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Dell XPS 17 9720 RTX 3060

RTX 3060 6GB · Core i9-12900HK · 32GB RAM · 17" UHD+ touch
$2,799
D+
47/100 overall
Dell XPS 17 9720 RTX 3060 is a creator laptop built around the Core i9-12900HK and RTX 3060 6GB, paired with 32GB RAM and a 17" UHD+ touch display. It weighs 5.34 lbs and is rated by the manufacturer for 8 hours of battery — independent reviews suggest ~4 hours of real-world use. For local AI workloads, 6 GB VRAM + 32 GB RAM means the system can runs small (<8b) llms locally. At $2,799, Laptop Index gives it an overall score of 47/100 (tier D+).

Specifications

BrandDell
CategoryCreator
GPURTX 3060 6GB
CPUCore i9-12900HK
RAM32 GB
VRAM6 GB
Screen17" UHD+ touch
Weight5.34 lbs
Battery (claimed)8 hrs
Battery (realistic)~4 hrs
Price (USD)$2,799

Laptop Index scores

Overall tierD+ · 47/100
GPU score36/100
CPU score75/100
AI / LLM capability~6B params
Local AI verdictRuns small (<8B) LLMs locally
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