Precision 7960 Tower Workstation

The Precision 7960 Tower Workstation is a tower workstation powered by up to an Intel Xeon W9-3495X processor with 56 cores, with up to four 300W graphics cards, up to 1 TB of DDR5 memory and up to 152 TB of storage.

SKU: DELL-PRECISION-7960-TOWER Category: Workstation Brand: Dell Technologies

Technical Specifications
Overview

Form Factor	Tower
Processor	Intel Xeon W5-3423 (220 W, 12 cores, 24 threads, 2.10 GHz to 4.20 GHz, 30 MB cache) Intel Xeon W5-3425 (270 W, 12 cores, 24 threads, 3.20 GHz to 4.60 GHz, 30 MB cache) Intel Xeon W5-3433 (220 W, 16 cores, 32 threads, 2.0 GHz to 4.20 GHz, 45 MB cache) Intel Xeon W5-3435X (270 W, 16 cores, 32 threads, 3.10 GHz to 4.70 GHz, 45 MB cache) Intel Xeon W7-3445 (270 W, 20 cores, 40 threads, 2.60 GHz to 4.80 GHz, 52.5 MB cache) Intel Xeon W7-3455 (270 W, 24 cores, 48 threads, 2.50 GHz to 4.80 GHz, 67.5 MB cache) Intel Xeon W7-3465X (300 W, 28 cores, 56 threads, 2.50 GHz to 4.80 GHz, 75 MB cache) Intel Xeon W9-3475X (300 W, 36 cores, 72 threads, 2.20 GHz to 4.80 GHz, 82.5 MB cache) Intel Xeon W9-3495X (350 W, 56 cores, 112 threads, 1.90 GHz to 4.80 GHz, 105 MB cache) Integrated graphics: Not supported
Chipset	Intel W790
Graphics	NVIDIA RTX A6000, 48 GB GDDR6 NVIDIA RTX A5500, 24 GB GDDR6 NVIDIA RTX A4500, 20 GB GDDR6 NVIDIA RTX A4000, 16 GB GDDR6 NVIDIA RTX A2000, 12 GB GDDR6 NVIDIA T1000, 8 GB GDDR6 NVIDIA T400, 4 GB GDDR6 AMD Radeon Pro W6800, 16 GB GDDR6 AMD Radeon Pro W6600, 8 GB GDDR6
Memory	Memory slots: 16 DIMMS Memory type: DDR5 Memory speed: 4800 MT/s Maximum memory configuration: 1 TB Minimum memory configuration: 16 GB Memory size per slot: 16 GB, 32 GB, 64 GB 16 GB, 1 x 16 GB, DDR5 RDIMM, 4800 MT/s 32 GB, 1 x 32 GB, DDR5 RDIMM, 4800 MT/s 32 GB, 2 x 16 GB, DDR5 RDIMM, 4800 MT/s 64 GB, 1 x 64 GB, DDR5 RDIMM, 4800 MT/s 64 GB, 2 x 32 GB, DDR5 RDIMM, 4800 MT/s 64 GB, 4 x 16 GB, DDR5 RDIMM, 4800 MT/s 96 GB, 6 x 16 GB, DDR5 RDIMM, 4800 MT/s 128 GB, 2 x 64 GB, DDR5 RDIMM, 4800 MT/s 128 GB, 4 x 32 GB, DDR5 RDIMM, 4800 MT/s 128 GB, 8 x 16 GB, DDR5 RDIMM, 4800 MT/s 192 GB, 6 x 32 GB, DDR5 RDIMM, 4800 MT/s 192 GB, 12 x 16 GB, DDR5 RDIMM, 4800 MT/s 256 GB, 4 x 64 GB, DDR5 RDIMM, 4800 MT/s 256 GB, 16 x 16 GB, DDR5 RDIMM, 4800 MT/s 384 GB, 6 x 64 GB, DDR5 RDIMM, 4800 MT/s 384 GB, 12 x 32 GB, DDR5 RDIMM, 4800 MT/s 512 GB, 8 x 64 GB, DDR5 RDIMM, 4800 MT/s 512 GB, 16 x 32 GB, DDR5 RDIMM, 4800 MT/s 768 GB, 12 x 64 GB, DDR5 RDIMM, 4800 MT/s 1 TB, 16 x 64 GB, DDR5 RDIMM, 4800 MT/s NOTE: When 12th or 16th memory DIMM slots are populated, the 4800 MT/s memory speed will clock down to 4400 MT/s.
Storage	2.5-inch, 7200 RPM, HDD, SATA 3.0, 500 GB 3.5-inch, 7200 RPM, HDD, SATA 3.0, 1 TB M.2 2280, Class 40 SSD, PCIe NVMe Gen4 x4, Up to 4 TB 2.5-inch, 10000 RPM, SAS, Enterprise HDD, SATA 3.0, Up to 2.4 TB 2.5-inch, 15000 RPM, SAS, Enterprise HDD, SATA 3.0, 600 GB 3.5-inch, 7200 RPM, SAS, Enterprise HDD, SATA 3.0, Up to 12 TB 2.5-inch, MU, SATA, SSD, SATA, 1.92 TB Precision 7960 Tower supports RAID with more than one hard drive configuration.
Drive Bays	Eight externally facing (four front and four rear) storage flexbays with optical drive configuration Ten externally facing (six front and four rear) storage flexbays without optical drive configuration SATA/SAS/NVMe: Ten externally facing storage flexbays; front SATA/SAS/NVMe drive flexbays and optical drive slots
M.2 Slots	Up to 8 M.2 NVMe drives (four front and four rear)
Expansion Slots	Two full-height Gen5 PCIe x16 slots Two full-height Gen4 PCIe x16 slots Two full-height Gen4 PCIe x8 slots Two full-height, half-length Gen4 PCIe x8 slots wired as x4 electrically mSATA: NA / M.2: NA
