Dell Inspiron 15 3520 (Intel)

laptop 2022 15.6" dGPU ⏱ ~4h ⚖️ 1.63 kg ⚖️ slight imbalance

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:Pentium Gold Pentium Gold

→ processors:837 (Pentium Gold 4417U)
resolved_cpu:i3-1115G4 i3-1115G4

→ processors:1648 (Core i3-1115G4)
resolved_cpu:i5-1135G7 i5-1135G7

→ processors:1336 (Core i5-1135G7)
resolved_cpu:i7-1165G7 i7-1165G7

→ processors:1362 (Core i7-1165G7)
resolved_cpu:i3-1215U i3-1215U

→ processors:819 (Core i3-1215U)
resolved_cpu:i5-1235U i5-1235U

→ processors:809 (Core i5-1235U)
resolved_cpu:i7-1255U i7-1255U

→ processors:1364 (Core i7-1255U)
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

70/100

✚ Strong: fit_value ⚠ 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

DDR4

Battery

41 Wh

~4h

Price

~$470

estimate

Age

4 years

2022

📝 Our review

Dell Inspiron 15 3520 (Intel) review

Dell Inspiron 15 3520 (Intel) — from 2022, 1.63 kg, performance 52.

LB Score

/100

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📌 Quick verdict

Overall score 60/100. Strongest suit — Photo & design (87), weakest — Gaming (45).

✓ Strengths

Photo & design (87) · Energy efficiency (83)

💰 Price trend

📉 Loses ~$108/year (12%). Dashed segment is a model forecast, not observed listings.

Specs in context

LB Score 60

CPU score 70 High tier

GPU score 49 Mainstream tier

RAM max 16 GB Comfort

Weight 1.63 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: 2022≈
Screen size: 15.6"
Resolution: 1366x768
Panel type: tn
Color gamut (sRGB): 100%~
Processor: Intel Pentium Gold 7505 , Intel Core i3 1115G4 , Intel Core i5 1135G7 , Intel Core i7 1165G7 , Intel Core i3 1215U , Intel Core i5 1235U , Intel Core i7 1255U
Graphics: GeForce MX550 2GB
RAM (max): 16 GB DDR4≈
Weight: 1.63 kg
Ports: 5
Battery: 41 Wh

Performance metrics

Performance 52

Portability 51

Light office 68

Light office composite

FormulaEvaluator

metrics.formula_ast[office_index]

Inputs:

release_year: 2022
inferred_from_name
has_discrete_gpu: 1
inferred_from_name
ram_max_supported_gb: 16
estimated_from_cpu_gen
cpu_options: Intel Pentium Gold 7505 | Intel Core i3 1115G4 | Intel Core i5 1135G7 | Intel Core i7 1165G7 | Intel Core i3 1215U | Intel Core i5 1235U | Intel Core i7 1255U
real
resolved_cpu:Pentium Gold Pentium Gold

→ processors:837 (Pentium Gold 4417U)
resolved_cpu:i3-1115G4 i3-1115G4

→ processors:1648 (Core i3-1115G4)
resolved_cpu:i5-1135G7 i5-1135G7

→ processors:1336 (Core i5-1135G7)
resolved_cpu:i7-1165G7 i7-1165G7

→ processors:1362 (Core i7-1165G7)
resolved_cpu:i3-1215U i3-1215U

→ processors:819 (Core i3-1215U)
resolved_cpu:i5-1235U i5-1235U

→ processors:809 (Core i5-1235U)
resolved_cpu:i7-1255U i7-1255U

→ processors:1364 (Core i7-1255U)
ram_max_supported_gb: 16
estimated_from_cpu_gen

