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Black ThinkPad P53s 15.6 inch mobile workstation laptop with fingerprint reader

Lenovo

Lenovo ThinkPad P53s laptop i7-8565U 8GB 1TB NVMe 15.6 FHD Quadro P520

SKU CH-G3BK-9EZ4W

Mobile workstation with a 15.6" FHD IPS display, Intel Core i7-8565U up to 4.6 GHz, 8 GB DDR4 RAM, 1 TB NVMe SSD, and NVIDIA Quadro P520 graphics

  • Screen size15.6 in (39.6 cm)
  • ProcessorIntel Core i7
  • Graphics processorNVIDIA Quadro P520
  • Memory size8 GB
  • SSD storage1 TB
  • Display resolution1920 × 1080
  • Quad-core i7-8565U boosts to 4.6 GHz for responsive workloads
  • 6" 1920 x 1080 IPS panel gives wide viewing angles
  • NVIDIA Quadro P520 with 2 GB dedicated video memory drives professional apps
  • 1 TB NVMe plus 8 GB DDR4 stores projects and keeps multitasking smooth
  • Fingerprint reader and dTPM 2.0 secure logins and encrypt data

ThinkPad P53s mobile workstation

The Lenovo ThinkPad P53s is a 15.6-inch mobile workstation built for professionals who need certified graphics in a thin chassis. It ships new with Windows 10 Pro 64-bit, an Intel Core i7-8565U processor, 8 GB of DDR4 memory and a 1 TB NVMe drive. The NVIDIA Quadro P520 GPU provides 2 GB of dedicated video memory for CAD and ISV applications.

Sustained load on quad-core i7-8565U

The Intel Core i7-8565U quad-core processor reaches a 4.6 GHz turbo frequency under burst workloads. During extended rendering or simulation sessions the ultra-low-voltage design will throttle to stay within its thermal envelope, so clock speeds settle below the peak figure. The 8 MB L3 cache helps maintain throughput when the cores are fully utilised for long periods.

Check RAM slots and GPU needs before ordering

The system arrives with 8 GB of DDR4 installed and supports a maximum of 48 GB across its slots, so verify how many modules are occupied if you plan to upgrade. The Quadro P520 suits entry-level 3D work but buyers who need higher viewport performance or GPU compute should confirm this card meets their software vendor requirements.

How it compares

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

Price $1,555.99
Pricier than about 86% 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 2 GB
Lower than about 90% of the 3,254 comparable items (median 4 GB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameLenovo
Product lineP53s
Model nameThinkpad
Part number20N6
Product colorBlack
Product typeWorkstation
Recommended useBusiness
Processor
ProcessorIntel Core i7
Processor modelIntel Core i7-8565U
CPU coresQuad-core Processor
Turbo clock speed4.6 GHz
Processor L2 cache8 MB
L3 cache size8 MB
Memory
Memory size8 GB
RAM type and speedDDR4 2400
Storage
SSD storage1 TB
Optical driveNo
Display
Screen size15.6 in (39.6 cm)
Display resolution1920 × 1080
Touch inputNon-Touch Screen
Display formatFHD
Screen featuresIn-plane Switching (IPS) Technology
Graphics
Graphics processorNVIDIA Quadro P520
Video RAMDedicated 2 GB
Graphics typeDedicated Card
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 ports4
Video outputs1 x Thunderbolt
Audio jacks1 x Headphone/Microphone Combo Jack
Memory card readerMicro SD
Power
Power adapter65-watt AC Adapter
Size & build
Overall dimensions14.4 × 9.76 × 0.75
Product weight3–3.9 lb (1.36–1.77 kg)
Software
Operating systemWindows 10 Pro
More details
Other featuresFingerprint reader, Secure Chip
Pointing deviceThinkPad UltraNav
KeyboardFull size with Keyboard light
Keyboard backlightBacklit
Extra input devicesYes

Questions about this item

How loud and hot does the i7-8565U get when the ThinkPad P53s runs full tilt all day?

The quad-core i7-8565U boosts to 4.6 GHz and shares a compact chassis with the Quadro P520, so sustained loads will spin the fan audibly and warm the palm rest, but the 15.6" body gives enough airflow for typical workstation tasks without throttling.

Which cables, docks or peripherals must I already own to use the 1TB NVMe and 8GB DDR4 configuration out of the box?

Windows 10 Pro 64-bit is pre-installed on the 1TB NVMe drive and the 8GB DDR4 is soldered, so only the bundled power adapter is required to start working; any external monitor, USB device or dock is optional.

Will the Quadro P520 with 2 GB dedicated video memory drive my older 1920x1080 display alongside the built-in 15.6" FHD IPS panel?

Yes — the P520 supports external outputs up to 1920x1080, so a legacy 1080p monitor can run as a second screen while the internal 15.6" IPS panel stays at its native 1920x1080 resolution.

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