Dell DC16250 i5 vs HP 255 G10 Ryzen 7 32 GB

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

Winner: HP 255 G10 Ryzen 7 32 GB

HP 255 G10 Ryzen 7 32 GB takes 12.8 weighted points vs 2, winning on CPU Benchmark, RAM, Storage. Read our comprehensive HP 255 G10 Ryzen 7 32 GB 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

HP 255 G10 Ryzen 7 32 GB

AMD Ryzen 7 7730U · Integrated (AMD iGPU)

Under $900
3.9 (124)
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Use-Case Scores

CategoryDC16250 i5255 G10 Ryzen 7 32 GB
Gaming2.6/103.1/10
Productivity4.7/105.2/10
Programming4.4/104.8/10
Engineering / 3D3.3/104.1/10
Student5.3/105.7/10
Travel / Portability5.4/106/10
AI Workloads3.1/104.1/10
Value for Money5.5/106.7/10

Detailed Specification Comparison

SpecDC16250 i5255 G10 Ryzen 7 32 GB
CPUIntel Core i5 120UAMD Ryzen 7 7730U
PassMark Score15,98218,489
CPU Cores108
GPUIntegrated (Intel iGPU)Integrated (AMD iGPU)
G3DMark Score——
RAM16 GB DDR532 GB DDR5
RAM UpgradeableYesYes
Storage512 GBSSD1 TBSSD
Display16″ IPS15.6″ IPS
Resolution1920x12001920x1080
Refresh Rate60 Hz60 Hz
Pixel Density142 PPI141 PPI
TouchscreenYesNo
Weight4.2 lbs3.3 lbs
Thickness0.75″0.73″
Amazon Rating4.7 ★ (65)3.9 ★ (124)
Value Score5.5/106.7/10

CPU Comparison

The HP 255 G10 Ryzen 7 32 GB's AMD Ryzen 7 7730U is ~16% faster in multi-threaded PassMark (18,489 vs 15,982). Noticeable in sustained workloads, less so in everyday browsing. Read more in our in-depth DC16250 i5 benchmark breakdown and 255 G10 Ryzen 7 32 GB 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 5.2/10. 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. 255 G10 Ryzen 7 32 GB: 15.6″ IPS 1920x1080 @ 60 Hz. Panel quality is effectively even.

RAM, Storage & Upgradeability

DC16250 i5: 16 GB DDR5 (upgradeable) + 512 GBSSD. 255 G10 Ryzen 7 32 GB: 32 GB DDR5 (upgradeable) + 1 TBSSD.

Build & Portability

4.2 lbs / 0.75″ vs 3.3 lbs / 0.73″. The HP 255 G10 Ryzen 7 32 GB is 0.9 lbs lighter — significant for daily carry. Travel scores: 5.4 vs 6.

Value

Value scores land 5.5/10 vs 6.7/10. The HP 255 G10 Ryzen 7 32 GB extracts more performance per dollar.

Final Verdict

Buy the HP 255 G10 Ryzen 7 32 GB — it wins the weighted spec battle and costs less. You can read the detailed HP 255 G10 Ryzen 7 32 GB review or compare alternative models in our laptop comparison tool.

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