Gaming 45

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 67

Energy efficiency 83

Energy efficiency atomic

EnergyEfficiencyIndexCalculator

Inputs:

resolved_cpu:Pentium Gold Pentium Gold

→ processors:837 (Pentium Gold 4417U)
resolved_cpu:i3-1115G4 i3-1115G4

→ processors:1648 (Core i3-1115G4)
resolved_cpu:i5-1135G7 i5-1135G7

→ processors:1336 (Core i5-1135G7)
resolved_cpu:i7-1165G7 i7-1165G7

→ processors:1362 (Core i7-1165G7)
resolved_cpu:i3-1215U i3-1215U

→ processors:819 (Core i3-1215U)
resolved_cpu:i5-1235U i5-1235U

→ processors:809 (Core i5-1235U)
resolved_cpu:i7-1255U i7-1255U

→ processors:1364 (Core i7-1255U)
gpu_config:GeForce MX550 2GB GeForce MX550 2GB

→ hw_gpus:580 (GeForce MX550)

Notes:

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

Connectivity 78

Value 79

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

140%

GPU

71%

RAM

200%

Grand Theft Auto V ✓ Runs well

CPU

350%

GPU

983%

RAM

400%

Cyberpunk 2077 ✓ Runs well

CPU

200%

GPU

164%

RAM

200%

Minecraft ✓ Runs well

CPU

700%

GPU

491%

RAM

400%

Fortnite ✓ Runs well

CPU

127%

GPU

307%

RAM

200%

Valorant ✓ Runs well

CPU

467%

GPU

983%

RAM

400%

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt ✓ Runs well

CPU

233%

GPU

197%

RAM

267%

Elden Ring ✓ Runs well

CPU

127%

GPU

102%

RAM

133%

Red Dead Redemption 2 ✓ Runs well

CPU

233%

GPU

176%

RAM

200%

Apex Legends ✓ Runs well

CPU

127%

GPU

123%

RAM

267%

Hogwarts Legacy ✓ Runs well

CPU

156%

GPU

164%

RAM

100%

Dota 2 ✓ Runs well

CPU

467%

GPU

983%

RAM

400%

Baldur's Gate 3 ✓ Runs well

CPU

127%

GPU

140%

RAM

200%

Starfield ✗ Weak

CPU

100%

GPU

71%

RAM

100%

Call of Duty: Warzone ✓ Runs well

CPU

127%

GPU

140%

RAM

200%

League of Legends ✓ Runs well

CPU

700%

GPU

983%

RAM

800%

Sims 4 ✓ Runs well

CPU

467%

GPU

983%

RAM

400%

Helldivers 2 ✗ Weak

CPU

100%

GPU

76%

RAM

200%

Battlefield 5 ✓ Runs well

CPU

156%

GPU

164%

RAM

200%

Far Cry 5 ✓ Runs well

CPU

175%

GPU

223%

RAM

200%

Forza Horizon 4 ✓ Runs well

CPU

200%

GPU

273%

RAM

200%

Forza Horizon 5 ✓ Runs well

CPU

156%

GPU

140%

RAM

200%

Metro Exodus ✓ Runs well

CPU

175%

GPU

159%

RAM

200%

Overwatch ✓ Runs well

CPU

280%

GPU

983%

RAM

400%

PUBG: Battlegrounds ✓ Runs well

CPU

175%

GPU

205%

RAM

200%

Resident Evil 4 Remake ✓ Runs well

CPU

140%

GPU

120%

RAM

200%

Escape from Tarkov ✓ Runs well

CPU

233%

GPU

197%

RAM

200%

God of War ✓ Runs well

CPU

318%

GPU

205%

RAM

200%

Horizon Zero Dawn ✓ Runs well

CPU

318%

GPU

164%

RAM

200%

Death Stranding ✓ Runs well

CPU

280%

GPU

159%

RAM

200%

Control ✓ Runs well

CPU

233%

GPU

164%

RAM

200%

Doom Eternal ✓ Runs well

CPU

318%

GPU

246%

RAM

200%

Batman: Arkham Knight ✓ Runs well

CPU

389%

GPU

246%

RAM

267%

Hitman 3 ✓ Runs well

CPU

318%

GPU

246%

RAM

200%

Flight Simulator 2020 ✓ Runs well

CPU

250%

GPU

197%

RAM

200%

Watch Dogs Legion ✓ Runs well

CPU

250%

GPU

205%

