Any XPS 13 will be running a -U series low-power CPU. I would not consider any laptop high-end with regard to compute, unless it is using a -H series part, at least.
-U series (somehow, magically the same designation between AMD and Intel) will typically run ~15W, though this is configurable by the OEM (sometimes in BIOS?).
-H series (also, magically the same designation) will typically run ~45W, and this is also configurable by the OEM.
The increased power envelope of -H series typically allows higher base clocks. Turbo can sometimes be close between a 15W and a 45W chip, but a -H series will be able to maintain higher frequencies for longer, thanks to a superior thermal solution.
Re:Best CPUs for Workstations
by texasbigdata on Tuesday May 05, 2020 @02:40PM
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The 3gb of ram that the overnight chrome tabs are gobbling up.
It sounds like an amazing build, but definitely not needed for most tasks. The XPS 13 seems a little wasteful in the setup. You could practically do it with a chromebook.