Dell Latitude 3480 review
Dell Latitude 3480 — from 2015, 1.76 kg, performance 40.
Technical specifications
| Type | Business |
| Release year | 2015 |
| Screen | 14" · 1366x768 |
| Processor | Intel Core i5 7200U , Intel Core i3 6006U , Intel Core i5 6200U , Intel Core i3 7100U , Intel Core i7 7500U |
| Graphics | Radeon R5 M430 |
| Max. RAM | 32 GB |
| Weight | 1.76 kg |
Performance scores
A budget Latitude with a weak discrete GPU and aging reliability
The Dell Latitude 3480 (2015) pairs a dual-core Core i5-7200U with an entry-level AMD Radeon R5 M430 discrete GPU and 32 GB of RAM. At about $187 it sits in the ultra-budget tier for business laptops, well below the $297 category median. The headline is the discrete GPU — rare at this price — but the R5 M430 is a weak part even by 2015 standards, and the reliability index sits well below the category median.
Where it shines: discrete graphics (relatively)
The R5 M430 is technically a discrete GPU, which is unusual in this price band — most competitors are iGPU-only. In absolute terms the GPU is modest, but it's enough to give the Latitude 3480 a graphics score well above the business-laptop median. The capability fit confirms: minimum-setting Overwatch, Grand Theft Auto V (at a measured 140 fps) and Rainbow Six Siege are within reach, which is more than most ultra-budget business machines can claim.
Where it doesn't: CPU and long-term reliability
The dual-core i5-7200U posts a CPU score well below the category median, in the "basic" band — adequate for office work, but not for anything CPU-heavy. The reliability index is also low, reflecting both the 2015 vintage and the budget-tier original build. Buyers should expect a machine that handles the basics and shows its age.
Price trajectory
From an original $1,300 MSRP, the Latitude 3480 has depreciated to about $187 today — an annual rate near 6.9%, one of the gentler curves in this batch. Projected forward, another two years bring it to roughly $162, a 13.3% drop. Most of the value loss is already behind it.
How it compares
Slightly above it, the Dell Latitude 3580 ($214) and Dell Latitude 5490 ($212) are the natural step-up alternatives — newer or better-built business hardware for a small premium. Below it, the Dell Latitude 7280 ($174) and Lenovo ThinkPad T460 ($162) are cheaper, though neither offers the discrete GPU.
Bottom line
The Latitude 3480 is worth the asking price for buyers who specifically want a discrete GPU in an ultra-budget business laptop and accept the trade-offs: a weak dual-core CPU and a low reliability score. The R5 M430 is more than most competitors offer at this price, but it's still an entry-level 2015 part. For pure office work without GPU ambitions, the ThinkPad T460 at $162 is likely the better buy.
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CPU performance is lower than typical business class (+56%) (basic tier).
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reliability is lower than typical business class (+55.3%) (low tier).
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overall performance is lower than typical business class (+43.4%) (low tier).
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Compromise axis: reliability ↔ price
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- Reliability vs price: reliability (median 47) ↔ price (median 297.4).
- Weight vs CPU: mobility (median 61) ↔ overall performance (median 41.8).
- Upgradeability vs battery: upgradability (median 56.3) ↔ battery life (median 3.5).
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