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Dell XPS Tower 8960 Gaming Desktop
Status: Dell XPS Tower 8960 Gaming Desktop (Core i7-13700 RTX 4060 gaming PC): Unavailable on Amazon as of . SpecPicks has no in-stock Core i7-13700 RTX 4060 gaming PC on file; an Amazon search for "Core i7-13700 RTX 4060 gaming PC" lists current offers with the same specs. eBay sellers may still list this model new or used.
Bottom line: The Dell Core i7-13700 / RTX 4060 prebuilt has 8GB of graphics memory, 48GB of DDR5 RAM and a 2TB 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 i7-13700 processor with GeForce RTX 4060 8GB graphics
- ✓ 48GB 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 Tower 8960 Gaming DesktopIntel Core i7-1370016-Core Processor (Up to 5.20 GHz with Intel Turbo Boost Technology, 30 MB Intel Smart cache, 16 Cores: 8 Performance Core + 8 Efficient Core, 24 Threads)NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060GDDR68GB48GB DDR5 SDRAM 4800 MHz 2TB M.2 SSDWindows 11 ProIntel Wi-Fi 6E AX1675 (2x2) 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN and Bluetooth 5.3 460 Watt GraphiteFront panel USB Slot: 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps), 1x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 (5Gbps), 2x USB-A 2.0Rear USB Slot: 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps), 4x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 (5Gbps) 1x HDMI3x Display Port1x Headphone/microphone…
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored Dell XPS Tower 8960 Gaming Desktop 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
- (Memory Disk and System) 48GB 4800 MHz DDR5 SDRAM, 2TB M.2 SSD for Storage, Pre-install Windows 11 Pro
- (CPU) Intel Core i7-13700 16-Core Processor (Up to 5.20 GHz with Intel Turbo Boost Technology, 30 MB Intel Smart cache, 16 Cores 8 Performance Cores + 8 Efficient Cores, 24 Threads) Air
- (Graphics) Powerful NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 with 8GB GDDR6 VRAM
- (Connection and Others) Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX1675 (2x2) 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN and Bluetooth 5.3, 460 Watt Graphite, 14.68 x 6.81 x 16.80 inches, 16.80lbs, Black; 32GB USB 3.0 Flash Drive for Free and Keyboard and Mouse included;
- (Ports and Slots) 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C support 10Gbps, 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C support 10Gbps, 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A support 5Gbps, 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A support 5Gbps, 2 x USB 2.0 Type-A, 1 x RJ-45, 1x HDMI, 3x Display Port, 1 x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack
Full Specifications
| UPC | 740722408066 |
|---|---|
| ASIN | B0FSD573Q2 |
| Brand | Dell |
| Color | Black |
| RAM Type | DDR5 SDRAM |
| CPU Model | Core i7 |
| CPU Speed | 2.9 GHz |
| Model Name | XPS Tower 8960 |
| Model Year | 2023 |
| Style Name | Windows 11 Pro |
| Item Weight | 22 Pounds |
| Screen Size | 1 Inches |
| Manufacturer | Dell |
| Memory Speed | 4800 MHz |
| Model Number | XPS 8960 |
| Video Output | DisplayPort, HDMI |
| Built-In Media | Keyboard, Mouse |
| Keyboard Layout | QWERTY |
| Processor Brand | Intel |
| Processor Count | 16 |
| Full listing title | Dell XPS Tower 8960 Gaming Desktop, Intel 16-Core i7-13700, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 8GB GDDR6, 48GB DDR5 2TB M.2 SSD, 3xDisplay Port, WiFi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, Win11 Pro |
Performance Data
View gaming FPS, AI inference throughput, and synthetic scores for the GeForce RTX 4060 — the core hardware component in this product. Benchmarks sourced from TechPowerUp, PassMark, and the r/LocalLLaMA community.
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 25 community runs from 5 sources, the GeForce RTX 4060 generates a median 42.2 tok/s on 7–9B models at Q4 (per DatabaseMart).
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