Dell Precision 5520
Quick specifications
- Processor Model
- Intel Core i7-6820HQ
- GPU Model
- NVIDIA Quadro M1200
- Installed Memory
- 8 GB
- Storage Capacity
- 256 GB
- Display Size
- 15.6 inch
- Display Resolution
- 1920 x 1080
Dell Precision 5520 Laptops specifications
General
- Brand
- Dell
- Product Family
- Dell Precision
- Model
- Precision 5520
- Model Number
- Precision 5520
- Launch Year
- 2016 year
- Form Factor
- Clamshell
- Laptop Category
- Mobile Workstation
- Operating System
- Windows 10
- Operating System Architecture
- 64-bit
Processor
- Processor Manufacturer
- Intel
- Processor Family
- Intel Core i7
- Processor Model
- Intel Core i7-6820HQ
- Processor Generation
- 6th Gen (Skylake)
- CPU Architecture
- Skylake-H
- CPU Process Node
- 14 nm
- CPU Cores
- 4 cores
- Efficiency Cores
- 0 cores
- CPU Threads
- 8 threads
- CPU Base Clock
- 2.7 GHz
- CPU Max Boost Clock
- 3.6 GHz
- L2 Cache
- 1 MB
- L3 Cache
- 8 MB
- Processor Base Power
- 45 W
- Maximum Processor Power
- 45 W
- CPU Manageability Technology
- Intel vPro supported on eligible business systems
Graphics
- Graphics Type
- Discrete
- GPU Manufacturer
- NVIDIA
- GPU Model
- NVIDIA Quadro M1200
- GPU Architecture
- Maxwell
- VRAM Capacity
- 4 GB
- VRAM Type
- GDDR5
- GPU TGP
- 45 W
- GPU Boost Clock
- 1150 MHz
- Maximum External Displays
- 4 displays
- Maximum External Resolution
- 5120 x 2880 @ 60 Hz
Memory
- Installed Memory
- 8 GB
- Maximum Memory
- 32 GB
- Memory Type
- DDR4
- Memory Speed
- 2133 MT/s
- Memory Form Factor
- SO-DIMM
- Memory Slots
- 2 slots
- Memory Slots Used
- 1 slots
- Memory Upgradeable
- Yes
- Memory Channels
- Dual-channel capable
Storage
- Primary Storage Type
- SSD
- Storage Capacity
- 256 GB
- Storage Interface
- SATA III / PCIe NVMe
- Storage Form Factor
- M.2 + optional 2.5-inch
- Installed Storage Drives
- 1 drives
- Maximum Storage Drives
- 2 drives
- M.2 Storage Slots
- 1 slots
- 2.5-inch Drive Bay
- Yes
- Card Reader
- Yes
- Card Reader Formats
- SD/SDHC/SDXC
- Card Reader Standard
- SD 4.0
Display
- Display Size
- 15.6 inch
- Display Resolution
- 1920 x 1080
- Resolution Class
- FHD
- Display Technology
- LED-backlit LCD
- Panel Type
- IPS
- Refresh Rate
- 60 Hz
- Display Brightness
- 400 nits
- Color Depth
- 8-bit
- Aspect Ratio
- 16:9
- Display Finish
- Anti-glare
- Viewing Angle
- 160° degree
- Flicker-Free
- Yes
Camera & Biometrics
- Webcam Resolution
- 720p HD
- Webcam Frame Rate
- 30 fps
Audio
- Speaker Configuration
- 2 speakers
- Audio Technology
- Waves MaxxAudio Pro
- Microphone Configuration
- Digital-array microphone
- Audio Jack
- Yes
Keyboard & Input
- Keyboard Type
- Full-size island-style keyboard
- Keyboard Backlight
- Yes
- Spill-Resistant Keyboard
- Yes
- Touchpad Type
- Multi-touch precision touchpad
Wireless & Networking
- Wi-Fi Standard
- Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
- Wi-Fi IEEE Standard
- 802.11ac
- Wi-Fi Bands
- 2.4 GHz; 5 GHz
- Wi-Fi Spatial Streams
- 2x2
- Wi-Fi Module
- Intel dual-band wireless
- Bluetooth Version
- 4.2
- Ethernet Speed
- Not present
- WWAN
- No
Ports & Expansion
- USB Type-A Port Count
- 2 ports
- USB Type-A Specifications
- USB 3.x Type-A
- USB Type-C Port Count
- 1 ports
- USB Type-C Specifications
- USB 3.x Type-C; DisplayPort Alt Mode where supported
- USB4 Port Count
- 0 ports
- Thunderbolt Port Count
- 1 ports
- Thunderbolt Version
- Thunderbolt 3
- HDMI Port Count
- 1 ports
- HDMI Version
- HDMI 1.4
- DisplayPort Output
- Mini DisplayPort / USB-C DisplayPort Alt Mode
- RJ-45 Port Count
- 0 ports
- 3.5 mm Audio Combo Port Count
- 1 ports
- SD Card Slot Count
- 1 ports
- microSD Card Slot Count
- 0 ports
- Smart Card Reader
- No
- Security Lock Slot
- Yes
- Internal PCIe Slots
- 1 M.2 storage slot(s)
Battery & Power
- Battery Capacity
- 56 Wh
- Battery Cells
- 3 cells
- Battery Chemistry
- Lithium-ion
- Power Adapter
- 130 W
- Power Connector
- Barrel power connector
Dimensions & Build
- Width
- 357 mm
- Depth
- 235 mm
- Thickness
- 17 mm
- Weight
- 2 kg
- Chassis Material
- Aluminum; carbon fiber
- Lid Material
- Aluminum
- Base Material
- Carbon fiber composite
- Hinge Opening Angle
- 135 degree
- MIL-STD Testing
- Business-platform durability testing; no blanket MIL-STD claim
Security & Manageability
- TPM
- TPM 2.0
- BIOS / UEFI Password Support
- Yes
- Drive Password Support
- Yes
- Secure Boot
- Yes
- Enterprise Manageability
- Dell business BIOS/UEFI manageability
- Smart Card Support
- No
- BIOS Recovery / Self-Healing
- Dell BIOS recovery and management features
Certifications & Sustainability
- ENERGY STAR
- Not claimed
- EPEAT
- Not claimed
- TCO Certified
- Not claimed
- RoHS Compliance
- Yes
- Recycled Materials
- Not claimed
Environment & Warranty
- Operating Temperature
- 5 to 35 °C
- Operating Humidity
- 10 to 90 (non-condensing) % RH
- Storage Temperature
- -20 to 60 °C
- Warranty
- 1 years
- Warranty Type
- Limited hardware warranty; region dependent
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Frequently asked questions about Dell Precision 5520 Laptops
What are the key specifications of Precision 5520?
Key reference specs for Precision 5520 include: CPU: Intel Core i7-6820HQ; RAM: 8 GB; Storage: 256 GB; Display: 15.6 inch. See the specifications table on this page for the full list.
What processor does Precision 5520 use?
According to the reference data, Precision 5520 uses the Intel Core i7-6820HQ processor.
How much RAM and storage does Precision 5520 have?
RAM: 8 GB. Storage: 256 GB.
What are the display and graphics specs of Precision 5520?
Display: 15.6 inch. Graphics: NVIDIA Quadro M1200.
How should I use Precision 5520's specs for comparison?
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