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Dell XPS 8960 Tower Desktop Computer
Status: Dell XPS 8960 Tower Desktop Computer - 13th Gen… (Core i7-13700K RTX 3050 gaming PC): Unavailable on Amazon as of . SpecPicks has no in-stock Core i7-13700K RTX 3050 gaming PC on file; an Amazon search for "Core i7-13700K RTX 3050 gaming PC" lists current offers with the same specs. eBay sellers may still list this model new or used.
Bottom line: The Dell Core i7-13700K / RTX 3050 prebuilt has 8GB of graphics memory, 64GB of DDR5 RAM and a 1TB NVMe SSD; main trade-off: 8GB of video memory is a 1080p-class budget; some recent games at 1440p with high textures want more.
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Pros & Cons
Pros
- ✓ Pairs a Core i7-13700K processor with GeForce RTX 3050 8GB graphics
- ✓ 1TB NVMe SSD for the OS and game library
- ✓ 64GB of DDR5 RAM leaves headroom for gaming alongside streaming or creative apps
Cons
- ✗ 8GB of video memory is a 1080p-class budget; some recent games at 1440p with high textures want more
- ✗ Price, stock, shipping and returns are set by the retailer and may have changed since this page was last updated
Manufacturer description
Dell XPS 8960 Tower Desktop Bigger and better: Now with a larger chassis than before, 27L vs 19L, the new XPS Desktop has more power than ever. The larger chassis gives creativity room to grow, with maximum performance today, infinite expandability tomorrow. Maximum Performance: Take a revolutionary leap to real-world hybrid performance with an innovative design that distributes processing power where you need it most. Streaming, browsing, video editing and more with the 13th Gen Intel Core i7-13700K processor that delivers the boost you need for your biggest breakthroughs. NVIDIA GeForce…
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored Dell XPS 8960 Tower Desktop Computer using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to our editorial and benchmark analysis across the prebuilt gaming pcs category. Dell's prebuilt gaming pcs lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.
Common buyer scenarios for prebuilt gaming pcs of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the retailer's listing before purchase. Prices and stock are set by the retailer and may have moved since this page was last updated.
Video review
Dell XPS Desktop 8960 - THE REVIEW — Andrew Marc David on YouTube
Key Features
- 13th Generation Intel Core i7-13700K 16-Core 3.40 GHz Processor (30MB Intel Smart Cache, Intel Turbo Boost up to 5.40 GHz)
- 64GB DDR5 4800 MHz Memory, 1TB PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD + 8TB Hard Drive, No Optical Drive, Windows 11 Pro (64-bit)
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 8GB GDDR6 Graphics (1x HDMI, 3x DisplayPort), Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675 (2x2) 802.11ax Wireless + Bluetooth 5.2
- 5x USB 3.2 Gen 1, 2x USB 3.2 Type-C, 2x USB 2.0, 1x SD Card Reader, 1x Audio Combo Jack, 7.1 Audio 6-Connector Ports, 1x Gigabit Ethernet
- 2-Year Warranty by Techno Intelligence & Free Tech Support, TPM 2.0, Kensington Lock Slot, Dell Wired USB Keyboard & Mouse, Graphite
Full Specifications
| UPC | 884116870272 |
|---|---|
| ASIN | B0C8V8GB3J |
| Brand | Dell |
| Color | Graphite |
| RAM Type | DDR5 RAM |
| CPU Model | Core i7 |
| CPU Speed | 3.4 GHz |
| Resolution | 3840 x 2160 |
| Aspect Ratio | 169 |
| Display Type | LED |
| Manufacturer | Dell |
| Model Number | XPS 8960 |
| Item Dimensions | 16.8 x 6.81 x 14.68 inches |
| Keyboard Layout | QWERTY |
| Power Plug Type | Type A - 2 pin (North American) |
| Processor Brand | Intel |
| Processor Count | 16 |
| Processor Speed | 3.4 GHz |
| Special Feature | Microphone |
| Total USB Ports | 14 |
| Full listing title | Dell XPS 8960 Tower Desktop Computer - 13th Gen Intel Core i7-13700K 16-Core up to 5.40 GHz CPU, 64GB DDR5 RAM, 1TB NVMe SSD + 8TB HDD, GeForce RTX 3050 8GB GDDR6, Killer Wi-Fi 6E, Windows 11 Pro |
Performance Data
View gaming FPS, AI inference throughput, and synthetic scores for the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 — the core hardware component in this product. Benchmarks sourced from TechPowerUp, PassMark, and the r/LocalLLaMA community.
Related benchmarks: Intel Core i7-13700K benchmarks · GeForce RTX 3050 8 GB benchmarks
Which local LLMs fit in 8 GB?
8 GB holds an 8B model at Q4 with a few thousand tokens of context; a 12–14B model needs 12 GB.
- ✅ 7–9B models (Llama 3.1 8B, Qwen 3 8B) — fits at Q4
- ❌ 12–14B models (Qwen 3 14B, Phi-4) — needs 12 GB+
- ❌ 20–27B models (Gemma 3 27B, Mistral Small) — needs 20 GB+
- ❌ 30–35B models (Qwen 3 32B, QwQ 32B) — needs 24 GB+
- ❌ 70B models (Llama 3.3 70B, Qwen 2.5 72B) — needs 48 GB+
Across 11 community runs from 4 sources, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 generates a median 29.6 tok/s on 7–9B models at Q4 (per llmrun.dev).
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