Dell Precision 3280 Compact Workstation: Hands-on Review
"The Precision 3280 Compact is recommended for those needing a compact high-performance workstation." — StorageReview
Precision 3280 Compact Workstation
Big power, compact size.
Ultra-small form factor that delivers uncompromised performance for tight workspaces and the Edge. The world's smallest workstation that supports Tensor Core GPUs.
Big power, compact size.
Ultra-small form factor that delivers uncompromised performance for tight workspaces and the Edge. The world's smallest workstation that supports Tensor Core GPUs.
Tech Specs & Customization
Processor
Intel® Core™ i9 14th Gen 14900 vPro® (36 MB cache, 24 cores, 32 threads, 2.0 GHz to 5.8 GHz Turbo, 65W)
Intel® Core™ i7 14th Gen 14700 vPro® (33 MB cache, 20 cores, 28 threads, 2.1 GHz to 5.4 GHz Turbo, 65W)
Intel® Core™ i5 14th Gen 14600 vPro® (24 MB cache, 14 cores, 20 threads, 2.7 GHz to 5.2 GHz Turbo, 65W)
Intel® Core™ i5 14th Gen 14500 vPro® (24 MB cache, 14 cores, 20 threads, 2.6 GHz to 5.0 GHz Turbo, 65W)
Intel® Core™ i3 14th Gen 14100 (12 MB cache, 4 cores, 8 threads, 3.5 GHz to 4.7 GHz Turbo, 60W)
Operating System
(Dell Technologies recommends Windows 11 Pro for business)
Windows 11 Home
Windows 11 Pro
Windows 11 Pro National Academic
Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
Red Hat Linux® 8.4 Enterprise
Ubuntu® Linux® 20.04 LTS, 64-bit
Video Card
Intel® UHD Graphics 730 14th Gen Intel® Core™ i3-14100 processor
Intel® UHD Graphics 770 14th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-14400 vPro®, i5-14500 vPro®, i5-14600 vPro®, i7-14700 vPro®, i9-14900 vPro® processors
NVIDIA® RTX™ 4000 Ada Generation, 20 GB GDDR6
NVIDIA® RTX™ 2000 Ada Generation, 12 GB GDDR6
NVIDIA® T1000, 8 GB GDDR6
NVIDIA® T400, 4 GB GDDR6
Memory*
16 GB: 1 x 16 GB, DDR5, 5600 MT/s, ECC
32 GB: 2 x 16 GB, DDR5, 5600 MT/s, ECC, dual-channel
32 GB: 1 x 32 GB, DDR5, 5200 MT/s, ECC
64 GB: 2 x 32 GB, DDR5, 5200 MT/s, ECC, dual-channel
8 GB: 1 x 8 GB, DDR5, 5600 MT/s, Non-ECC
16 GB: 2 x 8 GB, DDR5, 5600 MT/s, Non-ECC, dual-channel
16 GB: 1 x 16 GB, DDR5, 5600 MT/s, Non-ECC
32 GB: 2 x 16 GB, DDR5, 5600 MT/s, Non-ECC, dual-channel
64 GB: 2 x 32 GB, DDR5, 5600 MT/s, Non-ECC, dual-channel
Storage
256 GB, M.2 2230, Gen 4 PCIe NVMe, SSD, Class 35
512 GB, M.2 2280, Gen 4 PCIe NVMe, SSD, Class 40
1 TB, M.2 2280, Gen 4 PCIe NVMe, SSD, Class 40
2 TB, M.2 2280, Gen 4 PCIe NVMe, SSD, Class 40
512 GB, M.2 2280, Gen 4 PCIe NVMe, SSD, Self Encrypting Opal 2.0, Class 40
1 TB, M.2 2280, Gen 4 PCIe NVMe, SSD, Self Encrypting Opal 2.0, Class 40
Microsoft Office
Microsoft Office 30-day trial
Microsoft Office Home and Business 2021
Microsoft Office Professional 2021
Dell Optimizer for Precision
Intel Unite® solution (optional)
Microsoft Office Personal Non-Premium
Dell Client Command Suite (DCCS)
Dell Premier Color
Intel WiFi Direct
Dell Support Center
Security Software
Certificate Based Authentication (CBA)/Authenticated BIOS Interface (ABI)
McAfee® Small Business Security 30-day Trial
Dell Encryption Personal
Dell Encryption Enterprise
Dell Encryption External Media
Dell Data Protection | Bitlocker Manager (DDP | BLM)
Dell Trusted Device (SafeBIOS)
Digital Device Identity and Secured Component Verification
Secure BIOS Baseline
Secured-core PC
Support Assist for PCs
Support Assist OS Recovery (Excalibur)
Support Services
1Y Basic Hardware Warranty Service with Onsite Service after Remote Diagnosis
2Y Basic Warranty Extension
3Y Basic Warranty Extension
4Y Basic Warranty Extension
5Y Basic Warranty Extension
1Y ProSupport with Next Business Day Onsite service
2Y ProSupport with Next Business Day Onsite service
3Y ProSupport with Next Business Day Onsite service
4Y ProSupport with Next Business Day Onsite service
5Y ProSupport with Next Business Day Onsite service
1Y ProSupport Plus for Client with Next Business Day Onsite service
2Y ProSupport Plus for Client with Next Business Day Onsite service
3Y ProSupport Plus for Client with Next Business Day Onsite service
4Y ProSupport Plus for Client with Next Business Day Onsite service
5Y ProSupport Plus for Client with Next Business Day Onsite service
Accidental Damage Protection
1-year Accidental Damage Service
2-year Accidental Damage Service
3-year Accidental Damage Service
4-year Accidental Damage Service
5-year Accidental Damage Service
Ports
Front:
2 USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type A (10Gbps), One with PowerShare
1 USB 3.2 Type C (20Gbps)
1 Universal audio port
Rear:
1 RJ45
2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type A (5Gbps), One with PowerShare
3 USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type A (10 Gbps)
3 DP 1.4 ports
1 Optional port
1 power-adapter port
Optical Drive
No optical drive
Slots
1 Kensington security-cable slot
1 Padlock ring
2 PCIe x8 slot (x8 and x1 electrically)
2 M.2 2230/2280 Gen4 PCIe NVMe SSD
1 M.2 2230 slot for WiFi and Bluetooth card
Dimensions & Weight
Height: 206.00 mm (8.11 in.)
Width: 79.30 mm (3.12 in.)
Depth: 178.00 mm (7.00 in.)
Weight (maximum): 2.54 kg (5.59 lbs.)
Weight (minimum): 1.83 kg (4.03 lbs.)
Chassis
Compact Form Factor (CFF)
Wireless*
Qualcomm® Wi-Fi 6E WCN6856-DBS, 2x2, 802.11ax, MU-MIMO, Bluetooth® 5.3 wireless card
Intel® Wi-Fi 6E AX211, 2x2, 802.11ax, MU-MIMO, Bluetooth® 5.3 wireless card
Power
180W AC adapter, 7.4mm barrel
280W AC adapter, 7.4mm barrel
Ratings & Reviews
Drivers, Manuals & Support
Dell Support
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Intel® Core™ Processors
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