Dell Precision 3680 review: specs, options & used prices

What this machine is

The Dell Precision 3680 is a workstation desktop, and on the used market it is one of the straightforward ways to get a complete, serviceable computer for a modest sum.

Workstation lines exist for sustained professional loads: server-derived CPU options, high memory ceilings, and a chassis designed to run all day rather than all morning.

Only 2 tracked listings survive for this model, so treat any quoted price as indicative rather than a market consensus.

Configurations you will actually see

Configurations we track pair the Precision 3680 with the Core i9-14900. These are 14th-generation Intel Core parts. From the 8th generation on, these generally meet Windows 11 requirements.

Memory options run from 32 GB to 32 GB (32 GB). Even the base 32 GB config is comfortable for typical office and home use; higher tiers are for specialized workloads.

Solid-state storage options include 1TB NVMe and 512GB NVMe.

Workstation notes

Workstation configurations target engineering, CAD, rendering and virtualisation workloads that run for hours, not minutes.

Expect higher idle draw and more fan noise than office small-form-factor machines; these were designed to be worked, not to whisper.

Who it fits

It fits engineering, CAD, rendering and pro-workstation roles on a budget — as long as the software tolerates the age of the platform.

Full specifications, current options and tracked prices live on its spec sheet; the desktop catalog and the Dell desktops page help place it among the alternatives.

Verdict

The Precision 3680 is not exciting, and that is the point: a known quantity with a known configuration ladder.

Price data is thin for this model, so compare current listings directly rather than relying on a quoted median — configuration differences dominate on this class of machine.

Our composite LB Score currently sits at 27/100 — a score that mostly reflects the platform age — use it to compare like with like, not against modern hardware.