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Black ThinkPad P53s laptop 15.6 inch non-touch display closed lid

Lenovo

Lenovo ThinkPad P53s laptop i7-8565U 16GB 256GB NVMe Quadro P520 15.6" FHD

SKU CH-ANXH-3WWV5

A 15.6-inch Full HD mobile workstation with a quad-core i7-8565U, 16 GB DDR4, 256 GB NVMe storage and Quadro P520 graphics for professional applications

  • ColorBlack
  • Operating SystemWindows 10 Pro
  • CPU TypeIntel Core i7 8th Gen
  • Processor Name1.80GHz
  • Turbo Frequency4.60 GHz
  • CPU L3 Cache8MB Smart Cache

Options 16GB/256GB

  • Quad-core i7-8565U turbo to 4.60 GHz handles heavy workloads
  • NVIDIA Quadro P520 with 2 GB GDDR5 accelerates professional graphics
  • 16 GB DDR4 memory keeps multitasking responsive
  • 256 GB NVMe SSD boots and loads files quickly
  • 6" 1920 x 1080 display shows sharp detail

Mobile workstation for ISV users

The Lenovo ThinkPad P53s pairs an Intel Core i7-8565U processor with NVIDIA Quadro P520 graphics certified for independent software vendors. Sixteen gigabytes of DDR4 memory and a 256GB PCIe NVMe SSD keep project files responsive. A 15.6-inch Full HD display shows 1920 x 1080 detail without touch input. Windows 10 Pro 64-bit is pre-installed.

Upgrade path from integrated graphics

Moving from a U-series laptop that relies solely on integrated graphics adds the Quadro P520 with 2GB GDDR5 for viewport acceleration in CAD and DCC applications. The jump is worth it when driver certification matters more than raw gaming speed. Thunderbolt and USB 3.1 Gen1 ports allow external GPU enclosures later if workloads outgrow the mobile chip.

Limits of the mobile Quadro platform

The P520 shares system memory bandwidth through the processor PCIe lanes, so sustained compute loads throttle faster than on full-power mobile workstations. The 65W power adapter caps combined CPU and GPU draw, limiting extended render sessions. HDMI output drives one external monitor at 1920 x 1080; daisy-chaining multiple 4K panels is not supported.

Highlights

  • Quad-core i7-8565U turbo to 4.60 GHz handles heavy workloads
  • NVIDIA Quadro P520 with 2 GB GDDR5 accelerates professional graphics
  • 16 GB DDR4 memory keeps multitasking responsive
  • 256 GB NVMe SSD boots and loads files quickly
  • 6" 1920 x 1080 display shows sharp detail

Specifications

BrandLenovo
SeriesThinkPad P53s
ColorBlack
Operating SystemWindows 10 Pro
CPU TypeIntel Core i7 8th Gen
Processor Name1.80GHz
Turbo Frequency4.60 GHz
CPU L3 Cache8MB Smart Cache
Screen Size15.6"
TouchscreenNon-Touch Screen
Resolution1920 x 1080
GPU/VPUNVIDIA Quadro P520
Graphic TypeBoth
SSD256GB
HDDNo
Storage Spec256GB PCIe SSD
Memory16GB
Memory SpeedDDR4
Optical Drive TypeNo
LAN10/100/1000Mbps
WLAN802.11ac
BluetoothBluetooth 5.0
HDMI1 x HDMI
Audio Ports1 x Headphone/Microphone Combo Jack
KeyboardStandard
Backlit KeyboardNon-backlit
WebcamYes
Card ReaderMicro SD
StyleStandard

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Questions about this item

What M.2 slot length and key does the 256 GB NVMe drive use?

The 256 GB PCIe NVMe SSD fits a standard M.2 2280 slot with M-key.

Which screw size secures the bottom cover during RAM or SSD upgrades?

The base is held by Phillips-head screws; the step most people miss is removing the hidden screw under the centre rubber foot before prying the cover.

What battery capacity matches the original 3-cell pack for a future swap?

The factory pack is a 57 Whr 3-cell unit; replacements must match that watt-hour rating and the same connector layout.

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