Dimensions and weight
The following table lists the height, width, depth, and weight of your XPS 17 9720.
| Description | Values | |
|---|---|---|
| Height: | ||
| Front height |
8.67 mm (0.34 in.) |
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| Rear height |
13.15 mm (0.51 in.) |
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| Width |
374.48 mm (14.74 in.) |
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| Depth |
248.08 mm (9.76 in.) |
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| Weight
NOTE:The weight of your computer depends on the configuration ordered and manufacturing variability.
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Processor
The following table lists the details of the processors supported by your XPS 17 9720.
| Description | Option one | Option two | Option three |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor type |
12th Generation Intel Core i5-12500H |
12th Generation Intel Core i7-12700H |
12th Generation Intel Core i9-12900HK |
| Processor wattage |
45 W |
45 W |
45 W |
| Processor core count |
12 |
14 |
14 |
| Processor thread count |
16 |
20 |
20 |
| Processor speed |
2.50 Ghz to 4.50 GHz |
2.30 GHz to 4.70 GHz |
2.50 GHz to 5.00 GHz |
| Processor cache |
18 MB |
24 MB |
24 MB |
| Integrated graphics |
Intel Iris Xe Graphics OR Intel UHD Graphics |
Intel Iris Xe Graphics OR Intel UHD Graphics |
Intel Iris Xe Graphics OR Intel UHD Graphics |
Chipset
The following table lists the details of the chipset supported by your XPS 17 9720.
| Description | Values |
|---|---|
| Chipset |
Intel Alder Lake H45 |
| Processor |
12th Generation Intel Core i5/i7/i9 |
| DRAM bus width |
64-bit |
| Flash EPROM |
64 MB |
| PCIe bus |
Up to Gen 4.0 |
Operating system
Your XPS 17 9720 supports the following operating systems:
- Windows 11 Home, 64-bit
- Windows 11 Pro, 64-bit
- Windows 11 Pro National Academic, 64-bit
Memory
The following table lists the memory specifications of your XPS 17 9720.
| Description | Values | |
|---|---|---|
| Memory slots |
Two-SODIMM slots |
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| Memory type |
Dual-channel DDR5 |
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| Memory speed |
4800 MHz |
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| Maximum memory configuration |
64 GB |
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| Minimum memory configuration |
8 GB |
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| Memory size per slot |
8 GB, 16 GB, 32 GB |
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| Memory configurations supported |
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External ports
The following table lists the external ports on your XPS 17 9720.
| Description | Values |
|---|---|
| USB ports |
Four Thunderbolt 4 (USB Type-C) with DisplayPort Alt Mode and Power Delivery |
| Audio port |
One universal audio jack |
| Video port/ports |
Via Thunderbolt 4 (USB Type-C) ports |
| Media-card reader |
One SD 4.0 card slot |
| Power-adapter port |
USB Type-C |
| Security-cable slot |
One Wedge-shaped lock slot |
Internal slots
The following table lists the internal slots of your XPS 17 9720.
| Description | Values |
|---|---|
| M.2 |
NOTE:To learn more about the features of different types of M.2 cards, search in the Knowledge Base Resource at
www.dell.com/support.
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Wireless module
The following table lists the Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) module that is supported on your XPS 17 9720.
| Description | Values |
|---|---|
| Model number |
Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX211 (onboard) |
| Transfer rate |
Up to 2400 Mbps |
| Frequency bands supported |
2.4 GHz/5 GHz |
| Wireless standards |
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| Encryption |
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| Bluetooth wireless card |
Bluetooth 5.2 |
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NOTE:The version of the Bluetooth wireless card may vary depending on the operating system that is installed on your computer.
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Audio
The following table lists the audio specifications of your XPS 17 9720.
| Description | Values | |
|---|---|---|
| Audio controller |
Realtek ALC711-CG |
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| Stereo conversion |
Supported |
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| Internal audio interface |
SoundWire |
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| External audio interface |
Universal audio jack |
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| Number of speakers |
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| Internal-speaker amplifier |
Realtek ALC1319D |
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| External volume controls |
Keyboard shortcut controls |
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| Speaker output: | ||
| Average speaker output |
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| Peak speaker output |
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| Subwoofer output |
Not supported |
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| Microphone |
Dual-array microphones |
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Storage
This section lists the storage options on your XPS 17 9720.
- M.2 2230, solid-state drive
- M.2 2280, solid-state drive
| Storage type | Interface type | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
|
M.2 2230, Class 35 solid-state drive |
PCIe NVMe Gen3 x4 |
256 GB |
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M.2 2230, Class 35 solid-state drive |
PCIe NVMe Gen4 x4 |
256 GB |
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M.2 2280, Class 40 solid-state drive |
PCIe NVMe Gen4 x4 |
Up to 4 TB
NOTE:4 TB SSD only supported on systems with discrete graphics.
