Lenovo ThinkStation P3 Tiny 2024, Core i7-14700, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Black

A tiny box with a monster CPU and graphics that belong in 2015. Buy it for the processor, not the pixels.

The i7-14700 is the real deal. Twenty cores in a chassis this small is genuinely impressive, and it shows in our database where this CPU sits well above average. Boot times from the 512GB NVMe are snappy, and Windows 11 Pro feels responsive even with a dozen browser tabs and a few productivity apps open. The surprise is how much the integrated graphics hold this back. For a workstation-branded machine, the GPU lands in the bottom third of our rankings, which means no real 3D rendering, no CAD with heavy visualization, and definitely no gaming. The 16GB of DDR5 is also just okay, sitting mid-pack, and power users will feel that ceiling quickly.

The Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra is in a completely different league for GPU-heavy creative work, but it costs dramatically more and isn't a fair fight. The Dell ECT1250 and HP OMEN GT16-0364 both offer dedicated graphics and more RAM for similar or less money, though they're full-size desktops. If you need real rendering or gaming, the OMEN is the obvious pick. The ThinkStation's only real advantage is its size and the vPro-enabled i7, which matters for IT-managed fleets more than individual buyers.

At CAD 1,609, this is a tough sell unless you specifically need a tiny box with a big CPU and don't care about graphics. The seller warranty instead of Lenovo's own coverage is a real knock. If your work is CPU-bound and space is at a premium, it earns its keep. Otherwise, you're paying workstation money for what is essentially a very fast office PC.

The ThinkStation P3 Tiny is a pint-sized workhorse that packs a serious CPU punch. The 20-core i7-14700 is the star here, landing in the 83rd percentile for processing power and making this little box a legitimate option for compile-heavy dev work, CAD, and multitasking that would choke lesser mini PCs. But the integrated Intel UHD 770 graphics are a hard ceiling, and the 16GB of RAM feels tight for a machine marketed at professionals.

If you're looking for any kind of gaming or GPU-accelerated work, this isn't it. Go get an HP OMEN GT16-0364 or a Dell ECT1250 instead, both offer dedicated graphics for similar money. And if you just need a basic office PC, you're overpaying for a CPU you'll never fully use.

The ThinkStation P3 Tiny is a niche machine that nails its niche. If you need a compact, CPU-heavy workstation for coding, data crunching, or office productivity and you'll never touch a GPU-intensive app, it's a solid buy. For everyone else, the integrated graphics and limited RAM make it a frustrating compromise. Know exactly what you're getting into before you drop CAD 1,609 on this.