Dell DC16250 i5 vs Dell i5645-A806BLU-PUS

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

Winner: Dell i5645-A806BLU-PUS

Dell i5645-A806BLU-PUS takes 9.3 weighted points vs 2.5, winning on CPU Benchmark, Storage, Thickness. Read our comprehensive Dell i5645-A806BLU-PUS review or see the full Dell DC16250 i5 review. The winner also sits in a more competitive value tier — a clear-cut call.

Dell DC16250 i5

Intel Core i5 120U · Integrated (Intel iGPU)

Under $1000
4.7 (65)
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Winner

Dell i5645-A806BLU-PUS

AMD Ryzen 7 8840U · Integrated (AMD iGPU)

Under $1000
4.1 (133)
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Use-Case Scores

CategoryDC16250 i5i5645-A806BLU-PUS
Gaming2.6/103.1/10
Productivity4.7/104.7/10
Programming4.4/104.8/10
Engineering / 3D3.3/103.8/10
Student5.3/105/10
Travel / Portability5.4/105.2/10
AI Workloads3.1/103.6/10
Value for Money5.5/106.4/10

Detailed Specification Comparison

SpecDC16250 i5i5645-A806BLU-PUS
CPUIntel Core i5 120UAMD Ryzen 7 8840U
PassMark Score15,98223,500
CPU Cores108
GPUIntegrated (Intel iGPU)Integrated (AMD iGPU)
G3DMark Score——
RAM16 GB DDR516 GB DDR5
RAM UpgradeableYesYes
Storage512 GBSSD1 TBSSD
Display16″ IPS16″ IPS
Resolution1920x12001920x1200
Refresh Rate60 Hz60 Hz
Pixel Density142 PPI142 PPI
TouchscreenYesNo
Weight4.2 lbs4.7 lbs
Thickness0.75″0.68″
Amazon Rating4.7 ★ (65)4.1 ★ (133)
Value Score5.5/106.4/10

CPU Comparison

The Dell i5645-A806BLU-PUS's AMD Ryzen 7 8840U is ~47% faster in multi-threaded PassMark (23,500 vs 15,982). A generational gap you will feel in exports, compiles and heavy multitasking. Read more in our in-depth DC16250 i5 benchmark breakdown and i5645-A806BLU-PUS 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: 4.7/10 vs 4.7/10. Battery isn't in our dataset, but both share a similar power class, so expect comparable endurance.

Display

DC16250 i5: 16″ IPS 1920x1200 @ 60 Hz. i5645-A806BLU-PUS: 16″ IPS 1920x1200 @ 60 Hz. Panel quality is effectively even.

RAM, Storage & Upgradeability

DC16250 i5: 16 GB DDR5 (upgradeable) + 512 GBSSD. i5645-A806BLU-PUS: 16 GB DDR5 (upgradeable) + 1 TBSSD.

Build & Portability

4.2 lbs / 0.75″ vs 4.7 lbs / 0.68″. The Dell DC16250 i5 is 0.5 lbs lighter — significant for daily carry. Travel scores: 5.4 vs 5.2.

Value

Value scores land 5.5/10 vs 6.4/10. The Dell i5645-A806BLU-PUS extracts more performance per dollar.

Final Verdict

Buy the Dell i5645-A806BLU-PUS — it wins the weighted spec battle and costs less. You can read the detailed Dell i5645-A806BLU-PUS review or compare alternative models in our laptop comparison tool.

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