Lenovo ThinkStation P320, Core i7-7700T, 32GB, 256GB SSD, Quadro P600

A tiny workstation with big RAM and an old heart. The 32GB of memory is great, but that 7th-gen CPU makes this a niche buy at best.

The 32GB of DDR4 RAM is the real surprise here. That's more memory than most new budget desktops ship with, and it makes multitasking feel smoother than the CPU score would suggest. But the Core i7-7700T sits at the 22nd percentile for CPUs in our database, which means it's slower than roughly four out of five desktops we've tested. The Quadro P600 is fine for basic 3D modeling and older games, but don't expect it to do anything heavy. Storage is the real weak spot: 256GB fills up fast, and it's only at the 13th percentile.

The Minisforum DeskMini UM880 Plus absolutely crushes this thing on CPU performance and comes with a modern Ryzen chip, though you'll pay more and lose the Quadro. The GMKtec Nucbox K8 Plus is another mini PC that makes the P320 look ancient in benchmarks. If you need a traditional tower instead, the HP OmniDesk M02-0234 and Dell Tower Desktop ECT1250 both offer newer hardware for similar money. The P320 only wins if you specifically need a tiny box with a discrete NVIDIA Quadro GPU and 32GB of RAM right now.

At $407 USD, this is a tough sell unless you specifically need a tiny workstation with a Quadro card. The RAM is nice, but you're paying for a CPU that's seven generations old. For the same money, you can find newer refurbished desktops with better processors and more storage. If you need the Quadro for certified drivers, maybe. Otherwise, keep looking.

The Lenovo ThinkStation P320 is a compact workstation from 2017 that's still kicking around the refurb market. The one thing to know? It's a tiny box with a decent chunk of RAM and a proper discrete GPU, but that 7th-gen Intel CPU is really showing its age. For $407 USD, you're getting a machine that handles office work and light CAD, not a modern powerhouse.

If you're looking for a fast everyday desktop or a gaming machine, this isn't it. Go get a Minisforum DeskMini UM880 Plus or a GMKtec Nucbox K8 Plus instead. You'll get a modern CPU and way better performance for similar or slightly more money. The P320 is only for people who specifically need a tiny Quadro-equipped workstation and can live with the old processor.

The ThinkStation P320 was a solid little workstation in 2017, but in the refurb market today it's a niche pick. Buy it only if you need a compact machine with a Quadro P600 for light CAD or design work and you've already accepted the old CPU. Everyone else should spend the same money on something with a newer processor and more storage.