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Media-card reader
The following table lists the media cards supported by your XPS 17 9720.
| Description | Values |
|---|---|
| Media-card type |
One SD 4.0 card slot |
| Media-cards supported |
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NOTE:The maximum capacity supported by the media-card reader varies depending on the standard of the media card installed in your computer.
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Keyboard
The following table lists the keyboard specifications of your XPS 17 9720.
| Description | Values |
|---|---|
| Keyboard type |
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| Keyboard layout |
QWERTY |
| Number of keys |
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| Keyboard size |
X=19.05 mm key pitch Y=18.05 mm key pitch |
| Keyboard shortcuts |
Some keys on your keyboard have two symbols on them. These keys can be used to type alternate characters or to perform secondary functions. To type the alternate character, press Shift and the desired key. To perform secondary functions, press Fn and the desired key.
NOTE:You can define the primary behavior of the function keys (F1–F12) changing
Function Key Behavior in BIOS setup program.
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Camera
The following table lists the camera specifications of your XPS 17 9720.
| Description | Values | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of cameras |
One |
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| Camera type |
RGB-Ir camera with dual digital-array microphones |
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| Camera location |
Front camera |
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| Camera sensor type |
CMOS RGB-Ir hybrid technology |
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| Camera resolution: | |||
| Still image |
0.90 megapixel |
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| Video |
1280 x 720 (HD) at 30 fps |
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| Infrared camera resolution: | |||
| Still image |
0.92 megapixel |
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| Video |
640 x 360 at 30 fps |
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| Diagonal viewing angle: | |||
| Camera |
78.5 degrees |
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| Infrared camera |
78.5 degrees |
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Touchpad
The following table lists the touchpad specifications of your XPS 17 9720.
| Description | Values | |
|---|---|---|
| Touchpad resolution: | ||
| Horizontal | 4655 | |
| Vertical | 2731 | |
| Touchpad dimensions: | ||
| Horizontal | 149.90 mm (5.90 in.) | |
| Vertical | 89 mm (3.50 in.) | |
| Touchpad gestures | For more information about touchpad gestures available on Windows, see the Microsoft knowledge base article at support.microsoft.com. | |
Power adapter
The following table lists the power adapter specifications of your XPS 17 9720.
| Description | Values | |
|---|---|---|
| Type |
130 W USB Type-C |
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| Input voltage |
100 VAC to 240 VAC |
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| Input frequency |
50 to 60 Hz |
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| Input current (maximum) |
1.80 A |
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| Output current (continuous) |
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| Rated output voltage |
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| Temperature range: | ||
| Operating |
0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) |
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| Storage |
-40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F) |
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CAUTION:Operating and storage temperature ranges may differ among components, so operating or storing the device outside these ranges may impact the performance of specific components.
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Battery
The following table lists the battery specifications of your XPS 17 9720.
| Description | Values | |
|---|---|---|
| Battery type |
6-cell, 97 WHr ExpressCharge |
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| Battery voltage |
11.40 VDC |
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| Battery weight (maximum) |
0.385 kg (0.85 lb) |
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| Battery dimensions: | ||
| Height |
8.45 mm (0.33 in.) |
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| Width |
69.70 mm (2.74 in.) |
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| Depth |
330.65 mm (13.02 in.) |
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| Temperature range: | ||
| Operating |
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| Storage |
–40°C to 60°C (-4°F to 140°F) |
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| Battery operating time | Varies depending on operating conditions and can significantly reduce under certain power-intensive conditions. | |
| Battery charging time (approximate)
NOTE:Control the charging time, duration, start and end time, and so on using the Dell Power Manager application. For more information on the Dell Power Manager see,
Me and My Dell on
www.dell.com.
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NOTE:Control the charging time, duration, start and end time, and so on, using the Dell Power Manager application. For more information about the Dell Power Manager, see,
Me and My Dell on
Dell Site.
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| Coin-cell battery |
Not supported |
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CAUTION:Operating and storage temperature ranges may differ among components, so operating or storing the device outside these ranges may impact the performance of specific components.
