Dell OptiPlex XE4 Tower 12th Gen Core i3/i5/i7/i9 Desktop PC

Dell OptiPlex XE4 Tower Review

The Dell OptiPlex XE4 Tower is XE Series Tower Desktop Computer launched on 07 MAR 2022 and its powered by 12th Generation Intel Core i3-12100 60 W, 3.30 GHz to 4.30 GHz, 12 MB cache Processor, Intel UHD Graphics 730 Graphics, with the support of up to DDR5 128 GB RAM having speed of 3600 MHz and 2.5-inch, 7200 RPM, FIPS Self Encrypting Opal 2.0, hard-disk drive for Storage. The maximum weight of this tower computer is 6.41 kg (14.13 lb)in the base variant. The Dell OptiPlex XE4 Tower base price is $999 but can be customized adding more specs and features

Dell OptiPlex XE4 – Back View

Dell OptiPlex XE4 – Front View

Dell OptiPlex XE4 Tower – Specs

QuickSpecs
Brand	Dell
Series	Dell OptiPlex XE
Model	Dell OptiPlex XE4
Price	Starting from USD 999
Color	Black
Processor Generation	Intel 12th Generation
Audio	Realtek ALC3246-CG
Weight	6.41 kg (14.13 lb)
Minimum RAM	8 GB
Maximum RAM	128 GB
Release Date	07 MAR 2022

Processor
OS
Chipset
RAM
Storage
Design
GPU
GPU Card
Audio
Card Reader
Ports and Connectors
Internal Slots
External Ports
Wi-Fi

Dell OptiPlex XE4 Tower – Full Specifications

Dell OptiPlex XE4 Processor Specifications

Processors
Intel Pentium Gold G7400	46 W, 2, 4, 3.70 GHz, 6 MB, Intel UHD Graphics 710, No, Yes
12th Generation Intel Core i3-12100	60 W, 4, 8, 3.30 GHz to 4.30 GHz, 12 MB, Intel UHD Graphics 730, No, Yes
12th Generation Intel Core i5-12300	60 W, 4, 8, 3.50 GHz to 4.40 GHz, 12 MB, Intel UHD Graphics 730, No, Yes
12th Generation Intel Core i5-12400	65 W, 6, 12, 2.50 GHz to 4.40 GHz, 18 MB, Intel UHD Graphics 730, Yes, Yes
12th Generation Intel Core i5-12500, vPro	65 W, 6, 12, 3.00 GHz to 4.60 GHz, 18 MB, Intel UHD Graphics 770, Yes, Yes
12th Generation Intel Core i5-12600, vPro	65 W, 6, 12, 3.30 GHz to 4.80 GHz, 18 MB, Intel UHD Graphics 770, Yes, Yes
12th Generation Intel Core i7-12700, vPro	65 W, 12, 20, 2.10 GHz to 4.90 GHz, 25 MB, Intel UHD Graphics 770, Yes, Yes
12th Generation Intel Core i9-12900, vPro	65 W, 16, 24, 2.40 GHz to 5.10 GHz, 30 MB, Intel UHD Graphics 770, Yes, Yes

Operating System

Operating System
Operating System	Windows 11 Home, 64-bit Windows 11 Pro, 64-bit Windows 11 Downgrade (Windows 10 image) Windows 11 Pro National Education, 64-bit Ubuntu Linux 20.04 LTS, 64-bit

Chipset

Chipset
Chipset	Intel Q670
Processor	Intel Pentium Gold G7400 12th Generation Intel Core i3/i5/i7/i9
DRAM bus width	64-bit
Flash EPROM	32 MB + 16 MB
PCIe bus	Up to Gen4

Dell OptiPlex XE4 Tower Memory (RAM)

Memory specifications
Memory slots	Four-DIMM slots
Memory type	DDR5
Memory speed	3600 MHz 4000 MHz 4400 MHz
Maximum memory configuration	128 GB
Minimum memory configuration	8 GB
Memory size per slot	8 GB, 16 GB, and 32 GB
Memory configurations supported	8 GB, 1 x 8 GB, DDR5, 4400 MHz, single-channel 16 GB, 1 x 16 GB, DDR5, 4400 MHz, single-channel 16 GB, 2 x 8 GB, DDR5, 4000 MHz, dual-channel 32 GB, 1 x 32 GB, DDR5, 4400 MHz, single-channel 32 GB, 2 x 16 GB, DDR5, 4000 MHz, dual-channel 32 GB, 4 x 8 GB, DDR5, 4000 MHz, dual-channel 64 GB, 2 x 32 GB, DDR5, 3600 MHz, dual-channel 64 GB, 4 x 16 GB, DDR5, 4000 MHz, dual-channel 128 GB, 4 x 32 GB, DDR5, 3600 MHz, dual-channel

Storage

Storage specifications
2.5-inch, 5400 RPM, hard-disk drive	SATA 3.0, Up to 2 TB
2.5-inch, 7200 RPM, hard-disk drive	SATA 3.0, Up to 1 TB
2.5-inch, 7200 RPM, FIPS Self Encrypting Opal 2.0, hard-disk drive	SATA 3.0, 500 GB
3.5-inch, 5400 RPM, hard-disk drive	SATA 3.0, 4 TB
3.5-inch, 7200 RPM, hard-disk drive	SATA 3.0, Up to 2 TB
M.2 2230 solid-state drive	PCIe 3 Gen x4 NVMe, Class 35, Up to 1 TB
M.2 2230 Opal Self-Encrypting solid-state drive	PCIe 3 Gen x4 NVMe, Class 35, 256 GB
M.2 2280 Opal Self-Encrypting solid-state drive	PCIe 3 Gen x4 NVMe, Class 40, Up to 1 TB
M.2 2280 solid-state drive	PCIe NVMe Gen4 x4, Class 40, Up to 2 TB

