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Dell Precision 5530

Release Year 2018
CPU Intel Core i 8th gen
Operating System Windows 10 Pro for Workstations, Windows 10 Pro, Ubuntu Linux
Screen Size 15.6 inch
RAM 8GB,16GB,32GB
Storage 256GB,512GB,1TB,2TB

Key Information

Brand
Dell
Category
mobile workstation
Model
Precision 5530
Release Year
2018
Colors
Titan Gray
Operating System
Windows 10 Pro for Workstations, Windows 10 Pro, Ubuntu Linux

Processor

Processor Series
Intel Core i 8th gen
TDP
45W
Processor Options
Intel Core i5-8300H
Cores/Threads: 4 Cores / 8 Threads
Base Clock: 2.30 GHz
Max Boost Clock: 4.00 GHz
Cache: 8 MB
Intel Core i7-8750H
Cores/Threads: 6 Cores / 12 Threads
Base Clock: 2.20 GHz
Max Boost Clock: 4.10 GHz
Cache: 9 MB
Intel Core i7-8850H vPro
Cores/Threads: 6 Cores / 12 Threads
Base Clock: 2.60 GHz
Max Boost Clock: 4.30 GHz
Cache: 9 MB
Intel Xeon E-2176M
Cores/Threads: 6 Cores / 12 Threads
Base Clock: 2.70 GHz
Max Boost Clock: 4.40 GHz
Cache: 12 MB

Graphics

Type
Intel UHD Graphics 630
GPU Series
NVIDIA Quadro Graphics
GPU Options
NVIDIA Quadro P1000
VRAM: 4GB GDDR5
AMD Radeon Pro WX 4150
VRAM: 4GB GDDR5

Memory & Storage

Memory
8GB,16GB,32GB
Type: DDR4-2666 SO-DIMM ECC/Non-ECC
Max Capacity: 32GB
Upgradable: Yes
Storage
256GB,512GB,1TB,2TB
Interface: PCIe NVMe SSD
Slots: 1x M.2 2280
Upgradable: Yes

Display & Body

Display
15.6 inch InfinityEdge IPS
Resolution: 1920 x 1080 (FHD) or 3840 x 2160 (UHD)
Refresh Rate: 60Hz
Aspect Ratio: 16:9
Color Gamut: 100% Adobe RGB (UHD) / 100% sRGB (FHD)
Contrast: 1500:1
Display Options
Model: FHD InfinityEdge
Brightness: 400 nits
Model: UHD IGZO Touch
Brightness: 400 nits
Dimensions
357 x 235 x 17 mm
Weight
1.78 kg
Build Material
Aluminum chassis with carbon fiber palm rest
Keyboard Type
Backlit Precision Keyboard
Key Travel
1.3 mm
Touchpad
Precision Glass Touchpad
Camera
720p HD Webcam

Connectivity

Wireless
Wi-Fi: Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 9260
Bluetooth: Bluetooth 5.0

Ports

USB-A
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-A
USB-C
1 x Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) with Power Delivery and DisplayPort
HDMI
1 x HDMI 2.0
Audio Jack
1 x Universal Audio Jack
SD Card Reader
Yes

Audio & Keyboard

Audio System
Speakers: Dual Stereo Speakers
Microphones: Dual Array Microphones
Keyboard
Type: Backlit Precision Keyboard
Backlight: Yes
Key Travel: 1.3 mm
Numeric Keypad: No
Touchpad: Precision Glass Touchpad

Security & Compliance

Security Features
Fingerprint Reader: Yes
Infrared Camera: No
Windows Hello: No
TPM: TPM 2.0

Power & Battery

Battery
Capacity: 56Wh or 97Wh
Type: 3-Cell or 6-Cell Lithium-Ion
Power Adapter
Type: Barrel Connector AC Adapter
Power Adapter Options
Model: Dell AC Adapter
Wattage: 130W
In The Box
Dell Precision 5530
130W AC Adapter
Power Cable
Documentation

Additional Features

Built-in Apps
Dell Precision Optimizer
Dell Command Update
Dell SupportAssist
Dell Data Protection
Exclusive Offers
ISV Certified Workstation
Xeon Processor Option
ECC Memory Support
InfinityEdge Display
Thunderbolt 3 Connectivity
Ecolabels & Compliances
ENERGY STAR
EPEAT Gold
RoHS
TCO Certified

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
6.9/10
Gaming
4.1/10
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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