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Lenovo ThinkPad P53 laptop i7-9850H 16GB 2TB NVME+1TB HDD Quadro T1000 4GB

SKU CH-R017-V2MKF

Mobile workstation with a six-core Intel Core i7-9850H up to 4.6 GHz, 16 GB DDR4, 2 TB NVME plus 1 TB HDD, 15.6" 1920 x 1080 IPS display and NVIDIA Quadro T1000 4 GB graphics

  • Screen size15.6 in (39.6 cm)
  • ProcessorIntel Core i7
  • Graphics processorNVIDIA Quadro T1000
  • Memory size16 GB
  • SSD storage2 TB PCIe
  • Display resolution1920 × 1080
  • Hexa-core i7-9850H reaches 4.6 GHz for demanding workloads
  • 6" FHD IPS display at 1920 x 1080 with 300 nits brightness
  • 2 TB NVME plus 1 TB HDD with 16 GB DDR4 memory
  • NVIDIA Quadro T1000 4 GB GPU for professional graphics
  • Windows 10 Pro 64-bit with fingerprint reader for secure login

Mobile workstation for rendering and AI

The Lenovo ThinkPad P53 is a mobile workstation built around an Intel Core i7-9850H six-core processor that reaches 4.6 GHz. It pairs 16 GB of DDR4 memory with a 2 TB NVME drive plus a 1 TB hard drive for fast access and deep storage. A 15.6 inch FHD IPS panel at 1920 x 1080 resolution and an NVIDIA Quadro T1000 with 4 GB video memory complete the platform. Windows 10 Pro and a fingerprint reader are included.

Step up from integrated graphics or lesser GPUs

Moving to the Quadro T1000 adds dedicated video memory and certified drivers for professional 3D and compute workloads that integrated graphics cannot sustain. The hexa-core CPU and 16 GB of system memory remove the bottlenecks common on dual-core or 8 GB configurations when compiling code or preprocessing datasets. The jump is worth it when projects exceed the memory or GPU headroom of entry-level laptops.

Handles CAD assemblies and local model training

The 2 TB NVME and 1 TB HDD combination comfortably stores large project libraries, simulation results and training datasets without external drives. Six cores at up to 4.6 GHz and 4 GB of GPU memory manage moderate CAD assemblies, video timelines and local AI inference. Workloads that need more than 16 GB of system memory, higher GPU compute or multi-GPU scaling will exceed the available headroom.

How it compares

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

Price $1,907.99
Pricier than about 90% 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 nameThinkPad
Product lineP53
Model nameThinkpad
Part number20QN
Product colorBlack
Product typeWorkstation
Processor
ProcessorIntel Core i7
Processor model2.6 GHz
CPU cores6-core Processor
Turbo clock speed4.6
Processor L2 cache12 MB
Memory
Memory size16 GB
RAM type and speedDDR2666
Storage
SSD storage2 TB PCIe
Hard drive1 TB
Storage configuration2 TB NVME + 1 TB HDD
Display
Screen size15.6 in (39.6 cm)
Display resolution1920 × 1080
Touch inputNon-Touch Screen
Widescreen compatibleYes
Display formatFHD
Screen featuresIn-plane Switching (IPS) Technology
Graphics
Graphics processorNVIDIA Quadro T1000
Video RAM4 GB
Audio & video
SoundIntegrated Sound card
SpeakersIntegrated Stereo Speakers
Web cameraYes
Connectivity
LAN connection10/100/1000 Mbit/s
Wi-Fi802.11ax Wireless LAN
Bluetooth support5.1
Ports & slots
USB ports2
Video outputs1 x HDMI
HDMI ports1 x HDMI 2.0
Audio jacks1 x Headphone/Microphone Combo Jack
Memory card reader4-in-1
Power
Power adapter170-watt AC Adapter
Battery packLithium Polymer
Size & build
Overall dimensions14.86 × 9.93 × 0.96
Product weight5–5.9 lb (2.27–2.68 kg)
Software
Operating systemWindows 10 Pro
More details
Other featuresFingerprint reader
Pointing deviceThinkPad UltraNav
Keyboard backlightBacklit

Questions about this item

Does the 15.6 inch chassis have an open M.2 slot for a second NVME drive?

The unit ships with a 2TB NVME and a 1TB HDD already installed; the service manual shows one additional M.2 slot, but the second drive must be NVME protocol and DDR4 memory is soldered.

What BIOS setting must be enabled before Windows 10 Pro recognises the Quadro T1000 4GB GPU?

Switch the graphics mode to Discrete in BIOS, save, then install the NVIDIA driver; skipping this step leaves the system on integrated graphics only.

Which user-replaceable parts will need attention after several years of heavy workloads?

The 16GB DDR4 memory is soldered, so only the NVME SSD, 1TB HDD, coin-cell battery and thermal paste are serviceable over time.

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