Dimensions and weight
The following table lists the height, width, depth, and weight of your Precision 3280 CFF.
| Description | Values | |
|---|---|---|
| Height |
206.00 mm (8.11 in.) |
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| Width |
79.30 mm (3.12 in.) |
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| Depth |
178.00 mm (7.00 in.) |
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| Weight
NOTE:The weight of your computer depends on the configuration ordered and manufacturing variability.
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Processor
The following table lists the details of the processors that are supported on your Precision 3280 CFF.
| Description | Option one | Option two | Option three | Option four | Option five |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type |
Intel Core i3-14100 |
Intel Core i5-14500 vPro |
Intel Core i5-14600 vPro |
Intel Core i7-14700 vPro |
Intel Core i9-14900 vPro |
| Wattage |
60W |
65W
NOTE:In Optimized mode, the 65W CPU run at 80W PL1 min.
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65W
NOTE:In Optimized mode, the 65W CPU run at 80W PL1 min.
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65W
NOTE:In Optimized mode, the 65W CPU run at 80W PL1 min.
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65W
NOTE:In Optimized mode, the 65W CPU run at 80W PL1 min.
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| Core count |
4 |
14 |
14 |
20 |
24 |
| Thread count |
8 |
20 |
20 |
28 |
32 |
| Speed |
3.5 GHz to 4.7 GHz Turbo |
2.6 GHz to 5.0 GHz Turbo |
2.7 GHz to 5.2 GHz Turbo |
2.1 GHz to 5.4 GHz Turbo |
2.0 GHz to 5.8 GHz Turbo |
| Cache |
12 MB |
24 MB |
24 MB |
33 MB |
36 MB |
| Integrated graphics |
Intel UHD Graphics 730 |
Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
Chipset
The following table lists the details of the chipset that is supported by your Precision 3280 CFF.
| Description | Values |
|---|---|
| Chipset |
W680 |
| Processor |
Intel Core i3/i5/i7/i9 |
| DRAM bus width |
64-bit DIMM |
| Flash EPROM |
16 MB + 32 MB |
| PCIe bus |
Up to Gen4 |
Operating system
Your Precision 3280 CFF supports the following operating systems:
- Windows 11 Home, 64-bit
- Windows 11 Pro, 64-bit
- Windows 11 Pro National Education, 64-bit
- Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
- Red Hat Linux 9.4 Enterprise
- Ubuntu Linux 22.04 LTS, 64-bit
Memory
The following table lists the memory specifications that are supported by your Precision 3280 CFF.
| Description | Values |
|---|---|
| Memory slots |
Two-DIMM slots |
| Memory type |
DDR5 |
| Memory speed |
Maximum speed: 5600 MT/sMaximum memory speed varies by the following configuration on each channel. If the two DIMM configuration is not symmetrical, the maximum speed may drop. |
| Maximum memory configuration |
64 GB |
| Minimum memory configuration |
8 GB |
| Memory size per slot |
8 GB, 16 GB, and 32 GB |
| Memory configurations supported |
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Memory matrix
The following table lists the memory configurations supported on your Precision 3280 CFF.
| Configuration | Slots | |
|---|---|---|
| DIMM1 | DIMM2 | |
| 8 GB DDR5 | 8 GB | N/A |
| 16 GB DDR5 | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| 16 GB DDR5 | 16 GB | N/A |
| 32 GB DDR5 | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| 64 GB DDR5 | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| Configuration | Slots | |
|---|---|---|
| DIMM1 | DIMM2 | |
| 16 GB DDR5 | 16 GB | N/A |
| 32 GB DDR5 | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| 32 GB DDR5 | 32 GB | N/A |
| 64 GB DDR5 | 32 GB | 32 GB |
External ports and slots
The following table lists the external ports and slots on your Precision 3280 CFF.
| Description | Values |
|---|---|
| Network port |
One RJ45 (1 GbE) Ethernet port |
| USB ports |
Front:
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| Audio port |
One Universal Audio port |
| Video port(s) |
NOTE:Download and install the latest Intel Graphics driver from
Dell Support Site to enable multiple displays.
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| Media-card reader |
N/A |
| Power-adapter port |
One Power-adapter port |
| Security-cable slot |
One Kensington security-cable slot |
Internal slots
The following table lists the internal slots of your Precision 3280 CFF.
| Description | Values |
|---|---|
| M.2 |
NOTE:To learn more about the features of
different types of M.2 cards, search Dell Support Site.
