DELL
DELL Precision 7820 Workstation 2x Xeon 8168 48-Core 2.7GHz 32GB DDR4 512GB SATA SSD Quadro M4000
Dual Xeon workstation with 48 cores, 32GB DDR4 ECC memory, 512GB SATA SSD and Quadro M4000 graphics for professional design and rendering
- TypeTower
- CPU TypeIntel Xeon Platinum
- CPU Speed3.60 GHz
- CPU SocketLGA 3647
- Number of CPU CoresQuad-Core Processor
- # of Processors Installed2
- Dual Xeon 8168 CPUs deliver 48 cores for heavy rendering
- 32 GB DDR4 ECC memory keeps large datasets stable
- 512 GB SATA SSD loads projects and apps quickly
- NVIDIA Quadro M4000 with 8 GB VRAM drives professional CAD workflows
- Windows 11 Pro pre-installed for immediate out-of-box productivity
Precision 7820 dual-Xeon workstation
This Dell Precision 7820 tower workstation pairs two Intel Xeon Platinum 8168 processors for a total of 48 cores at 2.7 GHz. It is built for engineers, designers and data analysts who run multi-threaded CAD, rendering or simulation workloads. The system ships with Windows 11 Pro pre-installed for immediate deployment.
Upgrade from single-socket
Moving to this dual-socket platform makes sense when single-processor machines can no longer keep all cores fed during large assemblies or batch renders. The 48-core configuration shortens turnaround for CPU-bound tasks such as finite-element analysis or video transcoding. The jump is worth it when project schedules demand parallel throughput that a single socket cannot deliver.
Check DDR4 ECC registered memory slots
The chassis provides 12 DDR4 ECC registered memory slots with 32 GB installed, so verify how many slots remain free before adding capacity. Storage uses a 512 GB SATA SSD; confirm available drive bays and cabling if you plan to add further SATA volumes. The NVIDIA Quadro M4000 with 8 GB video memory occupies a full-height PCIe slot — ensure your power budget and slot layout can accommodate it.
Highlights
- Dual Xeon 8168 CPUs deliver 48 cores for heavy rendering
- 32 GB DDR4 ECC memory keeps large datasets stable
- 512 GB SATA SSD loads projects and apps quickly
- NVIDIA Quadro M4000 with 8 GB VRAM drives professional CAD workflows
- Windows 11 Pro pre-installed for immediate out-of-box productivity
Specifications
| Brand | DELL |
|---|---|
| Series | Precision |
| Type | Tower |
| CPU Type | Intel Xeon Platinum |
| CPU Speed | 3.60 GHz |
| CPU Socket | LGA 3647 |
| Number of CPU Cores | Quad-Core Processor |
| # of Processors Installed | 2 |
| MAX Processors | 2 |
| Installed Memory Size | 32GB |
| Memory Type | DDR4 |
| Memory Features | ECC Registered |
| Number of Memory Slots | 12 |
| SSD (Installed) | 512GB |
| GPU Type | NVIDIA Quadro M4000 |
| Video Memory | 8GB |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Pro |
Questions about this item
What tower clearance does the Precision 7820 need for the dual LGA 3647 processor sockets and 12 DDR4 ECC Registered memory slots?
The Precision 7820 tower chassis fits standard EIA racks; its dual LGA 3647 sockets and twelve DDR4 ECC Registered DIMM slots are fully enclosed inside the case, so only normal front-to-rear airflow clearance is required.
Which step is most often missed when installing the two Xeon 8168 CPUs and populating the 32 GB DDR4 across the 12 slots?
Install both Xeon 8168 processors first, then populate memory in matched sets per the CPU-to-DIMM channel map; skipping the channel map leaves half the 48 cores without local memory bandwidth.
When will the 512 GB SATA SSD and Quadro M4000 8 GB GPU typically need replacement in a heavy CAD workload?
The 512 GB SATA SSD write endurance and the Quadro M4000 8 GB VRAM capacity are the limiting factors; expect SSD replacement after several drive writes and GPU upgrade when model sizes exceed 8 GB VRAM.
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