Lenovo ThinkStation P3 Tower Gen 2 2026, Core Ultra 9 285 vPro, 128GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 4000 Ada Generation, Black
Lenovo
94 Overall Score
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MSI Codex R2 B14NVM7-438US 2025, Core i7-14700F, 32GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 5060 Ti, Black
MSI
84 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
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
MSI Codex R2 B14NVM7-438US 2025, Core i7-14700F, 32GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 5060 Ti, Black
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Specifications
| Lenovo ThinkStation P3 Tower Gen 2 | MSI Codex R2 B14NVM7-438US | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core Ultra 9★ | Intel Core i7 14700F |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 24★ | 20 |
| Frequency | 3.7 GHz★ | 2.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 36 MB★ | 33 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA RTX 4000 Ada Generation★ | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | discrete |
| VRAM | 20 GB★ | 8 GB |
| VRAM Type | GDDR6★ | GDDR7 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 128 GB★ | 32 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 2 TB | 2 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | mid-tower | mid-tower |
| PSU | 750W★ | 650W |
| Weight | 8.65 kg | 9.66 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| USB Ports | 6 | 7★ |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.1 | 1x HDMI |
| DisplayPort | 2x DisplayPort™ 1.4 | 3x DisplayPort |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Ethernet | Integrated Ethernet | 2.5GbE |
| System | ||
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
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
MSI Codex R2 B14NVM7-438US 2025, Core i7-14700F, 32GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 5060 Ti, Black
- Strong storage (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong port selection (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong ram (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong cpu (85th percentile)85th %ile
Pricing
Lenovo ThinkStation P3 Tower Gen 2 2026, Core Ultra 9 285 vPro, 128GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 4000 Ada Generation, Black
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MSI Codex R2 B14NVM7-438US 2025, Core i7-14700F, 32GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 5060 Ti, Black
Verdict
Winner: Lenovo ThinkStation P3 Tower Gen 2
Scores 94 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 12 of 25 specs.
