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Silver Dell Precision 5530 15.6 inch laptop closed on a plain background

DELL

DELL Precision 5530 laptop i9-8950HK 16GB 512GB M.2 + 1TB SSD Quadro P2000

SKU CH-9A1G-FQHVP

15.6" FHD mobile workstation with six-core i9-8950HK, 16GB DDR4, dual 512GB M.2 plus 1TB SSD storage, and Quadro P2000 graphics

  • ColorSilver
  • Operating SystemWindows 11 Pro
  • CPU TypeIntel Core i9 8th Gen
  • Processor NameIntel Core i9-8950HK
  • Number of Cores6-core Processor
  • Screen Size15.6"

Options 16GB W11P

  • Six-core i9-8950HK up to 4.80 GHz handles heavy workloads
  • Quadro P2000 4 GB GDDR5 drives professional graphics apps
  • Dual storage 512 GB M.2 plus 1 TB SSD gives vast capacity
  • 6" FHD IPS 1920 x 1080 panel covers 72 % colour gamut
  • Windows 11 Pro pre-installed for immediate productivity

Precision 5530 Mobile Workstation

The Dell Precision 5530 is a 15.6-inch mobile workstation built for professionals who need certified graphics and a six-core Intel Core i9-8950HK processor in a silver chassis. It ships with Windows 11 Pro, 16 GB of DDR4 memory and a dual-drive layout that pairs a 512 GB M.2 drive with a 1 TB SSD. The 1920 x 1080 IPS panel covers 72 percent colour gamut and is non-touch.

Upgrading from integrated or entry discrete graphics

Moving to the dedicated NVIDIA Quadro P2000 with 4 GB of GDDR5 memory makes sense when ISV-certified drivers and stable viewport performance outweigh raw gaming frame rates. The jump is worth it if your current laptop throttles under sustained CAD, DCC or simulation loads and you need Thunderbolt 3 plus HDMI 2.0 for external displays. The 8th Gen hexa-core CPU reaches 4.80 GHz with Turbo Boost for burst workloads.

Suits engineers and designers on certified apps

This configuration suits engineers, architects and content creators who rely on Quadro-certified drivers and a colour-accurate IPS screen. Buyers who want more than 16 GB of system memory or a higher-resolution display should look at other models. The non-touch panel and fixed 16 GB RAM limit appeal for touch-first workflows or users who need 32 GB capacity.

Highlights

  • Six-core i9-8950HK up to 4.80 GHz handles heavy workloads
  • Quadro P2000 4 GB GDDR5 drives professional graphics apps
  • Dual storage 512 GB M.2 plus 1 TB SSD gives vast capacity
  • 6" FHD IPS 1920 x 1080 panel covers 72 % colour gamut
  • Windows 11 Pro pre-installed for immediate productivity

Specifications

BrandDELL
SeriesPrecision
ModelDELL
Part Number5530
ColorSilver
Operating SystemWindows 11 Pro
CPU TypeIntel Core i9 8th Gen
Processor NameIntel Core i9-8950HK
Number of Cores6-core Processor
Screen Size15.6"
TouchscreenNon-Touch Screen
Wide Screen SupportYes
Display TypeFHD
Resolution1920 x 1080
PanelIPS
GPU/VPUNVIDIA Quadro P2000
Video Memory4GB
Graphic TypeDedicated Card
SSD1TB
HDDNo
Storage Spec512 GB + 1TB NVMe SSD
Memory16GB
Memory SpeedDDR4
Memory Spec8 GB x 2
Memory Slot (Available)0
Max Memory Supported32 GB
Optical Drive TypeNo
LAN10/100/1000Mbps
BluetoothYes
Thunderbolt1 x Thunderbolt 3
Video PortUSB-C 3.1 with PowerShare, DC-In & DisplayPort (2)
Ethernet1 x RJ-45 (1Gbps)
AudioIntegrated Sound card
SpeakerInternal Speakers
TouchpadYes
KeyboardStandard
Backlit KeyboardBacklit
WebcamYes
StyleStandard
TypeWorkstation
UsageBusiness
AC Adapter/Charger130-watt AC Adapter
Dimensions (W x D x H)12 x 8.3 x 0.7
Weight4 - 4.9 lbs.
Software IncludedNONE

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Questions about this item

Does the 15.6" chassis have a 2.5" bay for adding a SATA drive alongside the M.2 and 1TB SSD?

The specifications list only the 512 GB M.2 and 1 TB SSD with no HDD, so there is no 2.5" SATA bay in this configuration.

Which screw or latch must be released first when opening the base to reach the M.2 slot?

Remove all nine Torx screws on the bottom cover, then pry from the front edge near the trackpad; the hidden screw under the centre rubber foot is the one most people miss.

When the 16 GB DDR4 memory needs to be expanded to 32 GB, which slot is used?

The board has two SO-DIMM slots; one is occupied by the factory 16 GB stick, so the upgrade goes into the empty second slot.

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