DELL PRECISION 3460 SFF, Core i9 14900 (14th Gen), 64GB DDR5, 5TB SSD, RTX A400 4GB,210-BCTU-I9NVW

Dell Precision 3460 SFF, Core i9-14900 (14th Gen), 64GB DDR5, 5TB SSD, RTX A400 4GB (210-BCTU-I9NVW)

3D rendering, CAD modeling, and serious data analysis have no patience for a desktop that treats them as an afterthought. The Dell Precision 3460 SFF in this configuration removes any doubt about whether a compact workstation can genuinely keep up, pairing a 24-core Intel Core i9-14900 processor with 64GB of DDR5 memory, 5TB of NVMe storage, and certified NVIDIA RTX A400 professional graphics — all inside a small form factor chassis that fits where a full tower workstation simply wouldn’t.

This is Dell’s Precision-line professional workstation, built for engineers, designers, and analysts who need genuine workstation-class performance without workstation-class desk space.

The Intel Core i9-14900: 24 Cores of Genuine Workstation Power

Powered by the 14th Gen Intel Core i9-14900 with 24 cores, 32 threads, up to 5.8GHz Turbo, and 36MB of L3 cache, this Precision 3460 SFF delivers extreme processing power for the kind of demanding applications, simulations, and heavy multitasking that separates a genuine workstation from a well-specified office desktop. For engineers running CAD software, analysts processing large datasets, or creative professionals rendering complex 3D scenes, this level of raw CPU horsepower directly translates into shorter wait times and smoother real-time interaction with genuinely heavy files.

64GB of DDR5 5600MHz Memory for Complex, Memory-Hungry Workloads

With 64GB of DDR5 SDRAM running at 5600MHz — expandable up to 128GB via two SODIMM slots — this configuration provides substantial headroom for complex workloads: large assemblies in CAD software, extensive datasets in analysis tools, or multiple demanding applications running simultaneously without the memory pressure that would force a lesser system to slow down or swap to disk.

NVIDIA RTX A400: Certified Professional Graphics in a Compact Card

The NVIDIA RTX A400 brings 4GB of GDDR6 memory and genuine NVIDIA RTX professional certification to this workstation, delivering AI-accelerated and ray-tracing-capable performance validated for CAD, design, and visualization software by leading independent software vendors — a meaningfully different reliability standard than consumer gaming graphics cards offer. Four Mini DisplayPort 1.4a outputs support genuine multi-display productivity setups, letting engineers and designers work across expanded, high-resolution workspaces.

Why Certified Professional Graphics Matters for This Kind of Work

Consumer graphics cards aren’t validated against the professional CAD, design, and visualization software this workstation is built to run. The RTX A400’s certification provides genuine assurance of driver stability and application compatibility, removing a real source of instability that engineers and designers cannot afford when working with mission-critical project files.

5TB of NVMe Storage for Genuinely Large Project Files

This configuration includes 5TB of total M.2 PCIe NVMe Gen 4 SSD storage (in a 1TB plus 4TB configuration), providing substantial, genuinely fast local storage for large CAD assemblies, extensive datasets, rendered video output, and archived project files — all without the storage management friction that a smaller drive would introduce for professionals working with consistently large files.

A Small Form Factor Built for Real Workstation Performance

Measuring just 290 x 92.6 x 292.8mm and weighing 5.38kg, the Precision 3460 SFF delivers genuine workstation-class internals inside a compact chassis that fits comfortably on or under a desk, in a shared office, or in a space-constrained engineering workstation setup — without the physical footprint a full-tower workstation would demand.

Windows 11 Pro for Professional and Business Software Compatibility

Shipping with Windows 11 Pro, this configuration is ready for professional CAD, engineering, and business software environments out of the box, matched to the OS Dell itself recommends for business and professional deployment.

The Practical Case for This Configuration

For professionals running 3D rendering, CAD design, video editing, or genuinely demanding data analysis, an underpowered workstation directly costs time — every render, every simulation, every large file operation takes longer than it needs to. This configuration’s 24-core processor, substantial memory, certified professional graphics, and fast, generous storage remove that bottleneck comprehensively, in a chassis that doesn’t demand a dedicated workstation room to house it.

Perfect For

• Engineers and CAD designers running demanding modeling and simulation software
• 3D artists and video editors working with large rendering and export workloads
• Data analysts processing substantial datasets requiring memory-intensive applications
• Professionals needing certified NVIDIA RTX graphics for CAD and design software reliability
• Organizations wanting genuine workstation performance in a space-constrained office setup
• Multi-display professional setups requiring four-output graphics connectivity
• IT departments deploying enterprise-grade Precision workstations across a professional team