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Dell XPS 17 9730

RTX 4080 12GB · Core i9-13900H · 32GB RAM · 17" 4K UHD+ touch
$3,299
C+
55/100 overall
Dell XPS 17 9730 is a creator laptop built around the Core i9-13900H and RTX 4080 12GB, paired with 32GB RAM and a 17" 4K 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, 12 GB VRAM + 32 GB RAM means the system can runs ~13b llms locally. At $3,299, Laptop Index gives it an overall score of 55/100 (tier C+).

Specifications

BrandDell
CategoryCreator
GPURTX 4080 12GB
CPUCore i9-13900H
RAM32 GB
VRAM12 GB
Screen17" 4K UHD+ touch
Weight5.34 lbs
Battery (claimed)8 hrs
Battery (realistic)~4 hrs
Price (USD)$3,299

Laptop Index scores

Overall tierC+ · 55/100
GPU score76/100
CPU score67/100
AI / LLM capability~16B params
Local AI verdictRuns ~13B LLMs locally
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