Lenovo ThinkStation P360 Ultra launching soon for users who thought the ThinkStation P360 Tiny may have been too slow
Following the recent launch of the ThinkStation P360 Tiny is its bigger brother the ThinkStation P360 Ultra. The Ultra model sports a brand new 4L form factor with Intel 12th gen Core i3 to i9 125 W CPU options, Nvidia RTX A2000 to A5000 GPU options, up to 128 GB of DDR5 RAM, and up to a total of 8 GB of storage across two 4 GB PCIe4 x4 SSDs.
The ThinkStation P360 Tiny comes with slower T-series 12th gen CPUs and slower Nvidia T-series GPUs when compared to the much faster P360 Ultra. It's also smaller, of course, and so users can choose either the P360 Tiny or P360 Ultra depending on their workload scenarios.
It's worth noting that the P360 Ultra utilizes the laptop-class Nvidia RTX A5000 GPU instead of the desktop version and so raw performance will be noticeably slower than a "proper" desktop workstation. Considering the 4L form factor, however, the P360 Ultra can still provide a lot of performance for its size. Lenovo says it had to work closely with Nvidia in order to develop a "unique solution" for adequately cooling the RTX A5000 in such a small chassis design.
Dual RJ-45 and Thunderbolt 4 ports are integrated for a high level of versatility.
The ThinkStation P360 Ultra will be available by the end of June starting at $1299 USD.
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June 21, 2022 –Today, Lenovo is introducing the ThinkStation P360 Ultra, which rounds out its portfolio of desktop
workstations, to deliver unmatched performance in a never-before-seen form factor. Half the size of a traditional small
form factor desktop workstation, the machine sits in a class of its own. Its chassis is less than 4L in total volume yet still
boasts 12th Gen Intel Core processors and support for up to NVIDIA RTX A5000 mobile professional graphics so users
can experience tower-like performance. Within this new form factor, the ThinkStation P360 Ultra outperforms previous
generation small form factor desktop workstations by more than 50%.
Desktop workstations are known for their extreme levels of power and performance – built to run the most sophisticated
CAD and BIM applications, deliver compute-intensive virtual and mixed reality experiences with ease, seamlessly render
medical images or rich digital entertainment content, and accelerate time to insights through analysis of vast, massive
datasets in real-time. However, a new era of hybrid work is here to stay and workstation professionals now need
innovative and versatile technologies that can accommodate their ever-changing, and oftentimes smaller, workspaces
without any compromise.
While organizations can still deploy the industry’s smallest desktop workstation - Lenovo’s ThinkStation P360 Tiny - to
help with their extreme space-saving needs, users now have a powerful and versatile machine that offers a boost of
performance in a first-of-its-kind size. This is ideal for individual professional users who need to maximize desk space or
want to leverage the machine for remote collaboration or edge use cases out in the field. Additionally, the ThinkStation
P360 Ultra is the optimal choice for OEMs in search of a fully integrated, five-year life cycle solution as it delivers a new
combination of necessary performance in a uniquely designed chassis that significantly eliminates the bulk of a traditional
small form factor.
“We are revolutionizing the market with a new desktop workstation that is purpose built to deliver impressive performance
in a space-saving form factor that our customers need,” said Rob Herman, Vice President, Workstation and Client AI
Business Unit, Lenovo. “The ThinkStation P360 Ultra is one of the most versatile workstations available given its ability to
effortlessly tackle today’s most demanding workflows across industries, whether it’s being used by individual professionals
or as an embedded technology within an OEM solution.”
Breaking away from the traditional small form factor, the ThinkStation P360
Ultra was designed from the beginning to support high-end professional
components - from a size and performance perspective - packing increased
capabilities per cubic inch. To do so, Lenovo worked closely with NVIDIA to
develop a unique solution to both house the GPU and provide the cooling
required to support the RTX A5000 mobile graphics card. Additionally, working
with Intel, with a dual-sided motherboard and increased airflow, Lenovo
incorporates 12th Gen Intel Core processors, with up to 16 cores at up to 125
watts – a first for Lenovo.
Beyond delivering unparallel power and performance in a smaller package – replacing Lenovo’s previous generation small
form factor offering, the P360 Ultra offers the flexibility and versatility to meet each organization’s specific workflow needs.
An industry-first design positions the motherboard in the middle of the chassis allowing for superior cooling and maximum
space efficiency when configuring the workstation. The new system offers up to 128GB of DDR5 memory, two PCIe Gen
4 slots for expandability, up to 8TB of M.2 storage, and support for up to eight displays. The ThinkStation P360 Ultra is
also the industry’s only desktop workstation to come equipped with dual onboard ethernet and ThunderboltTM 4 ports for
maximum flexibility and I/O expansion. Providing a benefit wherever workstations are embedded as part of a larger
complex system, such as MRI machines and interactive kiosks.
The ThinkStation P360 Ultra is fully ISV certified and tested at the highest level to pass MIL-
SPEC standards so users can do more in less time with a trusted and reliable device. The
newest addition to Lenovo’s desktop workstation portfolio also follows its commitment to
environmental sustainability, utilizing 90% post-consumer recycled cardboard and foam
cushions in the packaging, as well as 26.5% post-consumer recycled plastic material (PCC)
in the system itself. Lenovo has also enabled important sustainability services for this
product, including asset recovery for end-of-life recycling and CO2 offsetting, allowing user to
compensate for the average carbon emissions associated with the system by contributing
carbon offset credits to a UN Climate Action partner.
Due to its smaller size, the P360 Ultra is 15% lighter in weight than previous small form factor workstation offerings. This
means that 33% more machines can fit on a pallet or in a shipping container, resulting in fewer shipments and carbon
emissions savings in terms of transportation. In addition, the ThinkStation P360 Ultra has been recognized with important
certifications from ENERGY STAR® and TCO Certified and is also EPEAT® Gold registered in the United States.
The brand-new workstation will be available later this month starting at $1,299. To learn more please visit
www.lenovo.com/workstations.
