Dell Vostro 15 3530 review – this laptop needs better cooling ASAP
Performance: CPU, GPU, Gaming Tests
CPU options
You can choose between four CPU options – Intel Processor U300, Core i3-1305U, Core i5-1335U, or Core i7-1355U. Both Core i5 and Core i7 chips have 10 cores, 12 threads, and 12MB cache size. The Core i7 model boasts higher frequencies and a more potent iGPU.
Results are from the Cinebench R23 CPU test (the higher the score, the better)
GPU options
Speaking of integrated graphics, depending on the processor model, the iGPU variants are the following – the Intel UHD Graphics Xe G4 (48EU), UHD Graphics (Alder Lake, 64EU), Iris Xe Graphics G7 (80EU), and Iris Xe Graphics G7 (96EU). There is an optional dGPU variant for people who want to play some CS:GO after work – the NVIDIA GeForce MX550 with 2GB GDDR6 memory.
The results are from 3DMark Time Spy (Graphics). Higher is better.
Results are from 3DMark Fire Strike (Graphics) benchmark (higher the score, the better)
The results are from 3DMark Wild Life Extreme Unlimited. Higher is better.
Results are from the Unigine Superposition benchmark (higher the score, the better)
Dell Vostro 15 3530 (Integrated) GPU variants
Here you can see an approximate comparison between the GPUs that can be found in the Dell Vostro 15 3530 (Integrated) models on the market. This way you can decide for yourself which Dell Vostro 15 3530 (Integrated) model is the best bang for your buck.
Note: The chart shows the cheapest different GPU configurations so you should check what the other specifications of these laptops are by clicking on the laptop’s name / GPU.
The results are from 3DMark Time Spy (Graphics). Higher is better.
Results are from the 3DMark: Fire Strike (Graphics) benchmark (higher the score, the better)
Results are from the 3DMark: Wild Life (Graphics) benchmark (higher the score, the better)
Results are from the Unigine Superposition benchmark (higher the score, the better)
Gaming tests
| CS:GO | Full HD, Low (Check settings) | Full HD, Medium (Check settings) | Full HD, MAX (Check settings) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average FPS | 110 fps | 96 fps | 54 fps |
| DOTA 2 | Full HD, Low (Check settings) | Full HD, Medium (Check settings) | Full HD, High (Check settings) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average FPS | 120 fps | 64 fps | 37 fps |
Despite the fact that the tested Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (96EU) can allocate up to 8GB of system memory, the performance is mediocre even for an integrated solution. The Dell Vostro 16 5630 with its least powerful Iris Xe Graphics G7 (80EU) is able to outscore with ease the Vostro 15 3530 when it comes to gaming, despite the fact that the 5630 version has weak cooling.
Author: Nikolay Palaozov
Author: eng. Kroum NikolovHead of Engineering at LaptopMedia.com, inventor and innovator with 40+ years of experience in electronics and high technology.
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Graphics performance is severely degraded by using 1Rx16 type memory modules.
In my tests, Iris Xe gains around 25% more performance on average with 1Rx8 memories.
Im going to buy the version with 32gb of ram, what do you think about that?
It depends on what you want to use for, does it have keyboard light?