Lenovo ThinkStation P3 Tower Gen 2 Black 2026

Lenovo ThinkStation P3 Tower Gen 2 Black 2026

Lenovo
89 Overall Score
vs
CLX SET TGMSETRTU5204BM Black 2025

CLX SET TGMSETRTU5204BM Black 2025

CLX
93 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

Lenovo ThinkStation P3 Tower Gen 2 Black 2026

85 out of 100 high confidence 42 reviews

The Lenovo ThinkStation P3 Tower Gen 2 is overwhelmingly praised as a powerful, quiet, and reliable workstation ideal for CAD, 3D modeling, and heavy multitasking. Users highlight its exceptional performance, solid build quality, and good value for the price. However, a minority report serious issues like sleep/hibernation problems, USB 2.0 incompatibility, and crashes with specific software like Adobe LightRoom, leading to returns. Overall, it's a top choice for professionals who need a workhorse, but potential buyers should verify software compatibility and be aware of the lack of legacy USB ports.

Pros
  • Exceptional performance for CAD and 3D modeling
  • Quiet operation even under load
  • Solid build quality and reliability
  • Easy setup and tool-less upgrades
  • Good value for the price
Cons
  • Sleep/hibernation mode issues
  • USB 2.0 peripherals incompatible
  • Crashes with Adobe LightRoom
  • Limited USB-C ports
  • Some units had memory or BIOS problems
👍 Performance 30
👍 Build quality 15
👍 Noise level 10
👍 Value for money 12
👎 Sleep hibernation issues 4
👎 Usb compatibility 3

CLX SET TGMSETRTU5204BM Black 2025

95 out of 100 medium confidence 13 reviews

This CLX SET gaming desktop receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from users. Reviewers praise its exceptional performance, noting no lag on high-end games and smooth operation on Ultra settings. The fast loading times, crisp graphics, and included accessories like a customizable lighting remote and illuminated keyboard and mouse are also highlighted. A minor issue with BIOS adjustment for Black Ops 7 is mentioned, but overall satisfaction is very high.

Pros
  • Exceptional gaming performance
  • No lag on high-end games
  • Fast loading times
  • Crisp and clear graphics
  • Customizable lighting with remote
Cons
  • BIOS adjustment needed for Black Ops 7
👍 Gaming performance 5
👍 Build quality 2
👍 Ease of setup 2
👍 Included accessories 3
👍 Packaging 1
👎 Bios compatibility 1

Scores

Workstation
Lenovo
95
CLX
85
Gaming
Lenovo
82
CLX
91
Home Office
Lenovo
88
CLX
88
Developer
Lenovo
87
CLX
85
Business
Lenovo
87
CLX
76
Creator
Lenovo
86
CLX
86
Ai Llm
Lenovo
83
CLX
72
Compact
Lenovo
37
CLX
28

Specifications

Lenovo ThinkStation P3 Tower Gen 2CLX SET TGMSETRTU5204BM
Processor
CPU*Intel Core Ultra 9Intel Core i9 14900KF★
CPU Multi-Core Score
57,494
58,146
Cores2424
Frequency3.7 GHz★3.2 GHz
L3 Cache36 MB36 MB
Graphics
GPU*NVIDIA RTX 4000 Ada GenerationNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070★
GPU Benchmark Score
23,662
28,703
Typediscretediscrete
VRAM20 GB★12 GB
VRAM TypeGDDR6★GDDR7
Memory & Storage
RAM128 GB★64 GB
RAM GenerationDDR5DDR5
Storage 12 TB2 TB
Storage 1 TypeSSDNVMe SSD★
Storage 2—5.9 TB★
Storage 2 Type—HDD★
Build
Form Factormid-towermid-tower
PSU750W850W★
Weight8.65 kg12.70 kg
Connectivity
USB-C Ports11
USB Ports69★
HDMIFlex IO (supports one optional port from HDMI®1x HDMI
DisplayPortUSB-C® (with DisplayPort™ functionality) & DisplayPort™)3x DisplayPort
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7★Wi-Fi 5
BluetoothBluetooth 5.4★Yes
EthernetIntegrated EthernetGigabit Ethernet
System
OSWindows 11 ProWindows 11 Home

Pros & Cons

Lenovo ThinkStation P3 Tower Gen 2 Black 2026

  • Strong ram (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong cpu (94th percentile)94th %ile
  • Strong storage (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
  • Strong gpu (80th percentile)80th %ile

CLX SET TGMSETRTU5204BM Black 2025

  • Strong storage (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong user sentiment (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong ram (97th percentile)97th %ile
  • Strong social proof (96th percentile)96th %ile
  • Below average reliability (11th percentile)11th %ile

Verdict

★ Winner: CLX SET TGMSETRTU5204BM

Scores 93 overall, wins 1 of 8 usage categories and 9 of 27 specs.

Lenovo ThinkStation P3 Tower Gen 2 Better at:

Ai LlmCompactBusinessDeveloperWorkstation

CLX SET TGMSETRTU5204BM Better at:

Gaming