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Black ThinkPad P53s laptop with 15.6 inch FHD IPS display, backlit keyboard and fingerprint reader

Lenovo

Lenovo ThinkPad P53s laptop i7-8665U 16GB 512GB 15.6 FHD Quadro P520

SKU CH-7W6M-QTT2R

A 15.6" FHD IPS mobile workstation with an Intel Core i7-8665U up to 4.8 GHz, 16 GB DDR4, 512 GB NVMe and NVIDIA Quadro P520 graphics

  • Screen size15.6 in (39.6 cm)
  • ProcessorIntel Core i7
  • Graphics processorNVIDIA Quadro P520
  • Memory size16 GB
  • SSD storage512 GB
  • Display resolution1920 × 1080
  • Quad-core i7-8665U reaches 4.8 GHz turbo for fast compute
  • 6 inch 1920 x 1080 IPS panel gives sharp wide-angle viewing
  • NVIDIA Quadro P520 with 2 GB dedicated memory drives professional graphics
  • 512 GB NVMe plus 16 GB DDR4 provides responsive storage and multitasking
  • Fingerprint reader and dTPM 2.0 hardware encryption secure business data

Mobile workstation with Quadro graphics

The Lenovo ThinkPad P53s is a 15.6-inch mobile workstation built for professionals who need ISV-certified graphics in a thin chassis. It runs Windows 10 Pro on an Intel Core i7-8665U quad-core processor with 16 GB of DDR4 memory and a 512 GB NVMe drive. The NVIDIA Quadro P520 GPU provides 2 GB of dedicated video memory for CAD and 3D workflows.

Thermals and acoustics under load

The ultra-low-power i7-8665U operates at a 15 W base TDP and can reach 4.8 GHz turbo for short bursts, so the dual-fan cooling system stays quiet during typical office tasks. Under sustained GPU compute the fans spin up but remain unobtrusive in a quiet room. Battery life benefits from the efficient 8th-generation silicon and 512 GB solid-state storage.

Professional graphics with 2 GB VRAM

The Quadro P520 with 2 GB of dedicated memory is the specification that determines suitability for entry-level CAD, DCC and multi-display setups. It drives the 15.6-inch 1920 x 1080 IPS panel and external monitors via the dock connector. Buyers who need more GPU memory or certified drivers for large assemblies should consider a higher-tier mobile workstation.

How it compares

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

Price $1,351.99
Pricier than about 83% 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 i7-8665U
CPU coresQuad-core Processor
Turbo clock speed4.8 GHz
Processor L2 cache8 MB
L3 cache size8 MB
Memory
Memory size16 GB
RAM type and speedDDR4 2400
Storage
SSD storage512 GB
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 do I install the 16 GB DDR4 module and which slot do I use?

Open the bottom cover, locate the single SO-DIMM slot beside the soldered memory, insert the stick at an angle and press down until the clips click.

What maintenance will the Quadro P520 graphics need after heavy use?

Blow dust from the fan vents every few months; the 2 GB video memory is soldered so it cannot be upgraded later.

At what point does the i7-8665U hit its power limit during a long render?

The 15 W processor will throttle once the cooling system saturates, typically after several minutes of continuous 4.8 GHz load.

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