The Lenovo ThinkStation P3 Tiny is a mini workstation designed to achieve maximum performance in minimum space. With the powerful Intel Core i9-14900 and the Nvidia T1000, the manufacturer has installed hardware that is up to the task. The mini PC is available from Campuspoint for 2,149 euros and also offers 64 GB RAM and a 1 TB SSD. The modular design allows for many alternative configurations, which are offered in various online stores. The cheapest models start at less than 1,000 euros, although a dedicated graphics card is not included. Our test sample reflects the current top configuration, as there is currently no more powerful graphics card in terms of space. We take a closer look at the performance and whether this workstation meets the high expectations in terms of speed and multitasking. We also compare the performance with alternatives that are priced in similar regions.
Possible competitors in comparison
Rating | Version | Date | Model | Weight | Height | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 73.6 % | v8 | 09 / 2024 | Lenovo ThinkStation P3 Tiny-30H0006AGE i9-14900, T1000 | 1.5 kg | 37 mm | |
| 86 % | v8 | 08 / 2024 | Asus ROG NUC 14-90AS0051 Ultra 9 185H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU | 2.6 kg | 50 mm | |
| 84.1 % | v8 | 07 / 2024 | Minisforum G7 PT R9 7945HX, Radeon RX 7600M XT | 2.8 kg | 285 mm | |
| 80.7 % | v8 | 06 / 2024 | Acemagic M2A i9-12900H, GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU | 2.1 kg | 200 mm | |
| 75.6 % | v8 | 09 / 2024 | HP Z2 Mini G9-996Q4ET i7-14700K, RTX A2000 | 3 kg | 69 mm | |
| 87.1 % v7 (old) | v7 (old) | 09 / 2023 | Minisforum Neptune Series HN2673 i7-12650H, A730M | 1.7 kg | 66 mm | |
| 81.5 % v7 (old) | v7 (old) | 05 / 2024 | Minisforum MS-01 i9-13900H, Iris Xe G7 96EUs | 1.5 kg | 48 mm |
Note: We have updated our rating system and the results of version 8 are not comparable with the results of version 7 available here.
Case
The housing of the Lenovo ThinkStation P3 Tiny workstation impresses with its compact, sophisticated, and modular design. With dimensions of just 179 x 183 x 37 mm, the P3 Tiny is one of the smallest workstations on the market. Despite its small size, the housing is robust and meets the strict MIL-STD-810H standards, which means that it remains reliable even under demanding conditions, such as vibrations or extreme temperatures. Metal is predominantly used in the choice of materials. Only the front panel is made of plastic. Visually, the Lenovo ThinkStation P3 tiny mini PC is comparable to other industrial PCs. The modular design is great and scores point in terms of sustainability. After all, various components can be easily replaced, making minor repairs possible.
Equipment
Despite its compact size, the Lenovo ThinkStation P3 Tiny workstation impresses with its versatile connectivity that meets the requirements of professional users. There are two USB-A and one USB-C port on the front to enable quick access to frequently used devices. The rear offers additional connectivity: there are three more USB-A ports here, which transfer data at 10 GBit/s at best. If you buy a small workstation without a dedicated graphics card, you can connect monitors either via DisplayPort or HDMI. Both connections are available natively. In our case with the Nvidia T1000 installed, the graphics card itself offers 4x Mini-DisplayPort 1.4a.
Communication
The Lenovo ThinkStation P3 Tiny is equipped with an Intel Wi-Fi 6E-AX211 wireless module. Connections can be established in the 5 GHz wireless network as well as in the faster 6 GHz frequency range. The transmission rates differed noticeably, so a 6 GHz connection should primarily be used. The WLAN module delivers very stable transmission rates in both tested frequency bands. We tested the wireless connection with the Asus ROG Rapture GT-AXE11000. Alternatively, an RJ45 socket is also available for a wired network connection. Unfortunately, this is limited to a maximum of 1 GBit/s.
Accessories
In addition to the device and the relatively large external power supply unit, the Lenovo ThinkStation P3 Tiny comes with a small amount of basic equipment: Lenovo includes a simple, wired keyboard and mouse with the device.
