Dell XPS 15-9570 8th Gen Intel Core i7-8750H 15.6-inch FHD Display 16GB RAM 512GB SSD 4 GB NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050Ti Backlit Keyboard Windows 11 Pro
Here’s a detailed breakdown of the Dell XPS 15‑9570 configured with an 8th‑Gen Intel Core i7‑8750H, NVIDIA GTX 1050 Ti (4 GB), 16 GB RAM, 512 GB SSD, 15.6″ FHD display, backlit keyboard, and Windows 11 Pro:
Processor & Performance
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CPU: Intel Core i7‑8750H (6‑core Coffee Lake, 2.2 GHz base, 4.1 GHz turbo, 9 MB L3 cache)
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Benchmarking: Up to 33% CPU improvement over previous gen; solid thermal handling under extended load
Graphics
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GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti 4 GB GDDR5 (Max‑Q variant common)
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3DMark Scores: ~2433 (Time Spy, +33% over GTX 1050)
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Gaming Capabilities:
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Rise of the Tomb Raider @1080p High ~47 fps
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Witcher 3 @1080p Ultra ~26 fps
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BioShock Infinite @1080p Ultra ~75 fps
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Display
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Panel: 15.6″ IPS, 1920×1080 (Full HD), anti‑glare, ~100% sRGB, 400 nits brightness
Memory & Storage
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RAM: 16 GB DDR4‑2666 MHz (MICROSOFT DUAL‑CHANNEL, up to 32 GB supported)
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SSD: 512 GB NVMe M.2 (upgradable)
Ports & Connectivity
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I/O: 2× Thunderbolt 3 (USB‑C/DP/Power), 1× USB‑A 3.1, HDMI, SD card reader, 3.5 mm combo audio $\rightarrow$ according to B&H specs
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Wireless: 802.11ac (Killer/Wi‑Fi 1535) + Bluetooth 4.2
Input & Audio
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Keyboard: Backlit chiclet-style, includes optional fingerprint power button
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Audio: Stereo speakers + dual-array mics (standard for XPS‑15 series)
Build & Dimensions
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Chassis: Premium machined aluminum with carbon-fiber palm rest; InfinityEdge display
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Size & Weight: ~357 × 235 × 11–17 mm (0.45–0.66″), ~1.8 kg (4 lb) base weight
Battery
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Cell: 97 Wh (6‑cell) high-capacity battery
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Runtime: Excellent for multimedia and daily use, though taxing tasks reduce endurance
Thermal & Upgrade Options
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Thermals: Better cooling than predecessors, though some users suggest re‑pasting and undervolting for best thermals
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Upgradable Parts: RAM (to 32 GB), SSD, Wi‑Fi module recommended for stability
Ideal For
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Power users, video/photo editors, and multitaskers needing strong CPU/GPU within a portable 15″ form factor
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Casual gamers at 1080p High/Ultra settings (30–60 fps depending on title)
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Content creators benefiting from sRGB coverage and strong processing performance
Considerations
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Battery life dips under heavy GPU/CPU load
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Thermal limitations may require tweaks for peak performance
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Older ports (e.g., no HDMI 2.1 or modern Wi‑Fi6)
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