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Silver 15.6 inch Dell Precision 5530 mobile workstation with thin bezels

DELL

DELL Precision 5530 laptop i9-8950HK 256 GB SSD 8 GB DDR4

SKU CH-WMCZ-5P05K

15.6" FHD mobile workstation with Intel Core i9-8950HK, NVIDIA Quadro P2000, 256 GB SSD and 8 GB DDR4

  • Screen size15.6 in (39.6 cm)
  • ProcessorIntel Core i9 8th Gen
  • Graphics processorNVIDIA Quadro P2000
  • Memory size8 GB
  • SSD storage256 GB
  • Display resolution1920 × 1080

Model 8GB/256GB W10P

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  • Six-core Intel i9-8950HK reaches 4.80 GHz Turbo for heavy workloads
  • NVIDIA Quadro P2000 with 4 GB GDDR5 drives professional graphics apps
  • 6" FHD IPS panel covers 72 % colour gamut for accurate visuals
  • 256 GB PCIe NVMe SSD plus 8 GB DDR4 memory for fast data access
  • Thunderbolt 3 and HDMI 2.0 ports connect docks and external displays

Precision mobile workstation

The Dell Precision 5530 is a 15.6-inch mobile workstation built around an 8th Gen Intel six-core i9-8950HK processor. It ships with 8 GB of DDR4 memory and a 256 GB PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD. Professional graphics are handled by a dedicated NVIDIA Quadro P2000 with 4 GB of GDDR5 video memory. Windows 10 Pro comes pre-installed.

Sustained load behaviour

The cooling system uses dual fans to manage airflow during extended workloads. The i9-8950HK runs at a 2.90 GHz base frequency and can reach 4.80 GHz with Intel Turbo Boost Technology across its six cores and twelve threads. This thermal design aims to maintain performance for professional applications over long sessions.

Build and connectivity

The chassis features a platinum silver finish with an InfinityEdge FHD IPS display covering 72% colour gamut. Physical ports include two USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports, one Thunderbolt 3 port, one HDMI 2.0 output and a headphone/microphone combo jack. Wi-Fi and Bluetooth provide wireless connectivity. An AC adapter is included.

How it compares

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

Price $450.99
Cheaper than about 64% 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 storage256 GB
Hard driveNo
Storage configuration256 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 loud does the dual-fan cooling get when the i9-8950HK runs at 4.80 GHz all day?

The dual-fan thermal design increases airflow to keep the system cool under sustained loads from the 6-core i9-8950HK and Quadro P2000.

Which external monitor cable do I need for the HDMI 2.0 port on this Precision 5530?

A standard HDMI cable connects the HDMI 2.0 output to any monitor or projector supporting 1920 x 1080 or higher resolution.

Will my older USB 3.0 dock work with the two USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports on this laptop?

Yes, the two USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-A ports are backward compatible with USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 peripherals and docks.

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