Dell Pro Micro Plus QBM1250 (Core Ultra 7 265) vs Lenovo ThinkCentre M90q Gen 6 Tiny (Core Ultra 7 265T)

Dell Pro Micro Plus QBM1250 viewed vertically from the front-left
Lenovo ThinkCentre M90q Gen 6 Tiny standing vertically, viewed from the front-left
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Dell Pro Micro Plus QBM1250 (Core Ultra 7 265)

Dell part 1T9FW: Core Ultra 7 265, 32GB DDR5-5600, 1TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD, Windows 11 Pro

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Lenovo ThinkCentre M90q Gen 6 Tiny (Core Ultra 7 265T)

13AC002JUS: Core Ultra 7 265T, 32GB DDR5-5600, 1TB PCIe 4.0 Opal SSD, Windows 11 Pro

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iThese are manufacturer-sourced specifications, not MiniPCBench test results. Confirm the exact processor, memory, storage, price, and availability before buying.
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1Is it fast for normal work?

Dell Pro Micro Plus QBM1250 (Core Ultra 7 265)

  • Exact business configuration 20 cores / 32GB / 1TB
  • Geekbench 5 single-core 2225 points
  • Business configuration Not available

Lenovo ThinkCentre M90q Gen 6 Tiny (Core Ultra 7 265T)

  • Exact business configuration Not available
  • Geekbench 5 single-core Not available
  • Business configuration 20 cores / 32GB

2Can it handle sustained work?

Dell Pro Micro Plus QBM1250 (Core Ultra 7 265)

  • Geekbench 5 multi-core 16313 points
  • 65W desktop processor 65W CPU class
  • Cinebench 2024 multi-core Not available
  • Exact sustained limit unknown Not available

Lenovo ThinkCentre M90q Gen 6 Tiny (Core Ultra 7 265T)

  • Geekbench 5 multi-core Not available
  • 65W desktop processor Not available
  • Cinebench 2024 multi-core 1244 points
  • Exact sustained limit unknown Not independently tested

3Can it game?

Dell Pro Micro Plus QBM1250 (Core Ultra 7 265)

  • Integrated graphics only Integrated Intel Graphics
  • No internal GPU slot No discrete-GPU expansion
  • Integrated graphics Not available
  • PCIe expansion caveat Not available

Lenovo ThinkCentre M90q Gen 6 Tiny (Core Ultra 7 265T)

  • Integrated graphics only Not available
  • No internal GPU slot Not available
  • Integrated graphics Integrated Intel Graphics
  • PCIe expansion caveat Low-profile PCIe x8

4Is it loud or hot?

Dell Pro Micro Plus QBM1250 (Core Ultra 7 265)

  • Exact acoustics unavailable Not independently measured
  • Different configurations excluded No proxy result used
  • Cinebench load noise Not available
  • Reviewer conclusion Not available

Lenovo ThinkCentre M90q Gen 6 Tiny (Core Ultra 7 265T)

  • Exact acoustics unavailable Not available
  • Different configurations excluded Not available
  • Cinebench load noise 43 dB(A)
  • Reviewer conclusion Load fan criticized

5How much electricity does it use?

Dell Pro Micro Plus QBM1250 (Core Ultra 7 265)

  • Power adapter 180W adapter
  • No exact wall-power test Exact result unavailable
  • Idle wall power Not available
  • Full-load wall power Not available

Lenovo ThinkCentre M90q Gen 6 Tiny (Core Ultra 7 265T)

  • Power adapter Not available
  • No exact wall-power test Not available
  • Idle wall power 6 W
  • Full-load wall power 123 W

6Can I upgrade and connect everything?

Dell Pro Micro Plus QBM1250 (Core Ultra 7 265)

  • Memory is upgradeable Yes
  • Memory and storage 2 SO-DIMM / 2 M.2
  • Native ports 8 USB / 3 DP / Wi-Fi 6E
  • Detailed service manual Official CRU procedures
  • Native I/O Not available
  • Service documentation Not available

Lenovo ThinkCentre M90q Gen 6 Tiny (Core Ultra 7 265T)

  • Memory is upgradeable Yes
  • Memory and storage 2 SO-DIMM / 3 M.2
  • Native ports Not available
  • Detailed service manual Not available
  • Native I/O 7 USB / GbE / Wi-Fi 6E
  • Service documentation Official service guides

7Is it good value?

