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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 24GB 512GB 15.6 FHD Quadro P520

SKU CH-18W3-ERSQ3

A 15.6-inch FHD IPS mobile workstation with a quad-core Intel Core i7-8665U up to 4.8 GHz, NVIDIA Quadro P520 graphics, 24 GB DDR4 RAM and a 512 GB NVMe SSD running Windows 10 Pro

  • Screen size15.6 in (39.6 cm)
  • ProcessorIntel Core i7
  • Graphics processorNVIDIA Quadro P520
  • Memory size24 GB
  • SSD storage512 GB
  • Display resolution1920 × 1080
  • Quad-core i7-8665U reaches 4.8 GHz turbo for responsive workloads
  • 6 inch FHD IPS panel shows 1920 x 1080 detail clearly
  • NVIDIA Quadro P520 with 2 GB dedicated video memory drives professional apps
  • 24 GB DDR4 and 512 GB NVMe give fast multitasking and storage
  • Fingerprint reader and dTPM encryption protect business data securely

Mobile Workstation for Professional Applications

The Lenovo ThinkPad P53s is a 15.6-inch mobile workstation running Windows 10 Pro. It combines an Intel Core i7-8665U quad-core processor with 24GB of DDR4 memory and a 512GB NVMe solid-state drive. The NVIDIA Quadro P520 provides 2GB of dedicated video memory for certified professional workflows. A fingerprint reader and discrete TPM support hardware-based security.

Suited for CAD and ISV Certifications.

Engineers and designers who need ISV-certified drivers for 2D CAD, BIM, or light 3D modelling will find the Quadro P520 appropriate. The IPS display offers 1920x1080 resolution with wide viewing angles for colour-critical work. Buyers who require more graphics memory for large assemblies or GPU compute should look at a model with a higher-tier professional GPU. The 16GB memory configuration noted in highlights is not the unit being sold.

Quadro P520 with 2GB Dedicated Video Memory

The single specification that defines suitability is the NVIDIA Quadro P520 equipped with 2GB of dedicated video memory. This GPU targets entry-level professional visualisation rather than intensive rendering or simulation. If your daily workload fits within that graphics budget, the 4.8GHz turbo processor and fast NVMe storage keep the system responsive. If the workload exceeds it, a different graphics tier is necessary.

How it compares

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Price $1,553.99
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 i7-8665U
CPU coresQuad-core Processor
Turbo clock speed4.8 GHz
Processor L2 cache8 MB
L3 cache size8 MB
Memory
Memory size24 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

Should I choose the 24 GB RAM or the 48 GB maximum mentioned for the P53s?

This unit ships with 24 GB of DDR4 already installed. The 48 GB figure is the platform ceiling; you would only need it for very large assemblies or heavy virtualisation workloads.

What does the 4.8 GHz turbo on the i7-8665U mean for daily CAD work?

The quad-core processor can hit 4.8 GHz on short bursts, giving snappy viewport interaction and quick single-thread calculations before thermal limits settle it to sustained speeds.

Is the Quadro P520 limited by its PCIe link or the 2 GB VRAM in practice?

With 2 GB of dedicated video memory, the P520 handles moderate 3D models and GPU-accelerated apps; larger scenes will hit the VRAM ceiling before the bus becomes a factor.

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