Intel® Core™ Ultra Processors
Precision 3280 Compact Workstation
Big power, compact size.
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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.
Precision 3280 Compact Workstation
Exceptional performance within a compact design with multiple mounting options for your workspace.
Offers & Terms
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Limited Time: Save up to $20 Instant Cash Off for 4Yrs ProSupport upgrade.
Up to $20 Instant Cash Off when you upgrade your support to 4Yrs ProSupport.
15% off when you add on Accidental Damage Service.
Ends Thus, 1 May 2025
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Processor
Intel® Core™ i5 14500 (14 cores, up to 5.0 GHz Turbo, 65 W)Intel® Core™ i3 14100 (12 MB cache, 4 cores, 8 threads, up to 4.7 GHz Turbo, 60 W)Intel® Core™ i5 14600 (14 cores, up to 5.2 GHz, 65 W)Intel® Core™ i7 14700 (20 cores, up to 5.4 GHz Turbo, 65 W)Intel® Core™ i9 14900 (24 cores, up to 5.8 GHz, 65 W) -
Operating System
Windows 11 Pro, EnglishWindows 11 Home, EnglishUbuntu® Linux® 22.04Ubuntu 22.04 & DCA Enabler on Precision -
Video Card
Intel Integrated GraphicsNVIDIA® T400 4GB, 4 GB GDDR6, 3 mDPNVIDIA® RTX™ 4000 SFF Ada Generation, 20GB GDDR6, 4mDPNvidia RTX 2000 Ada, 16 GB GDDR6, 4 mDP to DPNvidia RTX A400, 4GB GDDR6, 4 mDP, LPNvidia RTX A1000, 8GB GDDR6, 4 mDP, LP -
Monitor
NoneDell 24 Monitor - P2423DDell 24 Video Conferencing Monitor - P2424HEBDell 24 Monitor - P2424HTDell Pro 24 Plus Monitor - P2425DDell 24 Monitor - P2425HDell 27 Monitor - P2723DDell 27 Video Conferencing Monitor - P2724DEBDell Pro 27 Plus Monitor - P2725DDell 34 Curved Video Conferencing Monitor - P3424WEBDell UltraSharp 24 Monitor - U2424HDell UltraSharp 27 Monitor - U2724DDell UltraSharp 27 4K Thunderbolt™ Hub Monitor - U2725QEDell Ultrasharp 32 Monitor - U3224KBDell UltraSharp 32 4K Thunderbolt™ Hub Monitor - U3225QEDell Ultrasharp 38 Monitor - U3824DW -
Memoryi
8 GB: 1 x 8 GB, DDR5, 5600MT/s, SO-DIMM, non-ECC16 GB: 2 x 8 GB, DDR5, 5600MT/s, SO-DIMM, non-ECC16 GB: 1 x 16 GB, DDR5, 5600MT/s, SO-DIMM, non-ECC16 GB: 1 x 16 GB, DDR5, 5600MT/s, SO-DIMM, ECC32 GB: 2 x 16 GB, DDR5, 5600MT/s, SO-DIMM, non-ECC32 GB: 1 x 32 GB, DDR5, 5600MT/s, SO-DIMM, non-ECC32 GB: 2 x 16 GB, DDR5, 5600MT/s, SO-DIMM, ECC32 GB: 1 x 32 GB, DDR5, 5600MT/s, SO-DIMM, ECC64 GB: 2 x 32 GB, DDR5, 5600MT/s, SO-DIMM, non-ECC64 GB: 2 x 32 GB, DDR5, 5600MT/s, SO-DIMM, ECC -
Storage
256 GB, M.2 2230, Gen 4 PCIe NVMe, SSD512 GB, M.2 2280, Gen 4 PCIe NVMe, SSD1 TB, M.2 2280, Gen 4 PCIe NVMe, SSD2 TB, M.2 2280, Gen 4 PCIe NVMe, SSD4 TB, M.2 2280, Gen 4 PCIe NVMe, SSD512 GB, M.2, PCIe NVMe, SSD, Self Encrypting Opal 2.0, Class 401 TB, M.2, PCIe NVMe, SSD, Self Encrypting Opal 2.0, Class 40 -
Microsoft Office
Activate Your Microsoft 365 For A 30 Day TrialMicrosoft 365 Personal, annual subscription (one user)Microsoft 365 Family, annual subscription (up to 6 users)Microsoft Office Home & Business 2024Microsoft Office Home & Business 2024 + Foxit PDF Editor with AI AssistantMicrosoft Office Home & Business 2024 + Adobe Acrobat Pro 2024 -
