Lenovo ThinkStation P3 Gen 2 2025, Core Ultra 7 265, 32GB, 1TB SSD
Powered by a 20-core Intel Core Ultra 7 265 with a dedicated NPU and vPro technology, this entry-level tower accelerates AI-driven tasks and complex simulations. The 32GB of DDR5 RAM and 1TB SSD ensure rapid load times and smooth multitasking across demanding professional applications. This workstation is best for designers and engineers who need a reliable, ISV-certified system for CAD and heavy data processing without discrete GPU requirements.
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Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong cpu (88th percentile) 88th
- Strong ram (82nd percentile) 82nd
- Strong reliability (70th percentile) 70th
Cons
- Below average port selection (13th percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Processor
| CPU | Intel Core Ultra 7 |
| Cores | 20 |
| Frequency | 2.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 30 MB |
Graphics
| GPU | Intel Graphics |
| Type | Integrated |
Memory & Storage
| RAM | 32 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 |
| Storage | 1 TB |
| Storage Type | SSD |
Build
| Form Factor | mid-tower |
| Weight | 14.4 kg / 31.7 lbs |
Connectivity
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet |
System
| OS | Windows 11 Pro |
vs Competition
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkStation P3 Gen 2 | Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra | Dell Desktop ECT1250 | HP OMEN GT16-0364 | CLX SET TGMSETRTU5204BM | MSI Aegis ZS2 A9NVP-1407US |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Core Ultra 7 | Apple M3 Ultra | Intel Core Ultra 7 265 | AMD Ryzen 7 8700F | Intel Core i9 14900KF | AMD Ryzen 9 9900X |
| RAM (GB) | 32 | 96 | 32 | 32 | 64 | 32 |
| Storage (GB) | 1024 | 1024 | 2048 | 1024 | 8192 | 2048 |
| GPU | Intel Graphics | Apple M3 Ultra 60-core | Intel UHD Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 |
| Form Factor | mid-tower | sff | sff | mid-tower | mid-tower | mid-tower |
| Psu W | - | - | 180 | 850 | 850 | 750 |
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | macOS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | CPU | GPU | RAM | Ports | Storage | Reliability | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lenovo ThinkStation P3 Gen 2 | 88.4 | 58.7 | 81.8 | 12.7 | 53.7 | 70 | 42.4 |
| Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra Compare | 99.7 | 76 | 95.7 | 93.8 | 53.7 | 99.3 | 86.3 |
| Dell Desktop ECT1250 Compare | 88.4 | 58.7 | 81.8 | 74.5 | 82.8 | 70 | 99.1 |
| HP OMEN GT16-0364 Compare | 69.7 | 89.3 | 87.2 | 97.9 | 53.7 | 70 | 99.1 |
| CLX SET TGMSETRTU5204BM Compare | 94.9 | 89.3 | 96.5 | 84.2 | 99.2 | 11.6 | 94.8 |
| MSI Aegis ZS2 A9NVP-1407US Compare | 92.4 | 89.3 | 87.2 | 90.4 | 82.8 | 37.3 | 99.6 |
Usage Scores
- Overall58.2
- AI/LLM30.4
- Gaming16.8
- Portability19.2
- Creator29.7
- Business62.2
- Developer61.7
- Home Office62.8
- Workstation69.5
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