RAM

200%

Borderlands 3 ✓ Runs well

CPU

280%

GPU

176%

RAM

267%

Anno 1800 ✓ Runs well

CPU

233%

GPU

246%

RAM

200%

Rainbow Six Siege ✓ Runs well

CPU

583%

GPU

491%

RAM

267%

The Division 2 ✓ Runs well

CPU

318%

GPU

197%

RAM

200%

Gears Tactics ✓ Runs well

CPU

280%

GPU

328%

RAM

200%

Hunt Showdown ✓ Runs well

CPU

250%

GPU

246%

RAM

267%

Tiny Tina's Wonderlands ✓ Runs well

CPU

233%

GPU

120%

RAM

200%

Mafia Definitive Edition ✓ Runs well

CPU

318%

GPU

246%

RAM

267%

Days Gone ✓ Runs well

CPU

318%

GPU

164%

RAM

200%

Ghostwire Tokyo ✓ Runs well

CPU

167%

GPU

205%

RAM

133%

Returnal ✓ Runs well

CPU

200%

GPU

123%

RAM

100%

Dying Light 2 ✓ Runs well

CPU

233%

GPU

120%

RAM

200%

Resident Evil Village ✓ Runs well

CPU

200%

GPU

140%

RAM

200%

The Callisto Protocol ✓ Runs well

CPU

140%

GPU

123%

RAM

200%

Atomic Heart ✓ Runs well

CPU

219%

GPU

205%

RAM

200%

Alan Wake 2 ✗ Weak

CPU

167%

GPU

76%

RAM

100%

Black Myth Wukong ✓ Runs well

CPU

140%

GPU

205%

RAM

100%

Ghost of Tsushima ✓ Runs well

CPU

140%

GPU

205%

RAM

200%

The Last of Us Part 1 ✓ Runs well

CPU

140%

GPU

123%

RAM

100%

Diablo 4 ✓ Runs well

CPU

318%

GPU

246%

RAM

200%

Spider-Man Miles Morales ✓ Runs well

CPU

233%

GPU

246%

RAM

200%

Star Wars Jedi Survivor ✗ Weak

CPU

140%

GPU

89%

RAM

200%

Dead Space Remake ✓ Runs well

CPU

219%

GPU

120%

RAM

200%

Lies of P ✓ Runs well

CPU

200%

GPU

205%

RAM

200%

Sons of the Forest ✓ Runs well

CPU

140%

GPU

107%

RAM

133%

Rise of the Tomb Raider ✓ Runs well

CPU

467%

GPU

491%

RAM

400%

Shadow of the Tomb Raider ✓ Runs well

CPU

389%

GPU

246%

RAM

200%

Assassin's Creed Odyssey ✓ Runs well

CPU

350%

GPU

246%

RAM

200%

Assassin's Creed Valhalla ✓ Runs well

CPU

200%

GPU

205%

RAM

200%

F1 24 ✓ Runs well

CPU

389%

GPU

120%

RAM

200%

Need for Speed Heat ✓ Runs well

CPU

200%

GPU

140%

RAM

200%

Civilization 6 ✓ Runs well

CPU

467%

GPU

491%

RAM

400%

Star Wars Jedi Fallen Order ✓ Runs well

CPU

389%

GPU

410%

RAM

200%

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Configuration options

Available model options · 20 variants across 6 categories

🖥 Displays (3)

1366 x 768 1920 x 1080 (Non-Touch) 1920 x 1080 (Touch)

🔋 Batteries (2)

41 Wh 54 Wh

⚙ Processors (7)

Intel Pentium Gold 7505 Intel Core i3 1115G4 Intel Core i5 1135G7 Intel Core i7 1165G7 Intel Core i3 1215U Intel Core i5 1235U Intel Core i7 1255U

🔲 Memory (3)

4GB 8GB 16GB

💾 Storage (4)

256GB 512GB 1024GB 2048GB

🎮 Graphics (1)

GeForce MX550 2GB

Dell Inspiron 15 3520 (Intel)

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Dell Inspiron 15 3520 (Intel) review

📌 Quick verdict

💰 Price trend

Specs in context

Full specifications

Performance metrics

Graphics (1 discrete + 0 integrated)

🎮 Gaming performance

💻 Software compatibility

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≈ Similar class

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