The Dell Precision 5540 is a 15.6-inch mobile workstation built for professional workloads like 3D modeling, CAD, video editing, and simulation. It’s relatively slim and light for a workstation, combining a strong 9th-gen Intel Core i7 CPU with a dedicated NVIDIA Quadro T2000 GPU, so it can handle pro applications smoothly. With 32 GB of RAM and a 1 TB SSD, the laptop is well-equipped for multitasking and storing large project files. Its display options include a full HD (FHD) panel or more color-accurate UHD, making it flexible depending on whether you care more about performance or visual fidelity.
| Component | Specification |
|---|---|
| Model | Dell Precision 5540 (15.6″) |
| CPU | Intel Core i7-9850H (9th Gen, 6 cores / 12 threads) – Base clock: ~2.6 GHz, Turbo up to ~4.6 GHz |
| Memory (RAM) | 32 GB DDR4, 2666 MHz (2 × 16 GB) – Max supported: up to 64 GB per spec sheet |
| Storage | 1 TB M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD – The system supports a secondary 2.5″ drive (HDD/SSD) or second M.2 drive. |
| Graphics (GPU) | – Dedicated: NVIDIA Quadro T2000, 4 GB GDDR5 – Integrated: Intel UHD Graphics 630 (on the i7) |
| Display | 15.6″ options: – FHD (1920 × 1080), IPS, anti-glare, 100% sRGB – UHD (3840 × 2160) IGZO or OLED option available |
| Wireless / Networking | – Wi-Fi: Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX200 (2×2) – Bluetooth: 5.0 (depending on config) |
| Ports / I/O | – 2 × Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) – 1 × USB-A 3.1 Gen 1 – HDMI 2.0 – SD card reader – Headset (3.5 mm) jack |
| Battery | – Options: 56 Wh, 3-cell Li-ion or 97 Wh, 6-cell – Supports ExpressCharge for faster charging. |
| Audio / Webcam | – Dual speakers, dual-array microphones – Webcam: HD (and options for IR camera) |
| Memory / Storage Expandability | – 2 SODIMM slots for RAM – Storage: 1 M.2 slot + optional 2.5″ bay or second M.2. |
| Security | TPM 2.0, optional Smart Card Reader, optional fingerprint reader |
| Dimensions / Weight | – Dimensions: ~357.2 mm × 235.5 mm – Weight: ~1.78 kg for FHD non-touch model |
| Operating System Options | Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Workstation, Ubuntu 18.04 LTS, Red Hat 8.0 |
| Power Adapter | 130 W AC adapter (4.5 mm barrel) standard for many configs. |
