Dell DC1525 vs Lenovo V15 1i 512GB

Benchmark-weighted head-to-head · data updated 2026-08-19

Winner: Dell DC1525

Dell DC1525 takes 5.8 weighted points vs 3, winning on CPU Benchmark, Thickness, Value Score. The Lenovo V15 1i 512GB counters in a higher tier — worth it if its strengths match your needs.

Winner

Dell DC1525

Intel Core 3 100U · Integrated (Intel iGPU)

Under $500
4.3 (264)
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VS

Lenovo V15 1i 512GB

AMD Ryzen 3 7320U · Integrated (AMD iGPU)

Under $500
4.5 (378)
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Use-Case Scores

CategoryDC1525V15 1i 512GB
Gaming2.3/102.1/10
Productivity4.1/103.1/10
Programming3.2/102.6/10
Engineering / 3D2.8/102.7/10
Student5.2/104/10
Travel / Portability5.1/102.9/10
AI Workloads2.6/102.5/10
Value for Money6.4/106/10

Detailed Specification Comparison

SpecDC1525V15 1i 512GB
CPUIntel Core 3 100UAMD Ryzen 3 7320U
PassMark Score12,9538,790
CPU Cores64
GPUIntegrated (Intel iGPU)Integrated (AMD iGPU)
G3DMark Score——
RAM8 GB DDR516 GB DDR5
RAM UpgradeableNo (soldered)No (soldered)
Storage512 GBSSD512 GBSSD
Display15.6″ IPS15.6″ IPS
Resolution1920x10801920x1080
Refresh Rate60 Hz60 Hz
Pixel Density141 PPI141 PPI
TouchscreenNoNo
Weight4.19 lbsnull lbs
Thickness0.75″0.78″
Amazon Rating4.3 ★ (264)4.5 ★ (378)
Value Score6.4/106/10

CPU Comparison

The Dell DC1525's Intel Core 3 100U is ~47% faster in multi-threaded PassMark (12,953 vs 8,790). A generational gap you will feel in exports, compiles and heavy multitasking.

GPU & Gaming

Neither carries a dedicated GPU — both fine for esports at low settings, neither for modern AAA gaming.

Productivity & Battery

Office scores: 4.1/10 vs 3.1/10. 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. V15 1i 512GB: 15.6″ IPS 1920x1080 @ 60 Hz. Panel quality is effectively even.

RAM, Storage & Upgradeability

DC1525: 8 GB DDR5 (soldered) + 512 GBSSD. V15 1i 512GB: 16 GB DDR5 (soldered) + 512 GBSSD.

Build & Portability

4.19 lbs / 0.75″ vs null lbs / 0.78″. The Dell DC1525 is 4.2 lbs lighter — significant for daily carry. Travel scores: 5.1 vs 2.9.

Value

Value scores land 6.4/10 vs 6/10. The Dell DC1525 extracts more performance per dollar.

Final Verdict

Buy the Dell DC1525 — it wins the weighted spec battle and costs less. Choose the Lenovo V15 1i 512GB only if its specific strengths matter more to you.

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