Maintenance
The Lenovo ThinkStation P3 Tiny is available in many different configurations. There are differences in the processor, graphics card, and memory configuration. The large number of options enables the sophisticated, modular design. However, this also results in significant limitations, as only a few graphics cards fit into the small housing. For the RAM, Lenovo relies on space-saving SO-DIMM modules, which are used in most Mini PCs. RAM and SSD are easily accessible from the underside, as there is a maintenance flap here. The top, on the other hand, can be removed without tools. The dedicated graphics card and the processor's cooling unit are located underneath. Both are easily accessible and can be easily cleaned of dust.
Sustainability
The Lenovo ThinkStation P3 Tiny workstation is delivered in environmentally friendly packaging. Unfortunately, the manufacturer has not completely dispensed with the use of plastic, which would further improve the issue of sustainability. The modular design, which enables minor repairs, should be emphasized here. The Lenovo ThinkStation P3 Tiny has also been awarded the "EPEAT" certification.
Performance - Intel Core i9 with 24 cores and 32 threads
In the best configuration, Lenovo installs an Intel Core i9-14900 which, with its enormous performance, is an optimal solution for performance-hungry applications. Lenovo also packs a punch when it comes to RAM, because with 64 GB of RAM, there is plenty of memory, which means the workstation can also manage several virtual machines. And even when it comes to 3D performance, the Nvidia T1000 is not completely inferior.
Test conditions
We use the "Lenovo Optimized" energy profile for all performance tests with the Lenovo ThinkStation P3 Tiny. Lenovo does not offer any other options for customizing the system's performance for the mini PC. The processor's power limits can be adjusted via the XTU (Intel Extreme Tuning Utility) tool. Due to the compact design and the resulting cooling unit, we do not recommend increasing the values.
Processor
The Intel Core i9-14900 is an excellent choice in terms of computing power and is also the fastest model that Lenovo currently offers in its ThinkStation P3 Tiny. The processor is operated exactly according to Intel's specifications, which means that up to 219 watts are possible in Turbo mode. Under continuous load, the energy consumption then drops to a maximum of 65 watts. This results in slightly poorer multi-core results, although the single-core performance can almost keep up with an Intel Core i9-14900K. In the duel for the top spot, it is not quite enough to outperform the HP Z2 Mini G9 and the Minisforum G7 PT. In the average performance comparison, however, the gap between the two faster devices is negligible. With its 24 cores and 32 threads, the Intel Core i9-14900 is an extremely fast processor, which is certainly in good hands in a workstation.
For further comparisons and benchmarks, please refer to our CPU comparison table.
* ... smaller is better
AIDA64: FP32 Ray-Trace | FPU Julia | CPU SHA3 | CPU Queen | FPU SinJulia | FPU Mandel | CPU AES | CPU ZLib | FP64 Ray-Trace | CPU PhotoWorxx
| Performance Rating | |
| Minisforum G7 PT | |
| HP Z2 Mini G9-996Q4ET | |
| Lenovo ThinkStation P3 Tiny-30H0006AGE | |
| Asus ROG NUC 14-90AS0051 | |
| Average of class Mini PC | |
| Minisforum MS-01 | |
| Acemagic M2A | |
| Minisforum Neptune Series HN2673 | |
| AIDA64 / FP32 Ray-Trace | |
| Minisforum G7 PT | |
| HP Z2 Mini G9-996Q4ET | |
| Lenovo ThinkStation P3 Tiny-30H0006AGE | |
| Average of class Mini PC (770 - 82725, n=111, last 2 years) | |
| Asus ROG NUC 14-90AS0051 | |
| Minisforum MS-01 | |
| Acemagic M2A | |
| Minisforum Neptune Series HN2673 | |
| AIDA64 / FPU SinJulia | |
| Minisforum G7 PT | |
| HP Z2 Mini G9-996Q4ET | |
| Lenovo ThinkStation P3 Tiny-30H0006AGE | |
| Asus ROG NUC 14-90AS0051 | |
| Average of class Mini PC (408 - 31931, n=111, last 2 years) | |
| Minisforum MS-01 | |
| Acemagic M2A | |
| Minisforum Neptune Series HN2673 | |
| AIDA64 / FP64 Ray-Trace | |
| Minisforum G7 PT | |
| HP Z2 Mini G9-996Q4ET | |
| Lenovo ThinkStation P3 Tiny-30H0006AGE | |
| Average of class Mini PC (432 - 43587, n=111, last 2 years) | |
| Asus ROG NUC 14-90AS0051 | |
| Minisforum MS-01 | |
| Acemagic M2A | |
| Minisforum Neptune Series HN2673 | |
| AIDA64 / CPU PhotoWorxx | |
| Lenovo ThinkStation P3 Tiny-30H0006AGE | |
| HP Z2 Mini G9-996Q4ET | |
| Minisforum MS-01 | |
| Asus ROG NUC 14-90AS0051 | |
| Acemagic M2A | |
| Minisforum G7 PT | |
| Average of class Mini PC (5333 - 94259, n=111, last 2 years) | |
| Minisforum Neptune Series HN2673 | |
Cinebench R15 Multi multi loop
The problem of the small cooling unit in combination with the powerful Intel Core i9-14900 becomes very clear in the Cinebench R15 multi-loop: The possible 219 watts were not even close to being reached, even though the power limit in the second half is only a maximum of 65 watts. Power Limit 1 (PL1) can then be kept at 65 watts permanently. In comparison with the competitors, this is only good enough for third place. The gap to the first-placed Minisforum G7 PT, however, is relatively large.
