Dell · 2024
Dell Precision 7780
Core i9-13950HX, RTX 5000 Ada
Dell's 17.3-inch flagship workstation with i9-13950HX, RTX 5000 Ada 16GB, CAMM2 DDR5 to 192GB and an Ubuntu 22.04 cert on the exact RTX 5000 Ada SKU.
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- Best for creative work AI and data work programming
- Linux: minor fixes
Scorecard
Mean of six category scores, 0 to 10. Compiled from public sources. How we rate.
Strongest on speed, weakest on battery and value.
- Battery 3/10
- Display 8/10
- Build 7/10
- Keyboard 7/10
- Speed 10/10
- Value 4/10
Worth knowing
Stands out
- Bright 500-nit screen, readable in sunlight
- 120Hz screen, smoother motion
- RAM upgradeable to 128 GB
- MIL-STD-810 durability testing
Watch for
- NVIDIA needs the proprietary driver on Linux
- Heavy at 3.05 kg for daily carry
Linux
Works · Best on ubuntu LTS. Confidence: medium · How we score
Linux compatibility, per distro
- Ubuntu LTS Minor setup
- Wi-Fi : works
- Bluetooth : works
- Fingerprint : broken
- Webcam : works
- Audio : works
- Suspend : needs tweak
04 LTS certified by Dell on the i9-13950HX with RTX 5000 Ada, the highest workstation SKU. Raptor Lake-HX is plain mainline-Intel, no Meteor Lake kernel floor.
Ubuntu certified: Precision 7780 (NVIDIA RTX 5000 Ada) →Show full report
nel floor. The RTX 5000 Ada is on the proprietary NVIDIA driver with PRIME render-offload, same pattern as the ZBook Fury 16 G11. CAMM2 DDR5 to 192GB is rare and a real upgrade ceiling. Fingerprint reader has no libfprint driver on Dell business class and stays dead. The 17.3-inch UHD panel and 24-core HX mean the 93Wh battery is short under any real load.
- Fedora Minor setup
- Wi-Fi : works
- Bluetooth : works
- Fingerprint : broken
- Webcam : works
- Audio : works
- Suspend : needs tweak
RPM Fusion akmod-nvidia for the RTX 5000 Ada, then PRIME offload. Red Hat also lists RHEL on this chassis, so the workstation Linux story is sturdier than on consumer Dells.
See the broader picture in the Linux compatibility hub, the full compatibility matrix, and the buying guides.
Specs
| CPU | Intel Core i9-13950HX |
|---|---|
| GPU | NVIDIA RTX 5000 Ada Laptop (16GB) |
| RAM | 64 GB, upgradeable to 128 GB |
| Storage | 2 TB |
| Screen | 17.3" 3840x2160 @ 120Hz, 500 nitsvery bright, easy in direct sun, smoother scrolling and motion |
| Weight | 3.05 kgheavy for daily carry |
| Battery | 93 Wh, around 4 h real-world |
Common questions
- Does the Dell Precision 7780 (Core i9-13950HX, RTX 5000 Ada) work with Linux?
- Mostly: it runs after one or two known fixes (checked on Ubuntu LTS, Fedora). Ubuntu 22.04 LTS certified by Dell on the i9-13950HX with RTX 5000 Ada, the highest workstation SKU.
- What does the Dell Precision 7780 (Core i9-13950HX, RTX 5000 Ada) cost?
- RRP is about 5499 USD (5999 EUR in the EU); street price is often lower.
- How heavy is the Dell Precision 7780 (Core i9-13950HX, RTX 5000 Ada)?
- 3.05 kg (6.72 lb). That's heavy for daily carry.
- What's the battery life like?
- A 93 Wh pack, around 4 hours real-world mixed use. We score battery 3/10.
- Can I upgrade the RAM or storage?
- RAM is on SODIMM slots, so you can swap it later. Storage starts at 2 TB on this configuration.
- Which operating systems are supported?
- Ships with Windows. It also runs Linux; see the Linux block above for per-distro detail.
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from € 5.999 $5,499 RRP
Check price on AmazonShown in EURUSD, switch with the currency toggle in the header. This is an indicative RRP, not a live price.
As an Amazon Associate (US, NL, DE, UK programs), qualifying purchases via these affiliate links may earn us a commission at no extra cost to you. Other markets not yet enrolled. How we make money. Verified 2026-05-20.
