DELL Precision 3540 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8565U Mobile workstation 39.6 cm (15.6") Full HD 16 GB DDR4-SDRAM 512 GB SSD AMD Radeon PRO WX 2100 Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Windows 10 Pro Black
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Reasons To Buy

Independent Software Vendor (ISV) certification
Precision workstations are tested to ensure the high-performance applications you rely on every day run smoothly. Dell ISV-certifications cover the most popular independent software applications.
Private, secure, productive
Productivity at your fingertips: The optional Hello fingerprint reader ensures that you and only you can access your work. Simply place your finger on the sensor and just like that, you’re ready to take on the next task. <br><br>Precision, meet privacy: A new feature for all Precision workstations, a camera shutter that ensures others can’t see you through the lens. You can now manually close the shutter for privacy or open it when you want to video conference or take photos.


Improve productivity with Dell Precision Optimizer
Tuned performance: Included free with your Precision workstation, the Dell Precision Optimizer delivers faster application optimization. It also automatically tunes your workstation to run popular Independent Software Vendor (ISV) applications at the fastest speeds possible, has automated system updates and provides analytics to address resource bottlenecks.<br><br>Premium customized performance: Upgrade to the new Dell Precision Optimizer Premium version, the world’s first AI-based performance optimizer software for workstations. This program learns the behavior of any user-specified applications, identifies optimization opportunities using machine learning and applies performance improvements.
Be mobile. Remain powerful.
Ground-breaking innovation: Starting at just 4.04lbs. (1.83 kg), the Precision 3540 is all about mobility. It’s made with premium materials, coming in at 10% lighter and has outstanding battery life.<br><br>Bigger productivity: The narrow-edge display gives you more screen real estate on your 15” (38 cm) mobile workstation which makes it easier to view CAD applications and heavy Excel spreadsheets.<br><br>Brilliant performance: The Precision 3540 comes fully equipped with up to the latest Intel® Core™ i7 processors (quad-core), perfect for demanding CAD and heavy spreadsheets.<br><br>Professional graphics: Experience exceptional performance for everything from large spreadsheets to 2D and entry-level 3D CAD with optional next-generation AMD Radeon® Pro graphics with 2GB of memory.<br><br>Fast memory: Accelerate workflows and improve response time with high-speed memory up to 32GB at 2400MHz.<br><br>Versatility at its finest: Stay connected to all the tools you need with ports that include Thunderbolt™, HDMI, USB and more.<br><br>Vital reliability: Get outstanding battery life with the optional 4-cell 68Whr ExpressCharge-capable battery. You’ll be up and running quickly and staying productive.<br><br>Store your creations: Keep your designs local with up to 2TB of high-speed storage