System performance
The performance losses that we observed in the Cinebench R15 loop have no lasting effects on the general system performance. In PCMark 10, our test sample came in slightly behind the Minisforum G7 PT and even just ahead of the HP Z2 Mini G9 in the ranking. Good results can be seen in the Crossmark test and the RAM tests based on AIDA64, among others. With 64 GB of RAM, the Lenovo ThinkStation P3 Tiny is excellently equipped. With DDR5-5200 MT/s, Lenovo pushes the technical specifications of the Intel Core i9-14900 completely. Intel specifies DDR5-5600 MT/s for this processor in its datasheet. In the performance comparison, however, our test sample can still place itself ahead of the HP Z2 Mini G9, even though it is also equipped with DDR5-5600 MT/s.
| AIDA64 / Memory Write | |
| HP Z2 Mini G9-996Q4ET | |
| Lenovo ThinkStation P3 Tiny-30H0006AGE | |
| Minisforum MS-01 | |
| Asus ROG NUC 14-90AS0051 | |
| Average of class Mini PC (8762 - 216693, n=111, last 2 years) | |
| Acemagic M2A | |
| Minisforum G7 PT | |
| Minisforum Neptune Series HN2673 | |
| AIDA64 / Memory Latency | |
| Asus ROG NUC 14-90AS0051 | |
| Average of class Mini PC (88.8 - 184.8, n=111, last 2 years) | |
| HP Z2 Mini G9-996Q4ET | |
| Acemagic M2A | |
| Lenovo ThinkStation P3 Tiny-30H0006AGE | |
| Minisforum MS-01 | |
| Minisforum G7 PT | |
| Minisforum Neptune Series HN2673 | |
* ... smaller is better
DPC latencies
The Lenovo ThinkStation P3 Tiny struggles with excessively high DPC latencies. Two competitors show an even worse result. We already see increased values when surfing the internet. The playback of our 4K test video and the short-term stress test resulted in even higher values. Future BIOS updates and driver adjustments may bring about an improvement.
| DPC Latencies / LatencyMon - interrupt to process latency (max), Web, Youtube, Prime95 | |
| Asus ROG NUC 14-90AS0051 | |
| HP Z2 Mini G9-996Q4ET | |
| Lenovo ThinkStation P3 Tiny-30H0006AGE | |
| Minisforum G7 PT | |
| Acemagic M2A | |
| Minisforum MS-01 | |
| Minisforum Neptune Series HN2673 | |
* ... smaller is better
Mass storage
The Lenovo ThinkStation P3 Tiny is equipped with an SSD from Samsung. The installed model offers 1 TB of storage space and communicates via PCIe 4.0 x4, which achieves excellent transfer rates. No competitor delivers better performance, as can be seen from the results. The Samsung SSD in the Lenovo ThinkStation P3 Tiny also passes the stress test with flying colors. Performance drops are not to be expected under load. The Lenovo ThinkStation P3 Tiny offers space for two M.2 NVMe SSDs. The length is limited to 80 millimeters, so shorter or longer SSDs cannot be installed.
For further comparisons and benchmarks, please refer to our Comparison table.
