Lenovo ThinkCentre M90a Gen 6

The ThinkCentre M90a Gen 6 is a strong office all-in-one with a fast 14-core CPU and a sharp 1440p display. Gaming performance is nearly nonexistent, and storage is just okay. Worth it for business and productivity buyers who don't need discrete graphics.

The Core Ultra 14-core CPU is the star here. It lands in the 79th percentile, which means it'll chew through multitasking, large PDFs, and even some light AI workloads without breaking a sweat. The 16GB of DDR5 is solid, though 512GB of storage is just okay, sitting at the 42nd percentile. The integrated Intel graphics are fine for productivity but hit a wall fast if you try anything 3D. Gaming? Our score of 13.9 out of 100 says it all. This is not that machine.

Stacked against the Apple Mac mini M4 Pro, the M90a loses on raw compute and efficiency, but it includes a display, keyboard, and mouse in one box. The HP OMEN GT22-3080 and Dell Area-51 are gaming rigs that absolutely destroy it in graphics, but they're also towers with no screen and a very different mission. The CLX SET and Horizon Pcs Autherium Dragon are enthusiast builds that make the ThinkCentre look like a sensible sedan at a drag race. For office work, the M90a is the practical pick. For anything else, look elsewhere.

Without a listed price, it's hard to call this a bargain or a rip-off. But based on the specs, you're paying for the CPU and the display, not the storage or ports. If your work is mostly browser tabs, Office apps, and video meetings, the M90a Gen 6 will feel fast and look sharp. Just know that 512GB fills up quicker than you'd think, and you'll probably want an external drive before long.

The ThinkCentre M90a Gen 6 is Lenovo's pitch for the AI-era office desktop, and it mostly lands. You get a 23.8-inch 1440p display, a 14-core Intel Core Ultra chip, 16GB of DDR5, and Windows 11 Pro in a tidy all-in-one that won't clutter a desk. It's built for spreadsheets, video calls, and the occasional local AI task, not for fragging enemies at 120fps.

Our database puts the CPU at the 79th percentile, which is genuinely strong for an office AIO. The integrated graphics are middle of the pack, and the port selection is a weak spot. But for the right buyer, this is a clean, capable workhorse.

Skip this if you need any real graphics power. Gamers, video editors, and 3D artists should look at a tower with a discrete GPU instead. Also skip it if you rely on lots of wired peripherals, the port selection is thin for a business desktop, and you'll be reaching for dongles.

Buy this if you need a clean, reliable office AIO with a great CPU and a sharp screen. It's ideal for business users, developers who don't need discrete graphics, and home office workers who want one cable and zero clutter. If you need gaming performance, heavy video editing, or tons of ports, this isn't your machine.