Dell OptiPlex XE4 Tower Dimensions and Weight

Dimensions and weight
Height	367.00 mm (14.45 in.)
Width	169.00 mm (6.65 in.)
Depth	300.80 mm (11.84 in.)
Weight	Minimum – 6.41 kg (14.13 lb) Maximum – 9.54 kg (21.03 lb)

Integrated Graphics

GPU—Integrated
Intel UHD Graphics 710	Three DisplayPort 1.4 ports, Shared system memory, Intel Pentium Gold G7400
Intel UHD Graphics 730	Three DisplayPort 1.4 ports, Shared system memory, 12th Generation Intel Core i3/i5
Intel UHD Graphics 770	Three DisplayPort 1.4 ports, Shared system memory, 12th Generation Intel Core i5/i7/i9

GPU — Discrete

GPU—Discrete
AMD Radeon 540	Two DisplayPort 1.4 ports, 1 GB, GDDR5
AMD Radeon 550	Two DisplayPort 1.4 ports, 2 GB, GDDR5
AMD Radeon RX640	One DisplayPort 1.4 Two mini DisplayPort (mDP) ports , 4 GB, GDDR5
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070	Three DisplayPort 1.4 ports One HDMI 2.1 , 8 GB, GDDR6

Audio Specifications

Audio specifications
Speaker output:
Audio controller	Realtek ALC3246-CG
Stereo conversion	24-bit DAC (Digital-to-Analog) and ADC (Analog-to-Digital)
Internal audio interface	Intel HDA (high-definition audio)
External audio interface	Universal audio jack One Line-out audio port with re-tasking to Line-in (rear)
Number of speakers	One
Internal-speaker amplifier	Integrated in ALC3246-CG (Class-D 2 W)
External volume controls	Keyboard shortcut controls
Average speaker output	2 W
Peak speaker output	2.5 W
Subwoofer output	Not supported
Microphone	Not supported

Media-card Reader

Media-card reader specifications

Media-card type	SD card
Media-cards supported	Secure Digital (SD) Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) Secure Digital Extended Capacity (SDXC)

Ports and connectors

External ports
Network port	One RJ45 Ethernet port
USB ports	One USB 2.0 port One USB 2.0 port with PowerShare One USB 3.2 Gen 2 port One USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 Type-C port Two USB 2.0 ports with Smart Power On One USB 3.2 Gen 2 port Three USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports
Audio port	Universal audio jack
Video port	Three DisplayPort 1.4a ports One Optional video port (HDMI 2.0b/DisplayPort 1.4a/VGA/USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C with DisplayPort Alt mode)
I/O port	One Serial/PS2 port (optional)
Media-card reader	One SD-card slot
Power-adapter port	NA
Security-cable slot	One Kensington security-cable slot Padlock ring

Internal slots

Internal slots
M.2	One M.2 2230 slot for WiFi and Bluetooth card Three M.2 2230/2280 slots for solid-state drives

External Ports

External ports
Network port	One RJ45 Ethernet port
USB ports	One USB 2.0 port One USB 2.0 port with PowerShare One USB 3.2 Gen 2 port One USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 Type-C port Two USB 2.0 ports with Smart Power On One USB 3.2 Gen 2 port Three USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports
Audio port	Universal audio jack
Video port	Three DisplayPort 1.4a ports One Optional video port (HDMI 2.0b/DisplayPort 1.4a/VGA/USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C with DisplayPort Alt mode)
I/O port	One Serial/PS2 port (optional)
Media-card reader	One SD-card slot
Power-adapter port	NA
Security-cable slot	One Kensington security-cable slot Padlock ring

Communication wireless module

Wireless module specifications
Intel AX211	Model number: Intel AX211 Transfer rate: 2400 Mbps Frequency bands supported: 2.40 GHz/5 GHz/6 GHz Wireless standards WiFi 802.11a/b/g Wi-Fi 4 (WiFi 802.11n) Wi-Fi 5 (WiFi 802.11ac) Wi-Fi 6E (WiFi 802.11ax) Encryption 64-bit/128-bit WEP AES-CCMP TKIP Bluetooth: Bluetooth 5.2
Intel 9462	Model number: Intel 9462 Transfer rate: 433 Mbps Frequency bands supported: 2.40 GHz/5 GHz Wireless standards WiFi 802.11a/b/g Wi-Fi 4 (WiFi 802.11n) Wi-Fi 5 (WiFi 802.11ac) Encryption 64-bit/128-bit WEP AES-CCMP TKIP Bluetooth: Bluetooth 5.1
MediaTek MT7921	Model number: MediaTek MT7921 Transfer rate: 1200 Mbps Frequency bands supported: 2.40 GHz/5 GHz Wireless standards WiFi 802.11a/b/g Wi-Fi 4 (WiFi 802.11n) Wi-Fi 5 (WiFi 802.11ac) Wi-Fi 6 (WiFi 802.11ax) Encryption 64-bit/128-bit WEP AES-CCMP TKIP Bluetooth: Bluetooth 5.2