Dimensions and weight
The following table lists the height, width, depth, and weight of your XPS 8940.
| Description | Values | |
|---|---|---|
| Height: | ||
| Front height |
367 mm (14.45 in.) |
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| Rear height |
367 mm (14.45 in.) |
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| Width |
169 mm (6.65 in.) |
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| Depth |
308 mm (12.13 in.) |
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| Weight (maximum) |
8.20 kg (18.08 lb) NOTE: The weight of your computer depends on the configuration ordered and manufacturing variability.
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Processors
The following table lists the details of the processors supported by your XPS 8940.
| Processors | Wattage | Core count | Thread count | Speed | Cache |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th Generation Intel Core i3-10100 | 65 W | 4 | 8 | Up to 4.30 GHz | 6 MB |
| 10th Generation Intel Core i3-10105 | 65 W | 4 | 8 | Up to 4.40 GHz | 6 MB |
| 10th Generation Intel Core i5-10400 | 65 W | 6 | 12 | Up to 4.30 GHz | 12 MB |
| 10th Generation Intel Core i5-10400F | 65 W | 6 | 12 | Up to 4.30 GHz | 12 MB |
| 10th Generation Intel Core i5-10600K | 125 W | 6 | 12 | Up to 4.80 GHz | 12 MB |
| 10th Generation Intel Core i5-10600KF | 125 W | 6 | 12 | Up to 4.80 GHz | 12 MB |
| 10th Generation Intel Core i7-10700 | 65 W | 8 | 16 | Up to 4.80 GHz | 16 MB |
| 10th Generation Intel Core i7-10700K | 125 W | 8 | 16 | Up to 5.10 GHz | 16 MB |
| 10th Generation Intel Core i7-10700F | 65 W | 8 | 16 | Up to 4.80 GHz | 16 MB |
| 10th Generation Intel Core i7-10700KF | 125 W | 8 | 16 | Up to 5.10 GHz | 16 MB |
| 10th Generation Intel Core i9-10900 | 65 W | 10 | 20 | Up to 5.20 GHz | 20 MB |
| 10th Generation Intel Core i9-10900K | 125 W | 10 | 20 | Up to 5.30 GHz | 20 MB |
| 10th Generation Intel Core i9-10900F | 65 W | 10 | 20 | Up to 5.20 GHz | 20 MB |
| 10th Generation Intel Core i9-10900KF | 125 W | 10 | 20 | Up to 5.30 GHz | 20 MB |
| 11th Generation Intel Core i5-11400 | 65 W | 6 | 12 | Up to 4.40 GHz | 12 MB |
| 11th Generation Intel Core i5-11600K | 125 W | 6 | 12 | Up to 4.90 GHz | 12 MB |
| 11th Generation Intel Core i5-11400F | 65 W | 6 | 12 | Up to 4.40 GHz | 12 MB |
| 11th Generation Intel Core i5-11600KF | 125 W | 6 | 12 | Up to 4.90 GHz | 12 MB |
| 11th Generation Intel Core i7-11700 | 65 W | 8 | 16 | Up to 4.90 GHz | 16 MB |
| 11th Generation Intel Core i7-11700K | 125 W | 8 | 16 | Up to 5 GHz | 16 MB |
| 11th Generation Intel Core i7-11700F | 65 W | 8 | 16 | Up to 4.90 GHz | 16 MB |
| 11th Generation Intel Core i7-11700KF | 125 W | 8 | 16 | Up to 5 GHz | 16 MB |
| 11th Generation Intel Core i9-11900 | 65 W | 8 | 16 | Up to 5.20 GHz | 16 MB |
| 11th Generation Intel Core i9-11900K | 125 W | 8 | 16 | Up to 5.30 GHz | 16 MB |
| 11th Generation Intel Core i9-11900F | 65 W | 8 | 16 | Up to 5.20 GHz | 16 MB |
| 11th Generation Intel Core i9-11900KF | 125 W | 8 | 16 | Up to 5.30 GHz | 16 MB |
Chipset
The following table lists the details of the chipset supported by your XPS 8940.
| Description | Values |
|---|---|
| Chipset |
H470 |
| Processor |
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| DRAM bus width |
64-bit |
| Flash EPROM |
32 MB |
| PCIe bus |
Up to Gen3.0 |
Operating system
Your XPS 8940 supports the following operating systems:
- Windows 10 Home, 64-bit
- Windows 10 Pro, 64-bit
- Windows 11 Home, 64-bit
- Windows 11 Pro, 64-bit
- Windows 11 Pro National Academic, 64-bit
Memory
The following table lists the memory specifications of your XPS 8940.
| Description | Values |
|---|---|
| Memory slots |
Four UDIMM slots |
| Memory type |
Dual-channel DDR4 |
| Memory speed |
2666 MHz/2933 MHz |
| Maximum memory configuration |
128 GB |
| Minimum memory configuration |
8 GB |
| Memory size per slot |
4 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB, 32 GB |
| Memory configurations supported |
NOTE: The computer is shipped with 3200 MHz memory. However, with Intel Core i3/i5 processors, it is limited to 2666 MHz. With Intel Core i7/i9 processors, it is limited to 2933 MHz.
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Ports and connectors
The following table lists the external and internal ports available on your XPS 8940.
| Description | Values |
|---|---|
| External: | |
| Network |
One RJ-45 port |
| USB |
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| Audio |
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| Video |
NOTE: Depending on the graphics card(s) installed on your computer, the video ports on your computer may vary.