Ports	Network port: One RJ45 Ethernet port, 1 GbE; One RJ45 Ethernet port, 10 GbE USB ports Front: Two USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports; One USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 Type-C port with PowerShare; One USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C port USB ports Rear: Three USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C ports; Two USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports; One USB 3.2 Gen 1 port with Smart Power On Audio port: One universal audio jack; One Line-out port Video port: Not supported Media-card reader: Not supported Power-adapter port: Not supported Security-cable slot: One kensington security-cable slot; One padlock ring
Networking	Option 1: Intel i219-LM, 10/100/1000 Mbps Option 2: Marvell AQC113, 10/100/1000/10000 Mbps
Wireless	Qualcomm WCN6856-DBS, transfer rate up to 3571 Mbps, 2.4 GHz/5 GHz/6 GHz, Wi-Fi 6E (WiFi 802.11ax), Bluetooth 5.3 wireless card Encryption: 64-bit/128-bit WEP, AES-CCMP, TKIP
Audio	Audio controller: Realtek ALC3246-CGT Stereo conversion: Supported (Front panel single universal audio jack) Internal audio interface: High definition audio interface External audio interface: Line-out (re-taskable) Number of speakers: One Internal-speaker amplifier: Supported Average speaker output: 2 W; Peak speaker output: 2.5 W
Power Supply	Option one: 1100 W/1400 W Gold internal power supply unit Option two: 1500 W/2200 W Platinum internal power supply unit PSU dimension: Height 63 mm (2.48 in.); Width 160 mm (6.29 in.); Depth 225 mm (8.85 in.) Input voltage: 90 Vac – 264 Vac; Input frequency: 47 Hz – 63 Hz; Input current (maximum): 15 A / 16 A NOTE: The 1500 W/2200 W PSUs have C20 cord and require 20 A circuit at 115 V or a 220 V circuit. The power supply units are externally accessible, removal, and lockable.
Operating System	Windows 11 Pro for Workstations Windows 11 Pro for Workstations Downgrade (Windows 10 Pro for Workstations Image-factory installed) Windows 10 CMIT Government Edition, 64-bit (China only) Ubuntu 22.04 LTS, 64-bit Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.6
Security	Kensington security-cable slot Padlock loop Chassis lock support – Coin locker Chassis intrusion switch Optional lockable bezels for externally-facing front and rear storage flexbays TPM 2.0 Discrete Hardware
Dimensions (H x W x D)	Height: 430.70 mm (16.96 in.) / 434.20 mm (17.09 in.) with rubber feet Width: 218.00 mm (8.58 in.) Depth: 538.30 mm (21.19 in.) / 569.15 mm (22.41 in.) with lock structure
Weight	37.56 kg (82.82 lbs.) —maximum 23.81 kg (52.50 lbs.)—typical 21.04 kg (46.39 lbs.)—minimum
Operating Environment	Airborne contaminant level: G1 as defined by ISA-S71.04-1985 Temperature range: Operating 0°C to 35°C (32°F to 95°F); Storage -40°C to 65°C (-40°F to 149°F) Relative humidity (maximum): Operating 10% to 90% (non-condensing); Storage 0% to 95% (non-condensing) Vibration (maximum): Operating 0.66 GRMS; Storage 1.30 GRMS Shock (maximum): Operating 110 G; Storage 160 G Altitude range: Operating -15.2 m to 3048 m (-49.87 ft to 10000 ft); Storage -15.2 m to 10668 m (-49.87 ft to 35000 ft)
Certifications	Recyclable packaging: Yes EPEAT 2018 Gold for selected configuration: Yes BFR/PVC—free: No Vertical orientation packaging support: Yes Energy-Efficient Power Supply: Standard ENV0424 compliant: Yes Product Safety, EMC and Environmental Datasheets Dell Regulatory Compliance Home page Dell and the Environment
Highlights	Up to Intel Xeon W9-3495X, 56 cores and 350W, with support for up to four 300W graphics cards 16 DIMM slots for up to 1 TB of 4800 MT/s DDR5 memory and up to 152 TB of storage Up to 8 M.2 NVMe drives in front and rear Flexbays, with front-accessible lockable storage
Brand	Dell Technologies
Product Line	Dell Precision fixed workstations

