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Silver Dell Precision 5530 laptop with 15.6 inch FHD display, closed lid

DELL

DELL Precision 5530 laptop i9-8950HK 16GB 128GB Quadro P2000 15.6 FHD

SKU CH-AP2E-QC05P

A 15.6-inch FHD mobile workstation with an 8th Gen Intel Core i9 six-core processor, 16 GB DDR4 RAM, 128 GB NVMe SSD and NVIDIA Quadro P2000 graphics

  • Screen size15.6 in (39.6 cm)
  • ProcessorIntel Core i9 8th Gen
  • Graphics processorNVIDIA Quadro P2000
  • Memory size16 GB
  • SSD storage128 GB
  • Display resolution1920 × 1080

Model 16GB/128GB W10P

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  • Hexa-core i9-8950HK reaches 4.80 GHz for heavy workloads
  • Quadro P2000 with 4GB GDDR5 accelerates professional graphics
  • 6" FHD IPS panel covers 72% colour gamut
  • 128GB PCIe NVMe SSD plus 16GB DDR4 memory
  • Thunderbolt 3 and HDMI 2.0 simplify peripheral connectivity

Mobile workstation for demanding workflows

The Dell Precision 5530 is a 15.6 inch mobile workstation built around an 8th Gen Intel Core i9-8950HK six-core processor and NVIDIA Quadro P2000 graphics with 4GB GDDR5 memory. It runs Windows 10 Pro and includes 16GB DDR4 RAM plus a 128GB PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD. The silver chassis offers Thunderbolt 3, HDMI 2.0 and two USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports.

Six-core i9-8950HK with Turbo to 4.80 GHz

The single specification that decides suitability is the Intel Core i9-8950HK running at 2.90 GHz base with Intel Turbo Boost up to 4.80 GHz across six cores and twelve threads. This level of multi-threaded performance handles heavy compute tasks such as rendering, simulation and large dataset analysis within a thin-and-light form factor.

16GB RAM and 128GB SSD — capacity and headroom

The 16GB DDR4 memory and 128GB NVMe SSD provide a responsive platform for professional applications and active project files. Buyers who need more storage or memory headroom for very large models, virtual machines or extensive local datasets will find the base configuration limiting. The system supports up to 32GB DDR4 and larger NVMe drives for future expansion.

How it compares

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

Price $427.99
Cheaper than about 66% 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 size16 GB
RAM type and speedDDR4
Memory configuration8 GB x 2
Free memory slots0
Maximum supported memory32 GB
Storage
SSD storage128 GB
Hard driveNo
Storage configuration128 GB 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 does the 2.90 GHz base clock and 4.80 GHz turbo speed feel in real workloads?

The six-core i9-8950HK runs at 2.90 GHz and can reach 4.80 GHz with Turbo Boost, giving strong single-thread response and enough multi-thread headroom for CAD, rendering and heavy multitasking.

What does the Thunderbolt 3 port actually let me connect at full speed?

Thunderbolt 3 provides four lanes of PCIe and supports external GPUs, fast NVMe storage and dual 4K displays through a single USB-C connector.

Will the 15.6 inch chassis accept a second M.2 drive?

The 5530 has one M.2 slot occupied by the 128 GB PCIe NVMe SSD; no second M.2 slot is present, so storage expansion requires an external Thunderbolt or USB drive.

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