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Silver Dell Precision 3490 laptop, 14 inch non-touch screen, closed lid view

DELL

Dell Precision 3490 Laptop 14" Core Ultra 5 125U 12GB 512GB SSD Silver

SKU CH-JAKY-2CF45

14-inch FHD workstation with 12-core Core Ultra 5, 12GB RAM and 512GB SSD running Windows 11 Pro

  • Screen size14.0 in (35.6 cm)
  • ProcessorIntel Core Ultra 5
  • Memory size12 GB
  • SSD storage512 GB
  • Display resolution1920 × 1080
  • Graphics typeIntegrated Card
  • 12-core Core Ultra 5 125U reaches 4.3 GHz turbo for demanding workloads
  • 512 GB SSD and 12 GB RAM provide fast storage and responsive multitasking
  • 14-inch Full HD 1920 x 1080 display delivers crisp visuals for detailed work
  • Windows 11 Pro pre-installed enables professional features and security out of the box
  • Integrated graphics on the processor handle everyday visual tasks without a discrete card

Mobile workstation for professionals

The Dell Precision 3490 is a 14.0-inch workstation laptop built around an Intel Core Ultra 5 125U processor with 12 cores and a 4.3 GHz turbo frequency. It ships with 12GB of memory and a 512GB solid-state drive. Windows 11 Pro comes pre-installed for immediate deployment in business environments.

Thermal profile and power efficiency

Integrated graphics share the processor package, so the cooling system manages a single thermal zone under mixed workloads. The 12-core design distributes compute tasks efficiently during typical office and engineering applications. Fan activity scales with sustained turbo utilisation rather than spiking on short bursts.

Build integration and expandability

The non-touch Full HD panel at 1920 x 1080 keeps the chassis thin while leaving hinge clearance for standard docking stations. Wireless 802.11ac and Bluetooth connect peripherals without dongles. Buyers who need discrete graphics, larger storage arrays or user-replaceable memory modules should consider a different platform.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in Standard Laptops & Notebooks, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $660.99
Pricier than about 55% of the 32,549 comparable items (median $599.99).
Screen size 14.0 in (35.6 cm)
Lower than about 60% of the 32,085 comparable items (median 15.2 in).
Memory size 12 GB
Lower than about 75% of the 30,127 comparable items (median 16 GB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameDELL
Product linePrecision
Model namePrecision 3490 Laptop
Part numberPrecision 3490 Laptop
Product colorSilver
Design styleStandard
Recommended useBusiness
Processor
ProcessorIntel Core Ultra 5
CPU cores12
Turbo clock speed4.3
Memory
Memory size12 GB
Storage
SSD storage512 GB
Hard driveNo
Display
Screen size14.0 in (35.6 cm)
Display resolution1920 × 1080
Touch inputNon-Touch Screen
Display formatFull HD
Graphics
Graphics typeIntegrated Card
Audio & video
Web cameraYes
Connectivity
Wi-Fi802.11ac Wireless LAN
Bluetooth supportYes
Software
Operating systemWindows 11 Pro
More details
Pointing deviceYes

Questions about this item

How do I install a second memory module in the Dell Precision 3490, and which slot is commonly missed?

The laptop ships with 12GB of memory; one slot is usually occupied and the second slot is often left empty, so the step people miss is inserting the new module into that lower slot until it clicks.

What maintenance or replacement will the 512GB SSD need later?

The 512GB SSD has no moving parts, so routine maintenance is limited to keeping firmware updated and monitoring health via Windows tools; replacement is only needed if capacity runs out or the drive fails.

What limit appears first on the Core Ultra 5 125U during sustained workloads?

The 12-core processor running up to 4.3GHz will hit its thermal ceiling first, causing the integrated graphics and CPU to throttle clock speeds to stay within the cooling capacity.

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