Overview

The Precision 7960 Tower Workstation is a Dell workstation in a Tower, with Intel Xeon W5-3423 (220 W, 12 cores, 24 threads, 2.10 GHz to 4.20 GHz, 30 MB cache) Intel Xeon W5-3425 (270 W, 12… and Memory slots: 16 DIMMS Memory type: DDR5 Memory speed: 4800 MT/s Maximum memory…, aimed at workstation workloads. Its full parameter set is listed below.

At a glance

Form Factor: Tower
Processor: Intel Xeon W5-3423 (220 W, 12 cores, 24 threads, 2.10 GHz to 4.20 GHz, 30 MB cache) Intel Xeon W5-3425 (270 W, 12 cores, 24 threads, 3.20 GHz to 4.60 GHz, 30 MB cache) Intel Xeon W5-3433 (220 W, 16 cores, 32 threads, 2.0 GHz to 4.20 GHz, 45 MB cache) Intel Xeon W5-3435X (270 W, 16 cores, 32 threads, 3.10 GHz to 4.70 GHz, 45 MB cache) Intel Xeon W7-3445 (270 W, 20 cores, 40 threads, 2.60 GHz to 4.80 GHz, 52.5 MB cache) Intel Xeon W7-3455 (270 W, 24 cores, 48 threads, 2.50 GHz to 4.80 GHz, 67.5 MB cache) Intel Xeon W7-3465X (300 W, 28 cores, 56 threads, 2.50 GHz to 4.80 GHz, 75 MB cache) Intel…
Chipset: Intel W790
Graphics: NVIDIA RTX A6000, 48 GB GDDR6 NVIDIA RTX A5500, 24 GB GDDR6 NVIDIA RTX A4500, 20 GB GDDR6 NVIDIA RTX A4000, 16 GB GDDR6 NVIDIA RTX A2000, 12 GB GDDR6 NVIDIA T1000, 8 GB GDDR6 NVIDIA T400, 4 GB GDDR6 AMD Radeon Pro W6800, 16 GB GDDR6 AMD Radeon Pro W6600, 8 GB GDDR6
Memory: Memory slots: 16 DIMMS Memory type: DDR5 Memory speed: 4800 MT/s Maximum memory configuration: 1 TB Minimum memory configuration: 16 GB Memory size per slot: 16 GB, 32 GB, 64 GB 16 GB, 1 x 16 GB, DDR5 RDIMM, 4800 MT/s 32 GB, 1 x 32 GB, DDR5 RDIMM, 4800 MT/s 32 GB, 2 x 16 GB, DDR5 RDIMM, 4800 MT/s 64 GB, 1 x 64 GB, DDR5 RDIMM, 4800 MT/s 64 GB, 2 x 32 GB, DDR5 RDIMM, 4800 MT/s 64 GB, 4 x 16 GB, DDR5 RDIMM, 4800 MT/s 96 GB, 6 x 16 GB, DDR5 RDIMM, 4800 MT/s 128 GB, 2 x 64 GB, DDR5 RDIMM, 4800 MT/s 128 GB, 4 x 32 GB, DDR5 RDIMM, 4800 MT/s 128 GB, 8 x 16 GB, DDR5 RDIMM, 4800 MT/s 192 GB, 6 x 32 GB,…
Storage: 2.5-inch, 7200 RPM, HDD, SATA 3.0, 500 GB 3.5-inch, 7200 RPM, HDD, SATA 3.0, 1 TB M.2 2280, Class 40 SSD, PCIe NVMe Gen4 x4, Up to 4 TB 2.5-inch, 10000 RPM, SAS, Enterprise HDD, SATA 3.0, Up to 2.4 TB 2.5-inch, 15000 RPM, SAS, Enterprise HDD, SATA 3.0, 600 GB 3.5-inch, 7200 RPM, SAS, Enterprise HDD, SATA 3.0, Up to 12 TB 2.5-inch, MU, SATA, SSD, SATA, 1.92 TB Precision 7960 Tower supports RAID with more than one hard drive configuration.
Drive Bays: Eight externally facing (four front and four rear) storage flexbays with optical drive configuration Ten externally facing (six front and four rear) storage flexbays without optical drive configuration SATA/SAS/NVMe: Ten externally facing storage flexbays; front SATA/SAS/NVMe drive flexbays and optical drive slots
M.2 Slots: Up to 8 M.2 NVMe drives (four front and four rear)
Expansion Slots: Two full-height Gen5 PCIe x16 slots Two full-height Gen4 PCIe x16 slots Two full-height Gen4 PCIe x8 slots Two full-height, half-length Gen4 PCIe x8 slots wired as x4 electrically mSATA: NA / M.2: NA
Ports: Network port: One RJ45 Ethernet port, 1 GbE; One RJ45 Ethernet port, 10 GbE USB ports Front: Two USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports; One USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 Type-C port with PowerShare; One USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C port USB ports Rear: Three USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C ports; Two USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports; One USB 3.2 Gen 1 port with Smart Power On Audio port: One universal audio jack; One Line-out port Video port: Not supported Media-card reader: Not supported Power-adapter port: Not supported Security-cable slot: One kensington security-cable slot; One padlock ring
