MSI Codex CodR2AIA2NVM7455 vs Lenovo ThinkStation P3 Tower Gen 2
MSI Codex CodR2AIA2NVM7455, Core Ultra 7, 32GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060Ti
MSI
49 Overall Score
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Lenovo ThinkStation P3 Tower Gen 2 2026, Core Ultra 9 285 vPro, 128GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 4000 Ada Generation, Black
Lenovo
94 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
MSI Codex CodR2AIA2NVM7455, Core Ultra 7, 32GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060Ti
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Lenovo ThinkStation P3 Tower Gen 2 2026, Core Ultra 9 285 vPro, 128GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 4000 Ada Generation, Black
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
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Specifications
| MSI Codex CodR2AIA2NVM7455 | Lenovo ThinkStation P3 Tower Gen 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Intel Core Ultra 7 | Intel Core Ultra 9★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | No data | |
| Cores | — | 24★ |
| Frequency | 1.8 GHz | 3.7 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 36 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060Ti | NVIDIA RTX 4000 Ada Generation★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | discrete |
| VRAM | 16 GB | 20 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | GDDR7 | GDDR6★ |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB | 128 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB | 2 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | mid-tower | mid-tower |
| PSU | — | 750W★ |
| Weight | 9.66 kg | 8.65 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | — | 1★ |
| USB Ports | — | 6★ |
| HDMI | — | 1x HDMI 2.1 |
| DisplayPort | — | 2x DisplayPort™ 1.4 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | — | Bluetooth 5.4★ |
| Ethernet | — | Integrated Ethernet |
| System | ||
| OS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
MSI Codex CodR2AIA2NVM7455, Core Ultra 7, 32GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060Ti
- Strong gpu (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong ram (72nd percentile)
- Strong storage (69th percentile)
- Below average cpu (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average social proof (9th percentile)9th %ile
- Below average port selection (13th percentile)13th %ile
Lenovo ThinkStation P3 Tower Gen 2 2026, Core Ultra 9 285 vPro, 128GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 4000 Ada Generation, Black
- Strong ram (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong cpu (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong social proof (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong storage (90th percentile)90th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Lenovo ThinkStation P3 Tower Gen 2
Scores 94 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 15 of 25 specs.