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| Media-card reader |
One SD-card slot |
| Power port |
Power-cord connector |
| Security |
One wedge-shaped slot |
| Internal: | |
| PCIe expansion card slots |
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| mSATA |
Not supported |
| SATA |
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| M.2 |
NOTE: To learn more about the features of different types of M.2 cards, see the Knowledge Base resource at
https://www.dell.com/support.
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Ethernet
The following table lists the wired Ethernet Local Area Network (LAN) specifications of your XPS 8940.
| Description | Values |
|---|---|
| Model number |
Rivet Networks E2600 PCIe Gigabit Ethernet controller |
| Transfer rate |
10/100/1000 Mbps |
Wireless module
The following table lists the Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) modules supported on your XPS 8940.
| Description | Option one | Option two |
|---|---|---|
| Model number |
Qualcomm QCA9377 (DW1810) |
Killer AX1650i |
| Transfer rate |
Up to 433 Mbps |
Up to 2400 Mbps |
| Frequency bands supported |
2.40 GHz/5 GHz |
2.40 GHz/5 GHz |
| Wireless standards |
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| Encryption |
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| Bluetooth |
Bluetooth 5.0 |
Bluetooth 5.1 |
Audio
The following table lists the audio specifications of your XPS 8940.
| Description | Values |
|---|---|
| Audio type |
Integrated 5.1 Channel High Definition audio |
| Audio controller |
Realtek ALC3861 |
| Internal audio interface |
High definition audio interface |
| External audio interface |
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Storage
This section lists the storage options on your XPS 8940.
- One 3.5-inch hard drive
- One M.2 2230/2280 solid-state drive
- One 3.5-inch hard drive and one M.2 2230/2280 solid-state drive
- One 3.5-inch hard drive and one M.2 2280 Intel Optane memory
- with a M.2 solid-state drive, the M.2 solid-state drive is the primary drive
- without a M.2 drive, the 3.5-inch hard drive is the primary drive
| Storage type | Interface type | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
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3.5-inch hard drive |
SATA AHCI, up to 6 Gbps |
Up to 2 TB |
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M.2 2230/2280 solid-state drive |
PCIe Gen3.0x4 NVMe, up to 32 Gbps |
Up to 2 TB |
Intel Optane memory
Intel Optane memory functions only as a storage accelerator. It neither replaces nor adds to the memory (RAM) installed on your computer.
- 7th Generation or higher Intel Core i3/i5/i7 processor
- Windows 10 64-bit version or higher
- Latest version of Intel Rapid Storage Technology driver
| Description | Values |
|---|---|
| Type |
Storage accelerator |
| Interface |
PCIe 3.0 x2 |
| Connector |
M.2 2280 |
| Configurations supported |
32 GB |
| Capacity |
32 GB |
Media-card reader
The following table lists the media cards supported by your XPS 8940.
| Description | Values |
|---|---|
| Media-card type |
One SD card |
| Media-cards supported |
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NOTE: The maximum capacity supported by the media-card reader varies depending on the standard of the media card installed in your computer.
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GPU—Integrated
The following table lists the specifications of the integrated Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) supported by your XPS 8940.
| Controller | External display support | Memory size | Processor |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
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Shared system memory |
NOTE: 10th Generation and 11th Intel Core F-series processors do not support integrated GPUs. For computers shipped with these processors, a discrete GPU is required.
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GPU—Discrete
The following table lists the specifications of the discrete Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) supported by your XPS 8940.
| Controller | External display support | Memory size | Memory type |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVIDIA GeForce GT 1030 |
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2 GB | GDDR6 |
| NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER |
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4GB | GDDR6 |
| NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER |
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6 GB | GDDR6 |
| NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti |
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6 GB | GDDR6 |
| NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 |
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6 GB | GDDR6 |
| NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER |
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8 GB | GDDR6 |
| NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER |
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8 GB | GDDR6 |
| NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 |
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12 GB | GDDR6 |
| NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
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8 GB | GDDR6 |
| NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 |
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8 GB | GDDR6 |
| AMD Radeon RX 5300 |
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3 GB | GDDR6 |
| AMD Radeon RX 5600 |
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6 GB | GDDR6 |
| AMD Radeon RX 5700 |
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8 GB | GDDR6 |
| AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT |
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8 GB | GDDR6 |
Power ratings
The following table lists the power rating specifications of XPS 8940.
| Description | Option one | Option two | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type |
360 W |
500 W |
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| Input voltage |
90 VAC–264 VAC |
90 VAC–264 VAC |
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| Input frequency |
47 Hz–63 Hz |
47 Hz–63 Hz |
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| Input current (maximum) |
5 A |
7 A |
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| Output current (continuous) |
18 A |
18 A |
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| Rated output voltage |
12 VDC |
12 VDC |
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| Temperature range | |||
| Operating |
5°C to 45°C (41°F to 113°F) |
5°C to 45°C (41°F to 113°F) |
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| Storage |
-40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F) |
-40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F) |
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Operating and storage environment
This table lists the operating and storage specifications of your XPS 8940.
Airborne contaminant level: G1 as defined by ISA-S71.04-1985
| Description | Operating | Storage |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature range |
10°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F) |
-40°C to 65°C (-40°F to 149°F) |
| Relative humidity (maximum) |
20% to 80% (non-condensing) |
5% to 95% (non-condensing) |
| Vibration (maximum)* |
0.26 GRMS |
1.37 GRMS |
| Shock (maximum) |
40 G†, 2.5 ms |
105 G†, 2.5 ms |
| Altitude range |
-15.2 m to 3048 m (-49.87 ft to 10000 ft) |
-15.2 m to 10668 m (-49.87 ft to 35000 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 user environment.
† Measured using a 2 ms half-sine pulse.




























