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Dell Precision 5530 laptop i9-8950HK 1TB SSD 8GB DDR4 15.6 FHD

SKU CH-96YE-AAMEQ

15.6-inch FHD mobile workstation with six-core i9-8950HK, 1 TB SSD, 8 GB DDR4 and Quadro P2000 graphics

  • Screen size15.6 in (39.6 cm)
  • ProcessorIntel Core i9 8th Gen
  • Graphics processorNVIDIA Quadro P2000
  • Memory size8 GB
  • SSD storage1 TB
  • Display resolution1920 × 1080

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  • Six-core i9-8950HK up to 4.80 GHz for demanding workloads
  • NVIDIA Quadro P2000 4 GB GDDR5 for professional graphics
  • 1 TB PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD for fast storage
  • 6" FHD IPS 1920 x 1080 InfinityEdge display
  • Thunderbolt 3 and HDMI 2.0 for versatile connectivity

15.6" FHD Mobile Workstation

The Dell Precision 5530 is a 15.6-inch mobile workstation with a 1920 x 1080 IPS display. It runs on an 8th Gen Intel Core i9-8950HK six-core processor reaching 4.80 GHz. Graphics are handled by a dedicated NVIDIA Quadro P2000 with 4GB GDDR5 memory. The system includes 8GB DDR4 RAM and a 1TB PCIe NVMe SSD with Windows 10 Pro.

Suitable For

This configuration suits professionals running CAD, 3D modelling or video editing workloads that need ISV-certified Quadro graphics. The Thunderbolt 3 and HDMI 2.0 ports support external displays and fast peripherals. Buyers needing 32GB memory capacity or a touchscreen panel should consider other configurations. The 72% colour gamut may limit colour-critical print work.

Deciding Spec

The dedicated NVIDIA Quadro P2000 with 4GB GDDR5 is the specification that defines this unit as a mobile workstation. It provides certified drivers and stability for professional applications where consumer GeForce cards are not validated. If your workflow relies on GPU compute or 10-bit colour pipelines, verify the Quadro P2000 meets those certification requirements.

How it compares

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

Price $547.99
Cheaper than about 55% 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 size8 GB
RAM type and speedDDR4
Memory configuration8 GB x 1
Free memory slots0
Maximum supported memory32 GB
Storage
SSD storage1 TB
Hard driveNo
Storage configuration1 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 SSD form factor and interface does the 1 TB drive in the Precision 5530 use?

The 1 TB drive is a PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD installed in the single M.2 slot inside the chassis.

How do I install Windows updates on the pre-loaded Windows 10 Pro without losing the Dell drivers?

Run Windows Update normally; Dell drivers are delivered through the same channel and will reinstall automatically if removed.

Which user-replaceable part will need attention first in the Precision 5530?

The 8 GB DDR4 SODIMM is the only user-replaceable memory module; plan to upgrade it when workloads exceed the current capacity.

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