Dell G5 SE 5505 review
Dell G5 SE 5505 — from 2020, 2.5 kg, performance 60.
Technical specifications
| Type | Gaming |
| Release year | 2020 |
| Screen | 15.6" · 1920x1080 |
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 4800H |
| Graphics | Radeon RX 5600M |
| Max. RAM | 32 GB |
| Weight | 2.5 kg |
| Battery | 51 Wh |
Performance scores
Eight AMD cores with measured receipts
The G5 SE 5505 (2020) is Dell's AMD showcase: a Ryzen 7 4800H with eight cores, a Radeon RX 5600M and 32GB of RAM at $604 — 19% below the gaming-class median. The flags carry real documentation: Far Cry 5 clears recommended at a measured 70fps and GTA V posts a 140fps measurement alongside its recommended pass. The flagged weakness is the 32GB RAM ceiling — half the class median — with mobility at 20/29 and graphics placing at 54.5 versus 78.49 as honest context.
The receipts are the story
A recommended-level 70fps in Far Cry 5 is a top-tier receipt for this price band, and it's backed by eight Zen 2 cores that still outperform most same-era Intel quad-core rivals in threaded work. The 5600M was AMD's credible answer to the 2060-class, and the flags show it delivering exactly that. Photoshop and VS Code pass at minimum for the production side.
The honest costs
The 32GB RAM ceiling is the verdict's watch-out — real for heavy multitasking and memory-hungry projects, though the machine's gaming envelope doesn't feel it. Mobility at 20/29 is the standard mid-band reading. Graphics placing 31% below class median reflects the class's newer cards more than any 5600M deficiency; the ok-flags outrank the placing.
Price trajectory
From an $1,800 anchor to $604 at a 12.3% annual rate, projecting $464 in two years — a 23.08% drop. Standard curve, buoyed slightly by AMD-platform loyalty.
Against its neighbors
Upward, Dell's Alienware 15 R5 at $680 and HP's OMEN 15-en0013dx at $652. Downward, Lenovo's IdeaPad Gaming 3 15ARH05 at $529 and Dell's G7 7588 at $554 — the G7 brings a six-core Intel and 1060 for $50 less; the 5505 counters with eight cores and the stronger measured receipts.
Bottom line
A budget-friendly pick where the measured receipts — 70fps recommended Far Cry 5, eight cores — outargue the below-median placing. The 32GB ceiling is the one real cost; everything else is honest mid-band aging.
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⭐ What stands out
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memory capacity is lower than typical gaming class (+50%) (professional).
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mobility is lower than typical gaming class (+31%) (low tier).
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graphics performance is lower than typical gaming class (+30.6%) (mainstream tier).
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🔁 Alternatives
Compromise axis: mobility ↔ overall performance
🎮 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 53) ↔ price (median 749.6).
- Weight vs CPU: mobility (median 29) ↔ overall performance (median 73.9).
- Upgradeability vs battery: upgradability (median 100) ↔ battery life (median 2.5).
G5 SE 5505: verdict
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