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PERFORMANCE3 fields
| Specification | Vostro 16 5640 (2024) | G3 15 3579 (2018) |
|---|---|---|
| Memory Bandwidth | About 76.8 GB/s (LPDDR5-4800) (speed at which data moves between chip and memory) | About 42.7 GB/s (dual-channel DDR4-2666) (speed at which data moves between chip and memory) |
| Neural Engine | None (no dedicated NPU) | None (no dedicated NPU) |
| Processor | Intel Core 7 150U (Raptor Lake Refresh, 15 W) CPU: 10-core / 12-thread, up to 5.4 GHz; Core 5 120U option (balances power and battery efficiency) GPU: Intel Graphics (Iris Xe-class) (handles graphics and creative workloads) | Intel Core i5-8300H (Coffee Lake, 45 W) CPU: 4-core / 8-thread, 2.3 GHz up to 4.0 GHz; 6-core Core i7-8750H option (balances power and battery efficiency) GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 4 GB, GTX 1050 Ti 4 GB or GTX 1060 Max-Q 6 GB (handles graphics and creative workloads) |
LAUNCH DATE3 fields
| Specification | Vostro 16 5640 (2024) | G3 15 3579 (2018) |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | Announcement date not recorded | Announcement date not recorded |
| Released | March 2024 | April 2018 |
| Status | Available while stocks last | Discontinued (2019) |
DISPLAY6 fields
| Specification | Vostro 16 5640 (2024) | G3 15 3579 (2018) |
|---|---|---|
| Brightness | Up to 300 nits typical | Up to 220 nits typical |
| Color | Standard 45% NTSC color | Standard 45% NTSC color |
| Refresh Rate | Standard 60 Hz (screen refresh speed) | Standard 60 Hz (screen refresh speed) |
| Resolution | 1920 × 1200 pixels (total screen pixel count) | 1920 × 1080 pixels (total screen pixel count) |
| Size | 16-inch (Diagonal) | 15.6-inch (Diagonal) |
| Type | Anti-glare 16:10 WVA display (small-business panel) | IPS anti-glare display (entry gaming panel) |
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION2 fields
| Specification | Vostro 16 5640 (2024) | G3 15 3579 (2018) |
|---|---|---|
| Launch Price (USD) | $749.00 (reference only — see Price in Nigeria above for the actual retail price) | $749.00 (reference only — see Price in Nigeria above for the actual retail price) |
| Price in Nigeria | ₦1,049,000 (Stored estimate) | ₦1,049,000 (Stored estimate) |
OVERVIEW5 fields
| Specification | Vostro 16 5640 (2024) | G3 15 3579 (2018) |
|---|---|---|
| Chip | Intel Core 7 150U (10-core, up to 5.4 GHz) with Intel Graphics; Core 5 120U option (handles all processing and graphics tasks) | Intel Core i5-8300H (quad-core, up to 4.0 GHz) with NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 4 GB; Core i7-8750H with GTX 1050 Ti or GTX 1060 Max-Q options (handles all processing and graphics tasks) |
| Manufacturer | Dell | Dell |
| Model | Dell Vostro 16 5640 (2024) | Dell G3 15 3579 (2018) |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Pro or Home | Windows 10 Home |
| Release Year | 2024 | 2018 |
BODY AND BUILD3 fields
| Specification | Vostro 16 5640 (2024) | G3 15 3579 (2018) |
|---|---|---|
| Colors | Titan Grey (official factory color options) | Black or Recon Blue (official factory color options) |
| Material | Aluminum lid with polycarbonate base (light metal-and-plastic build) | Polycarbonate chassis (durable everyday build) |
| Weight | 1.87 kg (varies by configuration) | 2.53 kg (varies by configuration) |
MEMORY AND STORAGE3 fields
| Specification | Vostro 16 5640 (2024) | G3 15 3579 (2018) |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | Standard: 16 GB LPDDR5 4800 MHz (soldered) (higher multitasking capability) | Standard: 8 GB DDR4 2666 MHz (two SO-DIMM slots, upgradeable to 32 GB) (higher multitasking capability) |
| Storage | SSD Options: 512 GB / 1 TB (varies by model) (internal file and app storage) | Options: 1 TB HDD, or 128 GB / 256 GB SSD + 1 TB HDD (varies by model) (internal file and app storage) |
| Storage Type | SSD (PCIe NVMe M.2) (fast solid-state storage technology) | SSD (PCIe NVMe M.2) (fast solid-state storage technology) |
PORTS AND CONNECTIVITY1 field
| Specification | Vostro 16 5640 (2024) | G3 15 3579 (2018) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports and connectivity | 2 × USB 3.2 (USB-A), 1 × USB-C 3.2 with DisplayPort and Power Delivery, HDMI 1.4, SD card reader, 3.5 mm headset jack, Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), Bluetooth 5.3. | 1 × USB 2.0 + 2 × USB 3.1 (USB-A), 1 × USB-C 3.1 with DisplayPort, HDMI 2.0, SD card reader, Gigabit Ethernet, 3.5 mm headset jack, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Bluetooth 4.2. |
BATTERY AND CHARGING3 fields
| Specification | Vostro 16 5640 (2024) | G3 15 3579 (2018) |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | 54 Wh battery; Dell does not publish a single figure — typical mixed use around 7–9 hours (manufacturer endurance figure) | 56 Wh battery; Dell does not publish a single figure — typical mixed use around 5–6 hours (manufacturer endurance figure) |
| Battery Type | Built-in lithium-ion polymer battery (non-removable internal battery) | Built-in lithium-ion polymer battery (non-removable internal battery) |
| Charging | 65 W USB-C charger (supported charging methods) | 130 W barrel charger (supported charging methods) |
AUDIO AND WEBCAM3 fields
| Specification | Vostro 16 5640 (2024) | G3 15 3579 (2018) |
|---|---|---|
| Microphones | Dual-array microphones (improves voice clarity and noise reduction) | Dual-array microphones (improves voice clarity and noise reduction) |
| Speakers | Stereo speakers with Waves MaxxAudio Pro (enhanced audio output for media) | Stereo speakers with Waves MaxxAudio Pro (enhanced audio output for media) |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD webcam with privacy shutter (sharper video calls) | 720p HD webcam (standard video-call quality) |
SOFTWARE AND EXTRAS4 fields
| Specification | Vostro 16 5640 (2024) | G3 15 3579 (2018) |
|---|---|---|
| Keyboard | Backlit keyboard (illuminated keys for low-light use) | Backlit keyboard with blue accents (illuminated keys for low-light use) |
| Operating System | Windows (latest supported version) (preinstalled Microsoft software platform) | Windows (latest supported version) (preinstalled Microsoft software platform) |
| Security | Optional fingerprint reader in the power button, TPM 2.0 (biometric authentication method) | Optional fingerprint reader, TPM 2.0 (biometric authentication method) |
| Trackpad | Precision glass touchpad (navigation surface) | Precision glass touchpad (navigation surface) |