Dell Precision 7780 (i9-13950HX, 128GB, 1TB)
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Updated June 2026

Dell Precision 7780 (i9-13950HX, 128GB, 1TB)

Dell · Precision 7780 (i9-13950HX, 128GB, 1TB) · 2023
€2.972 – €3.633
approximate range, Germany street price
Full-Stack Dev SelvaScore
33 / 100
#1368 of 1550 ranked for this lens
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Weight –
Battery 3.5 hr
Display 17.3" 1920x1080
RAM 128 GB
Storage 1 TB

SelvaScore breakdown for Full-Stack Developers

What Full-Stack Developers need from a laptop, and where this one lands. These SelvaScores change with the use case lens you choose.

  • 69
    Multi-Core Performance Multi-Thread Scalability
    How fast the CPU handles heavy multi-tasking, video exports, and compilation workloads. Sustained multi-threaded CPU performance under thermal limits; measured via Cinebench nT.
  • 87
    System Memory RAM Capacity
    How much RAM the laptop has for running apps, browser tabs, and background processes simultaneously. Total installed DRAM capacity in GB; determines multi-application concurrency ceiling.
  • 63
    Single-Core Speed Single-Thread Velocity
    How fast the CPU handles everyday tasks like opening apps, browsing, and quick calculations. Single-core IPC × clock speed; measured via Cinebench R23/R24 1T and Geekbench 6 single-core.
  • 58
    Storage Speed Storage Throughput
    How fast the internal drive reads and writes — affects boot times, file transfers, and game load times. Sequential read/write speeds in MB/s for the primary NVMe SSD; PCIe 4.0 vs 3.0 tier distinction.
  • 61
    Port Speed Port Bandwidth Ceiling
    How fast data can move through the fastest ports — relevant for external SSDs and docking stations. Maximum port bandwidth available (Thunderbolt 4/USB4 40 Gbps) and count of high-bandwidth ports.
  • 13
    Battery Life Autonomous Runtime
    How long the laptop lasts on a single charge during typical everyday use. Runtime under mixed workload normalized to battery capacity and platform power draw.
  • 43
    AI Acceleration NPU Inference Capacity
    Whether the laptop has dedicated AI hardware to speed up tasks like live captions, photo tools, and on-device AI. Neural processing unit TOPS rating; determines Copilot+ eligibility and on-device AI workload support.
  • 56
    Memory Speed RAM Bandwidth Velocity
    How fast the system memory moves data — matters for heavy multi-tasking and integrated GPU performance. Effective DRAM throughput in GB/s; determined by memory type (DDR5/LPDDR5X), speed, and channel configuration.

Objective profile of the laptop

How this laptop performs, regardless of the use case lens you choose. The same ten objective ratings for every buyer.

GraphicsGPU 65
Handles the visual heavy lifting: gaming, video editing, and anything 3D or design-related.Dedicated graphics performance for real-time 3D, GPU-accelerated rendering, and video encode/decode.
PerformanceCPU 59
How fast it runs professional workloads like compiling, modeling, and large parallel computations.CPU performance across single-thread (compilation, modeling, spreadsheets) and multi-thread (simulation, analysis) professional workloads.
ScreenDisplay 50
Whether text is crisp and there is enough screen space to see more code at a time.Pixel density for sharp text and resolution for vertical screen real estate, reducing code scrolling.
MemoryRAM 89
Whether it can load large datasets and run virtual machines without running out of memory and crashing.Memory capacity for large datasets, virtual machines, and professional workloads without out-of-memory crashes.
StorageStorage 56
How much room there is for large datasets and projects, and how fast they load and save.Storage capacity and read/write speed for large datasets, projects, and professional file operations.
PortsConnectivity 60
How easily you can connect monitors, drives, and accessories, plus the quality of its Wi-Fi.Peripheral, display, and network interfaces including Thunderbolt, HDMI, SD, and Wi-Fi version.
SoundMultimedia 59
How good the speakers, webcam, and microphone are for calls, streaming, and watching video.Speaker output, webcam quality, and microphone capability for conferencing and media playback.
KeyboardInput 38
Whether the keyboard is comfortable enough for hours of coding without fatigue.Keyboard feel and trackpad quality for extended text-heavy development work.
MobilityMobility 20
How light and portable the laptop is, and how long the battery lasts on the go.Weight, thickness, and battery endurance determining portability and untethered runtime.
BuildChassis 44
How sturdy the build is, and how cool and quiet it stays under heavy use.Structural rigidity, thermal management, and acoustic behavior under sustained load.

How it ranks in every lens

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Balanced
13
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Daily Driver
9
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Remote Worker
19
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Digital Nomad
22
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Family Hub
57
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Casual Gamer
57
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Gaming
64
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AAA Gamer
65
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Esports
51
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Streamer
67
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Sleeper
19
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Strategy / Simulation
62
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Student
8
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STEM Student
15
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Campus Commuter
15
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Digital Note Taker
17
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Researcher
22
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Multimedia
12
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Creator
38
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Video Editor
58
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3D Artist
65
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Audio Engineer
37
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Visualist
26
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Social Media Creator
20
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Workstation
69
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CAD / BIM
68
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Full-Stack Dev
33
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Financial Analyst
62
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Field Engineer
13
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AI / ML
66
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Technical profile

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Processor & Graphics
Processori9-13950HX
GraphicsRTX 3500 Ada Generation
Display
Display17.3" 1920x1080
Memory & Storage
Memory128 GB
Storage1 TB
Software & Battery
OSWindows
Battery3.5 hr
Processor
CPUi9-13950HX · 24c · Class H · Gen 13
Graphics
GPURTX 3500 Ada Generation · 12 GB VRAM
Display
Screen17.3" · 1920x1080 · IPS
Color gamutunknown
Memory
RAM128 GB DDR5
Storage
Capacity1 TB
TypeNVMe PCIe 4
Connectivity
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6E
Thunderbolt 4Yes
HDMIYes
EthernetYes
Build & chassis
MaterialUnknown
Form factorClamshell
Thickness28.7 mm
Battery & power
Battery3.5 hr (53 Wh)
Software
OSWindows

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