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Dell G15 5520

Release Year 2022
CPU Intel Core i 12th gen
Operating System Windows 11 Home / Windows 11 Pro
Screen Size 15.6-inch
RAM 8GB, 16GB, 32GB
Storage 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, 2TB

Key Information

Brand
Dell
Category
gaming
Model
G15 5520
Release Year
2022
Colors
Dark Shadow Gray
Specter Green
Operating System
Windows 11 Home / Windows 11 Pro

Processor

Processor Series
Intel Core i 12th gen
TDP
45W
Processor Options
Intel Core i5-12500H
Cores/Threads: 12 Cores / 16 Threads
Base Clock: 2.5 GHz
Max Boost Clock: 4.5 GHz
Cache: 18 MB
Intel Core i7-12700H
Cores/Threads: 14 Cores / 20 Threads
Base Clock: 2.3 GHz
Max Boost Clock: 4.7 GHz
Cache: 24 MB

Graphics

Type
Intel UHD Graphics
GPU Series
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 30 series
GPU Options
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050
VRAM: 4GB GDDR6
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti
VRAM: 4GB GDDR6
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060
VRAM: 6GB GDDR6
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti
VRAM: 8GB GDDR6

Memory & Storage

Memory
8GB, 16GB, 32GB
Type: DDR5-4800
Max Capacity: 32GB
Upgradable: Yes
Storage
256GB, 512GB, 1TB, 2TB
Interface: PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD
Slots: 1x M.2 2280 SSD Slot (optional second connector)
Upgradable: Yes

Display & Body

Display
15.6-inch WVA IPS Anti-Glare
Resolution: 1920 x 1080 or 2560 x 1440
Refresh Rate: 120Hz, 165Hz, or 240Hz
Aspect Ratio: 16:9
Color Gamut: 45% NTSC to 100% sRGB
Contrast: 1200:1
Display Options
Model: FHD 120Hz
Brightness: 250 nits
Model: FHD 165Hz
Brightness: 300 nits
Model: QHD 240Hz
Brightness: 400 nits
Dimensions
357.3 x 272.1 x 26.9 mm
Weight
2.65 kg
Build Material
Plastic Chassis with Aluminum Internal frame Reinforcement
Keyboard Type
Full-Size Gaming Keyboard
Key Travel
1.7 mm
Touchpad
Precision Touchpad
Camera
720p HD Webcam

Connectivity

Wireless
Wi-Fi: Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201 / Killer Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth: Bluetooth 5.2

Ports

USB-A
3x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A
USB-C
1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 with DisplayPort
HDMI
1x HDMI 2.1
Audio Jack
3.5mm Combo Audio Jack
SD Card Reader
No

Audio & Keyboard

Audio System
Speakers: Dual Stereo Speakers
Microphones: Dual Array Microphones
Dolby Atmos: Yes
Keyboard
Type: Full-Size Gaming Keyboard
Backlight: Single-Zone Orange or Optional 4-Zone RGB
Key Travel: 1.7 mm
Numeric Keypad: Yes
Touchpad: Precision Touchpad

Security & Compliance

Security Features
Fingerprint Reader: No
Infrared Camera: No
Windows Hello: No
TPM: TPM 2.0

Power & Battery

Battery
Capacity: 56Wh or 86Wh
Type: 6-Cell Lithium-Ion
Power Adapter
Type: Barrel Connector
Power Adapter Options
Model: Dell AC Adapter
Wattage: 180W
Model: Dell AC Adapter
Wattage: 240W
Model: Dell AC Adapter
Wattage: 330W
In The Box
Dell G15 5520
AC Power Adapter
Power Cord
Quick Start Guide

Additional Features

Built-in Apps
Alienware Command Center
Dell SupportAssist
Dell Update
My Dell
Xbox App
Exclusive Offers
Game Shift Performance Mode
Alienware-Inspired Cooling
MUX Switch (select models)
NVIDIA Advanced Optimus (select models)
Office
Microsoft 365 Trial
Ecolabels & Compliances
ENERGY STAR
RoHS Compliant

Use Case Suitability (BETA Version)

Built for gaming — powerful GPU, high refresh display, and thermal headroom for sustained performance

Developers
6.8/10
Office Work
2.0/10
Creative Work
6.3/10
Gaming
8.8/10
Local LLMs
6.4/10
Highest hardware configurations used.
Best For: • Gaming
Specs may not be 100% accurate. Variations in ports, features, and configurations may exist under the same model name due to different SKUs or regional versions. Approximate prices and use-case ratings are provided as guidance only, not as exact facts.

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