Networking: Option 1: Intel i219-LM, 10/100/1000 Mbps Option 2: Marvell AQC113, 10/100/1000/10000 Mbps
Wireless: Qualcomm WCN6856-DBS, transfer rate up to 3571 Mbps, 2.4 GHz/5 GHz/6 GHz, Wi-Fi 6E (WiFi 802.11ax), Bluetooth 5.3 wireless card Encryption: 64-bit/128-bit WEP, AES-CCMP, TKIP
Audio: Audio controller: Realtek ALC3246-CGT Stereo conversion: Supported (Front panel single universal audio jack) Internal audio interface: High definition audio interface External audio interface: Line-out (re-taskable) Number of speakers: One Internal-speaker amplifier: Supported Average speaker output: 2 W; Peak speaker output: 2.5 W
Power Supply: Option one: 1100 W/1400 W Gold internal power supply unit Option two: 1500 W/2200 W Platinum internal power supply unit PSU dimension: Height 63 mm (2.48 in.); Width 160 mm (6.29 in.); Depth 225 mm (8.85 in.) Input voltage: 90 Vac – 264 Vac; Input frequency: 47 Hz – 63 Hz; Input current (maximum): 15 A / 16 A NOTE: The 1500 W/2200 W PSUs have C20 cord and require 20 A circuit at 115 V or a 220 V circuit. The power supply units are externally accessible, removal, and lockable.
Operating System: Windows 11 Pro for Workstations Windows 11 Pro for Workstations Downgrade (Windows 10 Pro for Workstations Image-factory installed) Windows 10 CMIT Government Edition, 64-bit (China only) Ubuntu 22.04 LTS, 64-bit Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.6
Security: Kensington security-cable slot Padlock loop Chassis lock support – Coin locker Chassis intrusion switch Optional lockable bezels for externally-facing front and rear storage flexbays TPM 2.0 Discrete Hardware
Dimensions (H x W x D): Height: 430.70 mm (16.96 in.) / 434.20 mm (17.09 in.) with rubber feet Width: 218.00 mm (8.58 in.) Depth: 538.30 mm (21.19 in.) / 569.15 mm (22.41 in.) with lock structure
Weight: 37.56 kg (82.82 lbs.) —maximum 23.81 kg (52.50 lbs.)—typical 21.04 kg (46.39 lbs.)—minimum
Operating Environment: Airborne contaminant level: G1 as defined by ISA-S71.04-1985 Temperature range: Operating 0°C to 35°C (32°F to 95°F); Storage -40°C to 65°C (-40°F to 149°F) Relative humidity (maximum): Operating 10% to 90% (non-condensing); Storage 0% to 95% (non-condensing) Vibration (maximum): Operating 0.66 GRMS; Storage 1.30 GRMS Shock (maximum): Operating 110 G; Storage 160 G Altitude range: Operating -15.2 m to 3048 m (-49.87 ft to 10000 ft); Storage -15.2 m to 10668 m (-49.87 ft to 35000 ft)
Certifications: Recyclable packaging: Yes EPEAT 2018 Gold for selected configuration: Yes BFR/PVC—free: No Vertical orientation packaging support: Yes Energy-Efficient Power Supply: Standard ENV0424 compliant: Yes Product Safety, EMC and Environmental Datasheets Dell Regulatory Compliance Home page Dell and the Environment
Highlights: Up to Intel Xeon W9-3495X, 56 cores and 350W, with support for up to four 300W graphics cards 16 DIMM slots for up to 1 TB of 4800 MT/s DDR5 memory and up to 152 TB of storage Up to 8 M.2 NVMe drives in front and rear Flexbays, with front-accessible lockable storage
Brand: Dell Technologies
Product Line: Dell Precision fixed workstations

