Dell XPS 9570 review
Dell XPS 9570 — from 2018, 1.8 kg, performance 50.
Technical specifications
| Type | Gaming |
| Release year | 2018 |
| Screen | 15.6" · 1920x1080 |
| Processor | Intel Core i7 8750H |
| Graphics | GeForce GTX 1050 Ti max |
| Max. RAM | 32 GB |
| Weight | 1.8 kg |
Performance scores
The light creator XPS of 2018
The XPS 9570 (2018) lists at $459 — 39% below the gaming-class median — pairing a six-core i7-8750H with a GTX 1050 Ti and 32GB of RAM. The verdict's top strength is weight at 1.8kg, 25% below the class median; the flagged weakness is graphics at 38.99 versus 78.49. Reliability tracks 27/53. The measured sheet is green: Overwatch, GTA V and Rainbow Six Siege clear recommended — GTA V with a 140fps measurement — plus Photoshop and VS Code minimums.
Six cores at 1.8kg with receipts
The 8750H was the first six-core U-series-generation H chip, and in the thin XPS shell it gave creators genuine desktop-class threads in a carry machine. The 1050 Ti holds recommended bars across the measured set — documented 1080p capability — and the premium build around it has aged better than most. For light creative work plus esports, the package still coheres at $459.
The honest costs
Graphics 50% below the class median is the flagged weakness and the machine's identity: the GPU tier trails the CPU tier by a full generation of ambition. The 32GB RAM ceiling — half median — bounds modern creative workloads, and reliability at 27/53 prices seven years of service. All standard for the price band; none hidden.
Price trajectory
From an $1,800 anchor to $459 at a 10.4% annual rate, projecting $368 in two years — a 19.72% drop. The value floor is close; condition decides the last tranche.
Against its neighbors
Upward, Dell's Inspiron 7577 at $495 and G5 5590 at $519 — heavier machines with similar cards. Downward, the XPS 15 9560 at $422 — the previous generation $37 cheaper — and Inspiron 7567 at $434. The 9570's pitch: the newest six-core XPS at the family's mid price.
Bottom line
Worth the asking price for the buyer who wants premium-light, six-core creator hardware with documented light-gaming receipts. Graphics tier and RAM ceiling are the honest terms.
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⭐ What stands out
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graphics performance is lower than typical gaming class (+50.3%) (light tier).
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memory capacity is lower than typical gaming class (+50%) (professional).
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reliability is lower than typical gaming class (+49.1%) (low tier).
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Compromise axis: mobility ↔ overall performance
🎮 What it can run
⚙️ Configuration analysis
Top configuration is sufficient for office work, media playback, and older or undemanding games.
🤔 How to choose
Universal advice for any use case.
- Reliability vs price: reliability (median 53) ↔ price (median 749.6).
- Weight vs CPU: mobility (median 29) ↔ overall performance (median 74).
- Upgradeability vs battery: upgradability (median 100) ↔ battery life (median 2.7).
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