The Bottom Line? This workstation kicks it hard.
How? The Precision 7780 delivers performance and features on every count. Start with the 17-inch display the full-sized keyboard, and an array of connectivity ports.
Then there is the technology: high-end GPU, latest generation CPU, lots of memory, great storage capacity. From machine learning to 8K video, this is a workstation that can handle your toughest workloads.
Our test configuration with an RTX 3500 Ada Generation blows through benchmark tests
With the fast NVIDIA RTX 5000 Ada Generation, great 13th generationCPU choices, 128 GB of memory, and 16 TB of SSD storage, the Precision 7780 is an amazing mobile workstation.
Quick Look at the Specs
Let’s take a quick look at the Precision 7780 to see what to expect from this Dell mobile workstation.
Here is a table with the minimum spec, maximum spec, and the spec of the test system.
| Minimum | Maximum | Tested | |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | Intel® Iris UHD Graphics | NVIDIA RTX 5000 Ada Generation | NVIDIA RTX 3500 Ada Generation |
| CPU | 13th Generation Intel® Core™ i5-13600HX | 13th Generation Intel® Core™ i9-13950HX | 13th Generation Intel® Core™ i9-13950HX |
| Memory | 8 GB, 1 x 8 GB, DDR5, 4800 MT/s | 128 GB, 1 x 128 GB, DDR5, 3600 MT/s, non-ECC, CAMM module | 32GB, 5200 MHz1 |
| Storage | M.2 2230, 256GB, PCIe NVMe Gen4 x4, Class 35 SSD | 4x 1 TB, M.2 2280, PCIe NVMe Gen4 x4, Class 40 SSD | 1x 1 TB, M.2 2280, PCIe NVMe Gen4 x4, Class 40 SSD |
| Display | 17.3 inch, FHD+, 1920 x 1080, 60Hz, anti-glare, non-touch display | 17.3-inch, UHD 3840 x 2160, 120 Hz, anti-glare, non-touch display | 17.3 inch, FHD+, 1920 x 1080, 60Hz, anti-glare, non-touch display |
Performance matters
Performance is the point of this Precision 7000 series workstation. It is clear from the specifications that the most likely customer for the Precision 7780 will be a power-hungry user.
The weight? The Precision 7780 we tested weighed in at 3.27 kg for the workstation and 3.95 kg for the workstation and power supply. This reflects back on the most likely customer point. The customer willing to travel with 4 kg of workstation in their rollbag will be a user needing maximum performance on the road.
The connectivity options are significant with two Thunderbolt 4.0 ports, four USB ports, HDMI connector, RJ45, headphones, SmartCard reader, SD-card slot, and a lock-slot.
Both display options are 16:9 ratio displays. The FHD, non-touch display has a resolution of 1980x1080 and the 4K display with a 3840x2160 resolution.
Of course the Precision 7780 can drive multiple external monitors which provides a productive work environment for the office or home office.
The Precision 7780 connectivity is extensive. It provides a wealth of connectivity for the road or the office.
A Final Perspective
The Precision 7780 is the largest and fastest in Dell’s Precision mobile workstation series.
The large display and keyboard gives the Precision 7780 a desktop feel in a mobile workstation. The capacity and performance are best in class. There is no doubt that the top-of-the-line configuration can handle the highest workstation demands.
When extreme power and mobility merge, the result is the Precision 7780 mobile workstation. ¬¬¬
