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Black ThinkPad P53s laptop closed on a surface, 15.6 inch form factor, matte finish, fingerprint reader visible

Lenovo

Lenovo ThinkPad P53s laptop i7-8665U 48GB RAM 256GB NVMe 15.6" FHD Quadro P520

SKU CH-WQ2D-2HRV6

15.6" FHD IPS mobile workstation with quad-core i7-8665U, NVIDIA Quadro P520 graphics, 48GB DDR4 RAM and 256GB NVMe storage

  • Screen size15.6 in (39.6 cm)
  • ProcessorIntel Core i7
  • Graphics processorNVIDIA Quadro P520
  • Memory size48 GB
  • SSD storage256 GB
  • Display resolution1920 × 1080
  • Quad-core i7-8665U up to 4.8 GHz for responsive multitasking
  • 48 GB DDR4 memory handles large datasets and virtual machines
  • 256 GB NVMe solid-state storage gives fast boot and load times
  • 6" FHD IPS panel with 1920 x 1080 resolution for clear visuals
  • NVIDIA Quadro P520 with 2 GB dedicated video memory for professional graphics workloads

Mobile Workstation with Professional Graphics

The Lenovo ThinkPad P53s is a 15.6-inch mobile workstation running Windows 10 Pro. It pairs an Intel Core i7-8665U quad-core processor with a dedicated NVIDIA Quadro P520 GPU. The system includes 48GB of DDR4 memory and a 256GB NVMe solid-state drive. A fingerprint reader and discrete Trusted Platform Module handle biometric login and hardware-based encryption.

Suits ISV-Certified Workloads on the Move

Engineers and designers who need certified drivers for CAD or 3D modelling applications in a thin-and-light chassis will benefit from the Quadro P520 and 48GB RAM. The non-touch FHD IPS panel covers standard office and field use. Buyers who require a high-colour-gamut display, touchscreen input, or significantly larger local storage should evaluate alternative configurations.

Quadro P520 with 2 GB Dedicated Video Memory

The discrete NVIDIA Quadro P520 provides 2 GB of dedicated video memory for hardware-accelerated viewport rendering and GPU compute tasks. This distinguishes the P53s from integrated-graphics ultraportables and determines suitability for professional 3D workflows. The 256GB NVMe drive holds the operating system and active projects; users with large model libraries will need external or network storage.

How it compares

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

Price $1,511.99
Pricier than about 85% 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 size48 GB
RAM type and speedDDR4 2400
Storage
SSD storage256 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

Does the 15.6 inch chassis have a free DDR4 slot for the 48GB total?

The 48GB configuration uses a 40GB module plus 8GB soldered memory; no empty DDR4 slot remains.

What driver step is often missed when setting up the Quadro P520 2GB GPU?

Install the NVIDIA Quadro ODE driver from Lenovo support before Windows Update loads a generic display driver.

When will the 256GB NVMe boot drive need replacement under heavy workloads?

The 256GB NVMe SSD is rated for typical client endurance; plan replacement once write cycles approach its TBW limit.

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