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DELL XPS 15 9500 CNX9517SC
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Main specs
| Processor | Intel Core i9-10885H 2,4GHz |
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| Screen | 15.6" 3840x2400 WVA 60Hz 500 nits 100% Adobe RGB |
| Hard drive | 1TB SSD M.2 |
| RAM | 64GB DDR4-SDRAM |
| Operating system | Windows 10 Home |
| Graphics card | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Ti 4GB GDDR6 |
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Full specifications of DELL XPS 15 9500 CNX9517SC
| Reference / Part Number | CNX9517SC |
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| Release date | January 2021, 5 years ago |
Design
| Product type | Laptop |
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| Product colour | Black,Silver |
| Form factor | Clamshell |
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Screen
| Display diagonal | 39,6 cm |
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| Display resolution | 3840 x 2400 pixels |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| HD type | UHD+ |
| Panel type | WVA |
| Anti-glare screen | Yes |
| Display bezel technology | InfinityEdge |
| Display brightness | 500 cd/m² |
| Pixel pitch | 0,0900 x 0,0900 mm |
| Pixel density | 290 ppi |
| RGB colour space | Adobe RGB |
| Colour gamut | 100 % |
| Display response rise/fall | 35 ms |
| Maximum refresh rate | 60 Hz |
| Contrast ratio (typical) | 1600:1 |
Processor
| Processor family | Intel® Core™ i9 |
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| Processor manufacturer | Intel |
| Processor model | i9-10885H |
| Processor frequency | 2,4 GHz |
| Processor generation | 10th gen Intel® Core™ i9 |
| Processor cores | 8 |
| Processor boost frequency | 5,3 GHz |
| Processor cache | 16 MB |
| Processor cache type | Smart Cache |
| Configurable TDP-down | 35 W |
Memory
| Internal memory | 64 GB |
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| Maximum internal memory | 64 GB |
| Internal memory type | DDR4-SDRAM |
| Memory clock speed | 2933 MHz |
| Memory form factor | SO-DIMM |
| Memory layout (slots x size) | 2 x 32 GB |
| Memory slots | 2x SO-DIMM |
Storage
| Total storage capacity | 1 TB |
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| Storage media | SSD |
| Optical drive type | No |
| Total SSDs capacity | 1 TB |
| Number of SSDs installed | 1 |
| SSD capacity | 1 TB |
| SSD interface | NVMe,PCI Express |
| NVMe | Yes |
| SSD form factor | M.2 |
| Card reader integrated | Yes |
| Compatible memory cards | SD,SDHC,SDXC |
Graphics
| On-board graphics card | Yes |
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| Discrete graphics card | Yes |
| Discrete graphics card model | NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1650 Ti |
| On-board graphics card model | Intel® UHD Graphics |
| Discrete graphics card memory | 4 GB |
| Discrete graphics memory type | GDDR6 |
Audio
| Audio chip | Realtek ALC3281-CG |
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| Number of built-in speakers | 2 |
| Speaker power | 4 W |
| Built-in microphone | Yes |
Camera
| Front camera | Yes |
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| Front camera resolution (numeric) | 0,9 MP |
| Front camera resolution | 1280 x 720 pixels |
| Front camera HD type | HD |
| Video capturing speed | 30 fps |
| Infrared (IR) camera | Yes |
Network
| Mobile network connection | No |
|---|---|
| Top Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| Wi-Fi standards | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| Antenna type | 2x2 |
| WLAN controller model | Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX500-DBS |
| WLAN controller manufacturer | Killer |
| Ethernet LAN | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 5.0 |
Ports & interfaces
| USB 2.0 ports quantity | 0 |
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| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity | 0 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity | 0 |
| HDMI ports quantity | 0 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity | 1 |
| Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity | 2 |
| Combo headphone/mic port | Yes |
| USB Type-C DisplayPort Alternate Mode | Yes |
Keyboard
| Numeric keypad | No |
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| Pointing device | Touchpad |
| Keyboard backlit | Yes |
| Full-size keyboard | Yes |
Software
| Operating system installed | Windows 10 Home |
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| Operating system architecture | 64-bit |
Processor special features
| Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology | Yes |
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| Intel Flex Memory Access | Yes |
| Intel Trusted Execution Technology | Yes |
| Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT) | Yes |
| Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) | Yes |
| Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX) | Yes |
| Intel 64 | Yes |
| Execute Disable Bit | Yes |
| Idle States | Yes |
| CPU configuration (max) | 1 |
| Embedded options available | No |
| Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) | Yes |
| Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x) | Yes |
Battery
| Battery capacity | 86 Wh |
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| Battery technology | Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) |
| Number of battery cells | 6 |
| Battery voltage | 11,4 V |
| Battery weight | 340 g |
Power
| USB Type-C charging port | Yes |
|---|---|
| USB Power Delivery (USB PD) | Yes |
| AC adapter power | 130 W |
| AC adapter frequency | 50 - 60 Hz |
| AC adapter input voltage | 100 - 240 V |
| AC adapter output current | 6,5 A |
| AC adapter output voltage | 20 V |
Security
| Password protection | Yes |
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Operational conditions
| Operating temperature (T-T) | 0 - 35 °C |
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| Storage temperature (T-T) | -40 - 65 °C |
| Operating relative humidity (H-H) | 10 - 90 % |
| Storage relative humidity (H-H) | 0 - 95 % |
| Operating altitude | -15,2 - 3048 m |
| Non-operating altitude | -15,2 - 10668 m |
| Operating shock | 110 G |
| Non-operating shock | 160 G |
| Operating vibration | 0,66 G |
| Non-operating vibration | 1,3 G |
Weight & dimensions
| Weight | 2,05 kg |
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| Width | 344,4 mm |
| Depth | 230,3 mm |
| Height (front) | 7,7 mm |
| Height (rear) | 1,8 cm |
Packaging content
| Cables included | AC |
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Frequently asked questions
Is the DELL XPS 15 9500 CNX9517SC good for gaming?
You can game on it, though this laptop was not built for it: it carries the dedicated NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Ti. Its card's page shows what level it handles current games at.
What is the screen of the DELL XPS 15 9500 CNX9517SC like?
It carries a 15.6" 3840x2400 WVA 60Hz 500 nits 100% Adobe RGB display.
Which processor and graphics card does the DELL XPS 15 9500 CNX9517SC have?
It runs on the Intel Core i9-10885H processor with the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Ti graphics. Their pages carry their benchmarks, ranking position and alternatives.
Can the RAM of the DELL XPS 15 9500 CNX9517SC be upgraded?
It has 2 memory slots, but it already ships with the maximum it takes (64 GB).
Which operating system does the DELL XPS 15 9500 CNX9517SC come with?
It comes with Windows 10 Home preinstalled.
Which ports does the DELL XPS 15 9500 CNX9517SC have?
According to its spec sheet: 2 × Thunderbolt 3, 1 × USB-C, card reader, headphone jack (3.5 mm).
Does the DELL XPS 15 9500 CNX9517SC have a backlit keyboard?
Yes, according to its spec sheet the keyboard is backlit.
Does the DELL XPS 15 9500 CNX9517SC have a touch screen?
Yes, according to its spec sheet the screen is a touch screen.
How much does the DELL XPS 15 9500 CNX9517SC weigh?
It weighs 2,05 kg, a normal weight for its size: easy enough to move around.
When was the DELL XPS 15 9500 CNX9517SC released?
Its release date is January 2021, 5 years ago.