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Manufacturer code9530-0230
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About the DELL XPS 15
DELL 9530-0230 is listed in the laptops category. The recorded specifications include display diagonal: 39.6 cm (15.6"); processor family: Intel® Core™ i7; internal memory: 16 GB; total storage capacity: 512 GB. This entry covers manufacturer code 9530-0230. Specifications relate to this exact source record; other editions or packages may differ.
The 39.6 cm (15.6") display is specified at 3200 x 1800 pixels. Consider these together: a larger screen provides more physical space, while resolution determines the number of pixels available. Neither specification establishes brightness, colour accuracy or motion quality.
This configuration lists 16 GB of memory and 512 GB of storage. Memory supports active applications; storage holds software and files. Check upgradeability separately, because a capacity figure does not establish whether either component can be replaced.
- Screen size
- 39.6 cm (15.6")
- Screen resolution
- 3200 x 1800 pixels
- Processor family
- Intel® Core™ i7
- Processor model
- i7-4702HQ
- Memory (RAM)
- 16 GB
- Total storage capacity
- 512 GB
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DELL XPS 15 specifications
Manufacturer code: 9530-0230 · Icecat product 20880346 · Checked 16 Sep 2026. Specifications belong to this exact model.
Key specifications
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| Screen size | 39.6 cm (15.6") |
|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 3200 x 1800 pixels |
| Processor family | Intel® Core™ i7 |
| Processor model | i7-4702HQ |
| Memory (RAM) | 16 GB |
| Total storage capacity | 512 GB |
| Storage media | SSD |
| Operating system installed | Windows 8.1 Pro |
| Discrete graphics card model | NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 750M |
| Weight | 2.01 kg |
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Audio & listening8 details
| Audio system | MaxxAudio Pro |
|---|---|
| Number of built-in speakers | 2 |
| Speakers manufacturer | Waves |
| Speaker power | 2.5 W |
| Built-in microphone | Yes |
| Microphone in | No |
| Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio) | No |
| Height (rear) | 1.8 cm |
Display5 details
| Touchscreen type | Capacitive |
|---|---|
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Display brightness | 400 cd/m² |
| Contrast ratio (typical) | 800:1 |
| Intel Dual Display Capable Technology | No |
Processor, memory & storage46 details
| Processor manufacturer | Intel |
|---|---|
| Processor generation | 4th gen Intel® Core™ i7 |
| Processor cores | 4 |
| Processor threads | 8 |
| Processor boost frequency | 3.2 GHz |
| Processor frequency | 2.2 GHz |
| Processor cache | 6 MB |
| Processor cache type | Smart Cache |
| Processor socket | BGA 1364 |
| Processor lithography | 22 nm |
| Processor operating modes | 64-bit |
| Processor series | Intel Core i7-4700 Mobile series |
| Processor codename | Haswell |
| ECC supported by processor | No |
| Internal memory type | DDR3-SDRAM |
| Memory clock speed | 1600 MHz |
| Memory layout (slots x size) | 2 x 8 GB |
| Memory slots | 2x SO-DIMM |
| Maximum internal memory | 16 GB |
| Maximum internal memory (64-bit) | 16 GB |
| SSD capacity | 512 GB |
| Card reader integrated | Yes |
| Compatible memory cards | SD, SDHC, SDIO, SDXC |
| Discrete graphics card memory | 2 GB |
| Discrete graphics memory type | GDDR5 |
| On-board graphics card | Yes |
| Discrete graphics card | Yes |
| On-board graphics card family | Intel® HD Graphics |
| On-board graphics card model | Intel® HD Graphics 4600 |
| On-board graphics card base frequency | 400 MHz |
| On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max) | 1150 MHz |
| Maximum on-board graphics card memory | 1.74 GB |
| On-board graphics card DirectX version | 11.2/12 |
| On-board graphics card ID | 0x416 |
| Number of discrete graphics cards supported | 1 |
| Number of discrete graphics cards installed | 1 |
| Graphics card Open GL support | Yes |
| Motherboard chipset | Intel® HM87 |
| Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST) | No |
| Processor package size | 37.5 x 32 x 1.6 mm |
| Processor code | SR15F |
| Intel Rapid Storage Technology | No |
| Processor ARK ID | 75118 |
| Conflict-Free processor | Yes |
| Storage temperature (T-T) | -40 - 70 °C |
| Storage relative humidity (H-H) | 10 - 95% |
