Dimensions and weight
The following table lists the height, width, depth, and weight of your XPS 8960.
| Description | Values | |
|---|---|---|
| Height: | ||
| Front height |
372.90 mm (14.68 in.) |
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| Rear height |
372.90 mm (14.68 in.) |
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| Width |
173 mm (6.81 in.) |
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| Depth |
426.90 mm (16.81 in.) |
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| Weight (maximum) |
13.34 kg (29.41 lb) 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 for your XPS 8960.
| Description | Option one | Option two | Option three | Option four | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Processor type |
13th Gen Intel Core i5-13400 |
13th Gen Intel Core i7-13700 |
13th Gen Intel Core i9-13900 |
13th Gen Intel Core i5-13600K |
|
| Processor wattage |
65 W |
65 W |
65 W |
125 W |
|
| Processor total core count |
10 |
16 |
24 |
14 |
|
| Performance-cores |
6 |
8 |
8 |
6 |
|
| Efficient-cores |
4 |
8 |
16 |
8 |
|
| Processor total thread counts
NOTE:Intel Hyper-Threading Technology is only available on Performance-cores.
|
16 |
24 |
32 |
20 |
|
| Processor speed |
2.50 GHz to 4.60 GHz |
2.10 GHz to 5.10 GHz |
2 GHz to 5.20 GHz |
3.50 GHz to 5.10 GHz |
|
| Performance-cores frequency | |||||
| Processor base frequency |
2.50 GHz |
2.10 GHz |
2 GHz |
3.50 GHz |
|
| Maximum turbo frequency |
4.60 GHz |
5.10 GHz |
5.20 GHz |
5.10 GHz |
|
| Efficient-cores frequency | |||||
| Processor base frequency |
1.80 GHz |
1.50 GHz |
1.50 GHz |
3.50 GHz |
|
| Maximum turbo frequency |
3.30 GHz |
4.10 GHz |
4.20 GHz |
3.90 GHz |
|
| Processor cache |
9.5 MB |
24 MB |
65 W |
24 MB |
|
| Integrated graphics |
Intel UHD Graphics 730 |
Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
|
| Description | Option five | Option six | Option seven | Option eight | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Processor type |
13th Gen Intel Core i7-13700K |
13th Gen Intel Core i9-13900K |
Intel Core 14th Gen i5-14600 |
Intel Core 14th Gen i7-14700 |
|
| Processor wattage |
125 W |
125 W |
65 W |
65 W |
|
| Processor total core count |
16 |
24 |
14 |
20 |
|
| Performance-cores |
8 |
8 |
6 |
8 |
|
| Efficient-cores |
8 |
16 |
8 |
12 |
|
| Processor total thread counts
NOTE:Intel Hyper-Threading Technology is only available on Performance-cores.
|
24 |
32 |
20 |
28 |
|
| Processor speed |
3.40 GHz to 5.40 GHz |
3 GHz to 5.80 GHz |
2.70 GHz to 5.20 GHz |
2.10 GHz to 5.40 GHz |
|
| Performance-cores frequency | |||||
| Processor base frequency |
3.40 GHz |
3 GHz |
2.70 GHz |
2.10 GHz |
|
| Maximum turbo frequency |
5.40 GHz |
5.80 GHz |
5.20 GHz |
5.40 GHz |
|
| Efficient-cores frequency | |||||
| Processor base frequency |
3.40 GHz |
3 GHz |
2 GHz |
1.50 GHz |
|
| Maximum turbo frequency |
4.20 GHz |
4.30 GHz |
3.90 GHz |
4.20 GHz |
|
| Processor cache |
30 MB |
36 MB |
24 MB |
33 MB |
|
| Integrated graphics |
Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
|
| Description | Option nine | Option ten | Option eleven | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Processor type |
Intel Core 14th Gen-i9 14900 |
Intel Core 14th Gen-i7 14700K |
Intel Core 14th Gen i9-14900K |
|
| Processor wattage |
65 W |
125 W |
125 W |
|
| Processor total core count |
24 |
20 |
20 |
|
| Performance-cores |
8 |
8 |
8 |
|
| Efficient-cores |
16 |
12 |
12 |
|
| Processor total thread counts
NOTE:Intel Hyper-Threading Technology is only available on Performance-cores.
|
32 |
28 |
28 |
|
| Processor speed |
2 GHz to 5.80 GHz |
3.40 GHz to 5.60 GHz |
3.20 GHz to 6 GHz |
|
| Performance-cores frequency | ||||
| Processor base frequency |
2 GHz |
3.40 GHz |
3.20 GHz |
|
| Maximum turbo frequency |
5.80 GHz |
5.60 GHz |
6 GHz |
|
| Efficient-cores frequency | ||||
| Processor base frequency |
1.50 GHz |
2.50 GHz |
2.40 GHz |
|
| Maximum turbo frequency |
4.30 GHz |
4.30 GHz |
4.40 GHz |
|
| Processor cache |
36 MB |
33 MB |
36 MB |
|
| Integrated graphics |
Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
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Chipset
The following table lists the details of the chipset that is supported in your XPS 8960.
