Precision 3260 Compact
Small without sacrifice
A powerful, yet affordable workstation in an ultra-small form factor.
Starting at $989.00 $989.00
Small without sacrifice
A powerful, yet affordable workstation in an ultra-small form factor.
Precision 3260 Compact Workstation
Newest Generation Fully Customizable: A powerful, yet affordable workstation in an ultra-small form factor. Featuring 12th Gen Intel Core™ processors, Windows 11 Pro, and the latest AMD Radeon™ Pro and NVIDIA® professional graphics.
Dell Business Credit
As low as $30/mo.^ Review Payoff Chart PDF Apply for creditOrder Code xctop3260us_vp
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Processor
12 Gen Intel® Core™ i3-12100 (12 MB cache, 4 cores, 8 threads, 3.30 GHz to 4.30 GHz Turbo, 60 W)12 Gen Intel® Core™ i5-12500 (18 MB cache, 6 cores, 12 threads, 3.00 GHz to 4.60 GHz Turbo, 65 W)Intel® Core™ i5-12600 processor (18MB Cache, 6 Core (6P+0E), 3.3GHz to 4.8GHz (65W)) TDPIntel® Core™ i7-12700 processor (25MB Cache, 12 Core (8P+4E), 2.1GHz to 4.9GHz (65W)) TDP12 Gen Intel® Core™ i9-12900 (30 MB cache, 16 cores, 24 threads, 2.40 GHz to 5.10 GHz Turbo, 65 W) -
Operating System
Windows 11 Pro, English, French, Spanish
(Dell Technologies recommends Windows 11 Pro for business)Windows 10 Pro (Windows 11 Pro license included), English, French, Spanish
(Dell Technologies recommends Windows 11 Pro for business)Windows 11 Home, English, French, Spanish
(Dell Technologies recommends Windows 11 Pro for business)Ubuntu® Linux® 20.04 LTS
(Dell Technologies recommends Windows 11 Pro for business)No Operating System configured with storage drives
(Dell Technologies recommends Windows 11 Pro for business) -
Graphics Card
Intel Integrated Graphics ready for discrete graphics upgradeIntel® GraphicsNvidia T400 4GB, 4GB, 3 mDP to DP adapter (Precision 3460, 3260)NVIDIA® T1000, 4 GB GDDR6Nvidia T1000 8GB, 8GB, 4 mDP to DP adapter (Precision 3460, 3260)NVIDIA® Quadro® RTX™ 3000, 6 GB GDDR6, low profile, 4 mDP -
Memoryi
8 GB, 1 x 8 GB, DDR5, 4800 MHz16 GB, 2 x 8 GB, DDR5, 4800 MHz16 GB, 1 x 16 GB, DDR5, 4800 MHz32 GB, 2 x 16 GB, DDR5, 4800 MHz32 GB, 1 x 32 GB, DDR5, 4800 MHz16 GB, 1 x 16 GB, DDR5, 4800 MHz, ECC32 GB, 2 x 16 GB, DDR5, 4800 MHz, ECC32 GB, 1 x 32 GB, DDR5, 4800 MHz, ECC64 GB, 2 x 32 GB, DDR5, 4800 MHz, ECC64 GB, 2 x 32 GB, DDR5, 4800 MHz -
Hard Drive
256 GB, M.2, PCIe NVMe, SSD, Class 35500GB 7200rpm SATA 2.5" HDD1 TB, 7200 RPM, 2.5-inch, SATA, HDD, 128 MB cache512 GB, M.2, Gen 4 PCIe NVMe, SSD, Class 401 TB, M.2, Gen 4 PCIe NVMe, SSD2 TB, M.2, PCIe NVMe, SSD, Class 404 TB, M.2, Gen 4 PCIe NVMe, SSD, Class 40500GB 7200rpm FIPS Self Encrypting 2.5" SATA HDD512 GB, M.2, PCIe NVMe, SSD, Self-Encrypting, Class 401 TB, M.2, PCIe NVMe, SSD, Self-Encrypting, Class 40 -
Microsoft Office
No Microsoft Office License included (Office Preinstall Only)No Microsoft Office License inlcuded (No Windows OS)Office Professional 2021Office Home & Business 2021 with Foxit PDF Editor ProOffice Home & Business 2021Office Home & Business 2021 with Adobe Acrobat Standard 2020 -
Security Software
No anti-virus softwareMcAfee® Small Business Security 30-day trialMcAfee® Small Business Security 12-month subscriptionMcAfee® Small Business Security 36-month subscription -
Protect your purchasei - View Support offers below
Basic Onsite Service 12 Months, 12 Month(s) -
Accidental Damage Service
NoneAccidental Damage Service, 36 Month(s) -
Keyboard
Dell KB216 Wired Keyboard English, USDell Pro Wireless Keyboard and Mouse - KM5221W - English - BlackKeyboard not includedDell KB813 Smart Card Keyboard (US) -
Mouse
