Dell · 2024
Dell Precision 7680
Core i9-13950HX, RTX 5000 Ada
The 16-inch sibling of the 7780 with the same i9-13950HX plus RTX 5000 Ada and Ubuntu 22.04 cert.
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- Best for creative work AI and data work programming
- Linux: minor fixes
Scorecard
Mean of six category scores, 0 to 10. Compiled from public sources. How we rate.
Strongest on speed, weakest on battery and value.
- Battery 3/10
- Display 7/10
- Build 7/10
- Keyboard 7/10
- Speed 10/10
- Value 4/10
Worth knowing
Stands out
- OLED display, deep contrast
- Bright 500-nit screen, readable in sunlight
- Wide 100% P3 colour, creative-grade
- RAM upgradeable to 128 GB
Watch for
- NVIDIA needs the proprietary driver on Linux
- Heavy at 2.67 kg for daily carry
Linux
Works · Best on ubuntu LTS. Confidence: medium · How we score
Linux compatibility, per distro
- Ubuntu LTS Minor setup
- Wi-Fi : works
- Bluetooth : works
- Fingerprint : broken
- Webcam : works
- Audio : works
- Suspend : needs tweak
04 LTS certified by Dell on the i9-13950HX with RTX 5000 Ada, so this 16-inch SKU is signed off as a workstation Linux platform. Raptor Lake-HX, no Meteor Lake quirks.
Ubuntu certified: Precision 7680 (NVIDIA RTX 5000 Ada) →Show full report
ke quirks. RTX 5000 Ada workstation GPU runs on the proprietary NVIDIA driver with PRIME render-offload. CAMM2 DDR5 to 128GB. Fingerprint reader has no libfprint driver and stays dead. Under the i9 plus a 16GB workstation dGPU the 93Wh battery is short, around 4 hours on real work.
- Fedora Minor setup
- Wi-Fi : works
- Bluetooth : works
- Fingerprint : broken
- Webcam : works
- Audio : works
- Suspend : needs tweak
RPM Fusion akmod-nvidia for the RTX 5000 Ada plus PRIME offload. Dell also documents RHEL on the 7680 chassis.
See the broader picture in the Linux compatibility hub, the full compatibility matrix, and the buying guides.
Specs
| CPU | Intel Core i9-13950HX |
|---|---|
| GPU | NVIDIA RTX 5000 Ada Laptop (16GB) |
| RAM | 64 GB, upgradeable to 128 GB |
| Storage | 1 TB |
| Screen | 16" 3840x2400 @ 60Hz, 500 nitsvery bright, easy in direct sun |
| Weight | 2.67 kgheavy for daily carry |
| Battery | 93 Wh, around 4 h real-world |
Common questions
- Does the Dell Precision 7680 (Core i9-13950HX, RTX 5000 Ada) work with Linux?
- Mostly: it runs after one or two known fixes (checked on Ubuntu LTS, Fedora). Ubuntu 22.04 LTS certified by Dell on the i9-13950HX with RTX 5000 Ada, so this 16-inch SKU is signed off as a workstation Linux platform.
- What does the Dell Precision 7680 (Core i9-13950HX, RTX 5000 Ada) cost?
- RRP is about 4889 USD (5299 EUR in the EU); street price is often lower.
- Is the Dell Precision 7680 (Core i9-13950HX, RTX 5000 Ada) good for creative work?
- For creative work we score it 4/10 on value and 10/10 on performance.
- How heavy is the Dell Precision 7680 (Core i9-13950HX, RTX 5000 Ada)?
- 2.67 kg (5.89 lb). That's heavy for a daily commute.
- What's the battery life like?
- A 93 Wh pack, around 4 hours real-world mixed use. We score battery 3/10.
- Can I upgrade the RAM or storage?
- RAM is on SODIMM slots, so you can swap it later. Storage starts at 1024 GB on this configuration.
Ready to buy the Dell Precision 7680 (Core i9-13950HX, RTX 5000 Ada)?
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from € 5.299 $4,889 RRP
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As an Amazon Associate (US, NL, DE, UK programs), qualifying purchases via this link may earn us a commission at no extra cost to you. Other markets not yet enrolled. How we make money. Verified 2026-05-20.
