User:ThisIsNotABetter/Dell Precision



Dell Precision Workstations are computers intended as workstations for CAD / Architecture / CG professionals, or as small-scale business servers.

3000, 5000, 7000 Series (2015–current)
Dell announced a new series of Latitude laptops in August 2013: the 3000 series, the 5000 series and the 7000 series. In October 2015, Dell announced the first generation of Precision mobile workstations of this series with model numbers 3510, 5510, 7510 and 7710. In January 2017, Dell announced the second generation laptops in this series with model numbers 3520, 5520, 7520 and 7720. In April 2018, Dell announced the third generation of laptops in this series with model numbers 3530, 5530, 7530 and 7730.

The first generation (xx10) of Precision laptops is compatible with the E-Series Advanced Port Replicators except the 5510. The Precision 3520 & 5520 do not support the E-Series docking station but the 7520 & 7720 do. With the xx30 Precisions, the E-Series dock port has been completely dropped.

Latitude E Series based (2008-2014)
Dell launched the E Series of laptops on August 12, 2008 with a collection of Latitude (E4200, E5400, E5500, E6400, E6500, E6400 ATG/XFR) and Precision (M4400, M2400) computers. Both the Latitude and Precision computers are compatible with the new E Series docking stations (E-Port and E-Port Plus). Notably, the 17" models do not share a chassis with the Inspiron series anymore. QHD, UHD and RGB LED-backlit FHD models have a disabled iGPU. This has several downsides: the power consumption during low load is high and thus the battery runtimes clearly suffer despite the high-capacity battery, and Intel's QuickSync Video cannot be used.

Latitude D Series based (2003-2007)
These Precision models were released at roughly the same time as their D-series Latitude counterparts. They are compatible with the D-series docking stations, and there are various accessories that are interchangeable with other Dell models, such as the battery or CD drive, depending on the Precision model. Some of these models (especially those made around ~2006-2007) with NVIDIA G8x and G9x-based GPUs can suffer from GPU failure.

Latitude C Series based (2001-2002)
These Precisions were based on the Latitude C810 and C840, which in turn were based on the Inspiron 8100 and 8200.