The Dell XPS 16 is available with the following GPUs:

• Intel Arc Graphics (integrated)
• NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop GPU 6GB GDDR6 (discrete, 50W TGP)
• NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU 8GB GDDR6 (discrete, 50W TGP)
• NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU 8GB GDDR6 (discrete, 60W TGP)

Intel’s Arc is an integrated GPU designed for light productivity tasks like text processing, web browsing, spreadsheets, and video playback. If you have a more GPU-intensive workload, it’s best to get a model with one of the discrete GPUs ranging from entry-level (4050) to upper mid-range (4070) in NVIDIA’s 40-series lineup. They can all handle difficult tasks like video editing and 3D graphics, so choosing between them depends on the complexity of your work, how smooth an experience you expect, and how quickly you want to complete tasks. Due to the laptop’s thermal limitations, these GPUs run at relatively low wattages (all three have a recommended power range of 35-115W), so you’re giving up some performance for the laptop’s thin, compact design. As for gaming, all three can handle demanding games at 1080p, though in the case of the RTX 4050, you’ll have to play with the lowest settings and rely on features like DLSS and Frame Generation (in supported games) to get playable frame rates.