Dell DC1525 vs HP 255 G10 Ryzen 3

Benchmark-weighted head-to-head · data updated 2026-09-10

Winner: Dell DC1525

Dell DC1525 takes 7 weighted points vs 4.3, winning on CPU Benchmark, Price, Value Score. Read our comprehensive Dell DC1525 review or see the full HP 255 G10 Ryzen 3 review. The winner also sits in a more competitive value tier — a clear-cut call.

Winner

Dell DC1525

Intel Core 3 100U · Integrated (Intel iGPU)

Under $500
4.3 (264)
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VS

HP 255 G10 Ryzen 3

AMD Ryzen 3 7330U · Integrated (AMD iGPU)

Under $600
4.3 (735)
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Use-Case Scores

CategoryDC1525255 G10 Ryzen 3
Gaming2.3/102.4/10
Productivity4.1/103.3/10
Programming3.2/103/10
Engineering / 3D2.8/103.1/10
Student5.2/103.9/10
Travel / Portability5.1/103.1/10
AI Workloads2.6/102.9/10
Value for Money6.4/106.1/10

Detailed Specification Comparison

SpecDC1525255 G10 Ryzen 3
CPUIntel Core 3 100UAMD Ryzen 3 7330U
PassMark Score12,95310,830
CPU Cores64
GPUIntegrated (Intel iGPU)Integrated (AMD iGPU)
G3DMark Score——
RAM8 GB DDR516 GB DDR5
RAM UpgradeableNo (soldered)No (soldered)
Storage512 GBSSD1 TBSSD
Display15.6″ IPS15.6″ IPS
Resolution1920x10801920x1080
Refresh Rate60 Hz60 Hz
Pixel Density141 PPI141 PPI
TouchscreenNoNo
Weight4.19 lbsnull lbs
Thickness0.75″0.71″
Amazon Rating4.3 ★ (264)4.3 ★ (735)
Value Score6.4/106.1/10

CPU Comparison

The Dell DC1525's Intel Core 3 100U is ~20% faster in multi-threaded PassMark (12,953 vs 10,830). Noticeable in sustained workloads, less so in everyday browsing. Read more in our in-depth DC1525 benchmark breakdown and 255 G10 Ryzen 3 performance review.

GPU & Gaming

Neither carries a dedicated GPU — both fine for esports at low settings, neither for modern AAA gaming. For dedicated gaming silicon, check our best gaming laptops guide.

Productivity & Battery

Office scores: 4.1/10 vs 3.3/10. Battery isn't in our dataset, but both share a similar power class, so expect comparable endurance.

Display

DC1525: 15.6″ IPS 1920x1080 @ 60 Hz. 255 G10 Ryzen 3: 15.6″ IPS 1920x1080 @ 60 Hz. Panel quality is effectively even.

RAM, Storage & Upgradeability

DC1525: 8 GB DDR5 (soldered) + 512 GBSSD. 255 G10 Ryzen 3: 16 GB DDR5 (soldered) + 1 TBSSD.

Build & Portability

4.19 lbs / 0.75″ vs null lbs / 0.71″. The Dell DC1525 is 4.2 lbs lighter — significant for daily carry. Travel scores: 5.1 vs 3.1.

Value

Value scores land 6.4/10 vs 6.1/10. The Dell DC1525 extracts more performance per dollar.

Final Verdict

Buy the Dell DC1525 — it wins the weighted spec battle and costs less. You can read the detailed Dell DC1525 review or compare alternative models in our laptop comparison tool.

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