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Dell Precision 3590

Entry-level 15.6-inch Precision mobile workstation built on Intel Core Ultra (Meteor Lake) processors, with an optional NVIDIA RTX 500 Ada GPU, two Thunderbolt 4 ports, RJ45 Ethernet, HDMI 2.1 and two SO-DIMM slots for up to 64 GB of DDR5.

Memory

Slots
Two SO-DIMM, single- or dual-channel
Type
DDR5, 5600 MT/s
Module sizes
8, 16 or 32 GB per slot
Minimum
8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Maximum
64 GB (2 x 32 GB)
Configurations
1x8GB, 1x16GB, 2x8GB, 2x16GB, 1x32GB, 2x32GB, all DDR5-5600

Storage

Slot 1
M.2 2230 or 2280 PCIe Gen4 NVMe, up to 64 Gbps, up to 2 TB
Slot 2
M.2 2230 PCIe Gen4 NVMe, up to 64 Gbps, up to 1 TB
Self-encrypting option
M.2 2230 SED, 512 GB
Card reader
microSD (mSD, mSDHC, mSDXC)

Graphics

Integrated (Core Ultra 5/7 U-series)
Intel Graphics, shared system memory
Integrated (H-series)
Intel Arc Graphics, shared system memory; needs dual-channel memory, 16 GB minimum
Discrete option
NVIDIA RTX 500 Ada Generation, 4 GB GDDR6
External display support
Up to 3 displays with internal display on, 4 with it off

Expansion

M.2 SSD
One or two M.2 2230/2280 slots
M.2 WLAN
One M.2 2230 slot for the Wi-Fi/Bluetooth combo card
M.2 WWAN
One M.2 3042 slot (optional)
Smart card
Optional smart card reader slot on the left side

Networking

Ethernet
Intel I219-LM 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ45 (vPro configurations)
Wi-Fi option 1
Realtek RTL8852BE, Wi-Fi 5/6, 2.4/5 GHz, up to 1201 Mbps, Bluetooth 5.3
Wi-Fi option 2
Intel AX211, Wi-Fi 6E, 2.4/5/6 GHz, up to 2400 Mbps, Bluetooth 5.3
WWAN option 1
Qualcomm Snapdragon SDX12 Advanced (DW5825e), LTE Cat 12, up to 600 Mbps DL / 150 Mbps UL
WWAN option 2
Qualcomm Snapdragon X62 5G (DW5932e), 5G NR up to 3.5 Gbps DL / 900 Mbps UL

Power

Adapters
65 W, 100 W or 130 W USB-C, 100-240 VAC
65 W output
20 V/3.25 A, 15 V/3 A, 9 V/3 A, 5 V/3 A
100 W output
20 V/5 A, 15 V/3 A, 9 V/3 A, 5 V/3 A
130 W output
20 V/6.50 A, 5 V/1 A
Minimum adapter
27 W to operate and charge; 65 W required for full performance

Ports

Thunderbolt
2 x Thunderbolt 4 with DisplayPort Alt Mode/USB4/Power Delivery (left side)
USB-A
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1, 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 with PowerShare (right side)
Video
1 x HDMI 2.1 TMDS
Network
1 x RJ45
Audio
1 x universal audio jack; Realtek Waves MaxxAudio 13.0, 2 speakers (2 W avg/peak)
Card slots
microSD; optional smart card reader; optional nano-SIM (rear)
Security
Wedge-shaped lock slot

Display

FHD 250 nits
1920x1080, IPS, 250 nits, 45% NTSC, 700:1, non-touch
FHD 250 nits touch
1920x1080, IPS, 250 nits, 45% NTSC, 700:1, touch
FHD 400 nits ComfortView Plus
1920x1080, IPS, 400 nits, 100% sRGB, 800:1, non-touch, low blue light
Size
15.6" diagonal, 60 Hz, 141 PPI
Camera
FHD RGB, FHD RGB+IR, or FHD RGB+IR with ALS/presence detection

Battery

Options
3-cell 42 Wh or 3-cell 54 Wh Li-ion, ExpressCharge/ExpressCharge Boost or Long Cycle Life
ExpressCharge Boost
0-35% in about 20 minutes (16-45 degC)
Coin cell
CR2032

Physical

Dimensions
357.80 x 233.30 mm; 20.80 mm (front) to 22.80 mm (rear) thick
Weight
1.62 kg (3.58 lb) minimum
Keyboard
Standard backlit or non-backlit AI hotkey keyboard, QWERTY, 99-103 keys depending on layout
Touchpad
115 x 67 mm, >300 DPI
Operating temp
0-35 degC; altitude -15.2 to 3048 m

Management

vPro
Intel vPro Essentials or vPro Enterprise depending on CPU
TPM
TPM 2.0 discrete, FIPS 140-2 and TCG certified
Authentication
Fingerprint reader in power button, ControlVault 3 Plus contacted/contactless smart card, NFC
Drives
Self-encrypting NVMe SSD option (Opal and non-Opal)

Operating systems

Windows
Windows 11 Home; Windows 11 Pro
Linux
Ubuntu Linux 22.04 LTS

Processors

  • Intel Core Ultra 5 125U
  • Intel Core Ultra 7 155U
  • Intel Core Ultra 5 125H
  • Intel Core Ultra 5 135H
  • Intel Core Ultra 7 155H
  • Intel Core Ultra 7 165H