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Display
The following table lists the display specifications of your XPS 17 9720.
| Description | Option one | Option two | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Display type |
Full High Definition Plus (FHD+) |
Ultra High Definition Plus (UHD+) |
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| Touch options |
No |
Yes, 10 finger touch |
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| Display-panel technology |
Wide Viewing Angle (WVA) with Low Blue Light |
Wide Viewing Angle (WVA) with Low Blue Light |
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| Display-panel dimensions (active area): | |||
| Height |
366.34 mm (14.42 in.) |
366.34 mm (14.42 in.) |
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| Width |
228.96 mm (9.01 in.) |
228.96 mm (9.01 in.) |
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| Diagonal |
432.00 mm (17 in.) |
432.00 mm (17 in.) |
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| Display-panel native resolution |
1920 x 1200 |
3840 x 2400 |
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| Luminance (typical) |
500 nits |
500 nits |
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| Megapixels |
2.3 |
9.2 |
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| Color gamut |
sRGB 100% min |
Adobe 100% min; DCI-P3 99% typ, 95% min |
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| Pixels Per Inch (PPI) |
133 |
266 |
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| Contrast ratio (min.) |
1650:1 typical |
1600:1 typical |
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| Response time (max.) |
35 ms |
35 ms |
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| Refresh rate |
60 Hz |
60 Hz |
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| Horizontal view angle |
+/- 85 degrees typical |
+/- 85 degrees typical |
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| Vertical view angle |
+/- 85 degrees typical |
+/- 85 degrees typical |
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| Pixel pitch |
0.1908 mm |
0.0954 mm |
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| Power consumption (maximum) |
5.06 W |
13.73 W |
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| Anti-glare vs glossy finish |
Anti-glare |
Anti-reflective |
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Fingerprint reader
The following table lists the fingerprint-reader specifications of your XPS 17 9720.
| Description | Values |
|---|---|
| Fingerprint-reader sensor technology |
Capacitive |
| Fingerprint-reader sensor resolution |
500 dpi |
| Fingerprint-reader sensor pixel size |
108 x 88 |
Sensor
The following table lists the sensor of your XPS 17 9720.
| Sensor support |
|---|
| Accelerometer (ST Micro LIS2DW12TR): on the base (system board) |
| ALS for Panel Backlight Control |
GPU—Integrated
The following table lists the specifications of the integrated Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) supported by your XPS 17 9720.
| Controller | Memory size | Processor |
|---|---|---|
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Intel UHD Graphics (Single-channel memory) |
Shared system memory |
12th Generation Intel Core i5/i7/i9 processors |
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Intel Iris Xe Graphics (Dual-channel memory) |
Shared system memory |
12th Generation Intel Core i5/i7/i9 processors |
GPU—Discrete
The following table lists the specifications of the discrete Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) supported by your XPS 17 9720.
| Controller | Memory size | Memory type |
|---|---|---|
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 |
4 GB |
GDDR6 |
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 |
6 GB |
GDDR6 |
Multiple display support matrix
The following table lists the multiple display support matrix for your XPS 17 9720.
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Graphics card |
Direct Graphics Controller Direct Output Mode |
Supported external displays with computer internal display on |
Supported external displays with computer internal display off |
|---|---|---|---|
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Intel UHD Graphics (Integrated graphics) |
N/A |
3 |
4 |
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Intel Iris Xe Graphics (Integrated graphics) |
N/A |
3 |
4 |
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 |
N/A |
3 |
4 |
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 |
Enabled |
4 |
4 |
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Graphics card |
Direct Graphics Controller Direct Output Mode |
Supported external displays with computer internal display on |
Supported external displays with computer internal display off |
|---|---|---|---|
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Intel UHD Graphics (Integrated graphics) |
N/A |
1 |
2 |
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Intel Iris Xe Graphics (Integrated graphics) |
N/A |
1 |
2 |
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 |
N/A |
1 |
2 |
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 |
N/A |
1 |
2 |
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 |
Enabled |
2 |
2 |
Hardware security
The following table lists the hardware security of your XPS 17 9720.
| Hardware security |
|---|
| Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 2.0 FIPS 140-2 Certified |
| Chassis Intrusion Detection |
| 1 wedge-shaped lock slot |
Operating and storage environment
This table lists the operating and storage specifications of your XPS 17 9720.
Airborne contaminant level: G1 as defined by ISA-S71.04-1985
| Description | Operating | Storage |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature range |
0°C to 35°C (32°F to 95°F) |
-40°C to 65°C (-40°F to 149°F) |
| Relative humidity (maximum) |
10% to 90% (non-condensing) |
0% to 95% (non-condensing) |
| Vibration (maximum)* |
0.66 GRMS |
1.30 GRMS |
| Shock (maximum) |
110 G† |
160 G† |
| Altitude range |
-15.2 m to 3048 m (-49.9 ft to 10000 ft) |
-15.2 m to 10668 m (-49.9 ft to 35000 ft) |
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CAUTION:Operating and storage temperature ranges may differ among components, so operating or storing the device outside these ranges may impact the performance of specific components.
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* Measured using a random vibration spectrum that simulates user environment.
† Measured using a 2 ms half-sine pulse.





