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Ethernet
The following table lists the wired ethernet Local Area Network (LAN) specifications of your Precision 3280 CFF.
| Description | Values |
|---|---|
| Model |
Intel I219-LM |
| Transfer rate |
10/100/1000 Mbps |
Wireless module
The following table lists the Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) modules that are supported on your Precision 3280 CFF.
| Description | Option one | Option two |
|---|---|---|
| Model number |
Intel AX211 |
Qualcomm WCN6856-DBS |
| Transfer rate |
2400 Mbps |
Up to 3571 Mbps |
| Frequency bands supported |
2.4 GHz/5 GHz/6 GHz
NOTE:The 6 GHz frequency is supported on computers that are installed with the Windows 11 operating system only.
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2.4 GHz/5 GHz/6 GHz
NOTE:The 6 GHz frequency is supported on computers that are installed with the Windows 11 operating system only.
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| Wireless standards |
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| Encryption |
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| Bluetooth wireless card NOTE:The functionality of the Bluetooth wireless card may vary based on
the operating system. |
5.3 |
5.3 |
Audio
The following table lists the audio specifications of your Precision 3280 CFF.
| Description | Values | |
|---|---|---|
| Audio controller |
Realtek ALC3204 |
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| Stereo conversion |
24-bit DAC (Digital-to-Analog) and ADC (Analog-to-Digital) |
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| Internal audio interface |
Intel HDA (high-definition audio) |
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| External audio interface |
One Universal Audio port |
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| Number of speakers |
One (optional) |
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| Internal-speaker amplifier |
Integrated in ALC3204 (Class-D 2 W) |
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| External volume controls |
Keyboard shortcut controls |
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| Speaker output: | ||
| Average |
2 W |
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| Peak |
2.2 W |
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| Microphone |
Not supported |
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Storage
This section lists the storage options on your Precision 3280 CFF.
- M.2 SSD Boot + Optional M.2 SSDs – This configuration enables boot on M.2 NVMe SSD with up to an additional NVMe SSD. No SATA hard drive are configured in this option.
- M.2 SSD storage on slot 2 requires a heat-sink.
- RAID 0/1 available.
| Storage type | Interface type | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
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M.2 2280 SSD |
Gen 4 PCIe NVMe, Class 35 |
256 GB |
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M.2 2280 SSD |
Gen 4 PCIe NVMe, Class 40 |
Up to 4 TB |
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M.2 2280 Opal Self-Encrypting SSD |
Gen 4 PCIe NVMe, Class 40 |
Up to 1 TB |
Storage matrix
The following table lists the storage configurations that are supported on your Precision 3280 CFF.
| Configuration ID | Configuration | M.2 Slot on System board | Second M.2 Slot on System board | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Internal M.2 SSD Boot | Yes | No | |
| 2 | Internal M.2 SSD Boot | Optional SSD | Yes | Yes |
| 3 | Internal M.2 SSD Boot | Optional SSD | Yes | Yes |
| 4 | Internal M.2 SSD Boot | Optional SSD | RAID 0 or 1 | RAID 0 or 1 |
| 5 | Internal M.2 SSD Boot | Optional SSD | RAID 0 or 1 | RAID 0 or 1 |
RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks)
For optimal performance when configuring drives as a RAID volume, Dell Technologies recommends drive models that are identical.
RAID 0 (Striped, Performance) volumes benefit from higher performance when drives are matched because the data is split across multiple drives: any I/O operations with block sizes larger than the stripe size splits the I/O and become constrained by the slowest of the drives. For RAID 0 I/O operations where block sizes are smaller than the stripe size, whichever drive the I/O operation targets determine the performance, which increases variability and results in inconsistent latencies. This variability is particularly pronounced for write operations, and it can be problematic for applications that are latency sensitive. One such example of this is any application that performs thousands of random writes per second in small block sizes.
