Dell

Precision 3280 Compact

CPU i9 14900

GPU Intel UHD 770

Max RAM 64GB

Drives 2

From $1,135

Seller Dell

The Dell Precision 3280 Compact is a mini PC powered by the Intel i9 14900 (14th gen). It features 8 performance cores and 32 threads and a LGA1700 socket. Graphics are handled by the integrated Intel Intel UHD 770. 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

CPUi9 14900

Generation14th

P-Cores8

Threads32

Single-core91

Multi-core67

SocketLGA1700

GPU

GPUIntel UHD 770

Discrete GPUNo

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 displays4

Network

Max Ethernet1G

1G ports1

vProY

Physical

Dimensions190 × 178 × 72 mm

Volume2.44L

Fan size90mm

Warranty3 yr

Power

PSU typeBrick

PSU280W

Additional

Recommended for productivity, software development, multitasking, media use, light gaming, and larger multitasking workloads. Consider Dell Precision 3280 Compact if you want a small-form-factor mini PC built around its listed Intel i9 14900 processor and Intel Intel UHD 770 integrated GPU. It is less suitable for heavy gaming or GPU-accelerated workloads because no discrete or high-speed external GPU path is listed.

Dell Precision 3280 Compact features Intel i9 14900 with Intel Intel UHD 770 integrated GPU, offering 1× 1G Ethernet. CPU details include 14th CPU generation, 8 performance cores, and 32 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 4 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 329.0, Dell Precision 3280 Compact is positioned as a strong upper-range 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.