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Silver Dell Precision 5530 15.6 inch laptop closed on a flat surface

DELL

DELL Precision 5530 laptop i9-8950HK 32GB 128GB+4TB Quadro P2000 15.6 FHD

SKU CH-KRBS-ZEY6H

15.6-inch FHD mobile workstation with 8th Gen Intel Core i9-8950HK six-core processor, 32GB DDR4 memory, 128GB plus 4TB SSD storage and NVIDIA Quadro P2000 4GB GDDR5 graphics

  • Screen size15.6 in (39.6 cm)
  • ProcessorIntel Core i9 8th Gen
  • Graphics processorNVIDIA Quadro P2000
  • Memory size32 GB
  • SSD storage4 TB
  • Display resolution1920 × 1080

Model 32GB W10P

  • Six-core i9-8950HK reaches 4.80 GHz for heavy workloads
  • 32 GB DDR4 and 128 GB plus 4 TB SSD give ample memory and storage
  • Quadro P2000 with 4 GB GDDR5 drives professional graphics
  • 6 inch FHD IPS panel covers 72 % colour gamut
  • Thunderbolt and HDMI 2.0 connect multiple displays and peripherals

Precision mobile workstation

The Dell Precision 5530 is a 15.6-inch mobile workstation built around an 8th Gen Intel Core i9-8950HK six-core processor running at 2.90 GHz with turbo up to 4.80 GHz. It carries 32 GB of DDR4 memory and dual storage comprising a 128 GB M.2 drive plus a 4 TB SSD. The NVIDIA Quadro P2000 with 4 GB GDDR5 handles professional graphics workloads on a 1920 x 1080 IPS InfinityEdge panel covering 72% colour gamut.

Dual-fan cooling under load

The thermal design uses dual fans to move air through the slim chassis and keep the hexa-core CPU and dedicated GPU stable during sustained compute or rendering tasks. Fan noise rises with workload but remains typical for a thin mobile workstation. Power is supplied by the included Dell AC adapter over Thunderbolt 3 or the barrel connector depending on configuration.

Step up from dual-core ultraportables

This configuration replaces older dual-core or quad-core ultraportables that lack professional graphics certification and large local storage. The jump is worth it when workflows demand ISV-certified drivers, 32 GB system memory and a 4 TB SSD in a 15.6-inch form factor. Buyers who need more than 32 GB RAM or a newer GPU architecture should look elsewhere.

How it compares

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

Price $1,539.99
Pricier than about 85% 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 size32 GB
RAM type and speedDDR4
Memory configuration16 GB x 2
Free memory slots0
Maximum supported memory32 GB
Storage
SSD storage4 TB
Hard driveNo
Storage configuration128 GB + 4 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 is the 128 GB M.2 drive installed, and what step is often missed?

The M.2 slot is under the bottom cover; the step many miss is seating the drive at the correct angle before tightening the retaining screw.

What maintenance or replacement will the 32 GB DDR4 memory need later?

The memory is soldered and not user-replaceable; if capacity becomes limiting the only option is a full board swap.

What limit appears first on the Quadro P2000 during sustained 4.80 GHz loads?

The dual-fan cooling reaches its thermal ceiling and the GPU clocks down to stay within its power envelope.

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