Dell Latitude 3420 review
Dell Latitude 3420 — from 2020, 1.52 kg, performance 65.
Technical specifications
| Type | Business |
| Release year | 2020 |
| Screen | 14" · 1920x1080 |
| Processor | Intel Core i3 1005G1 , Intel Core i3 1115G4 , Intel Core i3 1125G4 , Intel Core i5 1135G7 , Intel Core i5 1145G7 , Intel Core i7 1165G7 |
| Graphics | GeForce MX450 2GB |
| Max. RAM | 64 GB |
| Weight | 1.52 kg |
| Battery | 41 Wh |
Performance scores
A Latitude with a real discrete GPU at a fair price
The Dell Latitude 3420 (2020) is unusual: a business-class Latitude fitted with NVIDIA's GeForce MX450 (2 GB discrete) and 64 GB of RAM, at about $357 — comfortably below the $297 category median is actually slightly above, but the discrete GPU and pro-tier memory easily justify it. The Core i3-1005G1 is a modest CPU, but the platform as a whole posts no low scores anywhere, which makes this one of the more capable all-round configurations in this price band.
Where it shines: discrete graphics and memory
The MX450 is a real entry-level discrete GPU, and its score sits well above the business-laptop median — the kind of delta that turns a "business laptop" into something that can also handle light gaming and creative work. Combined with 64 GB of RAM (the "pro" tier) and a performance index above the category median, the Latitude 3420 is a serious little workstation for the price.
What it can handle
The capability fit confirms the strong configuration: recommended settings on Overwatch, Grand Theft Auto V and Far Cry 5 (the latter at a measured 34 fps) are all in scope, as is Adobe Photoshop for design work. Visual Studio Code is comfortable. For a buyer who wants a single laptop that does office work, light creative tasks and casual gaming, the Latitude 3420 covers more ground than most business-tier machines.
Price trajectory
From an original $1,300 MSRP, the Latitude 3420 has depreciated to about $357 today — an annual rate near 8.9%. Projected forward, another two years bring it to roughly $296, a 17% drop. The curve is steady.
How it compares
For more money, the HP ProBook 450 G8 ($410) and Dell Vostro 15 5510 ($403) are the natural step-up alternatives. Below it, the HP EliteBook 840 G8 ($309) and EliteBook 850 G8 ($321) are cheaper, but neither offers a discrete GPU at this price — the Latitude 3420's MX450 is the differentiator.
Bottom line
The Latitude 3420 is fairly priced for the class and offers an unusually strong configuration: a discrete MX450 GPU, 64 GB of RAM, and no low-scoring axis. Buyers who want a single business laptop that also handles light creative work and casual gaming get honest value here. The only reason to look elsewhere is a preference for a premium-tier chassis or a stronger CPU.
🧭 Your context
Stage: Vague sense of need
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🎮 What it can run
⚙️ Configuration analysis
Top configuration suits everyday productivity, light photo editing, and esports titles.
🤔 How to choose
Universal advice for any use case.
- Reliability vs price: reliability (median 42.5) ↔ price (median 297.4).
- Weight vs CPU: mobility (median 60) ↔ overall performance (median 41.5).
- Upgradeability vs battery: upgradability (median 62.5) ↔ battery life (median 3.3).
Latitude 3420: verdict
➡️ Next step
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