Dell Pro 5 Micro vs Lenovo ThinkStation P3 Tiny Gen 2

Dell Pro 5 Micro P5M1260, upright front view
Lenovo ThinkStation P3 Tiny Gen 2, front and top view
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Dell Pro 5 Micro Image: Dell product gallery
Lenovo ThinkStation P3 Tiny Gen 2 Image: Lenovo PSREF

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Dell Pro 5 Micro

Core Ultra 5 335 / 16GB DDR5 / 512GB SSD / Windows 11 Pro

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Lenovo ThinkStation P3 Tiny Gen 2

Core Ultra 7 265 / RTX A1000 8GB / 32GB DDR5 / 1TB SSD / Windows 11 Pro

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Memory
Storage

1Is it fast for normal work?

2Can it handle sustained work?

3Can it game?

4Is it loud or hot?

Lenovo ThinkStation P3 Tiny Gen 2

  • Noticeable fan noise under load

5How much electricity does it use?

6Can I upgrade and connect everything?

Lenovo ThinkStation P3 Tiny Gen 2

  • Memory is upgradeable Yes
  • Storage is upgradeable Yes
  • Memory access through the bottom panel

7Is it good value?

8Will it be dependable?

References

  1. Dell US. Pro 5 Micro P5M1260 US configuration. Product page. Accessed .

    Configuration: Core Ultra 5 335 / 16GB DDR5 / 512GB SSD / Windows 11 Pro

    Disclosure: Manufacturer specifications; no MiniPCBench measurements.

  2. Dell Support. Pro 5 Micro P5M1260: Internal slots. Product page. Accessed .

  3. Lenovo PSREF. ThinkStation P3 Tiny Gen 2 30K50050US specifications. Product page. . Accessed .

    Configuration: Core Ultra 7 265 / RTX A1000 8GB / 32GB DDR5 / 1TB SSD / Windows 11 Pro

    Disclosure: Manufacturer specifications; no MiniPCBench measurements.

  4. ServeTheHome. Even an NVIDIA GPU and 3x SSDs fit in 1L Lenovo ThinkStation P3 Tiny Gen2. Video review. . Accessed .

    Configuration: Core Ultra 9 285, RTX A1000 8GB, 32GB single DDR5-6400 CSODIMM, 1TB PCIe Gen 5 SSD. OS edition and firmware unconfirmed; CPU differs from this catalog configuration.

    Disclosure: Lenovo supplied the review system; loan versus retained status was not specified. Affiliate links disclosed.

Value for money

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Specification differences

Differences supported by the listed manufacturer specifications

Higher listed specifications for Dell Pro 5 Micro

Higher listed specifications for Lenovo ThinkStation P3 Tiny Gen 2

  • Supports 64 GB more memory
  • Provides 3 storage slots versus 2
  • Uses a smaller 1 liter enclosure

Verified specifications

Manufacturer-sourced specifications and current testing status

Processor

SpecificationPro 5 MicroThinkStation P3 Tiny Gen 2
CPUIntel Core Ultra 5 335Intel Core Ultra 7 265
Cores / threads8 / 820 / 20
Processor default TDPNot disclosedNot disclosed
Integrated graphicsIntel GraphicsNVIDIA RTX A1000 8GB GDDR6 plus Intel Graphics

Memory and storage

SpecificationPro 5 MicroThinkStation P3 Tiny Gen 2
Memory typeDDR5-5600 non-ECC SODIMM, 1 x 16GBDDR5-6400 CSODIMM, 1 x 32GB non-ECC
Maximum memory64 GB128 GB
Upgradeable memoryYesYes
Storage slots23

Connectivity

SpecificationPro 5 MicroThinkStation P3 Tiny Gen 2
Ethernet1 x Intel I219-LM Gigabit Ethernet1 x Intel I219-LM Gigabit Ethernet
WirelessIntel BE211 Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6.0, internal antennaIntel BE200 Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4
USB4NoNo
ThunderboltNoNo

Size and price

SpecificationPro 5 MicroThinkStation P3 Tiny Gen 2
Enclosure volume1.2 liters1 liters
List priceNot publishedNot published
Product classNot assignedNot assigned