RAID 1 (Mirrored, Data Protection) volumes benefit from higher performance when drives are matched because the data is mirrored across multiple drives: all I/O operations must be performed identically to both drives, thus variations in drive performance when the models are different, results in the I/O operations completing only as fast as the slowest drive. While this does not suffer the variable latency issue in small random I/O operations as with RAID 0 across heterogeneous drives, the impact is nonetheless large because the higher performing drive becomes limited in all I/O types. One of the worst examples of constrained performance here is when using unbuffered I/O. To ensure that writes are fully committed to nonvolatile regions of the RAID volume, unbuffered I/O bypasses cache (for example by using the Force Unit Access bit in the NVMe protocol) and the I/O operation will not complete until all the drives in the RAID volume have completed the request to commit the data. This kind of I/O operation completely negates any advantage of a higher performing drive in the volume.
Care must be taken to match not only the drive vendor, capacity, and class, but also the specific model. Drives from the same vendor, with the same capacity, and even within the same class, can have different performance characteristics for certain types of I/O operations. Thus, matching by model ensures that the RAID volume is comprised of a homogeneous array of drives that deliver all the benefits of a RAID volume without incurring the additional penalties when one or more drives in the volume are lower performing.
Precision 3280 CFF supports RAID with more than one hard drive configuration.
Power adapter
The following table lists the power adapter specifications of your Precision 3280 CFF.
| Description | Option one | Option two | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type |
180 W AC adapter |
280 W AC adapter |
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| Connector dimensions: | |||
| External diameter |
7.40 mm (0.29 in.) |
7.40 mm |
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| Internal diameter |
5.10 mm (0.20 in.) |
5.10 mm |
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| Input voltage |
100 VAC - 240 VAC |
100-120 VAC; 200-240 VAC |
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| Input frequency |
50 Hz–60 Hz |
50 Hz–60 Hz |
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| Input current (maximum) |
2.34 A |
4 A |
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| Output current (continuous) |
9.23 A |
14.36 A |
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| Rated output voltage |
19.50 VDC |
19.50 VDC |
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| Temperature range: | |||
| Operating |
0°C-40°C (32°F–104°F) |
0°C-40°C (32°F–104°F) |
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| Storage |
-40°C-70°C (-40°F-158°F) |
-40°C-70°C (-40°F-158°F) |
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CAUTION:Operating and storage temperature ranges may differ among components, so operating or storing the device outside these ranges may impact the performance of specific components.
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GPU—Integrated
The following table lists the specifications of the integrated Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) supported by your Precision 3280 CFF.
| Controller | Memory size | Processor |
|---|---|---|
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Intel UHD Graphics 730 |
Shared system memory |
Intel Core i3-14100 |
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Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
Shared system memory |
Intel Core i5-14500 vPro, i5-14600 vPro, i7-14700 vPro, and i9-14900 vPro processors |
Multiple display support matrix
The following table lists the multiple display support matrix for your Precision 3280 CFF.
| Description | Option 1 | Option 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated Graphics Card | UHD Graphics 730 with 3 Display Port | UHD Graphics 770 with 3 Display Port |
| Optional Module |
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| Supported 4K Displays | DP1.4a HBR2, 4096 x 2304 @ 60 Hz | DP1.4a HBR2, 4096 x 2304 @ 60 Hz |
| Supported 5K Displays | 5K tiled resolution (5120x2880) support on DP panels.
NOTE:Requires two DP cables driven through two separate DDIs from the source, and using DP-SST (Single Stream Transport) mechanism.
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5K tiled resolution (5120x2880) support on DP panels.
NOTE:Requires two DP cables driven through two separate DDIs from the source, and using DP-SST (Single Stream Transport) mechanism.
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GPU—Discrete
The following table lists the specifications of the discrete Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) supported by your Precision 3280 CFF.
| Controller | Memory size | Memory type |
|---|---|---|
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NVIDIA RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation |
20 GB |
GDDR6 |
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NVIDIA RTX 2000 Ada Generation |
16 GB |
GDDR6 |
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NVIDIA T1000 NOTE:NVIDIA T1000 graphics card requires Fan duct installation.
