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Dell Precision 5540
Thin-and-light 15.6-inch mobile workstation with your choice of Quadro GPU and display.
Intel Core i7-9850H
Quadro T1000 / T2000 4GB
Max 64GB DDR4
FHD / UHD Touch Options
CPU
Processor
Intel i7-9850H
GPU
Graphics Options
Quadro T1000 / T2000 4GB
RAM
Max Memory
64GB DDR4 (2 Slots)
SSD
Storage
1x M.2 PCIe NVMe (up to 2TB)
The Dell Precision 5540 brings certified workstation power to a chassis barely thicker than an ultrabook. Whether you are drafting site plans for a Cairo construction firm, editing client videos in Alexandria, or compiling code between meetings in the New Administrative Capital, the i7-9850H and your choice of Quadro T1000 or T2000 graphics deliver ISV-certified stability all day. Pick the FHD panel for battery life or the UHD touch panel for pixel-perfect color work.
Performance & Value
Why Choose the Dell Precision 5540
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Intel Core i7-9850H Workstation Power
6 cores and 12 threads with a 4.6 GHz turbo and 12MB cache — sustained performance for rendering, simulation, and heavy multitasking.
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Your Choice of Quadro GPU
Quadro T1000 4GB for smooth CAD and 2D/3D drafting, or step up to the Quadro T2000 4GB with more CUDA cores for faster viewport rendering and 4K timelines. Both carry ISV certification for AutoCAD, Revit, SolidWorks, and Premiere Pro.
✓
Two InfinityEdge Display Options
FHD (1920x1080) anti-glare with 100% sRGB for long battery life, or UHD (3840x2160) IGZO touch with 100% Adobe RGB for color-critical design and grading work.
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True Portability, Full Upgradeability
Starts at just 1.83 kg in a CNC aluminum and carbon-fiber chassis, yet keeps 2 SODIMM slots (up to 64GB DDR4) and an M.2 NVMe slot you can upgrade any time.
Real-World Use
Performance in Action
In daily professional use the Precision 5540 moves through multi-layer AutoCAD drawings, Revit models, and 4K Premiere Pro timelines without breaking stride. The 6-core i7 holds its turbo clocks under sustained load, and the Quadro's ISV-certified drivers keep the viewport stable through hours of continuous work — the difference between a workstation and an ordinary laptop.
Thunderbolt 3 lets you drive external 4K displays and fast storage from a single cable, HDMI 2.0 and dual USB-A cover every meeting-room projector, and the full-size SD reader pulls camera footage straight in — no dongles required.
Ideal For
Who It's Built For
The Architect & CAD Engineer
Runs AutoCAD, Revit, and SolidWorks on certified Quadro drivers. The T2000 variant gives extra headroom for large 3D assemblies.
The Video Editor & Photographer
The UHD touch variant with 100% Adobe RGB is built for color grading and photo retouching where accuracy is non-negotiable.
The Software Developer
6 cores, up to 64GB RAM, and fast NVMe storage handle Docker, VMs, and large builds — in a bag-friendly 1.83 kg body.
The Engineering Student
The T1000 + FHD variant is the value pick: real workstation graphics for MATLAB, ANSYS, and CAD coursework at a student-friendly price.
Specifications
Full Technical Specifications
| Processor |
Intel Core i7-9850H (6 Cores, 12 Threads, 2.60 GHz Base, up to 4.60 GHz Turbo, 12MB Cache) |
| Graphics Options |
• NVIDIA Quadro T1000 4GB GDDR5 (ISV Certified)
• NVIDIA Quadro T2000 4GB GDDR5 (ISV Certified, higher CUDA core count)
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| Max Memory |
Max 64GB DDR4 (2 Slots, SO-DIMM 2666MHz) |
| Storage |
1x M.2 2280 PCIe NVMe SSD Slot (up to 2TB) |
| Display Options |
• 15.6" FHD (1920x1080) IGZO, InfinityEdge, Anti-Glare, 100% sRGB
• 15.6" UHD (3840x2160) IGZO, InfinityEdge Touch, 100% Adobe RGB
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| Weight |
Starts at 1.83 kg (4.04 lbs) |
| Ports & Connectivity |
1x Thunderbolt 3 (Type-C) with DisplayPort & Power Delivery, 2x USB 3.1 Gen 1 with PowerShare, 1x HDMI 2.0, 1x Full-Size SD Card Reader, 1x Universal Audio Jack, Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX1650 + Bluetooth 5.0 |