Dell Pro Micro Plus QBM1250 (Core Ultra 7 265)

  • Dell direct equivalent $1,749 direct equivalent
  • Verified Amazon part ASIN B0FKMSB13Q
  • Exact-SKU price Not available
  • Amazon availability Not available

Lenovo ThinkCentre M90q Gen 6 Tiny (Core Ultra 7 265T)

  • Dell direct equivalent Not available
  • Verified Amazon part Not available
  • Exact-SKU price $2,376.36
  • Amazon availability No exact ASIN verified

8Will it be dependable?

Dell Pro Micro Plus QBM1250 (Core Ultra 7 265)

  • Onsite service 3-year onsite
  • Replaceable internals Documented component service
  • Long-term evidence unavailable No exact long-term dataset
  • Onsite warranty Not available
  • Business security Not available
  • No long-term exact-unit record Not available

Lenovo ThinkCentre M90q Gen 6 Tiny (Core Ultra 7 265T)

  • Onsite service Not available
  • Replaceable internals Not available
  • Long-term evidence unavailable Not available
  • Onsite warranty 1-year onsite
  • Business security vPro / dTPM 2.0
  • No long-term exact-unit record Long-term data unavailable

References

  1. Dell. Dell Pro Micro Plus Desktop - QBM1250 order code bts106d_qbm1250_usx. Product page. Accessed .

    Configuration: QBM1250 with Core Ultra 7 265, 32GB 1x32 DDR5-5600, 1TB TLC SSD, Windows 11 Pro, Wi-Fi 6E, no optional rear module, no vPro support, 180W adapter, three-year Basic Support

    Disclosure: Manufacturer direct equivalent configuration, current price, support selection, and family gallery. Dell's exact retail manufacturer part is 1T9FW.

  2. Dell Support. Dell Pro Micro Plus QBM1250 Owner's Manual. Product page. . Accessed .

    Configuration: QBM1250 family specifications and service procedures for supported 35W and 65W Core Ultra 200 processors

    Disclosure: Manufacturer family manual used for dimensions, ports, memory and storage limits, processor support, and repair procedures.

  3. DirectDial. Dell Pro QBM1250 Desktop Computer - part 1T9FW. Product page. Accessed .

    Configuration: Dell MPN 1T9FW, UPC 0884116487852: Core Ultra 7 265, 32GB DDR5-5600, 1TB M.2 PCIe 4.0 SSD, Windows 11 Pro, Wi-Fi 6E, Gigabit Ethernet, 180W adapter, three-year basic onsite service

    Disclosure: Detailed distributor record used for stable manufacturer-part identity and package contents. Its headline says vPro, while its system-management field says no vPro; the latter agrees with Dell's direct configuration.

  4. Amazon marketplace record via Tiendamia. Dell Pro QBM1250 Desktop Computer - manufacturer part 1T9FW. Product page. Accessed .

    Configuration: Dell MPN 1T9FW: QBM1250, Core Ultra 7 265, 32GB DDR5, 1TB SSD, Windows 11 Pro, 180W adapter

    Disclosure: Exact manufacturer-part and core configuration verification. Marketplace copy claims vPro despite Dell's no-vPro configuration record; no Amazon price is stored.

  5. Geekbench Browser. Dell Inc. Dell Pro Micro Plus QBM1250 - Geekbench 5 CPU result. Product page. . Accessed .

    Configuration: QBM1250 with Core Ultra 7 265T, 15.46GB memory, Windows 11 Pro, balanced power plan

    Disclosure: Public user-submitted benchmark upload. Processor power class and memory differ from 1T9FW, test custody is unknown, and values are not used in scoring.

  6. TechoJo. Dell Pro QBM1250 Micro PC Unboxing & Review - Intel Core Ultra 5 235 + 16GB RAM & 512GB SSD. Video review. . Accessed .

    Configuration: QBM1250 with Core Ultra 5 235, 16GB RAM, and 512GB SSD

    Disclosure: The description contains an Amazon Associates disclosure and affiliate link. Different CPU, memory, and storage; no measurements are imported.

