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Dell XPS 15 9520

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, 64GB
Storage 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, 2TB, 4TB
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Key Information

Brand
Dell
Category
prosumer
Model
XPS 15 9520
Release Year
2022
Colors
Platinum Silver
Frost White
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 (4P + 8E)
Base Clock: 2.5 GHz
Max Boost Clock: 4.5 GHz
Cache: 18 MB
Intel Core i7-12700H
Cores/Threads: 14 Cores / 20 Threads (6P + 8E)
Base Clock: 2.3 GHz
Max Boost Clock: 4.7 GHz
Cache: 24 MB
Intel Core i9-12900HK
Cores/Threads: 14 Cores / 20 Threads (6P + 8E)
Base Clock: 2.5 GHz
Max Boost Clock: 5.0 GHz
Cache: 24 MB

Graphics

Type
Intel Iris Xe 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

Memory & Storage

Memory
8GB, 16GB, 32GB, 64GB
Type: DDR5-4800
Max Capacity: 64GB
Upgradable: Yes
Storage
256GB, 512GB, 1TB, 2TB, 4TB
Interface: PCIe NVMe Gen 4 SSD
Slots: 2 x M.2 2280
Upgradable: Yes

Display & Body

Display
15.6 inch InfinityEdge IPS or OLED
Resolution: 1920 x 1200 / 3456 x 2160 / 3840 x 2400
Refresh Rate: 60Hz
Aspect Ratio: 16:10
Color Gamut: 100% sRGB,100% Adobe RGB,100% DCI-P3
Display Options
Model: FHD+ IPS
Brightness: 500 nits
Model: 3.5K OLED
Brightness: 400 nits
Model: UHD+ IPS Touch
Brightness: 500 nits
Dimensions
344.7 x 230.1 x 18.0 mm
Weight
1.92 kg
Build Material
Aluminum chassis with carbon fiber or woven glass fiber palm rest
Keyboard Type
Backlit edge-to-edge keyboard
Key Travel
1.3 mm
Touchpad
Large precision glass touchpad
Camera
720p HD webcam

Connectivity

Wireless
Wi-Fi: Intel Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX211 (802.11ax 2x2)
Bluetooth: Bluetooth 5.2

Ports

USB-A
None (adapter included)
USB-C
2 x Thunderbolt 4, 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C
HDMI
None (adapter included)
Audio Jack
3.5 mm combo headphone/microphone jack
SD Card Reader
Yes

Audio & Keyboard

Audio System
Speakers: Quad-speaker design (2 x woofers + 2 x tweeters), 8W total output
Microphones: Dual-array microphones
Dolby Atmos: Yes
Keyboard
Type: Backlit edge-to-edge keyboard
Backlight: Yes
Key Travel: 1.3 mm
Numeric Keypad: No
Touchpad: Large precision glass touchpad

Security & Compliance

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

Power & Battery

Battery
Capacity: 56 Wh or 86 Wh
Type: Lithium-Ion
Power Adapter
Type: USB-C AC Adapter
Power Adapter Options
Model: Dell 90W USB-C Adapter
Wattage: 90W
Model: Dell 130W USB-C Adapter
Wattage: 130W
In The Box
Dell XPS 15 9520
USB-C Power Adapter
USB-C to USB-A and HDMI Adapter
Documentation

Additional Features

Built-in Apps
My Dell
Dell Update
SupportAssist
Dell Digital Delivery
Dolby Access
Dell PremierColor
MaxxAudio Pro
Office
Microsoft 365 Trial
Ecolabels & Compliances
ENERGY STAR
EPEAT
RoHS

Use Case Suitability (BETA Version)

Excellent development machine — strong CPU, ample RAM, and solid thermals for sustained workloads

• Developers
7.7/10
• Office Work
4.6/10
• Creative Work
6.2/10
• Gaming
6.9/10
• Local LLMs
6.2/10
Highest hardware configurations used.
Best For: • Developers
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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