Dimensions and weight
The following table lists the height, width, depth, and weight of your XPS 8950.
| Description | Values | |
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| Height |
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| Width |
173 mm (6.81 in.) |
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| Depth |
426.70 mm (16.80 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 by your XPS 8950.
| Processor type | Processor wattage | Processor core count | Processor thread count | Processor speed | Processor cache | Integrated graphics |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12th Generation Intel Core i3-12100 | 65 W | 4 | 8 | Up to 4.30 GHz | 12 MB | Intel UHD Graphics |
| 12th Generation Intel Core i5-12400 | 65 W | 6 | 12 | Up to 4.40 GHz | 18 MB | Intel UHD Graphics |
| 12th Generation Intel Core i5-12600K | 125 W | 10 | 16 | Up to 4.90 GHz | 20 MB | Intel UHD Graphics |
| 12th Generation Intel Core i7-12700 | 65 W | 12 | 20 | Up to 4.90 GHz | 25 MB | Intel UHD Graphics |
| 12th Generation Intel Core i7-12700F | 65 W | 12 | 20 | Up to 4.90 GHz | 25 MB | None |
| 12th Generation Intel Core i7-12700K | 125 W | 12 | 20 | Up to 5 GHz | 25 MB | Intel UHD Graphics |
| 12th Generation Intel Core i7-12700KF | 125 W | 12 | 20 | Up to 5 GHz | 25 MB | None |
| 12th Generation Intel Core i9-12900 | 65 W | 16 | 24 | Up to 5.10 GHz | 30 MB | Intel UHD Graphics |
| 12th Generation Intel Core i9-12900K | 125 W | 16 | 24 | Up to 5.20 GHz | 30 MB | Intel UHD Graphics |
| 12th Generation Intel Core i9-12900KF | 125 W | 16 | 24 | Up to 5.20 GHz | 30 MB | None |
Chipset
The following table lists the details of the chipset supported by your XPS 8950.
| Description | Values |
|---|---|
| Chipset |
Z690 |
| Processor |
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| DRAM bus width |
128-bit |
| Flash EPROM |
32 MB |
| PCIe bus |
Up to Gen4.0 |
Operating system
Your XPS 8950 supports the following operating systems:
- Windows 11 Home, 64-bit
- Windows 11 Pro, 64-bit
- Windows 11 Home Advanced, 64-bit
- Windows 11 Pro Advanced, 64-bit
Memory
The following table lists the memory specifications of your XPS 8950.
| Description | Values | |
|---|---|---|
| Memory slots |
Four UDIMM slots |
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| Memory type |
Dual-Channel DDR5 |
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| Memory speed |
3600 MHz, 4000 MHz, 4400 MHz, 4800 MHz |
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| Maximum memory configuration |
128 GB |
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| Minimum memory configuration |
8 GB |
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| Memory size per slot |
8 GB, 16 GB, 32 GB |
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| Memory configurations supported |
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Ports and connectors
The following table lists the external and internal ports available on your XPS 8950.
| Description | Values |
|---|---|
| External: | |
| Network |
One RJ-45 port |
| USB |
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| Audio |
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| Video |
One Dual-Mode DisplayPort 1.4 |
| Media-card reader |
One SD-card slot |
| Power port |
One AC power-supply port |
| Security |
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| 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, search in the Knowledge Base Resource at
www.dell.com/support.
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Ethernet
The following table lists the wired Ethernet Local Area Network (LAN) specifications of your XPS 8950.
| Description | Values |
|---|---|
| Model number |
Killer E3100G Ethernet controller |
| Transfer rate |
10/100/1000/2500 Mbps |
Wireless module
The following table lists the Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) module specifications of your XPS 8950.
| Description | Values |
|---|---|
| Model number |
Killer 1675x |
| Transfer rate |
Up to 2400 Mbps |
| Frequency bands supported |
2.4 GHz/5 GHz |
| Wireless standards |
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| Encryption |
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| Bluetooth |
Bluetooth 5.2 |
Storage
This section lists the storage options on your XPS 8950.
- Up to two 3.5-inch hard drives, or
- Up to two 3.5-inch hard drives + up to two M.2 2230/2280 solid-state drives.
- with a M.2 drive, the M.2 drive where your operating system is installed is the primary drive.
- without a M.2 drive, the 3.5-inch hard drive where your operating system is installed 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 solid-state drive |
PCIe Gen3.0x4 NVMe, up to 32 Gbps |
Up to 256 GB |
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M.2 2230 solid-state drive |
PCIe Gen4.0x4 NVMe, up to 64 Gbps |
Up to 256 GB |
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M.2 2280 solid-state drive |
PCIe Gen4.0x4 NVMe, up to 64 Gbps |
Up to 2 TB |
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9.5 mm 16x Slimline DVD-RW drive |
SATA AHCI, up to 1.5 Gbps |
One DVD-RW |
GPU—Integrated
The following table lists the specifications of the integrated Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) supported by your XPS 8950.
| Controller | External display support | Memory size | Processor |
|---|---|---|---|
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Intel UHD Graphics |
One Dual-Mode DisplayPort 1.4 |
Shared-system memory |
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GPU—Discrete
The following table lists the specifications of the discrete Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) supported by your XPS 8950.
| Controller | External display support | Memory size | Memory type |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER |
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4 GB | 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 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 |
| NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti |
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8 GB | GDDR6X |
| NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 |
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10 GB | GDDR6X |
| NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti |
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12 GB | GDDR6X |
| NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 |
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24 GB | GDDR6X |
| AMD Radeon RX 5300 |
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3 GB | GDDR6 |
| AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT |
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8 GB | GDDR6 |
| AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT |
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12 GB | GDDR6 |
| AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT |
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16 GB | GDDR6 |
| AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT |
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16 GB | GDDR6 |
Audio
The following table lists the audio specifications of your XPS 8950.
| Description | Values |
|---|---|
| Audio controller |
Realtek ALC3861 with Waves MaxxAudio Pro |
| Internal audio interface |
High definition audio interface |
| External audio interface |
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Power ratings
The following table lists the power rating specifications of XPS 8950.
| Description | Option one | Option two | Option three | |
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| Type |
460 W Bronze |
750 W Platinum |
1000 W Platinum |
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| Input voltage |
90 VAC-264 VAC |
90 VAC-264 VAC |
90 VAC-264 VAC |
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| Input frequency |
47 Hz-63 Hz |
47 Hz-63 Hz |
47 Hz-63 Hz |
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| Input current (maximum) |
7 A |
10 A |
13.6 A |
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| Output current (continuous) |
Operating:
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Operating:
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Operating:
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| Rated output voltage |
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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) |
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) |
-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 8950.
Airborne contaminant level: G1 as defined by ISA-S71.04-1985
| Description | Operating | Storage |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature range |
0°C to 35°C (32°F to 95°F) |
-40°C to 65°C (-40°F to 149°F) |
| Relative humidity (maximum) |
10% to 90% (non-condensing) |
0% to 95% (non-condensing) |
| Vibration (maximum)* |
0.66 GRMS |
1.30 GRMS |
| Shock (maximum) |
110 G† |
160 G† |
| 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.




























