DELL
DELL Precision 5530 laptop 15.6" FHD i7-8850H 16GB RAM 1TB SSD Quadro P1000
15.6-inch FHD IPS workstation with six-core i7-8850H, 16 GB DDR4, 1 TB NVMe and Quadro P1000 4 GB GDDR5 graphics
- ColorSilver
- Operating SystemWindows 10 Pro
- CPU TypeIntel Core i7 8th Gen
- Processor NameIntel Core i7-8850H
- Number of Cores6-core Processor
- Screen Size15.6"
- Six-core i7-8850H reaches 4.30 GHz Turbo for demanding workloads
- Quadro P1000 with 4GB GDDR5 accelerates professional graphics apps
- 6" FHD IPS panel covers 72% colour gamut for accurate visuals
- 1TB NVMe SSD plus 16GB DDR4 gives fast storage and memory
- Thunderbolt and HDMI 2.0 ports connect docks and displays
Mobile workstation for engineers
The Dell Precision 5530 is a 15.6-inch mobile workstation built around an 8th Gen Intel Core i7-8850H six-core processor and an NVIDIA Quadro P1000 with 4GB GDDR5. It ships with 16GB DDR4 RAM and a 1TB NVMe M.2 SSD running Windows 11 Pro. The FHD IPS panel covers 72% colour gamut for colour-accurate professional tasks.
Thermals and power in daily use
A dual-fan cooling system moves air through the thin chassis to keep the hexa-core CPU and dedicated GPU stable under load. The 2.60 GHz base clock rises to 4.30 GHz with Intel Turbo Boost while the Quadro P1000 handles professional graphics workloads. Thunderbolt 3 and HDMI 2.0 ports support external displays without taxing internal thermals.
Build integration and expansion
Two USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports, Thunderbolt 3, HDMI 2.0 and a headset jack cover standard peripherals and dual-monitor setups. The single M.2 slot is occupied by the 1TB NVMe drive, so storage expansion requires external solutions. Buyers who need a second internal drive or more than 16GB RAM should consider other configurations.
Highlights
- Six-core i7-8850H reaches 4.30 GHz Turbo for demanding workloads
- Quadro P1000 with 4GB GDDR5 accelerates professional graphics apps
- 6" FHD IPS panel covers 72% colour gamut for accurate visuals
- 1TB NVMe SSD plus 16GB DDR4 gives fast storage and memory
- Thunderbolt and HDMI 2.0 ports connect docks and displays
Specifications
| Brand | DELL |
|---|---|
| Series | Precision |
| Model | DELL |
| Part Number | 5530 |
| Color | Silver |
| Operating System | Windows 10 Pro |
| CPU Type | Intel Core i7 8th Gen |
| Processor Name | Intel Core i7-8850H |
| Number of Cores | 6-core Processor |
| Screen Size | 15.6" |
| Touchscreen | Non-Touch Screen |
| Wide Screen Support | Yes |
| Display Type | FHD |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 |
| Panel | IPS |
| GPU/VPU | NVIDIA Quadro P1000 |
| Video Memory | 4GB |
| Graphic Type | Dedicated Card |
| SSD | 1TB |
| HDD | No |
| Storage Spec | DUAL 1TB NVMe SSD |
| Memory | 16GB |
| Memory Speed | DDR4 |
| Memory Spec | 8 GB x 2 |
| Memory Slot (Available) | 0 |
| Max Memory Supported | 32 GB |
| Optical Drive Type | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Thunderbolt | 1 x Thunderbolt 3 |
| Video Port | USB-C 3.1 with PowerShare, DC-In & DisplayPort (2) |
| Ethernet | 1 x RJ-45 (1Gbps) |
| Audio | Integrated Sound card |
| Speaker | Internal Speakers |
| Touchpad | Yes |
| Keyboard | Standard |
| Backlit Keyboard | Backlit |
| Webcam | Yes |
| Style | Standard |
| Type | Workstation |
| Usage | Business |
| AC Adapter/Charger | 65-watt AC Adapter |
| Dimensions (W x D x H) | 12 x 8.3 x 0.7 |
| Weight | 4 - 4.9 lbs. |
| Software Included | NONE |
Questions about this item
How do I install the 1TB NVMe M.2 SSD and what step do people get wrong?
The drive fits in the M.2 slot at a shallow angle, then screws down flat; the common error is forcing it straight in or omitting the retention screw.
What maintenance or replacement will the 16GB DDR4 RAM need later?
The memory is soldered and cannot be upgraded; only a board-level repair would change the 16GB capacity.
At what thermal limit does the i7-8850H throttle under sustained load?
The processor reduces clocks once its junction temperature reaches 100 °C, which the dual-fan cooling tries to delay.
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