* ... smaller is better
Continuous read: DiskSpd Read Loop, Queue Depth 8
Graphics card - Nvidia GPU with 8 GB VRAM
The 3D calculations are performed by the dedicated Nvidia T1000 which offers special features as a professional workstation graphics card. This once again clearly underpins the purpose of the Lenovo ThinkStation P3 Tiny. However, the Nvidia T1000, which was introduced in 2021, is no longer brand new. Nevertheless, Lenovo has decided to install this model, which is ultimately also due to space constraints in the case. In a performance comparison, the economical 50-watt graphics card cannot keep up with the faster models of its competitors. In order to classify the performance advantage of the dedicated graphics card over the iGPU, we tested the HP Elite Mini 800 G9 in the comparison overview. Without the Nvidia T1000, the 3D performance drops noticeably, because, with the already-aged Intel UHD 770, the Intel Core i9-14900 is only equipped with a very slow iGPU.
In the render tests, the gap between the Nvidia T1000 and its rivals narrows slightly. The advantage of the professional graphics solution is based on special graphics card drivers that are incompatible with conventional consumer models.
For further comparisons and benchmarks, please refer to our GPU comparison table.
| Affinity Photo 2 - Combined (Single / Multi GPU) | |
| Minisforum G7 PT | |
| HP Z2 Mini G9-996Q4ET | |
| Acemagic M2A | |
| Asus ROG NUC 14-90AS0051 | |
| Minisforum MS-01 | |
| Lenovo ThinkStation P3 Tiny-30H0006AGE | |
| Minisforum Neptune Series HN2673 | |
| Lenovo ThinkStation P3 Tiny-30H0006AGE, NVIDIA T1000 i9-14900 | Asus ROG NUC 14-90AS0051, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU Ultra 9 185H | Minisforum G7 PT, AMD Radeon RX 7600M XT R9 7945HX | Acemagic M2A, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU i9-12900H | HP Z2 Mini G9-996Q4ET, Nvidia RTX A2000 i7-14700K | Minisforum Neptune Series HN2673, Intel Arc A730M i7-12650H | Minisforum MS-01, Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs i9-13900H | HP Elite Mini 800 G9-5M9X6EA, Intel UHD Graphics 770 i5-14500 | Average of class Mini PC | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPECviewperf 2020 | 116% | 184% | 124% | 80% | 30% | -57% | -80% | 46% | |
| 3840x2160 Medical (medical-03) (fps) | 13.4 | 13.9 4% | 30.8 130% | 9.84 -27% | 24.2 81% | 11.9 -11% | 2.72 -80% | 1.34 -90% | 16.9 ? 26% |
| 3840x2160 Energy (energy-03) (fps) | 9.54 | 27.6 189% | 43.2 353% | 29.1 205% | 15.8 66% | 17.2 80% | 4.75 -50% | 1.51 -84% | 23.5 ? 146% |
| 3840x2160 Creo (creo-03) (fps) | 43.3 | 78 80% | 97.5 125% | 79.7 84% | 75.1 73% | 41.7 -4% | 19.2 -56% | 9.17 -79% | 41.6 ? -4% |
| 3840x2160 CATIA (catia-06) (fps) | 21.9 | 32.9 50% | 64.1 193% | 37.6 72% | 38.8 77% | 26.4 21% | 9.99 -54% | 5.6 -74% | 27.4 ? 25% |
| 3840x2160 3ds Max (3dsmax-07) (fps) | 27.4 | 66.5 143% | 63.9 133% | 84.5 208% | 49.8 82% | 25.8 -6% | 11.6 -58% | 6.69 -76% | 36.6 ? 34% |
| 3840x2160 Maya (maya-06) (fps) | 62.8 | 207 230% | 171 172% | 190 203% | 126 101% | 125 99% | 34.1 -46% | 16.3 -74% | 93.9 ? 50% |
| 3DMark 05 Standard | 78565 points | |
| 3DMark 06 Standard Score | 58968 points | |
| 3DMark Vantage P Result | 46318 points | |
| 3DMark 11 Performance | 12953 points | |
| 3DMark Ice Storm Standard Score | 172925 points | |
| 3DMark Cloud Gate Standard Score | 37881 points | |
| 3DMark Fire Strike Score | 8124 points | |
| 3DMark Fire Strike Extreme Score | 3780 points | |
| 3DMark Time Spy Score | 3534 points | |
| 3DMark Steel Nomad Score | 642 points | |
| 3DMark Steel Nomad Light Score | 3004 points | |
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Gaming performance
The Lenovo ThinkStation P3 Tiny is a workstation and therefore not the best choice when it comes to gaming. In order to better assess the performance of the Nvidia T1000, we nevertheless carried out some gaming tests with the test device. The small Nvidia T1000 can handle some games, although a reduction in detail fidelity is often unavoidable. While the Intel Arc A730 was clearly ahead in the synthetic tests, this changed noticeably in the gaming tests. The Nvidia T1000 can clearly catch up and partially beat the Intel graphics card.