  7. Lenovo. ThinkCentre M90q Gen 6 Tiny (Intel) - 13AC002JUS. Product page. Accessed .

    Configuration: 13AC002JUS: Core Ultra 7 265T vPro, integrated Intel Graphics, 32GB DDR5-5600, 1TB PCIe 4.0 TLC Opal SSD, Windows 11 Pro, AX211 Wi-Fi 6E, 135W adapter

    Disclosure: Manufacturer exact-SKU specifications, live US price, warranty, and official product gallery. Manufacturer performance claims are not treated as measurements.

  8. Lenovo PSREF. ThinkCentre M90q Gen 6 Product Specifications Reference. Product page. . Accessed .

    Configuration: M90q Gen 6 family specification covering Core Ultra 200 desktop processors, integrated or optional Arc A310 graphics, two SO-DIMMs, three M.2 SSDs, and optional rear modules

    Disclosure: Manufacturer family specification. Optional features are not attributed to 13AC002JUS unless the exact-SKU page confirms them.

  9. ComputerBase. Lenovo ThinkCentre M90q Gen 6 im Test: Lenovos Mini-PC für Desktop-CPUs ist schnell und flexibel. Product page. . Accessed .

    Configuration: M90q Gen 6 Tiny with Core Ultra 5 245, 32GB DDR5-5600, 135W adapter, Windows 11; exact storage model not used here

    Disclosure: Lenovo loaned the review unit. ComputerBase states that Lenovo had no influence, there was no publication obligation or NDA, and the article contains marked affiliate links.

  10. Lenovo Support. Hardware Maintenance Manual - ThinkCentre M70q Gen 6 and ThinkCentre M90q Gen 6. Product page. Accessed .

    Configuration: M70q Gen 6 and M90q Gen 6 service procedures and replaceable components

    Disclosure: Manufacturer service manual used only for repairability and component-access documentation.

  11. Newegg / Lenovo storefront. Lenovo ThinkCentre M90q Gen 6 Tiny Desktop 13AC002JUS. Product page. . Accessed .

    Configuration: 13AC002JUS: Core Ultra 7 265T vPro, 32GB DDR5-5600, 1TB PCIe 4.0 TLC Opal SSD, integrated graphics, Windows 11 Pro

    Disclosure: Exact-SKU US price and configuration check. The listing was sold and shipped by Lenovo and had no customer reviews when checked.

Value for money

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Specification differences

Differences supported by the listed manufacturer specifications

Higher listed specifications for Dell Pro Micro Plus QBM1250 (Core Ultra 7 265)

  • Uses a smaller 1.17 liter enclosure

Higher listed specifications for Lenovo ThinkCentre M90q Gen 6 Tiny (Core Ultra 7 265T)

  • Provides 3 storage slots versus 2

Verified specifications

Manufacturer-sourced specifications and current testing status

Processor

SpecificationPro Micro Plus QBM1250 (Core Ultra 7 265)ThinkCentre M90q Gen 6 Tiny (Core Ultra 7 265T)
CPUIntel Core Ultra 7 265Intel Core Ultra 7 265T with vPro
Cores / threads20 / 2020 / 20
Processor default TDP65 W35 W
Integrated graphicsIntegrated Intel GraphicsIntegrated Intel Graphics

Memory and storage

SpecificationPro Micro Plus QBM1250 (Core Ultra 7 265)ThinkCentre M90q Gen 6 Tiny (Core Ultra 7 265T)
Memory type1x 32GB DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM, non-ECCDDR5-5600 SO-DIMM
Maximum memory64 GB64 GB
Upgradeable memoryYesYes
Storage slots23

Connectivity

SpecificationPro Micro Plus QBM1250 (Core Ultra 7 265)ThinkCentre M90q Gen 6 Tiny (Core Ultra 7 265T)
EthernetGigabit Ethernet RJ45Intel I219-LM Gigabit Ethernet with Wake-on-LAN
WirelessIntel Wi-Fi 6E AX211 2x2 and BluetoothIntel Wi-Fi 6E AX211 2x2 with vPro and Bluetooth 5.3
USB4NoNo
ThunderboltNoNo

Size and price

SpecificationPro Micro Plus QBM1250 (Core Ultra 7 265)ThinkCentre M90q Gen 6 Tiny (Core Ultra 7 265T)
Enclosure volume1.17 liters1.19 liters
List priceNot published$2,376
Product classBusiness deployments that need compact desktop-CPU performance and extensive native USB and display connectivityManaged office fleets and compact systems that need unusually broad internal expansion