Dell Precision 5540 Workstation - Intel Core i7-9850H, NVIDIA Quadro T-Series 4G, 15.6"

Grade A 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

✓ 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. ✓ 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. ✓ 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)
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
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