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DELL Precision 5530 laptop i9-8950HK 16GB 1TB SSD Quadro P2000 15.6 FHD

SKU CH-SR6R-VS5XD

15.6-inch FHD mobile workstation with 6-core i9-8950HK, 16GB DDR4, 1TB SSD and Quadro P2000 4GB GDDR5 graphics

  • Screen size15.6 in (39.6 cm)
  • ProcessorIntel Core i9 8th Gen
  • Graphics processorNVIDIA Quadro P2000
  • Memory size16 GB
  • SSD storage1 TB
  • Display resolution1920 × 1080
  • Six-core i9-8950HK up to 4.80 GHz for heavy workloads
  • Quadro P2000 with 4GB GDDR5 drives professional graphics apps
  • 6" FHD IPS 1920 x 1080 panel at 72% colour gamut
  • 1TB SSD plus 16GB DDR4 gives fast storage and memory
  • Thunderbolt 3 and HDMI 2.0 connect docks and displays

Precision 5530 mobile workstation

The Dell Precision 5530 is a 15.6-inch mobile workstation built for engineers and creators who need certified professional graphics in a thin chassis. It ships new with Windows 10 Pro and a silver aluminium finish. The six-core Intel Core i9-8950HK and dedicated NVIDIA Quadro P2000 target CAD, rendering and simulation workloads.

Quadro P2000 4 GB GDDR5 GPU

The single specification that decides fit is the dedicated NVIDIA Quadro P2000 with 4 GB GDDR5 video memory. Professional drivers enable certified stability in SolidWorks, Revit and similar ISV applications. Integrated graphics alone cannot deliver that level of viewport performance or driver validation for complex assemblies.

Dual-fan cooling under sustained load

Dual fans move air across the CPU and GPU to maintain clocks during long renders or simulations. The thermal design aims to keep the i9-8950HK near its 4.80 GHz turbo and the Quadro P2000 at stable frequencies without throttling. Buyers expecting silent operation during continuous heavy compute should note the fans will spin audibly.

How it compares

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

Price $1,250.99
Pricier than about 81% 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 storage1 TB
Hard driveNo
Storage configurationDUAL 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

What does the i9-8950HK's 4.80 GHz turbo speed mean for real-world workloads?

The six-core processor can reach 4.80 GHz on demanding threads, giving short bursts of high frequency for compile jobs or simulation steps while the 12 MB cache keeps data close.

What does the Thunderbolt 3 port with x4 PCIe actually let me connect?

The port carries four PCIe lanes plus DisplayPort, so you can run an external GPU enclosure, a high-speed NVME storage array, or a 4K display from a single cable.

What drive form factors fit the Precision 5530's storage slots?

The chassis accepts M.2 modules supporting both SATA and NVME protocols, allowing the installed 1 TB SSD to be joined by a second M.2 drive up to the platform limit.

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