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DELL

DELL Precision T7820 Workstation 2x Xeon 8168 48-Core 2.7GHz 256GB DDR4 512GB SATA SSD Quadro P4000

SKU CH-C0CP-41BH2

Dual 48-core Xeon workstation with 256GB DDR4 ECC memory, 512GB SATA SSD and Quadro P4000 graphics for professional CAD and rendering

  • ProcessorIntel Xeon Platinum
  • Installed RAM256 GB
  • Video RAM8 GB
  • Installed SSD512 GB
  • Processor core countQuad-Core Processor
  • Operating systemWindows 11 Pro
  • 48 cores at 2.7 GHz power heavy compute workloads
  • 256 GB DDR4 ECC memory handles large datasets smoothly
  • 512 GB SATA SSD accelerates application and file access
  • NVIDIA Quadro P4000 8 GB drives professional visual tasks
  • Windows 11 Pro pre-installed for immediate productivity

Precision T7820 dual Xeon workstation

The Dell Precision T7820 is a tower workstation equipped with two Intel Xeon Platinum 8168 processors delivering 48 cores at 2.7 GHz base frequency. It targets engineers, designers and data scientists who need sustained multi-threaded performance for rendering, simulation and large-model CAD workflows. The system ships with Windows 11 Pro pre-installed for immediate deployment in professional environments.

Thermals noise and power in normal use

Dual Xeon Platinum 8168 CPUs draw significant power under full load, so the chassis uses a high-capacity air cooling solution designed for continuous operation. Fan speeds ramp gradually to maintain thermal headroom during extended compute tasks while keeping acoustic output at levels suitable for office or studio settings. The 512 GB SATA SSD contributes minimal heat compared with mechanical drives.

Bundled accessories and software impact

Windows 11 Pro provides native support for professional applications and security features without additional licensing steps. The NVIDIA Quadro P4000 with 8 GB video memory drives multi-display configurations and accelerates viewport performance in certified CAD and content-creation software. 256 GB of DDR4 ECC registered memory across 12 slots reduces data errors and allows future expansion for larger datasets.

How it compares

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Price $1,537.99
Cheaper than about 60% of the 1,534 comparable items (median $2,906.49).
Installed RAM 256 GB
Higher than about 70% of the 1,387 comparable items (median 128 GB).
Video RAM 8 GB
Typical for this category: the median of 160 items is 8 GB.

Specifications

Product
Brand nameDELL
Product linePrecision
Product typeTower
Processor
ProcessorIntel Xeon Platinum
Processor core countQuad-Core Processor
Processor socketLGA 3647
Processor speed3.6 GHz
Installed CPUs2
Max supported CPUs2
Memory
Installed RAM256 GB
Type of memoryDDR4
Memory slot count12
Storage
Installed SSD512 GB
Graphics
Video RAM8 GB
Graphics chipNVIDIA Quadro P4000
Software
Operating systemWindows 11 Pro

Questions about this item

How do I install both Xeon 8168 processors into the LGA 3647 sockets on the T7820 motherboard?

Align the notches on each Xeon 8168 with the socket keys, lower the processor gently without forcing it, close the retention lever fully, then repeat for the second socket; the step often missed is applying the correct torque sequence on the heatsink mounting screws to ensure even pressure across both CPUs.

What maintenance will the 256GB DDR4 ECC Registered memory require over time?

The DDR4 ECC Registered modules are solid-state and need no scheduled replacement; dust the memory slots with compressed air annually and reseat modules only if the system reports correctable memory errors during POST.

At what point does the 512GB SATA SSD become the bottleneck during sustained write workloads?

The 512GB SATA SSD will saturate its sequential write bandwidth first under heavy sustained writes, limiting throughput to the SATA interface maximum before the Xeon 8168 cores or 256GB DDR4 memory reach their limits.

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