Dell

Precision 3280 Compact

CPU i5 14600

GPU 4000 Ada

Max RAM 64GB

Drives 2

From $1,900

Seller Dell

The Dell Precision 3280 Compact is a mini PC powered by the Intel i5 14600 (14th gen). It features 6 performance cores and 20 threads and a LGA1700 socket. Graphics are handled by the discrete NVIDIA 4000 Ada. Supports up to 64GB of RAM across 2 slots at 5600 MT/s with ECC support. Storage capacity of up to 2 drives including 2 NVMe. Networking features 1 Ethernet port (up to 1G). Dimensions: 190 × 178 × 72mm (2.44L). Uses a Brick PSU (280W).

CPU & Performance

CPUi5 14600

Generation14th

P-Cores6

Threads20

Single-core81

Multi-core49

SocketLGA1700

GPU

GPU4000 Ada

Discrete GPUYes

Integrated GPUYes

eGPU supportNo

RAM

Max RAM64GB

RAM slots2

Max speed5600 MT/s

ECC supportYes

Storage

Max drives2

NVMe slots2

Gen4 x42

SD cardNo

Ports & Connectivity

Max displays8

Network

Max Ethernet1G

1G ports1

vProY

Physical

Dimensions190 × 178 × 72 mm

Volume2.44L

Fan size90mm

Warranty3 yr

Power

PSU typeBrick

PSU280W

Additional

Recommended for gaming, GPU-accelerated creative work, 3D or graphics-heavy tasks, and larger multitasking workloads. Consider Dell Precision 3280 Compact if you want a small-form-factor mini PC built around its listed Intel i5 14600 processor and NVIDIA 4000 Ada discrete GPU plus integrated graphics. It is a stronger fit when the listed CPU, GPU, connectivity, and expansion features match your workload requirements.

Dell Precision 3280 Compact features Intel i5 14600 with NVIDIA 4000 Ada discrete GPU plus integrated graphics, offering 1× 1G Ethernet. CPU details include 14th CPU generation, 6 performance cores, and 20 threads. Memory support includes up to 64GB RAM across 2 slots at 5600 MT/s and ECC memory support. Storage support includes up to 2 storage drives including 2 NVMe SSD slots and 2× PCIe Gen4 x4 NVMe. Display support includes support for up to 8 displays. Port connectivity includes 1× PCIe x8 expansion slot. Networking includes 1× 1G Ethernet. Physical design includes a 190 × 178 × 72 mm chassis (2.44L). Cooling information lists 90 mm main fan. Power information lists Brick power supply rated at 280W. Lifecycle information lists 3-year warranty and Intel vPro support.

Based on its overall score of 503.4, Dell Precision 3280 Compact is positioned as a top-tier ranked mini PC entry in this dataset; compare it against alternatives by CPU class, GPU type, memory ceiling, storage expansion, LAN, and port selection.

Review Summary

ServeTheHome and StorageReview describe the Dell Precision 3280 Compact as a small workstation with impressive performance from 14th-gen Intel Core processors, ECC memory options, RAID-capable SSDs, and NVIDIA RTX Ada professional graphics. Review takeaway: it is a serious compact workstation platform rather than a simple office mini PC.