Dell DC15250 i5 vs Lenovo V15 1i 512GB

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

Winner: Dell DC15250 i5

Dell DC15250 i5 takes 5.8 weighted points vs 2, winning on CPU Benchmark, Thickness, Value Score. Read our comprehensive Dell DC15250 i5 review or see the full Lenovo V15 1i 512GB review. The Lenovo V15 1i 512GB counters in a higher tier — worth it if its strengths match your needs.

Winner

Dell DC15250 i5

Intel Core i5 1334U · Integrated (Intel iGPU)

Under $600
4.5 (184)
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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

CategoryDC15250 i5V15 1i 512GB
Gaming2.5/102.1/10
Productivity4.6/103.1/10
Programming3.6/102.6/10
Engineering / 3D3.1/102.7/10
Student5.6/104/10
Travel / Portability5.6/102.9/10
AI Workloads2.9/102.5/10
Value for Money6.5/106/10

Detailed Specification Comparison

SpecDC15250 i5V15 1i 512GB
CPUIntel Core i5 1334UAMD Ryzen 3 7320U
PassMark Score13,2458,790
CPU Cores104
GPUIntegrated (Intel iGPU)Integrated (AMD iGPU)
G3DMark Score——
RAM16 GB DDR416 GB DDR5
RAM UpgradeableYesNo (soldered)
Storage512 GBSSD512 GBSSD
Display15.6″ IPS15.6″ IPS
Resolution1920x10801920x1080
Refresh Rate60 Hz60 Hz
Pixel Density141 PPI141 PPI
TouchscreenNoNo
Weight3.64 lbsnull lbs
Thickness0.75″0.78″
Amazon Rating4.5 ★ (184)4.5 ★ (378)
Value Score6.5/106/10

CPU Comparison

The Dell DC15250 i5's Intel Core i5 1334U is ~51% faster in multi-threaded PassMark (13,245 vs 8,790). A generational gap you will feel in exports, compiles and heavy multitasking. Read more in our in-depth DC15250 i5 benchmark breakdown and V15 1i 512GB 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: 4.6/10 vs 3.1/10. Battery isn't in our dataset, but both share a similar power class, so expect comparable endurance.

Display

DC15250 i5: 15.6″ IPS 1920x1080 @ 60 Hz. V15 1i 512GB: 15.6″ IPS 1920x1080 @ 60 Hz. Panel quality is effectively even.

RAM, Storage & Upgradeability

DC15250 i5: 16 GB DDR4 (upgradeable) + 512 GBSSD. V15 1i 512GB: 16 GB DDR5 (soldered) + 512 GBSSD. The Dell DC15250 i5's socketed RAM is a longevity advantage.

Build & Portability

3.64 lbs / 0.75″ vs null lbs / 0.78″. The Dell DC15250 i5 is 3.6 lbs lighter — significant for daily carry. Travel scores: 5.6 vs 2.9.

Value

Value scores land 6.5/10 vs 6/10. The Dell DC15250 i5 extracts more performance per dollar.

Final Verdict

Buy the Dell DC15250 i5 — it wins the weighted spec battle. You can read the detailed Dell DC15250 i5 review or compare alternative models in our laptop comparison tool.

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