Security Software
No anti-virus softwareMcAfee® Business Protection 1-year SubscriptionMcAfee® Business Protection 3-year Subscription -
Hardware Support Services Upgrades
Basic Onsite Service after remote diagnosis with Hardware-Only Support, 36 Month(s)ProSupport Plus with ProSupport and AD and KYHD with Technical Customer Success Mgr, 36 Month(s)No Warranty Upgrade, 12 Month(s)ProSupport Next Business Day Onsite Service after remote diagnosis with HW-SW Support, 36 Month(s) -
Accidental Damage Protection
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Keyboard
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Mouse
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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 -
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
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Chassis
Compact Form Factor (CFF) -
Wirelessi
Intel® Wi-Fi 6/6E AX211, 2x2, 802.11ax, Bluetooth® wireless card, internal antennaQualcomm WCN6856, 2x2, 802.11ax, MU-MIMO, Bluetooth® wireless card, external antennaQualcomm WCN6856, 2x2, 802.11ax, MU-MIMO, Bluetooth® wireless card, internal antennaIntel® Wi-Fi 6/6E AX211, 2x2, 802.11ax, Bluetooth® wireless card, external antennaNo Wireless LAN Card -
Power
180W AC adapter, 7.4mm barrel
280W AC adapter, 7.4mm barrel -
Regulatory
Offers & Terms
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Limited Time: Save up to $20 Instant Cash Off for 4Yrs ProSupport upgrade.
Up to $20 Instant Cash Off when you upgrade your support to 4Yrs ProSupport.
15% off when you add on Accidental Damage Service.
Ends Thus, 1 May 2025
Precision 3280 Compact Workstation
Exceptional performance within a compact design with multiple mounting options for your workspace.
Offers & Terms
-
Limited Time: Save up to $20 Instant Cash Off for 4Yrs ProSupport upgrade.
Up to $20 Instant Cash Off when you upgrade your support to 4Yrs ProSupport.
15% off when you add on Accidental Damage Service.
Ends Thus, 1 May 2025
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Processor
Intel® Core™ i5 14600 (14 cores, up to 5.2 GHz, 65 W)Intel® Core™ i7 14700 (20 cores, up to 5.4 GHz Turbo, 65 W)Intel® Core™ i9 14900 (24 cores, up to 5.8 GHz, 65 W) -
Operating System
Windows 11 Pro, English -
Video Card
Nvidia RTX A400, 4GB GDDR6, 4 mDP, LPNVIDIA® RTX™ 4000 SFF Ada Generation, 20GB GDDR6, 4mDP -
Monitor
NoneDell 24 Monitor - P2423DDell 24 Video Conferencing Monitor - P2424HEBDell 24 Monitor - P2424HTDell Pro 24 Plus Monitor - P2425DDell 24 Monitor - P2425HDell 27 Monitor - P2723DDell 27 Video Conferencing Monitor - P2724DEBDell Pro 27 Plus Monitor - P2725DDell 34 Curved Video Conferencing Monitor - P3424WEBDell UltraSharp 24 Monitor - U2424HDell UltraSharp 27 Monitor - U2724DDell UltraSharp 27 4K Thunderbolt™ Hub Monitor - U2725QEDell Ultrasharp 32 Monitor - U3224KBDell UltraSharp 32 4K Thunderbolt™ Hub Monitor - U3225QEDell Ultrasharp 38 Monitor - U3824DW -
