Dell Precision 16" 7670, Core i7-12850HX, 64GB, 3TB SSD, RTX A3000, Gray

A used workstation with desktop-class specs and a screen that belongs in 2015. Buy it for the 64GB RAM and 3TB RAID 0, not for the display.

The storage setup is the real surprise. Three 1TB NVMe drives in RAID 0 put this machine in the 97th percentile for storage, which means load times and file transfers are going to feel snappy. The 64GB of RAM is also top-tier, landing in the 96th percentile. The CPU is strong, sitting in the 84th percentile, and the RTX A3000 is a solid workstation GPU in the 76th percentile. But the screen is a letdown. A 1920x1200 VA panel at 60Hz is about average, and for a machine aimed at creators, that's a weak spot. You'll want an external monitor for color-critical work.

Against the Apple MacBook Pro M4 Max, the Precision wins on RAM and storage flexibility but loses badly on screen quality, battery life, and portability. The M4 Max is in a different league for efficiency. Compared to the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14, the Dell has more RAM and storage but the G14 is dramatically more portable and has a better display. The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 is probably the closest Windows competitor, with similar power but better gaming performance and a higher refresh rate screen. If you need CUDA and ISV certifications, the Dell's RTX A3000 is the reason to pick it over the gaming laptops.

At around $2,267 USD for a used unit, this is a lot of workstation for the money. You're getting specs that would cost significantly more new. But the reliability percentile is concerning at 33rd, and you're buying used. If you need raw compute for rendering, compiling, or heavy data work and you don't mind the risk, this is a solid deal. If you want peace of mind, look elsewhere.

The Dell Precision 7670 is a used workstation that's basically a desktop replacement wearing a laptop costume. The headline here is raw power per dollar. You're getting a 16-core i7-12850HX, an RTX A3000 with 12GB of VRAM, 64GB of DDR5, and 3TB of NVMe storage in RAID 0. That's a serious amount of compute for a used machine at this price point. But it comes with a catch: this thing is heavy, the screen is just okay, and it's about as portable as a cinder block.

If you're looking for a portable laptop with a great screen and all-day battery life, this isn't it. Go get a MacBook Pro M4 Max or a Surface Laptop 7th Edition instead. If you want a gaming machine, the Legion Pro 7i or ROG Zephyrus G14 will serve you better. The Precision 7670 is for people who need workstation certifications and massive RAM, not for people who want a nice laptop.

The Dell Precision 7670 is a purpose-built workhorse that makes sense for a specific buyer: someone who needs massive RAM, tons of fast storage, and a certified workstation GPU, and who doesn't care about weight or screen quality. For that person, this used unit is a bargain. For everyone else, there are better-rounded options.