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DELL Precision 5530 laptop i9-8950HK 16GB 1TB M.2 4TB SSD 15.6 UHD Touch 11

SKU CH-C2SX-K9S6F

15.6-inch UHD touchscreen mobile workstation with 6-core i9-8950HK, 16 GB DDR4, 1 TB M.2 plus 4 TB SSD and Quadro P2000 graphics

  • Screen size15.6 in (39.6 cm)
  • ProcessorIntel Core i9 8th Gen
  • Graphics processorNVIDIA Quadro P2000
  • Memory size16 GB
  • SSD storage4 TB
  • Display resolution3840 × 2160
  • Hexa-core i9-8950HK up to 4.80 GHz accelerates heavy workloads
  • 16 GB DDR4 and dual 1 TB M.2 plus 4 TB SSD store large projects
  • 6" UHD 3840 x 2160 IPS touchscreen shows fine detail
  • Quadro P2000 4 GB GDDR5 drives professional graphics apps
  • Thunderbolt 3 and HDMI 2.0 connect docks and displays

Mobile workstation with six-core i9

The Dell Precision 5530 is a 15.6-inch mobile workstation built around an 8th Generation Intel Core i9-8950HK six-core processor. It ships with 16 GB of DDR4 memory and dual storage comprising a 1 TB M.2 drive plus a 4 TB SSD. The UHD IPS touchscreen resolves at 3840 x 2160 and covers 72% colour gamut. NVIDIA Quadro P2000 graphics with 4 GB GDDR5 handle professional visual workloads. Windows 11 Pro comes pre-installed.

Dual-fan cooling for sustained loads

The thermal design uses dual fans to improve airflow and keep the system cool under heavy compute or graphics tasks. The six-core CPU runs at a 2.90 GHz base frequency and can reach 4.80 GHz with Intel Turbo Boost Technology. A dedicated Quadro P2000 adds professional GPU performance without relying on shared memory. The included Dell AC adapter supplies power for the complete package.

Thunderbolt 3 and HDMI 2.0 connectivity

Two USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports, one Thunderbolt 3 port and one HDMI 2.0 output provide display and peripheral expansion for office or field use. A headphone and microphone combo jack handles audio. The platinum silver chassis integrates a webcam and supports Wi-Fi and Bluetooth wireless connectivity. Buyers who need more than 16 GB of memory or additional internal drive bays should consider other configurations.

How it compares

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

Price $1,580.99
Pricier than about 86% 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 storage4 TB
Hard driveNo
Storage configuration1 TB + 4 TB NVMe SSD
Optical driveNo
Display
Screen size15.6 in (39.6 cm)
Display resolution3840 × 2160
Panel typeIPS
Touch inputTouch Screen
Widescreen compatibleYes
Display formatUHD
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 11 Pro
Pre-installed softwareNONE
More details
Pointing deviceYes
KeyboardStandard
Keyboard backlightBacklit

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Questions about this item

How do I install the 1TB M.2 drive and what step do people miss?

Insert the M.2 module at an angle into the slot, press down and secure it with the retention screw; the step often missed is fastening that screw so the drive stays seated.

What maintenance or replacement will the 16GB DDR4 memory need later?

The memory is not user-upgradable beyond the factory 16GB; if more capacity is required later the whole mainboard must be replaced.

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

Thermal throttling engages once the dual-fan cooling reaches its capacity, reducing the 4.80 GHz boost clock to protect the processor.

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