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Black ThinkPad P53s laptop closed, matte finish, 15.6 inch screen, thin profile

Lenovo

Lenovo ThinkPad P53s laptop i7-8565U 40GB 512GB SATA Quadro P520 15.6" FHD

SKU CH-KN5V-53JPX

15.6-inch Full HD mobile workstation with Intel Core i7-8565U, 40GB DDR4, 512GB SATA SSD and NVIDIA Quadro P520 graphics

  • Screen size15.6 in (39.6 cm)
  • ProcessorIntel Core i7 8th Gen
  • Graphics processorNVIDIA Quadro P520
  • Memory size40 GB
  • SSD storage512 GB
  • Display resolution1920 × 1080

Model 40GB/512GB

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  • Quad-core i7-8565U boosts to 4.60 GHz for responsive multitasking
  • 40 GB DDR4 memory handles large datasets and virtual machines
  • Quadro P520 with 2 GB GDDR5 accelerates professional 3-D workflows
  • 512 GB SATA SSD provides fast boot and ample project storage
  • 6 inch 1920 x 1080 display delivers crisp Full HD visuals

Mobile workstation with 40GB DDR4

The Lenovo ThinkPad P53s is a 15.6-inch laptop powered by an Intel Core i7-8565U processor that reaches 4.60 GHz. It combines 40GB of DDR4 memory with a 512GB SATA SSD and NVIDIA Quadro P520 graphics. Windows 10 Pro is pre-installed on the black chassis.

Suits engineers and analysts needing large memory

The 40GB configuration supports larger models and multitasking than standard 8GB or 16GB ultraportables. Buyers who need certified drivers for advanced simulation or rendering workloads should verify Quadro P520 support for their specific software. The 65W power supply limits sustained turbo performance under heavy combined CPU and GPU load.

40GB DDR4 memory capacity

This single specification determines whether the system can hold your working set without swapping. The memory is soldered and not upgradeable, so the 40GB total is fixed for the life of the device. Confirm that your applications and operating system require this capacity before purchase.

How it compares

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

Price $1,620.99
Pricier than about 87% 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).
Memory size 40 GB
Higher than about 90% of the 30,127 comparable items (median 16 GB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameLenovo
Product lineThinkPad P53s
Product colorBlack
Design styleStandard
Processor
ProcessorIntel Core i7 8th Gen
Processor model1.8 GHz
Turbo clock speed4.6 GHz
L3 cache size8 MB Smart Cache
Memory
Memory size40 GB
RAM type and speedDDR4
Storage
SSD storage512 GB
Hard driveNo
Storage configuration512 GB SATA SSD
Optical driveNo
Display
Screen size15.6 in (39.6 cm)
Display resolution1920 × 1080
Touch inputNon-Touch Screen
Graphics
Graphics processorNVIDIA Quadro P520
Graphics typeBoth
Audio & video
Web cameraYes
Connectivity
LAN connection10/100/1000 Mbit/s
Wi-Fi802.11ac
Bluetooth support5.0
Ports & slots
HDMI ports1 x HDMI
Audio jacks1 x Headphone/Microphone Combo Jack
Memory card readerMicro SD
Software
Operating systemWindows 10 Pro
More details
KeyboardStandard
Keyboard backlightNon-backlit

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Questions about this item

How do I add more memory to the ThinkPad P53s, and which slot do people forget?

The laptop has two DDR4 SODIMM slots; one is under the bottom cover and the other is under the keyboard deck, so the upper slot is often missed during upgrades.

Which part of the 512 GB SATA SSD will wear out first and need replacement?

The NAND flash cells have a finite write endurance; once the drive reaches its terabytes-written limit, the SSD itself must be replaced.

What thermal limit throttles the i7-8565U during long rendering sessions?

The processor hits its 4.60 GHz turbo ceiling and then reduces frequency to stay within the 65 W power envelope and the 57 WHr battery thermal budget.

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