In the stress test, the Nvidia T1000 delivers a stable result despite the low ventilation. We cannot detect a noticeable loss of performance under continuous load.
| GTA V | |
| 1024x768 Lowest Settings possible | |
| Minisforum G7 PT | |
| HP Z2 Mini G9-996Q4ET | |
| Lenovo ThinkStation P3 Tiny-30H0006AGE | |
| Acemagic M2A | |
| Asus ROG NUC 14-90AS0051 | |
| Minisforum MS-01 | |
| HP Elite Mini 800 G9-5M9X6EA | |
| 1920x1080 High/On (Advanced Graphics Off) AA:2xMSAA + FX AF:8x | |
| Minisforum G7 PT | |
| Acemagic M2A | |
| HP Z2 Mini G9-996Q4ET | |
| Asus ROG NUC 14-90AS0051 | |
| Lenovo ThinkStation P3 Tiny-30H0006AGE | |
| Minisforum Neptune Series HN2673 | |
| Minisforum MS-01 | |
| HP Elite Mini 800 G9-5M9X6EA | |
| Cyberpunk 2077 2.2 Phantom Liberty | |
| 1920x1080 Low Preset (FSR off) | |
| Minisforum G7 PT | |
| Acemagic M2A | |
| Asus ROG NUC 14-90AS0051 | |
| Minisforum Neptune Series HN2673 | |
| HP Z2 Mini G9-996Q4ET | |
| Lenovo ThinkStation P3 Tiny-30H0006AGE | |
| Minisforum MS-01 | |
| HP Elite Mini 800 G9-5M9X6EA | |
| 1920x1080 High Preset (FSR off) | |
| Asus ROG NUC 14-90AS0051 | |
| Minisforum G7 PT | |
| Acemagic M2A | |
| Minisforum Neptune Series HN2673 | |
| HP Z2 Mini G9-996Q4ET | |
| Lenovo ThinkStation P3 Tiny-30H0006AGE | |
| Minisforum MS-01 | |
| HP Elite Mini 800 G9-5M9X6EA | |
FPS chart
| low | med. | high | ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GTA V (2015) | 187.4 | 187.1 | 103.5 | 50.2 |
| The Witcher 3 (2015) | 188.8 | 113.8 | 63.9 | 35.2 |
| Dota 2 Reborn (2015) | 246.2 | 217.7 | 150.4 | 136.5 |
| Final Fantasy XV Benchmark (2018) | 101.3 | 49.3 | 36.2 | |
| X-Plane 11.11 (2018) | 211 | 145.8 | 130.1 | |
| Far Cry 5 (2018) | 127 | 62 | 57 | 53 |
| Strange Brigade (2018) | 226 | 87.2 | 69.4 | 59.9 |
| Far Cry New Dawn (2019) | 117 | 62 | 58 | 53 |
| Metro Exodus (2019) | 102.3 | 45.9 | 33 | 26.1 |
| Total War: Three Kingdoms (2019) | 195.9 | 60 | 37.3 | 24.1 |
| Borderlands 3 (2019) | 151 | 60 | 38.2 | 28.6 |
| Far Cry 6 (2021) | 110.4 | 56.9 | 47.4 | 40.3 |
| God of War (2022) | 51.8 | 42.5 | 33.5 | 21.4 |
| GRID Legends (2022) | 125.4 | 91.3 | 69.6 | 49.7 |
| Tiny Tina's Wonderlands (2022) | 69.2 | 55.6 | 35.3 | 27.6 |
| F1 23 (2023) | 108.3 | 96.5 | 63.6 | |
| Baldur's Gate 3 (2023) | 45 | 35.2 | 30.2 | 29.5 |
| Cyberpunk 2077 2.2 Phantom Liberty (2023) | 45.1 | 34.2 | 28.3 | 23.8 |
| Assassin's Creed Mirage (2023) | 44 | 40 | 38 | |
| Total War Pharaoh (2023) | 138.6 | 90.8 | 50.6 | 39.8 |
| Avatar Frontiers of Pandora (2023) | 22 | 19 | 15 | 10 |
| F1 24 (2024) | 98.4 | 82.6 | 58.8 |
Emissions
Noise emissions
The Intel Core i9-14900 in combination with the compact design ensures that the fan cannot be overheard. The Lenovo ThinkStation P3 Tiny is only relatively quiet when idle. But even here we always note a sound pressure level that is above the ambient volume. At 56 dB(A), the test device is the loudest under average load. Due to the changing loads, the CPU performance is not permanently reduced here, as is the case in the stress test. However, at 53.9 dB(A), the measured volume is only slightly lower.
