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Silver Dell XPS 9730 laptop, 17 inch non-touch display, platinum finish

DELL

DELL XPS 9730 Laptop i7-13700H 16GB 1000GB SSD RTX 4050 17 1920x1200 Silver

SKU CH-2H4V-E3T3A

A 17-inch laptop with a 14-core i7-13700H, 16 GB RAM, 1 TB SSD and RTX 4050 graphics for demanding creative work

  • Screen size17.0 in (43.2 cm)
  • ProcessorIntel Core i7 13th Gen
  • Graphics processorGeForce RTX 4050 Laptop GPU
  • Memory size16 GB
  • SSD storage960 GB
  • Display resolution1920 × 1200
  • 14-core Intel Core i7-13700H reaches 5 GHz turbo for demanding workloads
  • 16 GB memory and 1000 GB SSD provide fast multitasking and ample storage
  • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 with 6 GB GDDR6 drives creative and gaming graphics
  • 0-inch 1920 x 1200 FHD+ non-touch display gives sharp, spacious visuals
  • Windows 11 Home pre-installed with Wi-Fi 802.11ac and Bluetooth connectivity

17-inch workstation for creators

The Dell XPS 9730 pairs a 14-core Intel Core i7-13700H processor with 16GB of memory and a 960GB solid-state drive. A dedicated Nvidia GeForce RTX 4050 GPU with 6GB GDDR6 handles rendering and creative workloads. Windows 11 Home is pre-installed on the silver chassis.

Vapor chamber cooling under load

The thermal design uses a dual-fan vapor chamber to manage heat from the CPU and GPU during sustained tasks. Fan noise stays low during typical office work and rises only when the 5GHz turbo boost engages. The 13th-generation architecture balances performance with mobile power efficiency.

Machined aluminium unibody

The CNC-machined aluminium chassis resists flex and provides a rigid feel when opening the lid one-handed. Quad speakers with Waves Nx 3D audio deliver spatial sound without external hardware. MyDell software automates audio, video and battery tuning for daily workflows. Builders needing more internal storage or upgradeable memory should consider other platforms.

How it compares

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

Price $2,382.99
Pricier than about 91% of the 32,549 comparable items (median $599.99).
Screen size 17.0 in (43.2 cm)
Higher than about 88% of the 32,085 comparable items (median 15.2 in).
Memory size 16 GB
Typical for this category: the median of 30,127 items is 16 GB.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameDELL
Product lineXPS
Model nameXPS 9730 Laptop
Part numberXPS 9730 Laptop
Product colorSilver
Design styleStandard
Product typeMainstream
Recommended useConsumer
Processor
ProcessorIntel Core i7 13th Gen
CPU cores14
Turbo clock speed5
Memory
Memory size16 GB
Storage
SSD storage960 GB
Hard driveNo
Display
Screen size17.0 in (43.2 cm)
Display resolution1920 × 1200
Touch inputNon-Touch Screen
Display formatFHD
Graphics
Graphics processorGeForce RTX 4050 Laptop GPU
Graphics typeDedicated Card
Audio & video
Web cameraYes
Connectivity
Wi-Fi802.11ac Wireless LAN
Bluetooth supportYes
Software
Operating systemWindows 11 Home
More details
Pointing deviceYes

Questions about this item

How do I add a second M.2 SSD to the XPS 9730, and which screw size do people lose?

The chassis has a second M.2 slot; remove the Torx T5 base screws, lift the panel, insert the drive at 30 degrees and secure it with the single M2x3 mm standoff screw that ships loose in the box.

Which component will need replacement first — the 16GB RAM or the 960GB SSD — and why?

The 16GB memory is soldered to the mainboard so it cannot be swapped; the 960GB SSD is the only user-replaceable storage and will be the first part you can physically change.

What thermal limit appears first when the Core i7-13700H runs at 5 GHz turbo across all 14 cores?

The CPU hits its 100 °C junction-temperature ceiling within minutes, causing the firmware to throttle clocks until the quad-fan vapour-chamber assembly can shed enough heat.

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