Dell Precision 3540

Release Year 2019

CPU Intel Core i 8th gen

Operating System Windows 10 Pro, Windows 11 Pro (supported), Ubuntu Linux

Screen Size 15.6 inch

RAM 4GB,8GB,16GB,32GB

Storage 128GB,256GB,512GB,1TB,2TB

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Key Information

Brand

Dell

Processor

Processor Series

Intel Core i 8th gen

TDP

15W-45W

Processor Options

Intel Core i5-8265U

Cores/Threads: 4 Cores / 8 Threads

Base Clock: 1.6 GHz

Max Boost Clock: 3.9 GHz

Cache: 6 MB

Intel Core i7-8565U

Cores/Threads: 4 Cores / 8 Threads

Base Clock: 1.8 GHz

Max Boost Clock: 4.6 GHz

Cache: 8 MB

Intel Core i5-9300H

Cores/Threads: 4 Cores / 8 Threads

Base Clock: 2.4 GHz

Max Boost Clock: 4.1 GHz

Cache: 8 MB

Intel Core i7-9750H

Cores/Threads: 6 Cores / 12 Threads

Base Clock: 2.6 GHz

Max Boost Clock: 4.5 GHz

Cache: 12 MB

Graphics

Type

Intel UHD Graphics 620 / Intel UHD Graphics 630

GPU Series

NVIDIA Quadro Graphics

GPU Options

NVIDIA Quadro P520

VRAM: 2GB GDDR5

NVIDIA Quadro P620

VRAM: 4GB GDDR5

NVIDIA Quadro P600

VRAM: 4GB GDDR5

Memory & Storage

Memory

4GB,8GB,16GB,32GB
Type: DDR4-2400
Max Capacity: 32GB
Upgradable: Yes

Storage

128GB,256GB,512GB,1TB,2TB
Interface: PCIe NVMe SSD, SATA III
Slots: 1x M.2 2280 SSD slot + optional 2.5-inch SATA bay
Upgradable: Yes

Display & Body

Display

15.6 inch Anti-Glare IPS / TN options

Resolution: 1366 x 768 or 1920 x 1080 (FHD)

Refresh Rate: 60Hz

Aspect Ratio: 16:9

Color Gamut: 45% NTSC (entry), 72% NTSC (FHD)

Display Options

Model: HD TN

Brightness: 220 nits

Model: FHD WVA

Brightness: 220–300 nits

Model: FHD Touch

Brightness: 220 nits

Dimensions

359 x 236 x 20.3 mm

Weight

1.88 kg

Build Material

Carbon fiber reinforced plastic chassis with magnesium internal frame

Keyboard Type

Spill-resistant business keyboard

Key Travel

1.3–1.5 mm

Touchpad

Precision Touchpad

Camera

720p HD Webcam (optional IR upgrade)

Connectivity

Wireless

Wi-Fi: Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 9560

Bluetooth: Bluetooth 5.0

Ports

USB-A

3 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-A

USB-C

1 x USB-C (optional Thunderbolt 3 depending on config)

HDMI

1 x HDMI 1.4

Audio Jack

1 x 3.5mm combo audio jack

SD Card Reader

Yes

Audio & Keyboard

Audio System

Speakers: Stereo speakers with Waves MaxxAudio Pro

Microphones: Dual array microphones

Keyboard

Type: Spill-resistant business keyboard

Backlight: Optional

Key Travel: 1.3–1.5 mm

Numeric Keypad: Yes

Touchpad: Precision Touchpad

Security & Compliance

Security Features

Fingerprint Reader: Yes

Infrared Camera: Yes

Windows Hello: Yes

TPM: TPM 2.0

Power & Battery

Battery

Capacity: 42Wh or 56Wh

Type: 3-cell lithium-ion

Power Adapter

Type: Dell Barrel AC Adapter or USB-C (config dependent)

Power Adapter Options

Model: Dell AC Adapter

Wattage: 65W

Model: Dell AC Adapter

Wattage: 90W

In The Box

Dell Precision 3540
AC Adapter
Power Cable
Documentation

Additional Features

Built-in Apps

Dell Precision Optimizer
Dell SupportAssist
Dell Command Update

Ecolabels & Compliances

ENERGY STAR
EPEAT Silver
RoHS

Use Case Suitability (BETA Version)

Handles moderate creative workloads well, though complex renders or 4K timelines will test its limits

• Developers

6.6/10

• Office Work

2.0/10

• Creative Work

6.6/10

• Gaming

3.4/10

• Local LLMs

5.0/10

Highest hardware configurations used.

Best For: • Creative Work

Specs may not be 100% accurate. Variations in ports, features, and configurations may exist under the same model name due to different SKUs or regional versions. Approximate prices and use-case ratings are provided as guidance only, not as exact facts.

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