Dell Optical Mouse - MS116 (Black)Mouse included with KeyboardNo Mouse SelectedDell Mobile Pro Wireless Mouse - MS5120WDell Mobile Wireless Mouse - MS3320W - Black -
Ports
Front ports:
1 USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Capable Type-C® port
1 USB 3.2 Gen 2 port with PowerShare
1 Universal audio jack
1 re-tasking line-out/line-in audio port
Rear ports:
1 RJ45 Ethernet port
1 USB 3.2 Gen 1 port
1 USB 3.2 Gen 1 port with Smart Power On
2 USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports
3 DisplayPort 1.4a (HBR2)
1 Optional port (PS/2 Serial/HDMI 2.0b/Displayport 1.4a (HBR3)/VGA/USB Type-C with DisplayPort Alt mode)
1 Power adapter port -
Slots
1 Kensington security-cable slot
1 Padlock ring
1 Half-height Gen4 PCIe x8 slot
1 M.2 2230 slot for WiFi and Bluetooth card
2 M.2 2230/2280 slots for SSD
1 SATA 3.0 slot for 2.5-inch hard drive -
Dimensions & Weight
Height: 7.48 in. (190 mm)
Width: 2.82 in. (71.80 mm)
Depth: 7.00 in. (178 mm)
Weight (maximum): 4.49 lbs. (2.03 kg)
Weight (minimum): 3.02 lbs. (1.37 kg) -
Chassis
Stands and mounts:
Dell AC Adapter Sleeve Mount - (180 W/240 W E5)
Dell Compact All-in-One Stand - CFS22
Dell Dual Monitor Arm - MDA20
Dell Wall/Under-the-Desk VESA Mount with PSU Sleeve -
Wireless
No Wireless LAN Card (no WiFi enablement)Intel Wi-Fi 6E (6GHz) AX211 2x2 Bluetooth 5.2 Wireless Card w/External AntennaIntel Wi-Fi 6E (6Ghz) AX211 2x2 Bluetooth 5.2 Wireless Card w/Internal Antena - 3260 -
Power
180 W AC adapter, 7.4 mm barrel
240 W AC adapter, 7.4 mm barrel -
Regulatory
Dell Business Credit
As low as $30/mo.^ Review Payoff Chart PDF Apply for creditOrder Code xctop3260us_vp
Precision 3260 Compact Workstation
Newest Generation A powerful, yet affordable workstation in an ultra-small form factor. Featuring a 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-12500, Windows 10 Pro operating system, and 512GB solid state hard drive.
Dell Business Credit
As low as $37/mo.^ Review Payoff Chart PDF Apply for creditOrder Code s002dpt3260us_vp
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Processor
12 Gen Intel® Core™ i5-12500 (18 MB cache, 6 cores, 12 threads, 3.00 GHz to 4.60 GHz Turbo, 65 W) -
Operating System
Windows 10 Pro (Windows 11 Pro license included), English, French, Spanish
(Dell Technologies recommends Windows 11 Pro for business) -
Graphics Card
Intel® Graphics -
Memoryi
16 GB, 2 x 8 GB, DDR5, 4800 MHz -
Hard Drive
512 GB, M.2, Gen 4 PCIe NVMe, SSD, Class 40 -
Microsoft Office
No Microsoft Office License included (Office Preinstall Only)Office Professional 2021Office Home & Business 2021 with Foxit PDF Editor ProOffice Home & Business 2021Office Home & Business 2021 with Adobe Acrobat Standard 2020 -
Security Software
No anti-virus softwareMcAfee® Small Business Security 30-day trialMcAfee® Small Business Security 12-month subscriptionMcAfee® Small Business Security 36-month subscription -
Protect your purchasei - View Support offers below
Basic Onsite Service 12 Months, 12 Month(s) -
Accidental Damage Service
NoneAccidental Damage Service, 36 Month(s) -
Keyboard
Dell KB216 Wired Keyboard English, USDell Pro Wireless Keyboard and Mouse - KM5221W - English - BlackKeyboard not includedDell KB813 Smart Card Keyboard (US) -
Mouse
Dell Optical Mouse - MS116 (Black)Mouse included with KeyboardNo Mouse SelectedDell Mobile Pro Wireless Mouse - MS5120WDell Mobile Wireless Mouse - MS3320W - Black -
Ports
Front ports:
1 USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Capable Type-C® port
1 USB 3.2 Gen 2 port with PowerShare
1 Universal audio jack
1 re-tasking line-out/line-in audio port
Rear ports:
1 RJ45 Ethernet port
1 USB 3.2 Gen 1 port
1 USB 3.2 Gen 1 port with Smart Power On
2 USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports
3 DisplayPort 1.4a (HBR2)
1 Optional port (PS/2 Serial/HDMI 2.0b/Displayport 1.4a (HBR3)/VGA/USB Type-C with DisplayPort Alt mode)
1 Power adapter port -
Slots
1 Kensington security-cable slot
1 Padlock ring
1 Half-height Gen4 PCIe x8 slot
1 M.2 2230 slot for WiFi and Bluetooth card
2 M.2 2230/2280 slots for SSD
1 SATA 3.0 slot for 2.5-inch hard drive -
Dimensions & Weight
Height: 7.48 in. (190 mm)
Width: 2.82 in. (71.80 mm)
Depth: 7.00 in. (178 mm)
Weight (maximum): 4.49 lbs. (2.03 kg)
Weight (minimum): 3.02 lbs. (1.37 kg) -
Chassis
Stands and mounts:
Dell AC Adapter Sleeve Mount - (180 W/240 W E5)
Dell Compact All-in-One Stand - CFS22
Dell Dual Monitor Arm - MDA20
Dell Wall/Under-the-Desk VESA Mount with PSU Sleeve -
Wireless
No Wireless LAN Card (no WiFi enablement) -
Power
180 W AC adapter, 7.4 mm barrel
240 W AC adapter, 7.4 mm barrel -
Regulatory
Dell Business Credit
As low as $37/mo.^ Review Payoff Chart PDF Apply for creditOrder Code s002dpt3260us_vp
Precision 3260 Compact Workstation
Newest Generation A powerful, yet affordable workstation in an ultra-small form factor. Featuring a 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-12700, Windows 10 Pro operating system, and 4GB NVIDIA® Quadro T1000 professional graphics card.
Dell Business Credit
As low as $52/mo.^ Review Payoff Chart PDF Apply for creditOrder Code s005dpt3260us_vp
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Processor
Intel® Core™ i7-12700 processor (25MB Cache, 12 Core (8P+4E), 2.1GHz to 4.9GHz (65W)) TDP -
Operating System
Windows 10 Pro (Windows 11 Pro license included), English, French, Spanish
(Dell Technologies recommends Windows 11 Pro for business) -
Graphics Card
NVIDIA® T1000, 4 GB GDDR6 -
Memoryi
16 GB, 2 x 8 GB, DDR5, 4800 MHz -
Hard Drive
512 GB, M.2, Gen 4 PCIe NVMe, SSD, Class 40 -
Microsoft Office
No Microsoft Office License included (Office Preinstall Only)Office Professional 2021Office Home & Business 2021 with Foxit PDF Editor ProOffice Home & Business 2021Office Home & Business 2021 with Adobe Acrobat Standard 2020 -
Security Software
No anti-virus softwareMcAfee® Small Business Security 30-day trialMcAfee® Small Business Security 12-month subscriptionMcAfee® Small Business Security 36-month subscription -
Protect your purchasei - View Support offers below
Basic Onsite Service 12 Months, 12 Month(s) -
Accidental Damage Service
NoneAccidental Damage Service, 36 Month(s) -
Keyboard
Dell KB216 Wired Keyboard English, USDell Pro Wireless Keyboard and Mouse - KM5221W - English - BlackKeyboard not includedDell KB813 Smart Card Keyboard (US) -
Mouse
Dell Optical Mouse - MS116 (Black)Mouse included with KeyboardNo Mouse SelectedDell Mobile Pro Wireless Mouse - MS5120WDell Mobile Wireless Mouse - MS3320W - Black -
Ports
Front ports:
1 USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Capable Type-C® port
1 USB 3.2 Gen 2 port with PowerShare
1 Universal audio jack
1 re-tasking line-out/line-in audio port
Rear ports:
1 RJ45 Ethernet port
1 USB 3.2 Gen 1 port
1 USB 3.2 Gen 1 port with Smart Power On
2 USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports
3 DisplayPort 1.4a (HBR2)
1 Optional port (PS/2 Serial/HDMI 2.0b/Displayport 1.4a (HBR3)/VGA/USB Type-C with DisplayPort Alt mode)
1 Power adapter port -
Slots
1 Kensington security-cable slot
1 Padlock ring
1 Half-height Gen4 PCIe x8 slot
1 M.2 2230 slot for WiFi and Bluetooth card
2 M.2 2230/2280 slots for SSD
1 SATA 3.0 slot for 2.5-inch hard drive -
Dimensions & Weight
Height: 7.48 in. (190 mm)
Width: 2.82 in. (71.80 mm)
Depth: 7.00 in. (178 mm)
Weight (maximum): 4.49 lbs. (2.03 kg)
Weight (minimum): 3.02 lbs. (1.37 kg) -
Chassis
Stands and mounts:
Dell AC Adapter Sleeve Mount - (180 W/240 W E5)
Dell Compact All-in-One Stand - CFS22
Dell Dual Monitor Arm - MDA20
Dell Wall/Under-the-Desk VESA Mount with PSU Sleeve -
Wireless
No Wireless LAN Card (no WiFi enablement) -
Power
180 W AC adapter, 7.4 mm barrel
240 W AC adapter, 7.4 mm barrel -
Regulatory
Dell Business Credit
As low as $52/mo.^ Review Payoff Chart PDF Apply for creditOrder Code s005dpt3260us_vp
Features
Operating System
Available with Windows 11, Windows 10 or Ubuntu.
At 2.3L, it’s the smallest Dell workstation
You won’t believe your eyes
Whether you’re working on website design or CAD, the latest AMD Radeon™ Pro and NVIDIA® professional graphics ensure a smooth and elevated visual experience every time.
Slowing down isn’t an option
Featuring 12th Gen Intel Core™ processors up to i9, NVIDIA RTX A3000 and 64GB RAM (4800MHz) DDR5 memory. Also, get up to 9TBs of RAID capable storage.
*Image shows from left to right: Precision 3660, Precision 3460 Compact and Precision 3260 Compact.
View 3260 Spec Sheet
Whether you’re working on website design or CAD, the latest AMD Radeon™ Pro and NVIDIA® professional graphics ensure a smooth and elevated visual experience every time.
Slowing down isn’t an option
Featuring 12th Gen Intel Core™ processors up to i9, NVIDIA RTX A3000 and 64GB RAM (4800MHz) DDR5 memory. Also, get up to 9TBs of RAID capable storage.
*Image shows from left to right: Precision 3660, Precision 3460 Compact and Precision 3260 Compact.
View 3260 Spec Sheet
Reliable Memory Technology Pro: Works with ECC memory to detect bad memory, correct errors, map out bad memory sectors and report.
Independent Software Vendor (ISV) certification*: Precision workstations are tested to ensure the high-performance applications you rely on every day run smoothly.
Dell Optimizer for Precision*
Our built-in AI platform learns how you work and adapts to create a smarter, more personalized experience.
*Not all Dell Optimizer for Precision features are available on every Precision workstation.
*Not all Dell Optimizer for Precision features are available on every Precision workstation.
Intelligent Audio
Intelligent Audio enhances your audio quality and reduces background noises, so you can hear and be heard, creating a better conference experience for all.
ExpressResponse
With Intel® Adaptix™ Technology, prioritize your most important apps, so they open faster and perform better.
ExpressSign-in
The workstation proximity sensor enabled by Intel® Context Sensing Technology detects your presence to instantly wake and log you in via the IR camera (with EMZA technology) and Windows Hello. It locks upon walking away, so your work stays safe.
ExpressCharge
AI adapts to your charge patterns to improve battery performance. ExpressCharge Boost delivers 35% charge in 20 minutes, or up to 80% in one hour.*
ExpressConnect
New ExpressConnect automatically joins the strongest access point in the office and directs bandwidth to critical applications, wherever you work.
Analytics
Analyze your system and generate reports on workload, system performance and system diagnostics for insights that help you create a personalized performance for the way you work.
Redefine reality
Create fully-immersive VR content with the latest AMD Radeon™ Pro and NVIDIA® professional graphics.
Create smart
Develop AI on-the-go with factory-installed Ubuntu Linux, fast storage options, a large memory footprint, and Intel® CPUS.
The speed of AI
Cognitive technologies are the fastest growing area in modern computing. Applications that previously required human intelligence are now augmented by powerful machine learning algorithms, shortening the time between ideas and results.