Camera, image & video8 details
| Maximum resolution | 3840 x 2160 pixels |
|---|---|
| Front camera | Yes |
| Front camera resolution (numeric) | 0.92 MP |
| Front camera resolution | 1280 x 720 pixels |
| Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD) | Yes |
| Intel Clear Video Technology | No |
| Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology | Yes |
| Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID) | No |
Connections & wireless17 details
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
|---|---|
| Top Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Wi-Fi standards | 802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) |
| Ethernet LAN | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 4.0 |
| NFC | Yes |
| USB 2.0 ports quantity | 1 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity | 3 |
| HDMI ports | 1 |
| Mini DisplayPorts quantity | 1 |
| DVI port | No |
| S/PDIF out port | No |
| Combo headphone/mic port | Yes |
| Docking connector | No |
| Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi) | Yes |
| DC-in jack | Yes |
Power & battery5 details
| Number of battery cells | 6 |
|---|---|
| Battery capacity | 91 Wh |
| Maximum stated battery life | 4 h |
| AC adapter power | 130 W |
| AC adapter included | Yes |
Controls & features4 details
| SmartCard slot | No |
|---|---|
| Intel Smart Connect Technology | No |
| Intel® Smart Response Technology | No |
| Operating temperature (T-T) | 0 - 40 °C |
Design & dimensions11 details
| Product type | Laptop |
|---|---|
| Product colour | Silver |
| Form factor | Clamshell |
| Housing material | Aluminium, Carbon fibre, Silver |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 37 W |
| Memory form factor | SO-DIMM |
| Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT) | Yes |
| Intel Identity Protection Technology version | 1.00 |
| Width | 372 mm |
| Depth | 254 mm |
| Height (front) | 8 mm |
Software & compatibility2 details
| Operating system architecture | 64-bit |
|---|---|
| Supported instruction sets | AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2 |
Further product details55 details
| Market positioning | Multimedia |
|---|---|
| Touch technology | Multi-touch |
| LED backlight | Yes |
| Native aspect ratio | 16:9 |
| Pixel pitch | 0.108 x 0.108 mm |
| Bus type | DMI2 |
| FSB Parity | No |
| Stepping | C0 |
| Tjunction | 100 °C |
| Maximum number of PCI Express lanes | 16 |
| PCI Express slots version | 3.0 |
| PCI Express configurations | 1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4 |
| Number of SSDs installed | 1 |
| Optical drive type | No |
| LightScribe | No |
| ExpressCard slot | No |
| CardBus PCMCIA slot type | No |
| Pointing device | Touchpad |
| Numeric keypad | No |
| Keyboard backlit | Yes |
| Spill-resistant keyboard | Yes |
| Full-size keyboard | Yes |
| Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT) | Yes |
| Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT) | Yes |
| Intel® Rapid Start Technology | Yes |
| Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology) | Yes |
| Intel® Turbo Boost Technology | 2.0 |
| Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA) | No |
| Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT) | No |
| Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology | Yes |
| Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology | Yes |
| Intel® Insider™ | Yes |
| Intel Flex Memory Access | No |
| Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI) | Yes |
| Intel Trusted Execution Technology | No |
| Intel Enhanced Halt State | Yes |
| Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT) | Yes |
| Intel Demand Based Switching | No |
| Intel® Secure Key | Yes |
| Intel TSX-NI | No |
| Intel 64 | Yes |
| Execute Disable Bit | Yes |
| Idle States | Yes |
| Thermal Monitoring Technologies | Yes |
| CPU configuration (max) | 1 |
| Embedded options available | No |
| Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) | Yes |
| Intel Secure Key Technology version | 1.00 |
| Intel TSX-NI version | 0.00 |
| Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x) | Yes |
| Intel FDI Technology | Yes |
| Intel Fast Memory Access | No |
| Cable lock slot | Yes |
| Operating relative humidity (H-H) | 10 - 90% |
| Power cord included | Yes |
Packaging & supplied accessories1 detail
| Manual | Yes |
|---|
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