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DELL Precision 5530 15.6 laptop i9-8950HK 32GB 128GB+1TB P2000

SKU CH-9QST-R54K8

A 15.6-inch FHD IPS mobile workstation with a six-core i9-8950HK, 32 GB DDR4, 128 GB M.2 plus 1 TB SSD and NVIDIA Quadro P2000 4 GB GDDR5 graphics

  • Screen size15.6 in (39.6 cm)
  • ProcessorIntel Core i9 8th Gen
  • Graphics processorNVIDIA Quadro P2000
  • Memory size32 GB
  • SSD storage1 TB
  • Display resolution1920 × 1080
  • Six-core i9-8950HK up to 4.80 GHz for heavy compute workloads
  • 32 GB DDR4 plus 128 GB and 1 TB SSD for large datasets
  • Quadro P2000 4 GB GDDR5 drives professional graphics apps
  • 6" FHD IPS panel covers 72 % color gamut for accurate visuals
  • Thunderbolt 3 and HDMI 2.0 connect multiple external displays

Precision 5530 mobile workstation

This 15.6-inch Dell Precision 5530 is a mobile workstation built around an 8th Gen Intel Core i9-8950HK six-core processor, 32 GB DDR4 memory and a dedicated NVIDIA Quadro P2000 graphics card with 4 GB GDDR5. It ships with Windows 10 Pro and combines a 128 GB M.2 drive with a 1 TB SSD in a silver chassis.

Suits engineers needing certified drivers

Professionals who rely on Quadro-certified drivers for CAD, 3D modelling or simulation workloads will find the P2000 a dependable companion. The single 15.6-inch FHD IPS panel at 1920 x 1080 and 72 % colour gamut limits colour-critical work without an external display. Buyers who need a touchscreen, a larger colour volume or multiple internal drive bays should look elsewhere.

Quadro P2000 4 GB GDDR5 decides fit

The dedicated Quadro P2000 with 4 GB GDDR5 is the specification that determines whether this chassis meets a given workload. It delivers certified performance for professional 3D applications but does not scale to the larger frame buffers or compute throughput required by heavy GPU rendering or deep-learning tasks.

How it compares

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

Price $1,092.99
Pricier than about 77% of the 32,549 comparable items (median $599.99).
Screen size 15.6 in (39.6 cm)
Higher than about 60% of the 32,085 comparable items (median 15.2 in).
Video RAM 4 GB
Typical for this category: the median of 3,254 items is 4 GB.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameDELL
Product linePrecision
Model nameDELL
Part number5530
Product colorSilver
Design styleStandard
Product typeWorkstation
Recommended useBusiness
Processor
ProcessorIntel Core i9 8th Gen
Processor modelIntel Core i9-8950HK
CPU cores6-core Processor
Memory
Memory size32 GB
RAM type and speedDDR4
Memory configuration16 GB x 2
Free memory slots0
Maximum supported memory32 GB
Storage
SSD storage1 TB
Hard driveNo
Storage configuration128 GB + 1 TB NVMe SSD
Optical driveNo
Display
Screen size15.6 in (39.6 cm)
Display resolution1920 × 1080
Panel typeIPS
Touch inputNon-Touch Screen
Widescreen compatibleYes
Display formatFHD
Graphics
Graphics processorNVIDIA Quadro P2000
Video RAM4 GB
Graphics typeDedicated Card
Audio & video
SoundIntegrated Sound card
SpeakersInternal Speakers
Web cameraYes
Connectivity
LAN connection10/100/1000 Mbit/s
Bluetooth supportYes
Wired network1 x RJ-45 (1 Gbit/s)
Ports & slots
Thunderbolt ports1 x Thunderbolt 3
Video outputsUSB-C 3.1 with PowerShare, DC-In & DisplayPort (2)
Power
Power adapter130-watt AC Adapter
Size & build
Overall dimensions12 × 8.3 × 0.7
Product weight4–4.9 lb (1.81–2.22 kg)
Software
Operating systemWindows 10 Pro
Pre-installed softwareNONE
More details
Pointing deviceYes
KeyboardStandard
Keyboard backlightBacklit

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Questions about this item

How do I install the 128 GB M.2 drive alongside the 1 TB SSD?

The laptop has one M.2 slot for the 128 GB boot drive and a 2.5-inch bay for the 1 TB SSD; the step people miss is securing the M.2 screw before closing the chassis.

What maintenance will the dual-fan cooling system need later?

Dust builds up on the dual fans and heatsink fins; clean them with compressed air every six to twelve months and replace thermal paste on the i9-8950HK if temperatures climb.

What limit appears first during sustained loads on the i9-8950HK?

The 4.80 GHz turbo clock cannot hold under continuous multi-core work; the processor drops toward its 2.90 GHz base speed once the dual fans saturate.

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