Windows 11 Pro - designed for hybrid work.The most productive and secure version of Windows yet—but simple for IT.
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1. Power
2. Audio out
3. Audio line in/out
4. USB 3.2 Type A with PowerShare (10Gbps)
5. USB 3.2 Type C (20Gbps)
2. Audio out
3. Audio line in/out
4. USB 3.2 Type A with PowerShare (10Gbps)
5. USB 3.2 Type C (20Gbps)
6. Lock slot
7. RJ-45
8. USB 3.2 Gen 1 with Smart Power-On
9. (2) USB 3.2 Gen 1
10. USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type A (10 Gbps)
11. (3) DP 1.4 Ports
12. Power connector
7. RJ-45
8. USB 3.2 Gen 1 with Smart Power-On
9. (2) USB 3.2 Gen 1
10. USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type A (10 Gbps)
11. (3) DP 1.4 Ports
12. Power connector
Dimensions & Weight
1. Height: 7.48 in. (190 mm)
2. Width: 2.83 in. (71.8 mm)
3. Depth: 7.01 in. (178 mm)
2. Width: 2.83 in. (71.8 mm)
3. Depth: 7.01 in. (178 mm)
Starting Weight: 3.02 lbs. (1.37 kg)*
Resources
Fit for every project
Don’t let the size fool you, whether you work in engineering, design, finance, graphic arts, higher education or state and local government, it’s ready to deliver.
SMB Engineering & Design
Finance
Graphic Arts
Higher Education
Retail
Edge Computing
See your work in 8K
Or connect to seven 4K displays for unrivaled visuals.
Essential office accessories for your Precision 3260 Compact
Dell UltraSharp 24 Monitor | U2422H
Take your work to new heights with this 23.8-inch FHD monitor featuring wide color coverage, always-on, built-in ComfortView Plus, fast connectivity and transfer speeds.
Dell Compact All-in-One Stand | CFS22
Create a clutter-free desk and securely house your Dell monitors with the compact all-in-one stand optimized for your comfort.
3Dconnexion SpaceMouse Wireless | 700066
3Dconnexion’s patented 6-Degrees-of-Freedom (6DoF) sensor is specifically designed to manipulate digital content or camera positions in industry-leading CAD applications. Simple push, pull, twist or tilt the 3Dconnexion controller cap to intuitively pan, zoom and rotate your 3D drawing.
Dell UltraSharp Webcam | WB7022
Elevate your video conferencing experience with the world’s best image quality 4K webcam* that optimizes your visuals with a large 4K Sony STARVIS™ CMOS sensor and AI Auto-Framing.
Dell Pro Wireless Headset | WL5022
Work from anywhere with this Bluetooth Teams certified headset that lets you switch seamlessly to your PC or smartphone and enjoy crystal clear audio on the go.
Dell Pro Wireless Keyboard and Mouse | KM5221W
Enhance your everyday productivity with a quiet, full-size keyboard and mouse combo that offers programmable shortcuts and 36 months battery life.
Ocean plastics
The new Precision 3260 Compact is made with recovered plastic from oceans and waterways. Our unique blend allows us to use as much recycled content as we can without compromising the strength and durability of our products while ensuring that those materials can be recycled again.
EPEAT registered
Precision workstations are EPEAT registered* across the portfolio. The majority are EPEAT Gold, meaning they meet the highest standards in sustainability criteria.
Responsible packaging
Today 87% of Dell’s packaging is made from recycled or renewable materials. By 2030, it will be 100%. Learn more about our moonshot goals and other initiatives in our Progress Made Real Report.
Green future
Help us in our mission to make our products with at least 50% recycled or renewable content. Send your e-waste (any brand) to us for recycling or reuse in support of a circular economy. Learn more at Dell.com/Recycle
The new Precision 3260 Compact is made with recovered plastic from oceans and waterways. Our unique blend allows us to use as much recycled content as we can without compromising the strength and durability of our products while ensuring that those materials can be recycled again.
EPEAT registered
Precision workstations are EPEAT registered* across the portfolio. The majority are EPEAT Gold, meaning they meet the highest standards in sustainability criteria.
Responsible packaging
Today 87% of Dell’s packaging is made from recycled or renewable materials. By 2030, it will be 100%. Learn more about our moonshot goals and other initiatives in our Progress Made Real Report.
Green future
Help us in our mission to make our products with at least 50% recycled or renewable content. Send your e-waste (any brand) to us for recycling or reuse in support of a circular economy. Learn more at Dell.com/Recycle
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