When to choose this workstation

Choose it for workstation workloads. A Tower footprint with Option one: 1100 W/1400 W Gold internal power supply unit Option two:… and 2.5-inch, 7200 RPM, HDD, SATA 3.0, 500 GB 3.5-inch, 7200 RPM, HDD, SATA 3.0, 1 TB M.2….

Reading the specifications

See the grouped parameters above for capacity, connectivity, power and physical data; confirm the specific configuration against your workload before ordering.

Platform & compatibility

Supports processor Intel Xeon W5-3423 (220 W, 12 cores, 24 threads, 2.10 GHz to 4.20 GHz, 30 MB cache) Intel Xeon W5-3425 (270 W, 12…, memory Memory slots: 16 DIMMS Memory type: DDR5 Memory speed: 4800 MT/s Maximum memory configuration: 1 TB Minimum…, storage 2.5-inch, 7200 RPM, HDD, SATA 3.0, 500 GB 3.5-inch, 7200 RPM, HDD, SATA 3.0, 1 TB M.2 2280, Class 40 SSD,…. Confirm CPU/controller, memory, drives and power against your environment before ordering.

Deployment notes

The Precision 7960 Tower Workstation is supplied as a configured platform. OS support: Windows 11 Pro for Workstations Windows 11 Pro for Workstations Downgrade (Windows 10 Pro…. Send the required configuration for a firm quote.

FAQ

What processors/controllers does it use? Intel Xeon W5-3423 (220 W, 12 cores, 24 threads, 2.10 GHz to 4.20 GHz, 30 MB cache) Intel Xeon W5-3425 (270 W, 12 cores, 24 threads, 3.20 GHz to 4.60 GHz, 30 MB cache) Intel Xeon….

Memory/cache? Memory slots: 16 DIMMS Memory type: DDR5 Memory speed: 4800 MT/s Maximum memory configuration: 1 TB Minimum memory configuration: 16 GB Memory size per slot: 16 GB, 32 GB, 64 GB….

Storage options? 2.5-inch, 7200 RPM, HDD, SATA 3.0, 500 GB 3.5-inch, 7200 RPM, HDD, SATA 3.0, 1 TB M.2 2280, Class 40 SSD, PCIe NVMe Gen4 x4, Up to 4 TB 2.5-inch, 10000 RPM, SAS, Enterprise HDD,….

How do I get pricing? Send the required configuration; quotes depend on quantity, options and destination.

Configuration, availability and lead time depend on the required quantity, configuration and delivery destination. Send your requirement to receive a quotation.