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8 GB |
GDDR6 |
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NVIDIA T400 |
4 GB |
GDDR6 |
Video port resolution
The following table lists the video port resolution for your Precision 3280 CFF.
| Graphics card | Video ports | Maximum supported resolution |
|---|---|---|
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NVIDIA RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation |
Four DP 1.4 ports | 7680 x 4320 @24 bpp at 120 Hz
NOTE:Requires two DPs 1.4a and DSC
NOTE:DisplayPort 1.2 Certified, DisplayPort 1.3 and 1.4 ready
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NVIDIA RTX 2000 Ada Generation |
Four mini-DP 1.4 ports | 7680 x 4320 @24 bpp at 120 Hz
NOTE:Requires two DPs 1.4a and DSC
NOTE:DisplayPort 1.2 Certified, DisplayPort 1.3 and 1.4 ready
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NVIDIA T1000 |
Four mini-DP 1.4 ports | 7680 x 4320 @24 bpp at 120 Hz
NOTE:Requires three DPs 1.4a and DSC
NOTE:DisplayPort 1.2 Certified, DisplayPort 1.3 and 1.4 ready
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NVIDIA T400 |
Three mini-DP 1.4 ports | 7680 x 4320 @24 bpp at 120 Hz
NOTE:Requires two DPs 1.4a and DSC
NOTE:DisplayPort 1.2 Certified, DisplayPort 1.3 and 1.4 ready
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Hardware security
The following table lists the hardware security of your Precision 3280 CFF.
| Hardware security |
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Kensington security-cable slot |
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Padlock loop |
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Chassis intrusion switch |
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Chassis lock slot support |
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Lockable cable covers |
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Supply chain tamper alerts |
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SafeID including Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 2.0 |
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Smart card keyboard (FIPS) |
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Microsoft 10 Device Guard and Credential Guard (Enterprise SKU) |
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Microsoft Windows Bitlocker |
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Local hard drive data wipe through BIOS (Secure Erase) |
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Self-encrypting storage drives (Opal, FIPS) |
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Trusted Platform Module TPM 2.0 |
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China TPM |
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Intel Secure Boot |
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Intel Authenticate |
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SafeBIOS: includes Dell Off-host BIOS |
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Verification, BIOS Resilience, BIOS |
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Recovery, and additional BIOS Controls |
Environmental
The following table lists the environmental specifications of your Precision 3280 CFF.
| Feature | Values |
|---|---|
| Recyclable packaging | Yes |
| BFR/PVC—free | No |
| Vertical orientation packaging support | Yes |
| MultiPack packaging | Yes (Except Brazil) |
| Energy-Efficient Power Supply | Standard |
| ENV0424 compliant | Yes |
Regulatory compliance
The following table lists the regulatory compliance of your Precision 3280 CFF.
| Regulatory compliance |
|---|
| Product Safety, EMC and Environmental Datasheets |
| Dell Regulatory Compliance Home page |
| Responsible Business Alliance Policy |
Operating and storage environment
This table lists the operating and storage specifications of your Precision 3280 CFF.
Airborne contaminant level: G1 as defined by ISA-S71.04-1985
| Description | Operating | Storage |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature range |
10°C-35°C (50°F-95°F) |
-40°C-65°C (-40°F-149°F) |
| Relative humidity (maximum) |
20% to 85% (non-condensing) (non-condensing, Max dew point temperature = 26°C) |
0% to 95% (non-condensing) 5% to 95% (non-condensing, Max dew point temperature = 33°C) |
| Vibration (maximum)* |
0.52 GRMS random at 5 Hz-350 Hz |
2.0 GRMS random at 5 Hz-500 Hz |
| Shock (maximum) |
40G Bottom half-sine pulse (2.5 ms) |
105G half-sine pulse (2.5 ms) |
| Altitude range |
-15.2 m to 3048 m (4.64 ft to 10,000 ft) |
-15.2 m to 10,668 m (4.64 ft to 35,000 ft) |
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CAUTION:Operating and storage temperature ranges may differ among components, so operating or storing the device outside these ranges may impact the performance of specific components.
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* Measured using a random vibration spectrum that simulates the user environment.
† Measured using a 2 ms half-sine pulse.
Dell support policy
For information about Dell support policy, search Dell Support Site.
Dell Optimizer
This section details the Dell Optimizer specifications of your Precision 3280 CFF.
- Express Connect—Automatically joins the access point with the strongest signal, and directs bandwidth to conferencing applications when in use.
- ExpressResponse—Prioritizes the most important applications. Applications open faster and perform better.
- AudioOptimization—The audio feature enhances the audio functionality during your online meetings. The audio feature helps filter the background noise, stabilize volume, and prioritize preferred voice streaming during online meetings.
For more information about configuring and using these features, see Dell Optimizer User Guide.




























