GEEKOM A5 vs Lenovo ThinkStation P3 Tiny Gen 2
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GEEKOM A5
Ryzen 5 7430U / 16GB DDR4 / 1TB SSD / Windows 11 Pro / US market
Lenovo ThinkStation P3 Tiny Gen 2
Core Ultra 7 265 / RTX A1000 8GB / 32GB DDR5 / 1TB SSD / Windows 11 Pro
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1Is it fast for normal work?
GEEKOM A5
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Lenovo ThinkStation P3 Tiny Gen 2
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2Can it handle sustained work?
GEEKOM A5
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Lenovo ThinkStation P3 Tiny Gen 2
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3Can it game?
GEEKOM A5
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Lenovo ThinkStation P3 Tiny Gen 2
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4Is it loud or hot?
GEEKOM A5
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Reviewer impression of fan noise
Robtech described fan noise on his 16GB/512GB A5 as low and unobtrusive, though audible. This is his impression of the reviewed unit, not a MiniPCBench noise score.
Robtech · 9:48 -
Noticeable fan noise under load Not available
Lenovo ThinkStation P3 Tiny Gen 2
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Reviewer impression of fan noise Not available
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Noticeable fan noise under load
ServeTheHome describes its Core Ultra 9 285 and RTX A1000 unit as quiet at idle but loud under load, with warm exhaust. This observation applies to the reviewer’s more powerful CPU configuration; noise was not measured on this catalog SKU.
ServeTheHome · 15:43
5How much electricity does it use?
GEEKOM A5
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Lenovo ThinkStation P3 Tiny Gen 2
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6Can I upgrade and connect everything?
GEEKOM A5
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Memory is upgradeable Yes
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Storage is upgradeable Yes
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Ribbon cable beneath the cover
ETA PRIME showed the A5 bottom cover still attached to the motherboard by a ribbon cable after removing its four screws. Open it carefully when accessing the memory or drives.
ETA PRIME · 2:13 -
Memory access through the bottom panel Not available
Lenovo ThinkStation P3 Tiny Gen 2
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Memory is upgradeable Yes
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Storage is upgradeable Yes
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Ribbon cable beneath the cover Not available
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Memory access through the bottom panel
ServeTheHome shows the memory sockets and two SSD positions beneath the removable bottom panel. Its unit has one 32GB CSODIMM installed. The reviewed Core Ultra 9 285 differs from this Core Ultra 7 265 configuration.
ServeTheHome · 10:12
7Is it good value?
GEEKOM A5
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Lenovo ThinkStation P3 Tiny Gen 2
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8Will it be dependable?
GEEKOM A5
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Lenovo ThinkStation P3 Tiny Gen 2
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References
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GEEKOM. A5 US configurations and specifications. Product page. Accessed .
Configuration: Ryzen 5 7430U / 16GB DDR4 / 1TB SSD / Windows 11 Pro / US market
Disclosure: Manufacturer specifications; no MiniPCBench measurements.
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ETA PRIME. CHEAP Ryzen Mini PC Tested! GEEKOM A5 (Ryzen 5 7430U) Gaming & Performance Review. Video review. . Accessed .
Configuration: Ryzen 5 7430U / 16GB DDR4 / 512GB SSD / Windows 11; firmware unconfirmed. Storage differs from this 1TB catalog configuration.
Disclosure: Affiliate and software-key links; review-unit acquisition not established.
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Robtech. My Favourite GEEKOM Mini PC - GEEKOM A5 2025 Edition Review. Video review. . Accessed .
Configuration: Ryzen 5 7430U / 16GB DDR4 / 512GB SSD / Windows 11 Pro; firmware unconfirmed. Storage differs from this 1TB catalog configuration.
Disclosure: Manufacturer supplied review sample; affiliate and coupon links.
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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.
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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
No value comparison is available. It requires eligible test scores and at least four current price observations in seven days.
Specification differences
Differences supported by the listed manufacturer specifications
Higher listed specifications for GEEKOM A5
Higher listed specifications for Lenovo ThinkStation P3 Tiny Gen 2
- Supports 64 GB more memory
Verified specifications
Manufacturer-sourced specifications and current testing status
Processor
| Specification | A5 | ThinkStation P3 Tiny Gen 2 |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | AMD Ryzen 5 7430U | Intel Core Ultra 7 265 |
| Cores / threads | 6 / 12 | 20 / 20 |
| Processor default TDP | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Integrated graphics | AMD Radeon integrated graphics | NVIDIA RTX A1000 8GB GDDR6 plus Intel Graphics |
Memory and storage
| Specification | A5 | ThinkStation P3 Tiny Gen 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory type | DDR4 SO-DIMM | DDR5-6400 CSODIMM, 1 x 32GB non-ECC |
| Maximum memory | 64 GB | 128 GB |
| Upgradeable memory | Yes | Yes |
| Storage slots | 3 | 3 |
Connectivity
| Specification | A5 | ThinkStation P3 Tiny Gen 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Ethernet | 1 × 2.5GbE | 1 x Intel I219-LM Gigabit Ethernet |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi 6; Bluetooth version unconfirmed | Intel BE200 Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4 |
| USB4 | No | No |
| Thunderbolt | Not published | No |
Size and price
| Specification | A5 | ThinkStation P3 Tiny Gen 2 |
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| Enclosure volume | Not published | 1 liters |
| List price | Not published | Not published |
| Product class | Not assigned | Not assigned |