Noise Level
| Idle |
| 29.3 / 29.3 / 29.4 dB(A) |
| Load |
| 56 / 53.9 dB(A) |
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| Lenovo ThinkStation P3 Tiny-30H0006AGE i9-14900, T1000 | Asus ROG NUC 14-90AS0051 Ultra 9 185H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU | Minisforum G7 PT R9 7945HX, Radeon RX 7600M XT | Acemagic M2A i9-12900H, GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU | HP Z2 Mini G9-996Q4ET i7-14700K, RTX A2000 | Minisforum Neptune Series HN2673 i7-12650H, A730M | Minisforum MS-01 i9-13900H, Iris Xe G7 96EUs | HP Elite Mini 800 G9-5M9X6EA i5-14500, UHD Graphics 770 | |
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| Noise | 18% | 9% | 1% | -1% | 2% | -4% | 16% | |
| off / environment * (dB) | 24.9 | 24.9 -0% | 24.4 2% | 24.3 2% | 24.9 -0% | 25.2 -1% | 24.4 2% | 25.5 -2% |
| Idle Minimum * (dB) | 29.3 | 24.9 15% | 29.3 -0% | 32.7 -12% | 30.8 -5% | 33 -13% | 33.7 -15% | 27.7 5% |
| Idle Average * (dB) | 29.3 | 24.9 15% | 29.4 -0% | 32.8 -12% | 31 -6% | 33.1 -13% | 33.9 -16% | 27.8 5% |
| Idle Maximum * (dB) | 29.4 | 24.9 15% | 29.4 -0% | 33.1 -13% | 31.6 -7% | 33.1 -13% | 34.7 -18% | 27.8 5% |
| Load Average * (dB) | 56 | 37.9 32% | 43.5 22% | 40.7 27% | 51.5 8% | 39.8 29% | 47.7 15% | 30.2 46% |
| Cyberpunk 2077 ultra * (dB) | 55.9 | 38.3 31% | 45.5 19% | 45.8 18% | 50.2 10% | 39.5 29% | ||
| Load Maximum * (dB) | 53.9 | 44.2 18% | 45 17% | 53.9 -0% | 55.9 -4% | 40.6 25% | 49.1 9% | 39.8 26% |
| Witcher 3 ultra * (dB) | 49.3 | 40.5 | 48.9 |
* ... smaller is better
Temperature
Intel's current high-end desktop processors place high demands on the cooling units. In this respect, the compact design is not conducive to low CPU temperatures. The housing itself heats up noticeably under load. The processor reaches 100 °C without any problems. However, we also see that the maximum power consumption cannot be called up. The processor heats too quickly so that throttling sets in at just under 200 watts. In the further course, the Intel Core i9-14900 can then be operated stably at 65 watts in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications. The graphics card also suffers somewhat from the limited fresh air supply. However, we did not observe any loss of performance.
(-) The maximum temperature on the upper side is 46.1 °C / 115 F, compared to the average of 35.9 °C / 97 F, ranging from 21.6 to 69.5 °C for the class Mini PC.
(-) The bottom heats up to a maximum of 50.9 °C / 124 F, compared to the average of 36.5 °C / 98 F
(+) In idle usage, the average temperature for the upper side is 27.1 °C / 81 F, compared to the device average of 32.4 °C / 90 F.
(±) 3: The average temperature for the upper side is 36.7 °C / 98 F, compared to the average of 32.4 °C / 90 F for the class Mini PC.
Speaker
The Lenovo ThinkStation P3 Tiny is equipped with a small speaker, which is located directly behind the front. The speaker is sufficient for occasional everyday use, such as listening to music. However, the mono speaker cannot replace an external sound system.
