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Silver 15.6 inch Dell Precision 5530 laptop with UHD touchscreen display

DELL

DELL Precision 5530 laptop i9-8950HK 32GB 1TB UHD Touch 11

SKU CH-90TM-GVVQX

15.6" UHD touch display with 32 GB DDR4 RAM, 1 TB storage, six-core i9-8950HK and Quadro P2000 graphics

  • Screen size15.6 in (39.6 cm)
  • ProcessorIntel Core i9 8th Gen
  • Graphics processorNVIDIA Quadro P2000
  • Memory size32 GB
  • SSD storage1 TB
  • Display resolution3840 × 2160

Model 32GB/1TB W11P Touch

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  • 8-core performance handles complex workloads with Intel Core i9-8950HK
  • 32 GB DDR4 memory keeps large datasets responsive
  • 1 TB NVMe storage loads projects instantly
  • 6" 3840 x 2160 touch display shows every detail
  • Quadro P2000 4 GB GDDR5 accelerates professional graphics

Precision 5530 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 with a 2.90 GHz base clock and 4.80 GHz turbo boost. It carries 32 GB of DDR4 memory and a 1 TB PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD. The UHD IPS touch display delivers 3840 x 2160 resolution with 72% color gamut coverage. A dedicated NVIDIA Quadro P2000 GPU with 4 GB GDDR5 handles professional graphics workloads. Windows 11 Pro comes pre-installed. Buyers who need more than 32 GB of RAM or multiple internal drives cannot expand this unit further.

Sustained load behaviour

The cooling system uses dual fans designed to improve airflow and keep the chassis cool under extended compute and graphics tasks. The six-core i9-8950HK maintains elevated frequencies across all cores while the Quadro P2000 drives the 3840 x 2160 panel or external displays through HDMI 2.0. Thunderbolt 3 provides x4 PCIe bandwidth for high-speed peripherals or additional GPU enclosures. Thermal throttling may appear during prolonged maximum turbo utilisation on all twelve threads simultaneously.

Installation and common issues

The laptop arrives with Windows 11 Pro already configured and the Dell AC adapter included, so initial setup requires only power and user account creation. Driver stacks for the Quadro P2000 and Thunderbolt 3 controller should be updated from Dell support before production use. The sealed chassis prevents memory or storage upgrades after purchase. Touch calibration on the InfinityEdge panel occasionally drifts after firmware updates and may need a manual recalibration.

How it compares

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

Price $1,100.99
Pricier than about 77% 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 storage1 TB
Hard driveNo
Storage configuration1 TB NVMe SSD
Optical driveNo
Display
Screen size15.6 in (39.6 cm)
Display resolution3840 × 2160
Panel typeIPS
Touch inputTouch Screen
Widescreen compatibleYes
Display formatUHD
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 11 Pro
Pre-installed softwareNONE
More details
Pointing deviceYes
KeyboardStandard
Keyboard backlightBacklit

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Questions about this item

How loud or hot does the i9-8950HK get when the dual-fan cooling runs all day?

The dual-fan thermal design is built to sustain airflow under continuous load, keeping the six-core i9-8950HK at stable clocks without throttling.

Which cables or docks must I already own to use the Thunderbolt 3 and HDMI 2.0 ports?

You need a Thunderbolt 3 cable or dock for the USB-C port and a standard HDMI 2.0 cable for the full-size HDMI output.

Will the Quadro P2000 4GB GDDR5 drive my older 1080p monitors without scaling issues?

Yes — the HDMI 2.0 and Thunderbolt 3 outputs both support 1080p at 60 Hz natively, so legacy panels work without extra adapters.

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