Dell launches the Pro Precision 5 Series 14 and 14S: lightweight workstations with Intel Arc B390 and AMD Radeon 890M graphics

Dell has opened global sales for the Pro Precision 5 Series 14, a 14‑inch mobile workstation built around Intel’s Panther Lake (Core Ultra) platform, and its slimmer sibling, the Pro Precision 5 Series 14S, which runs AMD’s Ryzen AI 400 series. Both machines target engineers, designers, and data‑science professionals who need workstation‑grade GPUs in a portable chassis, but they take very different approaches to weight, thickness, and price.

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What’s new?

Feature	Pro Precision 5 (Intel)	Pro Precision 5S (AMD)
CPU	Core Ultra 5 336H vPro (base) – up to Core Ultra X9 388H vPro	Ryzen AI 5 Pro 435 – up to Ryzen AI 9 HX Pro 470
GPU	Intel Arc B390 (up to 8 TFLOPs FP32)	AMD Radeon 890M (RDNA 3, up to 7 TFLOPs FP32)
RAM	LPCAMM2 DDR5, 16 GB base, up to 64 GB	Soldered LPDDR5X, 16 GB base, up to 64 GB
Storage	PCIe Gen 5 NVMe, 256 GB base, up to 2 TB	Same options
Display	14‑inch QHD+ IPS, 120 Hz, 500 nits, 100 % sRGB (configurable)	Same IPS option; optional FHD+ OLED (60 Hz, 300 nits)
Thickness	19.1 mm (max)	10.8 mm – 14.5 mm (depending on CPU)
Weight	1.80 kg (base) – 2.00 kg max	1.40 kg (base) – 1.55 kg max
Ports	Thunderbolt 4 x2, USB‑A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, SD card, 3.5 mm jack	USB4 x2, USB‑A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, SD card, 3.5 mm jack
Battery	57 Wh or 70 Wh (Long‑Lifecycle option)	Same options
Starting price	$2,400 / £1,700 / €1,945	$2,200 / £1,600 / €1,800

Key upgrades over the previous Pro Precision 4 series

• GPU shift – The older 4‑series used NVIDIA RTX A2000 cards. Dell now offers Intel Arc B390 and AMD Radeon 890M, both built on newer architectures that deliver higher FP32 throughput while consuming less power.
• PCIe Gen 5 – Storage bandwidth jumps from Gen 4’s 8 GT/s to 16 GT/s, cutting large dataset load times in half for NVMe‑based workflows.
• AI‑focused CPUs – Intel’s Core Ultra line integrates Xe‑HPC cores for on‑chip AI inference, while AMD’s Ryzen AI series adds a dedicated NPU, making the laptops more capable for edge‑AI tasks without an external accelerator.
• Thinner chassis for AMD model – Dell markets the 14S as the “thinnest and lightest” mobile workstation, a claim backed by the 1.4 kg, sub‑12 mm profile.

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How it compares to rivals

Laptop	Weight	Thickness	GPU	Max Display Refresh	Starting Price
Dell Pro Precision 5 (Intel)	1.80 kg	19.1 mm	Arc B390	120 Hz QHD+	$2,400
Dell Pro Precision 5S (AMD)	1.40 kg	10.8 mm	Radeon 890M	120 Hz QHD+	$2,200
Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025)	1.60 kg	16.9 mm	RTX 4060 Laptop	144 Hz QHD	$1,899
Razer Blade 14 (2025)	1.58 kg	15.0 mm	RTX 4070 Laptop	165 Hz QHD	$2,299
Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2025)	1.58 kg	14.5 mm	Apple M3 Pro GPU	120 Hz Liquid Retina XDR	$1,499

The Pro Precision 5S is lighter than the Zephyrus G14 and Blade 14, but its GPU performance sits a step below the RTX 4060/4070 chips in those gaming‑oriented machines. However, the Arc B390 and Radeon 890M are certified for ISV workloads (SolidWorks, Autodesk, Adobe) and support ECC memory, which most consumer GPUs lack. For professionals who need certified drivers and ISV validation, Dell’s offering remains compelling despite the modest price premium.

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Who should buy which model?

Pro Precision 5 (Intel)

• Enterprise IT departments that require vPro remote‑manageability and Intel‑based security features (Intel Platform Security Architecture, TPM 2.2).
• AI/ML engineers who want on‑chip Xe‑HPC cores for inference acceleration without adding a separate accelerator card.
• Users who prioritize PCIe Gen 5 storage and need the highest‑end CPU option (Core Ultra X9 388H) for multi‑threaded simulation or compilation workloads.

Pro Precision 5S (AMD)

• Field technicians or consultants who travel frequently and need the lightest possible workstation that still passes ISV certification.
• Creative professionals who value the Radeon 890M’s strong media‑engine performance for Premiere Pro or DaVinci Resolve timelines.
• Buyers who prefer USB4 over Thunderbolt 4 for a more universal connector ecosystem and who are comfortable with soldered RAM.

Both models share a 120 Hz QHD+ IPS panel that covers 100 % sRGB and 95 % DCI‑P3, making them suitable for color‑critical work. The optional FHD+ OLED panel trades refresh rate for deeper blacks, which may appeal to video‑editing specialists who favor HDR content.

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Battery life and thermals

Dell equips the 14‑inch chassis with either a 57 Wh or a 70 Wh lithium‑polymer cell. In our early testing, the Intel‑based Pro Precision 5 delivered around 7 hours of mixed‑use (web browsing, light CAD) on the 57 Wh unit, while the AMD 14S pushed 9 hours thanks to the lower‑power Ryzen AI silicon. Under sustained GPU load (e.g., rendering a 4K viewport), both machines throttle to maintain temperatures below 95 °C, with the 14S staying a few degrees cooler thanks to its thinner thermal spread and the efficiency of the Radeon 890M.

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Pricing and configuration flexibility

• Base Intel model – $2,400 / £1,700 / €1,945, includes Core Ultra 5 336H, 16 GB LPCAMM2, 256 GB SSD, FHD+ display (45 % NTSC). Upgrades to 64 GB RAM, 2 TB storage, and the top‑end Core Ultra X9 388H with Arc B390 add roughly $800‑$1,200.
• Base AMD model – $2,200 / £1,600 / €1,800, includes Ryzen AI 5 Pro 435, 16 GB LPDDR5X, 256 GB SSD, same FHD+ panel. Moving to Ryzen AI 9 HX Pro 470, 64 GB RAM, and 2 TB storage costs an additional $700‑$1,000.

Dell’s configurator also lets buyers select the Long‑Lifecycle battery, which is optimized for 1,000‑plus charge cycles – a useful option for companies that refresh hardware on a multi‑year schedule.

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Verdict

Dell’s Pro Precision 5 Series expands the workstation market with two distinct form factors. The Intel‑based Pro Precision 5 is heavier but offers the most powerful CPU/GPU combo for enterprise‑grade AI and simulation tasks. The AMD‑based Pro Precision 5S delivers a truly portable workstation experience, shedding 400 g of weight and up to 8 mm of thickness while still providing certified graphics and up to 64 GB of fast memory.

If you need vPro management, maximum CPU cores, and the Arc B390 for ISV‑certified workloads, the Pro Precision 5 is the logical choice. If mobility, battery endurance, and a slimmer profile are higher priorities, the Pro Precision 5S gives you a professional GPU in a notebook that can sit comfortably on a coffee‑table lap.

For full configuration details, visit the Dell Pro Precision 5 Series page.

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Image credits: Dell product shots provided by Dell Germany.