| Description | Values |
|---|---|
| Chipset |
Intel Z690 |
| Processor |
NOTE: Basic CPU over-clocking is supported with K-Series processors, enabled through the
Performance menu in the system BIOS.
|
| DRAM bus width |
128-bit |
| Flash EPROM |
32 MB |
| PCIe bus |
Up to Gen5 |
Operating system
Your XPS 8960 supports the following operating systems:
- Windows 11 Pro, 64-bit
- Windows 11 Home, 64-bit
Memory
The following table lists the memory specifications that are supported by your XPS 8960.
| Description | Values |
|---|---|
| Memory slots |
Two |
| Memory type |
|
| Memory speed |
|
| Maximum memory configuration |
64 GB |
| Minimum memory configuration |
8 GB |
| Memory size per slot |
8 GB, 16 GB, and 32 GB |
| Memory configurations supported |
NOTE:5600 MT/s memory is only available on computers with Intel Core 14th Gen processors.
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Ports and connectors
The following table lists the external and internal ports available on your XPS 8960.
| Description | Values |
|---|---|
| External: | |
| Network |
One RJ-45 port |
| USB |
Front ports
|
| Audio |
|
| Video |
One Dual-Mode DisplayPort 1.4 |
| Media-card reader |
One SD-card slot |
| Power port |
One AC power-supply port |
| Security |
|
| Internal: | |
| PCIe expansion card slots |
|
| mSATA |
Not supported |
| SATA |
Three SATA slots
NOTE:One 3.5-inch hard drive can be changed to two 2.5-inch hard drives by purchasing the conversion kit from Dell sales agent.
|
| M.2 |
NOTE:To learn more about the features of different types of M.2 cards, see the Knowledge Base resource at the
Dell Support Site.
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Ethernet
The following table lists the wired Ethernet Local Area Network (LAN) specifications of your XPS 8960.
| Description | Values |
|---|---|
| Model number |
Killer E3100G Ethernet controller integrated on the system board |
| Transfer rate |
10/100/1000/2500 Mbps |
Wireless module
The following table lists the Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) module that is supported on your XPS 8960.
| Description | Values |
|---|---|
| Model number |
Intel Killer AX1675i |
| Transfer rate |
Up to 2400 Mbps |
| Frequency bands supported |
2.4 GHz/5 GHz/6 GHz |
| Wireless standards |
|
| Encryption |
|
| Bluetooth wireless card |
Bluetooth 5.3 |
Audio
The following table lists the audio specifications of your XPS 8960.
| Description | Values |
|---|---|
| Audio type |
Integrated 7.1 channel audio |
| Audio controller |
Realtek ALC1220 |
| Internal audio interface |
High definition audio interface |
| External audio interface |
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Storage
This section lists the storage options on your XPS 8960.
- Up to two M.2 2230 or M.2 2280 PCIe NVMe solid-state drives
- Up to two M.2 2230 or M.2 2280 PCIe NVMe solid-state drives + up to two 3.5-inch hard drives
- With a M.2 drive, the M.2 drive is the primary drive.
- With a M.2 drive and two 3.5-inch hard drives, the M.2 drive is the primary drive.
| Storage type | Interface type | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
|
One M.2 2230 solid-state drive |
PCIe Gen4 x4 NVMe, up to 64 Gbps |
Up to 1 TB |
|
One M.2 2280 solid-state drive |
PCIe Gen4 x4 NVMe, up to 64 Gbps |
Up to 4 TB |
|
One 3.5-inch hard drive |
SATA AHCI, up to 6 Gbps |
Up to 2 TB |
|
Two 2.5-inch hard drives
NOTE:One 3.5-inch hard drive can be changed to two 2.5-inch hard drives by purchasing the conversion kit from Dell sales agent.
|
SATA AHCI, up to 6 Gbps |
Up to 2 TB |
Media-card reader
The following table lists the media cards that are supported in your XPS 8960.
| Description | Values |
|---|---|
| Media-card type |
One SD card slot |
| Media-cards supported |
|
|
NOTE:The maximum capacity that is supported by the media-card reader varies depending on the standard of the media card that is installed on 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 8960.
