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Dell Precision 5690 vs Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 7: Comparison
Dell Precision 5690 vs Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 7 refresh rate compared
Refresh rate is where these two genuinely part company, Dell Precision 5690 60 Hz against Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 7 165 Hz, a 64% lead for Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 7. Add vram to that, 12 GB on the Dell Precision 5690 versus 8 GB on the Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 7, and the pattern holds.
Which should you buy, Dell Precision 5690 or Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 7?
The Dell Precision 5690 suits CAD/ISV-certified workflows in a thin chassis and high-res color-critical work, though it is not the pick for RAM upgraders. The Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 7 is the one to take for professionals who need real GPU compute in a business-class chassis, though it is not built for anyone prioritizing all-day battery life over graphics performance and budget buyers, workstation certification carries a premium. The same goes for CAD, BIM and 3D content creators who need ISV driver certification. It is not the one for gamers, RTX 4070 here is tuned for workstation loads, not frame rates.
What Dell Precision 5690 and Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 7 have in common
Everything else lines up. Region sold, laptop class, release year, operating system and cpu brand read the same on both, so those are not worth weighing. They match on 21 further specifications as well.
Frequently asked questions
Do the Dell Precision 5690 and Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 7 differ on series id?
Yes. Series ID reads dell-precision-5690 on the Dell Precision 5690 versus thinkpad-p1-gen7 on the Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 7.
Is the CPU Cores the same on the Dell Precision 5690 and Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 7?
It is. Both are listed at 16, so it is not a reason to pick one over the other.
Specs and benchmarks
Brand
- Dell Precision 5690
- Dell
- Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 7
- Lenovo
Series
- Dell Precision 5690
- Precision 5690
- Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 7
- ThinkPad P1
Series ID
- Dell Precision 5690
- dell-precision-5690
- Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 7
- thinkpad-p1-gen7
SKU Name
- Dell Precision 5690
- Precision 5690 (Ultra 7 165H, RTX 3500 Ada, 32GB, 1TB)
- Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 7
- Core Ultra 9 185H / RTX 4070 8GB / 64GB / 1TB
Chassis Code
- Dell Precision 5690
- 5690
- Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 7
- P1 Gen 7
Region Sold
- Dell Precision 5690
- Global
- Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 7
- Global
Laptop Class
- Dell Precision 5690
- Mobile Workstation
- Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 7
- Mobile Workstation
Release Year
- Dell Precision 5690
- 2024
- Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 7
- 2024
Operating System
- Dell Precision 5690
- Windows 11 Pro
- Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 7
- Windows 11 Pro
Weight
- Dell Precision 5690
- 2.17 kg
- Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 7
- 1.82 kgBest
CPU Brand
- Dell Precision 5690
- Intel
- Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 7
- Intel
CPU Model
- Dell Precision 5690
- Core Ultra 7 165H
- Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 7
- Intel Core Ultra 9 185H
CPU Cores
- Dell Precision 5690
- 16
- Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 7
- 16
Sustained Power Source
- Dell Precision 5690
- Not Measured
- Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 7
- Not Measured
Power Adapter Wattage
- Dell Precision 5690
- 130 W
- Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 7
- 170 WBest
GPU Brand
- Dell Precision 5690
- NVIDIA
- Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 7
- NVIDIA
GPU Model
- Dell Precision 5690
- RTX 3500 Ada Laptop GPU
- Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 7
- NVIDIA RTX 4070 Laptop
VRAM
- Dell Precision 5690
- 12 GB
- Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 7
- 8 GB-33%
RAM Capacity
- Dell Precision 5690
- 32 GB
- Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 7
- 64 GBBest
RAM Type
- Dell Precision 5690
- LPDDR5X
- Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 7
- LPDDR5X
RAM Speed
- Dell Precision 5690
- 7467 MT/s
- Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 7
- 7467 MT/s
Memory Form Factor
- Dell Precision 5690
- Soldered
- Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 7
- LPCAMM2
Memory Soldered
- Dell Precision 5690
- Yes
- Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 7
- No
Max RAM Supported
- Dell Precision 5690
- 64 GB
- Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 7
- 64 GB
RAM Slots
- Dell Precision 5690
- 0
- Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 7
- 1
RAM Slots Free
- Dell Precision 5690
- 0
- Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 7
- 0
Storage Slots
- Dell Precision 5690
- 2
- Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 7
- 2
Storage Slots Free
- Dell Precision 5690
- 1
- Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 7
- 1
Storage Form Factor
- Dell Precision 5690
- M.2 2280
- Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 7
- M.2 2280
Storage Interface
- Dell Precision 5690
- PCIe 4.0 x4
- Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 7
- PCIe 4.0 x4
SATA Bay Present
- Dell Precision 5690
- No
- Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 7
- No
Storage Capacity
- Dell Precision 5690
- 1000 GB
- Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 7
- 1000 GB
Storage Type
- Dell Precision 5690
- NVMe SSD
- Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 7
- NVMe SSD
Display Size
- Dell Precision 5690
- 16 inches
- Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 7
- 16 inches
Resolution Width
- Dell Precision 5690
- 3840 px
- Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 7
- 2560 px
Resolution Height
- Dell Precision 5690
- 2400 px
- Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 7
- 1600 pxBest
Refresh Rate
- Dell Precision 5690
- 60 Hz-64%
- Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 7
- 165 HzBest
Panel Type
- Dell Precision 5690
- IPS
- Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 7
- IPS
Brightness
- Dell Precision 5690
- 500 nits
- Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 7
- 500 nits
Brightness Condition
- Dell Precision 5690
- Vendor Unstated
- Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 7
- Vendor Unstated
Touchscreen
- Dell Precision 5690
- No
- Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 7
- No
Battery Capacity
- Dell Precision 5690
- 99.5 WhBest
- Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 7
- 90 Wh
Thunderbolt Support
- Dell Precision 5690
- Thunderbolt 4
- Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 7
- Thunderbolt 4
WiFi Standard
- Dell Precision 5690
- WiFi 7
- Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 7
- WiFi 7
Which one should you pick?
Choose Dell Precision 5690 if you want the higher VRAM (12 GB vs 8 GB).
Choose Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 7 if you want the higher refresh rate (165 Hz vs 60 Hz).
Price comparison
| Retailer | Dell Precision 5690 | Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Dell Store | View on Dell Store |
Disclaimer: The price and specification of the given product may differ from the actual product. Please confirm on the retailer's website before buying.
Verdict
Dell Precision 5690
7.5 / 10 Expert Rating
The Precision 5690 is a 16-inch mobile workstation with a Core Ultra 7 165H, 32GB of LPDDR5X and a 3840 x 2400 IPS panel rated at 500 nits.
Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 7
8.6 / 10 Expert Rating
The ThinkPad P1 Gen 7 puts a Core Ultra 9 185H and an RTX 40 series GPU with 8GB of VRAM in a 1.82 kg workstation.