Memoryi
16 GB: 1 x 16 GB, DDR5, 5600MT/s, SO-DIMM, non-ECC16 GB: 2 x 8 GB, DDR5, 5600MT/s, SO-DIMM, non-ECC16 GB: 1 x 16 GB, DDR5, 5600MT/s, SO-DIMM, ECC32 GB: 2 x 16 GB, DDR5, 5600MT/s, SO-DIMM, non-ECC32 GB: 1 x 32 GB, DDR5, 5600MT/s, SO-DIMM, non-ECC32 GB: 2 x 16 GB, DDR5, 5600MT/s, SO-DIMM, ECC32 GB: 1 x 32 GB, DDR5, 5600MT/s, SO-DIMM, ECC64 GB: 2 x 32 GB, DDR5, 5600MT/s, SO-DIMM, non-ECC64 GB: 2 x 32 GB, DDR5, 5600MT/s, SO-DIMM, ECC -
Storage
512 GB, M.2 2280, Gen 4 PCIe NVMe, SSD1 TB, M.2 2280, Gen 4 PCIe NVMe, SSD2 TB, M.2 2280, Gen 4 PCIe NVMe, SSD512 GB, M.2, PCIe NVMe, SSD, Self Encrypting Opal 2.0, Class 401 TB, M.2, PCIe NVMe, SSD, Self Encrypting Opal 2.0, Class 40 -
Microsoft Office
Activate Your Microsoft 365 For A 30 Day TrialMicrosoft 365 Personal, annual subscription (one user)Microsoft 365 Family, annual subscription (up to 6 users)Microsoft Office Home & Business 2024Microsoft Office Home & Business 2024 + Foxit PDF Editor with AI AssistantMicrosoft Office Home & Business 2024 + Adobe Acrobat Pro 2024 -
Security Software
No anti-virus softwareMcAfee® Business Protection 1-year SubscriptionMcAfee® Business Protection 3-year Subscription -
Hardware Support Services Upgrades
Basic Onsite Service after remote diagnosis with Hardware-Only Support, 36 Month(s)ProSupport Plus with ProSupport and AD and KYHD and Service Account Mgr, 36 Month(s)No Warranty Upgrade, 12 Month(s)ProSupport Next Business Day Onsite Service after remote diagnosis with HW-SW Support, 36 Month(s) -
Accidental Damage Protection
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Keyboard
Dell Wired Keyboard - KB216 - US English - Black -
Mouse
Dell USB Optical Mouse-MS116 (EPEAT) - Black -
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 -
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
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Chassis
Compact Form Factor (CFF) -
Wirelessi
Intel® Wi-Fi 6/6E AX211, 2x2, 802.11ax, Bluetooth® wireless card, internal antennaQualcomm WCN6856, 2x2, 802.11ax, MU-MIMO, Bluetooth® wireless card, external antennaQualcomm WCN6856, 2x2, 802.11ax, MU-MIMO, Bluetooth® wireless card, internal antenna -
Power
180W AC adapter, 7.4mm barrel
280W AC adapter, 7.4mm barrel -
Regulatory
Offers & Terms
-
Limited Time: Save up to $20 Instant Cash Off for 4Yrs ProSupport upgrade.
Up to $20 Instant Cash Off when you upgrade your support to 4Yrs ProSupport.
15% off when you add on Accidental Damage Service.
Ends Thus, 1 May 2025
Precision 3280 Compact Workstation
Exceptional performance within a compact design with multiple mounting options for your workspace.
Offers & Terms
-
Limited Time: Save up to $20 Instant Cash Off for 4Yrs ProSupport upgrade.
Up to $20 Instant Cash Off when you upgrade your support to 4Yrs ProSupport.
15% off when you add on Accidental Damage Service.