| Controller | External display support | Memory size | Processor |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Intel UHD Graphics |
One Dual-Mode DisplayPort 1.4 |
Shared system memory |
All CPUs available for purchase on the XPS 8960 include an integrated Graphics Processing Unit (GPU). |
Video
| Discrete graphics | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Controller | Number of cards | External display support | Memory size | Memory type | PCIe version | Power consumption | Recommended PSU |
|
AMD Radeon RX 6500 XT |
1 |
One DisplayPort 1.4 port, one HDMI 2.1 port |
4 GB |
GDDR6 |
4 |
100 W |
>= 400 W |
|
AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT |
1 |
Three DisplayPort 1.4 ports, one HDMI 2.1 port |
8 GB |
GDDR6 |
4 |
162.50 W |
>= 500 W |
|
AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT |
1 |
Three DisplayPort 1.4 ports, one HDMI 2.1 port |
12 GB |
GDDR6 |
4 |
230 W |
>= 650 W |
|
AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT |
1 |
Three DisplayPort 1.4 ports, one HDMI 2.1 port |
16 GB |
GDDR6 |
4 |
300 W |
>= 750 W |
|
AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT |
1 |
Three DisplayPort 1.4 ports, one HDMI 2.1 port |
16 GB |
GDDR6 |
4 |
300 W |
>= 750 W |
|
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 |
1 |
Three DisplayPort 1.4 ports, one HDMI 2.1 port |
8 GB |
GDDR6 |
4 |
120 W |
>= 500 W |
|
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 |
1 |
Three DisplayPort 1.4 ports, one HDMI 2.1 port |
12 GB |
GDDR6 |
4 |
170 W |
>= 500 W |
|
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
1 |
Three DisplayPort 1.4 ports, one HDMI 2.1 port |
8 GB |
GDDR6 |
4 |
200 W |
>= 650 W |
|
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 |
1 |
Three DisplayPort 1.4 ports, one HDMI 2.1 port |
8 GB |
GDDR6 |
4 |
220 W |
>= 650 W |
|
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti |
1 |
Three DisplayPort 1.4 ports, one HDMI 2.1 port |
8 GB |
GDDR6X |
4 |
290 W |
>= 750 W |
|
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 |
1 |
Three DisplayPort 1.4 ports, one HDMI 2.1 port |
10 GB |
GDDR6X |
4 |
320 W |
>= 750 W |
|
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti |
1 |
Three DisplayPort 1.4 ports, one HDMI 2.1 port |
12 GB |
GDDR6X |
4 |
350 W |
>= 750 W |
|
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 |
1 |
Three DisplayPort 1.4 ports, one HDMI 2.1 port |
24 GB |
GDDR6X |
4 |
350 W |
>= 750 W |
|
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 Ti |
1 |
Three DisplayPort 1.4 ports, one HDMI 2.1 port |
24 GB |
GDDR6X |
4 |
450 W |
>= 1000 W |
|
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti |
1 |
Three DisplayPort 1.4 ports, one HDMI 2.1 port |
12 GB |
GDDR6X |
4 |
285 W |
>= 700 W |
|
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 |
1 |
Three DisplayPort 1.4 ports, one HDMI 2.1 port |
16 GB |
GDDR6X |
4 |
320 W |
>= 750 W |
|
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 |
1 |
Three DisplayPort 1.4 ports, one HDMI 2.1 port |
24 GB |
GDDR6X |
4 |
450 W |
>= 850 W |
|
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 |
1 |
Three DisplayPort 1.4 ports, one HDMI 2.1 port |
8 GB |
GDDR6 |
4 |
115 W |
>=460 W |
|
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti |
1 |
Three DisplayPort 1.4 ports, one HDMI 2.1 port |
8 GB |
GDDR6 |
4 |
160 W |
>=460 W |
|
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 |
1 |
Three DisplayPort 1.4 ports, one HDMI 2.1 port |
12 GB |
GDDR6X |
4 |
200 W |
>=460 W |
Video port resolution
The following table lists the video port resolution for your XPS 8960.
| Graphics card | Video ports | Maximum supported resolution |
|---|---|---|
|
AMD Radeon RX 6500 XT |
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|
AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT |
|
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|
AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT |
|
|
|
AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT |
|
|
|
AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT |
|
|
|
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 |
|
|
|
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 |
|
DisplayPort:
|
|
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|
DisplayPort:
|
|
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 |
|
DisplayPort:
|
|
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti |
|
DisplayPort:
|
|
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 |
|
DisplayPort:
|
|
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti |
|
DisplayPort:
|
|
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 |
|
DisplayPort:
|
|
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 Ti |
|
DisplayPort:
|
|
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti |
|
DisplayPort:
|
|
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 |
|
DisplayPort:
|
|
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 |
|
DisplayPort:
|
|
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 |
|
DisplayPort:
|
|
NVIDIA GeForce 4060 Ti |
|
DisplayPort:
|
|
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 |
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DisplayPort:
|
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1 DisplayPort 1.2 certifies, DisplayPort 1.3/1.4 ready 2 Depending on GPU resources applied to the port 3 Maximum raw bandwidth represents the raw bandwidth of four lanes of HBR3 4 Requires two DisplayPort 1.4a links and DSC compression 5 Requires either a single DisplayPort 1.4a link with DSC compression or two DP links with no compression 6 Using DSC compression 7 Uncompressed |
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Power ratings
The following table lists the power rating specifications of XPS 8960.
| Description | Option one | Option two | Option three | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type |
460 W Bronze |
750 W Platinum |
1000 W Platinum |
|
| Input voltage |
90 VAC-264 VAC |
90 VAC-264 VAC |
90 VAC-264 VAC |
|
| Input frequency |
47 Hz-63 Hz |
47 Hz-63 Hz |
47 Hz-63 Hz |
|
| Input current (maximum) |
7 A |
10 A |
13.6 A |
|
| Output current (continuous) |
Operating:
|
Operating:
|
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) |
|
| 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 8960.
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† |
105 G† |
| Altitude range |
-15.20 m to 3048 m (-49.87 ft to 10000 ft) |
-15.20 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 the user environment.
† Measured using a 2 ms half-sine pulse.




























