU

205%

RAM

133%

Returnal ✓ Runs well

CPU

151%

GPU

123%

RAM

100%

Dying Light 2 ✓ Runs well

CPU

176%

GPU

120%

RAM

200%

Resident Evil Village ✓ Runs well

CPU

151%

GPU

140%

RAM

200%

The Callisto Protocol ✓ Runs well

CPU

106%

GPU

123%

RAM

200%

Atomic Heart ✓ Runs well

CPU

165%

GPU

205%

RAM

200%

Alan Wake 2 ✗ Weak

CPU

126%

GPU

76%

RAM

100%

Black Myth Wukong ✓ Runs well

CPU

106%

GPU

205%

RAM

100%

Ghost of Tsushima ✓ Runs well

CPU

106%

GPU

205%

RAM

200%

The Last of Us Part 1 ✓ Runs well

CPU

106%

GPU

123%

RAM

100%

Diablo 4 ✓ Runs well

CPU

240%

GPU

246%

RAM

200%

Spider-Man Miles Morales ✓ Runs well

CPU

176%

GPU

246%

RAM

200%

Star Wars Jedi Survivor ✗ Weak

CPU

106%

GPU

89%

RAM

200%

Dead Space Remake ✓ Runs well

CPU

165%

GPU

120%

RAM

200%

Lies of P ✓ Runs well

CPU

151%

GPU

205%

RAM

200%

Sons of the Forest ✓ Runs well

CPU

106%

GPU

107%

RAM

133%

Rise of the Tomb Raider ✓ Runs well

CPU

352%

GPU

491%

RAM

400%

Shadow of the Tomb Raider ✓ Runs well

CPU

293%

GPU

246%

RAM

200%

Assassin's Creed Odyssey ✓ Runs well

CPU

264%

GPU

246%

RAM

200%

Assassin's Creed Valhalla ✓ Runs well

CPU

151%

GPU

205%

RAM

200%

F1 24 ✓ Runs well

CPU

293%

GPU

120%

RAM

200%

Need for Speed Heat ✓ Runs well

CPU

151%

GPU

140%

RAM

200%

Civilization 6 ✓ Runs well

CPU

352%

GPU

491%

RAM

400%

Star Wars Jedi Fallen Order ✓ Runs well

CPU

293%

GPU

410%

RAM

200%

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Configuration options

Available model options · 17 variants across 6 categories

🖥 Displays (3)

1920 x 1200 (Non-Touch) 1920 x 1200 (Touch) 2560 x 1600

🔋 Batteries (2)

41 Wh 54 Wh

⚙ Processors (5)

Intel Core i3 1315U Intel Core i5 1335U Intel Core i5 1340P Intel Core i7 1355U Intel Core i7 1360P

🔲 Memory (2)

8GB 16GB

💾 Storage (4)

256GB 512GB 1024GB 2048GB

🎮 Graphics (1)

GeForce MX550 2GB

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🎮 Gaming performance

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