Lenovo
Lenovo ThinkPad P53 laptop Linux Mint i7-9750H 32GB 2TB NVME+1TB 15.6" FHD Quadro T1000 4GB
A 15.6 inch FHD IPS mobile workstation with 32GB DDR4 RAM, 2TB NVME plus 1TB storage, Intel i7-9750H hexa-core up to 4.5GHz, and NVIDIA Quadro T1000 4GB graphics running Linux Mint
- ColorBlack
- Other FeaturesFingerprint reader
- Operating SystemLinux
- CPU TypeIntel Core i7
- Processor Name2.60 GHz
- Turbo Frequency4.5
- Hexa-core i7-9750H reaches 4.5 GHz for heavy compute
- 6" FHD IPS panel at 500 nits with HDR Dolby Vision
- 32 GB DDR4 plus 2 TB NVME and 1 TB 2.5" SSD
- Linux Mint pre-installed with fingerprint reader security
- NVIDIA Quadro T1000 4 GB for professional graphics workloads
Mobile Workstation for ISV Tasks
The Lenovo ThinkPad P53 is a 15.6 inch mobile workstation running Linux Mint on an Intel Core i7-9750H six-core processor. It provides 32GB of DDR4 memory and a combined 3TB of storage split between a 2TB NVME drive and a 1TB 2.5 inch SSD. The NVIDIA Quadro T1000 with 4GB of video memory drives a 1920 x 1080 IPS panel rated at 500 nits with HDR Dolby Vision and 72% colour gamut.
Engineers and Analysts on Linux
This system suits developers and technical professionals who need certified ISV performance in a portable chassis with a fingerprint reader for login security. The pre-installed Linux Mint environment is ready for scripting, compilation and data-science workflows without licence overhead. Buyers who require a touchscreen, a consumer GeForce GPU, or a larger display diagonal should evaluate other models.
Quadro T1000 4GB for Professional Apps
The discrete NVIDIA Quadro T1000 4GB GPU is the specification that determines suitability for CAD, DCC and GPU-accelerated compute tasks that rely on certified drivers and professional OpenGL performance. It delivers workstation-class stability for viewport rendering and simulation workloads within the thermal envelope of a 15.6 inch chassis.
Highlights
- Hexa-core i7-9750H reaches 4.5 GHz for heavy compute
- 6" FHD IPS panel at 500 nits with HDR Dolby Vision
- 32 GB DDR4 plus 2 TB NVME and 1 TB 2.5" SSD
- Linux Mint pre-installed with fingerprint reader security
- NVIDIA Quadro T1000 4 GB for professional graphics workloads
Specifications
| Brand | ThinkPad |
|---|---|
| Series | P53 |
| Model | Thinkpad |
| Part Number | 20QN |
| Color | Black |
| Other Features | Fingerprint reader |
| Operating System | Linux |
| CPU Type | Intel Core i7 |
| Processor Name | 2.60 GHz |
| Turbo Frequency | 4.5 |
| Number of Cores | 6-core Processor |
| CPU L2 Cache | 12MB |
| Screen Size | 15.6" |
| Touchscreen | Non-Touch Screen |
| Wide Screen Support | Yes |
| Display Type | FHD |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 |
| Display Features | In-plane Switching (IPS) Technology |
| GPU/VPU | NVIDIA Quadro T1000 |
| Video Memory | 4 GB |
| SSD | 2TB PCIe |
| HDD | No |
| Storage Spec | 2 TB NVME + 1TB SSD |
| Memory | 32 GB |
| Memory Speed | DDR2666 |
| LAN | 10/100/1000Mbps |
| WLAN | 802.11ax Wireless LAN |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.1 |
| USB | 2 |
| Video Port | 1 x HDMI |
| HDMI | 1 x HDMI 2.0 |
| Audio Ports | 1 x Headphone/Microphone Combo Jack |
| Audio | Integrated Sound card |
| Speaker | Integrated Stereo Speakers |
| Touchpad | ThinkPad UltraNav |
| Backlit Keyboard | Backlit |
| Webcam | Yes |
| Card Reader | 4-in-1 |
| Type | Workstation |
| AC Adapter/Charger | 170-watt AC Adapter |
| Battery | Lithium Polymer |
| Dimensions (W x D x H) | 14.86x9.93x0.96 |
| Weight | 5 - 5.9 lbs. |
Questions about this item
What display output does the P53 need to drive an external 4K monitor?
The laptop provides video output through its NVIDIA Quadro T1000 4GB GPU; check the side ports for HDMI or DisplayPort to connect a 4K display.
Will the 15.6 inch 1920x1080 IPS panel match the colour of my older calibrated monitor?
The built-in screen covers 72% colour gamut at 500 nits with HDR Dolby Vision, so colours may differ from a wider-gamut reference display.
How can I verify the 32GB DDR4 and 2TB NVME are recognised after first boot?
Open a terminal and run `free -h` to confirm 32GB RAM and `lsblk` to see the 2TB NVME plus the 1TB 2.5 inch SSD listed.
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