DELL
DELL Precision 5530 laptop i7-8850H 16GB 256GB M.2 + 4TB SSD 15.6" UHD Touch
15.6-inch UHD touch mobile workstation with six-core i7-8850H, 16 GB DDR4, 256 GB M.2 plus 4 TB SSD and NVIDIA 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"
- Hexa-core i7-8850H reaches 4.30 GHz Turbo for demanding workloads
- 16 GB DDR4 plus 256 GB M.2 and 4 TB SSD give vast fast storage
- 6" UHD 3840 x 2160 IPS touch display covers 72% colour gamut
- NVIDIA Quadro P1000 with 4 GB GDDR5 drives professional graphics apps
- Thunderbolt and HDMI 2.0 connect docks and external monitors
Dell Precision 5530 mobile workstation
The Dell Precision 5530 is a 15.6-inch mobile workstation built for professionals who need certified graphics and a colour-accurate touch display in a thin silver chassis. It runs Windows 10 Pro on an 8th Gen Intel Core i7-8850H six-core processor with 16 GB DDR4 memory. Storage combines a 256 GB M.2 drive with a 4 TB SSD for large project files. The UHD IPS panel delivers 3840 x 2160 resolution with 72 % colour gamut coverage.
Who this suits and who should look elsewhere
This workstation suits engineers, designers and analysts who rely on NVIDIA Quadro P1000 4 GB GDDR5 graphics for CAD, simulation or colour-critical creative work. The multi-touch UHD screen and Thunderbolt 3 port support external displays and docking. Buyers who need more than 16 GB memory, a higher GPU tier or a non-touch panel should consider other configurations.
Deciding specification: NVIDIA Quadro P1000 4 GB
The dedicated NVIDIA Quadro P1000 with 4 GB GDDR5 memory is the component that determines whether this Precision 5530 matches your workflow. It provides ISV-certified drivers for professional 3D and video applications. If your software requires a higher Quadro class or consumer GeForce graphics, this model will not meet that requirement.
Highlights
- Hexa-core i7-8850H reaches 4.30 GHz Turbo for demanding workloads
- 16 GB DDR4 plus 256 GB M.2 and 4 TB SSD give vast fast storage
- 6" UHD 3840 x 2160 IPS touch display covers 72% colour gamut
- NVIDIA Quadro P1000 with 4 GB GDDR5 drives professional graphics apps
- Thunderbolt and HDMI 2.0 connect docks and external monitors
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 | Touch Screen |
| Wide Screen Support | Yes |
| Display Type | UHD |
| Resolution | 3840 x 2160 |
| Panel | IPS |
| GPU/VPU | NVIDIA Quadro P1000 |
| Video Memory | 4GB |
| Graphic Type | Dedicated Card |
| SSD | 4TB |
| HDD | No |
| Storage Spec | 256 GB + 4TB 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 256 GB M.2 drive and what step is often missed?
Insert the M.2 module at an angle into the slot, secure it with the single screw, then enable the drive in the BIOS so Windows 10 Pro can initialise it.
What maintenance will the dual-fan cooling system need later?
Clear dust from both fan intakes and exhaust vents every few months; reapply thermal paste on the i7-8850H and Quadro P1000 if temperatures climb under sustained loads.
Which limit appears first during extended 3840 x 2160 rendering on the Quadro P1000?
The 4 GB GDDR5 frame buffer fills before the GPU core saturates, forcing texture swaps to system memory and lowering sustained throughput.
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