Lenovo ThinkStation P3 Tiny-30H0006AGE audio analysis
(±) | speaker loudness is average but good (72.9 dB)
Bass 100 - 315 Hz
(-) | nearly no bass - on average 30.4% lower than median
(+) | bass is linear (3.9% delta to prev. frequency)
Mids 400 - 2000 Hz
(±) | reduced mids - on average 9.3% lower than median
(±) | linearity of mids is average (12.7% delta to prev. frequency)
Highs 2 - 16 kHz
(±) | higher highs - on average 9.1% higher than median
(±) | linearity of highs is average (9.4% delta to prev. frequency)
Overall 100 - 16.000 Hz
(-) | overall sound is not linear (39.9% difference to median)
Compared to same class
» 91% of all tested devices in this class were better, 5% similar, 5% worse
» The best had a delta of 13%, average was 25%, worst was 64%
Compared to all devices tested
» 95% of all tested devices were better, 0% similar, 5% worse
» The best had a delta of 4%, average was 24%, worst was 134%
Minisforum Mars Series MC560 audio analysis
(-) | not very loud speakers (62.3 dB)
Bass 100 - 315 Hz
(-) | nearly no bass - on average 22.8% lower than median
(+) | bass is linear (5.9% delta to prev. frequency)
Mids 400 - 2000 Hz
(±) | reduced mids - on average 6.5% lower than median
(-) | mids are not linear (20.8% delta to prev. frequency)
Highs 2 - 16 kHz
(+) | balanced highs - only 4.1% away from median
(+) | highs are linear (4.8% delta to prev. frequency)
Overall 100 - 16.000 Hz
(-) | overall sound is not linear (38.4% difference to median)
Compared to same class
» 86% of all tested devices in this class were better, 5% similar, 9% worse
» The best had a delta of 13%, average was 25%, worst was 64%
Compared to all devices tested
» 94% of all tested devices were better, 1% similar, 5% worse
» The best had a delta of 4%, average was 24%, worst was 134%
Power consumption
We cannot attest to the Lenovo ThinkStation P3 Tiny's extreme frugality. We document comparatively high values in idle mode, which slightly worsens the overall average compared to the rivals. At 159 watts, we also note a comparatively high result under average load, which goes at the expense of the Intel Core i9-14900. The HP Z2 Mini G9 achieves a similar result here. The Lenovo ThinkStation P3 Tiny briefly reaches peaks of up to 315 watts, but this is not permanent. The large power supply is dimensioned with an output power of up to 300 watts. The power supply can easily cope with the brief overload. During the tests, we had no problems with an insufficient power supply.
| Off / Standby | 0.8 / 0.9 Watt |
| Idle | 12.8 / 31.4 / 31.5 Watt |
| Load |
159.2 / 315 Watt |
   
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| Lenovo ThinkStation P3 Tiny-30H0006AGE i9-14900, T1000 | Asus ROG NUC 14-90AS0051 Ultra 9 185H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU | Minisforum G7 PT R9 7945HX, Radeon RX 7600M XT | Acemagic M2A i9-12900H, GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU | HP Z2 Mini G9-996Q4ET i7-14700K, RTX A2000 | Minisforum Neptune Series HN2673 i7-12650H, A730M | Minisforum MS-01 i9-13900H, Iris Xe G7 96EUs | HP Elite Mini 800 G9-5M9X6EA i5-14500, UHD Graphics 770 | Average NVIDIA T1000 | Average of class Mini PC | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Consumption | 24% | -26% | -12% | -10% | -55% | 32% | 56% | 0% | 53% | |
| Idle Minimum * (Watt) | 12.8 | 10.6 17% | 23 -80% | 26.4 -106% | 19.6 -53% | 45.7 -257% | 14.4 -13% | 6 53% | 12.8 ? -0% | 9.55 ? 25% |
| Idle Average * (Watt) | 31.4 | 14.8 53% | 28.1 11% | 30.4 3% | 21.3 32% | 47.5 -51% | 16.1 49% | 8.9 72% | 31.4 ? -0% | 11.7 ? 63% |
| Idle Maximum * (Watt) | 31.5 | 27.5 13% | 40.4 -28% | 33.5 -6% | 26.7 15% | 47.5 -51% | 25.5 19% | 21.5 32% | 31.5 ? -0% | 15.2 ? 52% |
| Load Average * (Watt) | 159.2 | 84.6 47% | 131.2 18% | 112.6 29% | 170.6 -7% | 129.6 19% | 87.3 45% | 55.5 65% | 159.2 ? -0% | 62.3 ? 61% |
| Cyberpunk 2077 ultra external monitor * (Watt) | 156.8 | 171.4 -9% | 282 -80% | 194.7 -24% | 244 -56% | 187.4 -20% | 73.4 53% | |||