Description
Introducing our smaller, lighter and more accessible Precision workstation. Built to empower productivity in CAD and other demanding applications.
Specifications
| Design | |
|---|---|
| Product type | Mobile workstation |
| Form factor | Clamshell |
| Product colour | Black |
| Display | |
| Dual-screen | No |
| HD type | Full HD |
| Pixel density | 141 ppi |
| Display surface | Matt |
| LED backlight | Yes |
| Display brightness | 300 cd/m² |
| Contrast ratio (typical) | 700:1 |
| Touchscreen | No |
| Display resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels |
| Display diagonal | 39.6 cm (15.6") |
| Maximum refresh rate | 60 Hz |
| Native aspect ratio | 16:9 |
| Processor | |
| Processor generation | 8th gen Intel® Core™ i7 |
| Processor operating modes | 64-bit |
| Processor lithography | 14 nm |
| Processor codename | Whiskey Lake |
| Bus type | OPI |
| Tjunction | 100 °C |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 15 W |
| PCI Express slots version | 3.0 |
| PCI Express configurations | 1x4, 2x2 |
| Maximum number of PCI Express lanes | 16 |
| Configurable TDP-down | 10 W |
| Configurable TDP-down frequency | 0.8 GHz |
| Processor cache type | Smart Cache |
| Processor cache | 8 MB |
| Processor frequency | 1.8 GHz |
| Processor model | i7-8565U |
| Processor boost frequency | 4.6 GHz |
| Processor cores | 4 |
| Processor threads | 8 |
| System bus rate | 4 GT/s |
| Processor socket | BGA 1528 |
| Processor manufacturer | Intel |
| Processor family | Intel® Core™ i7 |
| Configurable TDP-up frequency | 2 GHz |
| Configurable TDP-up | 25 W |
| Memory | |
| Memory form factor | SO-DIMM |
| Internal memory | 16 GB |
| Memory layout (slots x size) | 1 x 16 GB |
| Internal memory type | DDR4-SDRAM |
| Memory clock speed | 2400 MHz |
| Memory slots | 2x SO-DIMM |
| Maximum internal memory | 32 GB |
| Maximum internal memory (64-bit) | 32 GB |
| Storage | |
| SSD form factor | M.2 |
| Storage media | SSD |
| Optical drive type | No |
| Number of SSDs installed | 1 |
| SSD capacity | 512 GB |
| SSD interface | PCI Express |
| Card reader integrated | Yes |
| Compatible memory cards | MicroSD (TransFlash) |
| Total storage capacity | 512 GB |
| Total SSDs capacity | 512 GB |
| Graphics | |
| Discrete graphics card | Yes |
| Discrete graphics card memory | 2 GB |
| On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max) | 1150 MHz |
| On-board graphics card base frequency | 300 MHz |
| Maximum on-board graphics card memory | 32 GB |
| On-board graphics card OpenGL version | 4.5 |
| On-board graphics card DirectX version | 12.0 |
| On-board graphics card ID | 0x3EA0 |
| Number of discrete graphics cards installed | 1 |
| On-board graphics card | Yes |
| On-board graphics card model | Intel® UHD Graphics |
| Discrete graphics card model | AMD Radeon PRO WX 2100 |
| Discrete graphics memory type | GDDR5 |
| Audio | |
| Audio chip | Realtek ALC3254 |
| Audio system | MaxxAudio Pro |
| Number of built-in speakers | 2 |
| Speakers manufacturer | Waves |
| Speaker power | 2 W |
| Built-in microphone | Yes |
| Camera | |
| Front camera signal format | 720p |
| Front camera | Yes |
| Front camera resolution | 1280 x 720 pixels |
| Video capturing speed | 30 fps |
| Front camera HD type | HD |
| Optical drive | |
| Optical drive type | No |
| Network | |
| Top Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| WLAN controller model | Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 9560 |
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Wi-Fi standards | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Ethernet LAN | Yes |
| Ethernet LAN data rates | 10,100,1000 Mbit/s |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Antenna type | 2x2 |
| Ports & interfaces | |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity | 3 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity | 0 |
| Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity | 1 |
| USB Type-C DisplayPort Alternate Mode | Yes |
| USB 2.0 ports quantity | 0 |
| HDMI ports quantity | 1 |
| HDMI version | 1.4b |
| DisplayPorts quantity | 0 |
| Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports | 1 |
| Combo headphone/mic port | Yes |
| PowerShare | Yes |
| Number of USB ports with PowerShare support | 1 |
| DC-in jack | Yes |
| Keyboard | |
| Pointing device | Touchpad |
| Numeric keypad | Yes |
| Windows keys | Yes |
| Keyboard backlit | Yes |
| Software | |
| Operating system language | Multilingual |
| Operating system architecture | 64-bit |
| Trial software | Microsoft Office |
| Operating system installed | Windows 10 Pro |
| Technical details | |
| Power cord included | Yes |
| Intel® Turbo Boost Technology | 2.0 |
| Intel® Smart Response Technology | Yes |
| Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT) | Yes |
| Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT) | Yes |
| Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology) | Yes |
| Form factor | Clamshell |
| Product colour | Black |
| Discrete graphics card memory | 2 GB |
| Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID) | Yes |
| Processor special features | |
| Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology | Yes |
| Thunderbolt™ 3 Technology | Yes |
| Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology | Yes |
| Intel Clear Video Technology | Yes |
| Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD) | Yes |
| Intel® OS Guard | Yes |
| Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT) | Yes |
| Intel TSX-NI | No |
| Intel Trusted Execution Technology | No |
| Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX) | Yes |
| Intel® Secure Key | Yes |
| Intel Flex Memory Access | Yes |
| Intel Enhanced Halt State | Yes |
| Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID) | Yes |
| Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI) | Yes |
| Thermal Monitoring Technologies | Yes |
| Supported instruction sets | AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2 |
| Processor package size | 46x24 mm |
| Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) | Yes |
| Intel 64 | Yes |
| Idle States | Yes |
| Execute Disable Bit | Yes |
| Embedded options available | No |
| CPU configuration (max) | 1 |
| Intel Smart Response Technology version | 1.00 |
| Intel Secure Key Technology version | 1.00 |
| Intel Identity Protection Technology version | 1.00 |
| Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x) | Yes |
| Intel TSX-NI version | 0.00 |
| Processor ARK ID | 149091 |
| Intel® Turbo Boost Technology | 2.0 |
| Intel® Smart Response Technology | Yes |
| Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT) | Yes |
| Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT) | Yes |
| Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology) | Yes |
| Battery | |
| Battery technology | Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) |
| Number of battery cells | 4 |
| Battery capacity | 68 Wh |
| Battery voltage | 7.6 V |
| Battery weight | 340 g |
| Power | |
| AC adapter power | 90 W |
| AC adapter frequency | 50 - 60 Hz |
| AC adapter input voltage | 100 - 240 V |
| AC adapter output current | 4.62 A |
| AC adapter output voltage | 19.5 V |
| DC-in jack | Yes |
| Security | |
| Password protection | Yes |
| Cable lock slot | Yes |
| Operational conditions | |
| Operating temperature (T-T) | 0 - 35 °C |
| Storage temperature (T-T) | -40 - 65 °C |
| Operating relative humidity (H-H) | 10 - 80% |
| Storage relative humidity (H-H) | 0 - 95% |
| Operating altitude | -15.2 - 3048 m |
| Non-operating altitude | -15.2 - 10668 m |
| Operating shock | 105 G |
| Non-operating shock | 40 G |
| Operating vibration | 0.26 G |
| Non-operating vibration | 1.37 G |
| Weight & dimensions | |
| Width | 359.1 mm |
| Depth | 236.2 mm |
| Height (front) | 2.04 cm |
| Height (rear) | 2.2 cm |
| Weight | 1.83 kg |
| Packaging data | |
| Power cord included | Yes |
| Manual | Yes |
| AC adapter included | Yes |
| Packaging content | |
| Power cord included | Yes |
| Manual | Yes |
| AC adapter included | Yes |
| Other features | |
| On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max) | 1150 MHz |
| Maximum on-board graphics card memory | 32 GB |
| WLAN controller model | Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 9560 |
| On-board graphics card | Yes |
| Audio system | MaxxAudio Pro |
| Maximum internal memory (64-bit) | 32 GB |
| AC adapter included | Yes |