Ends Thus, 1 May 2025
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Processor
Intel® Core™ i7 14700 (20 cores, up to 5.4 GHz Turbo, 65 W)Intel® Core™ i9 14900 (24 cores, up to 5.8 GHz, 65 W) -
Operating System
Windows 11 Pro, English -
Video Card
Nvidia RTX A400, 4GB GDDR6, 4 mDP, LPNVIDIA® RTX™ 4000 SFF Ada Generation, 20GB GDDR6, 4mDP -
Monitor
NoneDell 24 Monitor - P2423DDell 24 Video Conferencing Monitor - P2424HEBDell 24 Monitor - P2424HTDell Pro 24 Plus Monitor - P2425DDell 24 Monitor - P2425HDell 27 Monitor - P2723DDell 27 Video Conferencing Monitor - P2724DEBDell Pro 27 Plus Monitor - P2725DDell 34 Curved Video Conferencing Monitor - P3424WEBDell UltraSharp 24 Monitor - U2424HDell UltraSharp 27 Monitor - U2724DDell UltraSharp 27 4K Thunderbolt™ Hub Monitor - U2725QEDell Ultrasharp 32 Monitor - U3224KBDell UltraSharp 32 4K Thunderbolt™ Hub Monitor - U3225QEDell Ultrasharp 38 Monitor - U3824DW -
Memoryi
32 GB: 2 x 16 GB, DDR5, 5600MT/s, SO-DIMM, non-ECC32 GB: 1 x 32 GB, DDR5, 5600MT/s, SO-DIMM, non-ECC32 GB: 2 x 16 GB, DDR5, 5600MT/s, SO-DIMM, ECC64 GB: 2 x 32 GB, DDR5, 5600MT/s, SO-DIMM, non-ECC64 GB: 2 x 32 GB, DDR5, 5600MT/s, SO-DIMM, ECC -
Storage
512 GB, M.2 2280, Gen 4 PCIe NVMe, SSD1 TB, M.2 2280, Gen 4 PCIe NVMe, SSD2 TB, M.2 2280, Gen 4 PCIe NVMe, SSD512 GB, M.2, PCIe NVMe, SSD, Self Encrypting Opal 2.0, Class 401 TB, M.2, PCIe NVMe, SSD, Self Encrypting Opal 2.0, Class 40 -
Microsoft Office
Activate Your Microsoft 365 For A 30 Day TrialMicrosoft 365 Personal, annual subscription (one user)Microsoft 365 Family, annual subscription (up to 6 users)Microsoft Office Home & Business 2024Microsoft Office Home & Business 2024 + Foxit PDF Editor with AI AssistantMicrosoft Office Home & Business 2024 + Adobe Acrobat Pro 2024 -
Security Software
No anti-virus softwareMcAfee® Business Protection 1-year SubscriptionMcAfee® Business Protection 3-year Subscription -
Hardware Support Services Upgrades
Basic Onsite Service after remote diagnosis with Hardware-Only Support, 36 Month(s)ProSupport Plus with ProSupport and AD and KYHD and Service Account Mgr, 36 Month(s)No Warranty Upgrade, 12 Month(s)ProSupport Next Business Day Onsite Service after remote diagnosis with HW-SW Support, 36 Month(s) -
Accidental Damage Protection
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Keyboard
Dell Wired Keyboard - KB216 - US English - Black -
Mouse
Dell USB Optical Mouse-MS116 (EPEAT) - Black -
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 -
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
-
Chassis
Compact Form Factor (CFF) -
Wirelessi
Intel® Wi-Fi 6/6E AX211, 2x2, 802.11ax, Bluetooth® wireless card, internal antennaQualcomm WCN6856, 2x2, 802.11ax, MU-MIMO, Bluetooth® wireless card, external antennaQualcomm WCN6856, 2x2, 802.11ax, MU-MIMO, Bluetooth® wireless card, internal antenna -
Power
180W AC adapter, 7.4mm barrel
280W AC adapter, 7.4mm barrel -
Regulatory
Offers & Terms
-
Limited Time: Save up to $20 Instant Cash Off for 4Yrs ProSupport upgrade.
Up to $20 Instant Cash Off when you upgrade your support to 4Yrs ProSupport.
15% off when you add on Accidental Damage Service.
Ends Thus, 1 May 2025
Ratings & Reviews

Dell Precision 3280 Compact Workstation: Hands-on Review
"The Precision 3280 Compact is recommended for those needing a compact high-performance workstation." — StorageReview
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