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Lenovo

Lenovo ThinkPad P53s laptop i7-8565U 40GB RAM 2TB SSD 15.6" FHD Quadro P520

SKU CH-1F4V-5C0DR

A 15.6 inch Full HD mobile workstation with an 8th Gen Core i7, Quadro P520 graphics, 40GB DDR4 memory and a 2TB PCIe NVMe SSD

  • Screen size15.6 in (39.6 cm)
  • ProcessorIntel Core i7 8th Gen
  • Graphics processorNVIDIA Quadro P520
  • Memory size40 GB
  • SSD storage2 TB
  • Display resolution1920 × 1080

Model 40GB/2TB

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  • Professional performance with Intel Core i7-8565U reaching 4.60 GHz
  • Certified graphics power from NVIDIA Quadro P520 with 2GB GDDR5
  • Multitasking headroom via 40GB DDR4 memory
  • Fast storage access on 2TB PCIe NVMe SSD
  • Secure sign-in using fingerprint reader

Mobile workstation with professional graphics

The Lenovo ThinkPad P53s combines an Intel Core i7-8565U processor that reaches 4.60 GHz with an NVIDIA Quadro P520 GPU, 40GB of DDR4 memory and a 2TB PCIe NVMe SSD. The 15.6-inch 1920 x 1080 display and Windows 10 Pro suit engineers and designers who need certified drivers on the move. Buyers who want a lighter ultrabook or a higher-wattage mobile GPU should look elsewhere.

Upgraded memory and storage change daily capacity

Technicians open the factory box to install 40GB of DDR4 SODIMM RAM and a 2TB PCIe NVMe SSD, doubling typical stock configurations. The larger memory pool keeps multiple CAD viewports and virtual machines responsive, while the faster SSD cuts project load times. The original 65W power supply and 57 WHr battery remain unchanged.

Standard ThinkPad chassis keeps installation simple

The upgraded modules slot into the existing SODIMM and M.2 bays without case modification or thermal-pad replacement. Thunderbolt, HDMI, USB 3.1 Type-C, USB 3.1 Gen1, micro-SD reader and combo audio jack retain their factory positions. The 14.4 x 9.76 x .75 inch footprint fits existing docking stations and sleeves.

How it compares

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Price $1,654.99
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 storage2 TB
Hard driveNo
Storage configuration2 TB PCIe 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
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KeyboardStandard
Keyboard backlightNon-backlit

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Questions about this item

Can the 40GB DDR4 memory be expanded later?

The system uses DDR4 SODIMM modules; check the motherboard slot count to confirm whether an additional stick can be added.

Does the Quadro P520 2GB GDDR5 hit VRAM limits before the i7-8565U throttles?

The 2GB GDDR5 frame buffer on the Quadro P520 will fill first in texture-heavy workloads, while the CPU can still sustain higher clocks.

How loud does the fan get when the 57 WHr battery powers the i7-8565U and Quadro P520 all day?

Under continuous load the 65W adapter feeds both chips, so the cooling fan spins up to dissipate the combined thermal output.

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