| Load Maximum * (Watt) | 315 | 244 23% | 296 6% | 215 32% | 289 8% | 226 28% | 123.3 61% | 122.8 61% | 315 ? -0% | 107.8 ? 66% |
* ... smaller is better
Efficiency
| Performance Rating - Percent | |
| Minisforum G7 PT | |
| Asus ROG NUC 14-90AS0051 | |
| Minisforum MS-01 | |
| Acemagic M2A | |
| Lenovo ThinkStation P3 Tiny-30H0006AGE | |
| HP Z2 Mini G9-996Q4ET | |
| Power Consumption | |
| Cinebench R23 Multi Power Efficiency - external Monitor | |
| Minisforum G7 PT | |
| Minisforum MS-01 | |
| Asus ROG NUC 14-90AS0051 | |
| Lenovo ThinkStation P3 Tiny-30H0006AGE | |
| Acemagic M2A | |
| HP Z2 Mini G9-996Q4ET | |
| Cinebench R23 Single Power Efficiency - external Monitor | |
| Asus ROG NUC 14-90AS0051 | |
| Minisforum MS-01 | |
| Minisforum G7 PT | |
| HP Z2 Mini G9-996Q4ET | |
| Acemagic M2A | |
| Lenovo ThinkStation P3 Tiny-30H0006AGE | |
| Cinebench R15 Multi Efficiency (external Monitor) | |
| Minisforum G7 PT | |
| Asus ROG NUC 14-90AS0051 | |
| Minisforum MS-01 | |
| Lenovo ThinkStation P3 Tiny-30H0006AGE | |
| Acemagic M2A | |
| HP Z2 Mini G9-996Q4ET | |
Power consumption with the external monitor
Power consumption with the external monitor
Pros
Cons
Verdict - High performance and elevated emissions
As a very compact workstation, the Lenovo ThinkStation P3 Tiny delivers impressive performance. In combination with the Intel Core i9-14900 and an Nvidia T1000 lenovo squeezes a lot of performance into a very small space. It should be clear to everyone that this is not possible without compromises. If the manufacturer still manages to deliver adequate performance in the CPU benchmarks, the Lenovo ThinkStation P3 Tiny stands out negatively in terms of noise emissions. The 3D performance is also good, although the installed Nvidia T1000 is no longer one of the latest models. Due to the space restrictions, Lenovo is in a bit of a dilemma here, as there is not much choice. Nevertheless, the professional graphics card offers significantly more performance than the iGPU of the Intel Core i9-14900. Furthermore, the Lenovo ThinkStation P3 Tiny meets the requirements of a workstation in this combination.
The Lenovo ThinkStation P3 Tiny offers outstanding performance, but the manufacturer pays for this with high emission values. The CPU and GPU serve the workstation genre, although the connectivity is more reminiscent of a simple consumer PC.
The design of the Lenovo ThinkStation P3 Tiny is geared towards practicality, which is somewhat boring compared to its competitors in the consumer sector. Nevertheless, the case is sturdy and of high quality. Lenovo also scores points with its modular design, which has a positive effect on maintenance. Maintenance work is not a major obstacle and upgrades can also be carried out quickly. The tool-free opening and the modular design are certainly a plus point, although the connectivity is only promising at first glance. Unfortunately, the Lenovo ThinkStation P3 Tiny cannot offer Thunderbolt and USB4. The network connection is also not up to date with only one LAN port and GBit speed. We would have expected at least a 2.5 GBit LAN port here.
Note: We have recently updated our rating system and the results of version 8 are not comparable with the results of version 7. Further information can be found here.
Price and availability
The Lenovo ThinkStation P3 Tiny is available in our test configuration as a special campus device for 2,149 euros at Campuspoint. If you meet the conditions for purchasing the verifiable campus device, you can also order the mini PC from Playox. Here, the device is on the virtual store shelf for 2,217 euros. In the US, the ThinkStation P3 Tiny with Intel Core 13th generation is available on Amazon with prices starting at $830.
Lenovo ThinkStation P3 Tiny-30H0006AGE
- 09/19/2024 v8
Sebastian Bade
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