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Black Lenovo ThinkPad P52 laptop 15.6 inch matte display closed lid

Lenovo

Lenovo ThinkPad P52 laptop i7-8850H 32GB 2TB Quadro P1000 15.6" FHD

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A 15.6-inch FHD mobile workstation with a six-core i7-8850H at 4.3 GHz, 32 GB DDR4, 2 TB SSD and Quadro P1000 4 GB graphics

  • Screen size15.6 in (39.6 cm)
  • ProcessorIntel Core i7
  • Graphics processorNVIDIA Quadro P1000
  • Memory size32 GB
  • SSD storage2 TB
  • Display resolution1920 × 1080
  • Six-core i7-8850H up to 4.3 GHz speeds through heavy workloads
  • 32 GB DDR4 2400 memory keeps large datasets responsive
  • 2 TB SSD stores projects and boots Windows 10 Pro fast
  • NVIDIA Quadro P1000 4 GB drives professional 3D and CAD apps
  • 6 inch FHD IPS 1920x1080 anti-glare panel shows accurate colour detail

Mobile workstation for professionals

The Lenovo ThinkPad P52 is a 2018 mobile workstation built around an Intel Core i7-8850H six-core processor reaching 4.3 GHz. It ships with Windows 10 Pro 64-bit, 32GB of DDR4 2400 memory and a 2TB solid state drive. The 15.6 inch FHD IPS panel shows 1920 x 1080 resolution without touch input. An NVIDIA Quadro P1000 with 4GB dedicated video memory handles professional graphics workloads.

Thermals noise and power in daily use

The hexa-core CPU and discrete Quadro graphics share a compact chassis, so sustained loads will raise internal temperatures and activate the cooling fans. Typical office applications and light CAD tasks keep the system quieter, while rendering or simulation pushes both processor and GPU toward their thermal limits. Power draw scales with the 4.3 GHz turbo frequency and the dedicated 4GB video memory under heavy compute.

Build fit and expansion needs

Thunderbolt over USB-C lets you attach external displays, storage or docks without using legacy ports. The 2TB drive and 32GB of DDR4 leave no internal slots free for extra memory or a second SSD. Buyers who want more storage or a second graphics card must rely on external enclosures. The fingerprint reader and webcam privacy cover address physical security without extra hardware.

How it compares

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

Price $2,397.99
Pricier than about 91% 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 Dedicated 4 GB
Typical for this category: the median of 3,254 items is 4 GB.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameLenovo
Product lineP52
Model nameThinkpad
Part number20M9
Product colorBlack
Recommended useBusiness
Processor
ProcessorIntel Core i7
Processor modelIntel Core i7-8850H
CPU cores6-core Processor
Turbo clock speed4.3 GHz
Memory
Memory size32 GB
RAM type and speedDDR4 2400
Storage
SSD storage2 TB
Optical driveNo
Display
Screen size15.6 in (39.6 cm)
Display resolution1920 × 1080
Touch inputNon-Touch Screen
Display formatFHD
Graphics
Graphics processorNVIDIA Quadro P1000
Video RAMDedicated 4 GB
Audio & video
SoundIntegrated Sound card
SpeakersIntegrated Stereo Speakers
Web cameraYes
Connectivity
LAN connection10/100/1000 Mbit/s
Wi-Fi802.11ac Wireless LAN
Bluetooth support5.0
Ports & slots
USB ports5
Memory card reader4-in-1
Size & build
Overall dimensions14.86 × 9.93 × 0.96
Product weight5.4–6.4 lb (2.45–2.9 kg)
Software
Operating systemWindows 10 Pro
More details
Keyboard backlightBacklit
Extra input devicesYes

Questions about this item

How do I install additional DDR4 2400 memory in the ThinkPad P52, and what step is often missed?

Remove the bottom cover, insert the module at an angle into the SO-DIMM slot, then press down until the clips click; the step often missed is fully seating both clips before replacing the cover.

Which components in this 2018 workstation are most likely to need replacement after several years of daily use?

The internal cooling fan and the lithium-ion battery are the parts that typically wear out first under sustained workloads.

What thermal limit appears first when the i7-8850H runs at 4.3 GHz turbo during extended rendering sessions?

The CPU hits its thermal throttle point, reducing clock speeds to manage heat before any other component reaches its limit.

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