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Silver 15.6 inch Dell Precision 5530 mobile workstation with FHD IPS display

DELL

DELL Precision 5530 laptop i9-8950HK 16GB 256GB M.2 2TB SSD

SKU CH-EA87-S3ZK0

15.6-inch FHD mobile workstation with six-core i9-8950HK, 16 GB DDR4, 256 GB M.2 plus 2 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 storage2 TB
  • Display resolution1920 × 1080

Model 16GB/2TB W10P

  • Six-core i9-8950HK up to 4.80 GHz for heavy compute
  • NVIDIA Quadro P2000 4 GB GDDR5 drives professional graphics
  • 6" FHD IPS 1920 x 1080 panel at 72 % colour gamut
  • Dual storage 256 GB M.2 plus 2 TB SSD with 16 GB DDR4
  • 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 running at 2.90 GHz with Turbo Boost up to 4.80 GHz. It includes 16 GB of DDR4 memory and dual storage comprising a 256 GB M.2 drive plus a 2 TB SSD. The 1920 x 1080 FHD IPS panel covers 72% colour gamut and is non-touch. Graphics are handled by a dedicated NVIDIA Quadro P2000 with 4 GB of GDDR5 video memory. Windows 10 Pro is pre-installed.

Engineers and creators needing certified graphics

This configuration suits professionals who require ISV-certified drivers for CAD, 3D modelling or video editing workflows. The Quadro P2000 provides stable performance in those applications. Buyers who want a touchscreen display should look elsewhere, as this panel is non-touch. Users needing more than 16 GB of system memory will find the installed capacity fixed at that level. Anyone requiring a newer generation processor or consumer-grade GeForce graphics will not be served by this unit.

Dedicated Quadro P2000 with 4 GB GDDR5

The single specification that decides fit is the professional NVIDIA Quadro P2000 GPU with 4 GB of GDDR5 memory. Certified drivers for major ISV applications make this the defining feature for engineering and content-creation workloads. If your software stack relies on consumer gaming drivers or demands higher video memory, this workstation will not meet the requirement.

How it compares

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

Price $1,211.99
Pricier than about 80% 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 storage2 TB
Hard driveNo
Storage configuration256 GB + 2 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 can I confirm the Intel Core i9-8950HK is hitting 4.80 GHz under load?

Open Task Manager or a monitoring tool and watch the clock speed rise toward 4.80 GHz when a heavy render or compile starts; the six-core processor will boost there if thermals allow.

Which cables or adapters are not included for the Thunderbolt 3 and HDMI 2.0 ports?

The box contains the laptop and Dell AC adapter only; any Thunderbolt 3 dock, HDMI 2.0 cable or USB-C peripheral must be purchased separately.

Should I pick the 256 GB M.2 plus 2 TB SSD layout or a single larger M.2 drive?

The listed unit already pairs a 256 GB M.2 boot drive with a 2 TB SSD for capacity; if you want a single volume, you would need to swap the M.2 for a 1 TB or larger NVME module yourself.

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