Lenovo ThinkCentre M90q Gen 6 Tiny (Core Ultra 7 265T) vs MINISFORUM AtomMan G1 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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MINISFORUM AtomMan G1 Pro

Ryzen 9 8945HX, desktop RTX 5060 8GB, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, US

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Memory
Storage

1Is it fast for normal work?

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

  • Business configuration 20 cores / 32GB
  • Stock memory limits CPU-heavy work Not available

MINISFORUM AtomMan G1 Pro

  • Business configuration Not available
  • Stock memory limits CPU-heavy work 1x 32GB stock memory

2Can it handle sustained work?

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

  • Cinebench 2024 multi-core 1244 points
  • Exact sustained limit unknown Not independently tested
  • High multi-core performance Not available

MINISFORUM AtomMan G1 Pro

  • Cinebench 2024 multi-core Not available
  • Exact sustained limit unknown Not available
  • High multi-core performance 16 cores under 100W

3Can it game?

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

  • Integrated graphics Integrated Intel Graphics
  • PCIe expansion caveat Low-profile PCIe x8
  • Cyberpunk 2077 Not available
  • Helldivers 2 Not available
  • Rainbow Six Siege X Not available
  • Resolution tradeoff Not available

MINISFORUM AtomMan G1 Pro

  • Integrated graphics Not available
  • PCIe expansion caveat Not available
  • Cyberpunk 2077 71 fps
  • Helldivers 2 70 fps
  • Rainbow Six Siege X 272 fps
  • Resolution tradeoff 1080p native; 1440p tuned

4Is it loud or hot?

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

  • Cinebench load noise 43 dB(A)
  • Reviewer conclusion Load fan criticized
  • Load sound level Not available
  • GPU peak temperature Not available
  • Beast-mode CPU heat Not available

MINISFORUM AtomMan G1 Pro

  • Cinebench load noise Not available
  • Reviewer conclusion Not available
  • Load sound level 47 dBA
  • GPU peak temperature 88 C
  • Beast-mode CPU heat 86 C average; 93 C peak

5How much electricity does it use?

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

  • Idle wall power 6 W
  • Full-load wall power 123 W
  • Settled idle wall power Not available
  • Gaming wall power Not available

MINISFORUM AtomMan G1 Pro

  • Idle wall power Not available
  • Full-load wall power Not available
  • Settled idle wall power 37 W
  • Gaming wall power 221 W

6Can I upgrade and connect everything?

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

  • Memory is upgradeable Yes
  • Memory and storage 2 SO-DIMM / 3 M.2
  • Native I/O 7 USB / GbE / Wi-Fi 6E
  • Service documentation Official service guides
  • Storage is upgradeable Not available
  • USB4 is present Not available
  • Internal component access Not available
  • Replaceable desktop GPU Not available

MINISFORUM AtomMan G1 Pro

  • Memory is upgradeable Yes
  • Memory and storage Not available
  • Native I/O Not available
  • Service documentation Not available
  • Storage is upgradeable Yes
  • USB4 is present No
  • Internal component access 2x SO-DIMM; 2x M.2
  • Replaceable desktop GPU Low-profile PCIe GPU

7Is it good value?

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

  • Exact-SKU price $2,376.36
  • Amazon availability No exact ASIN verified
  • Manufacturer price Not available
  • Verified Amazon configuration Not available
  • Independent value context Not available

MINISFORUM AtomMan G1 Pro

  • Exact-SKU price Not available
  • Amazon availability Not available
  • Manufacturer price $1,589
  • Verified Amazon configuration B0GHYMV62Q
  • Independent value context Compactness carries tradeoffs

8Will it be dependable?

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

  • Onsite warranty 1-year onsite
  • Business security vPro / dTPM 2.0
  • No long-term exact-unit record Long-term data unavailable
  • Seller warranty Not available
  • Observed issues Not available

MINISFORUM AtomMan G1 Pro

  • Onsite warranty Not available
  • Business security Not available
  • No long-term exact-unit record Not available
  • Seller warranty 2 years
  • Observed issues Stable radios; hot and noisy

References

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. MINISFORUM. MINISFORUM AtomMan G1 Pro Gaming PC. Product page. . Accessed .

    Configuration: Variant 47325699408117, SKU G1Pro31US: Ryzen 9 8945HX, desktop RTX 5060 8GB, 32GB DDR5-5200, 1TB SSD, US

    Disclosure: Manufacturer specifications, current price, availability, shipping estimate, warranty, and return terms.

  7. ETA PRIME. The New G1 Pro Is FAST! SFF Gaming PC That Does It ALL!. Video review. . Accessed .

    Configuration: Ryzen 9 8945HX, desktop RTX 5060 8GB, 1x32GB DDR5-5200, 1TB SSD review unit

    Disclosure: The description discloses affiliate links and does not state how the review unit was obtained.

  8. Robtech. Minisforum's PS5 Killer Mini PC...G1 Pro Review. Video review. . Accessed .

    Configuration: Ryzen 9 8945HX, desktop RTX 5060 8GB, 1x32GB DDR5-5200, 1TB Kingston SSD free review sample; separate 2x16GB tests identified where used

    Disclosure: The description identifies a free review sample and includes manufacturer and retailer affiliate links.

  9. Craft Computing. SFF Gaming PC without the SFF Tax??? - Minisforum G1 Pro 16-Core / RTX 5060. Video review. . Accessed .

    Configuration: Ryzen 9 8945HX, Gigabyte desktop RTX 5060 8GB, 1x32GB DDR5-5200, 1TB PCIe 4.0 SSD review unit

    Disclosure: The description links the manufacturer product page without an affiliate disclosure and does not state how the review unit was obtained.

  10. Toasty Bros. CRAZY SFF Mini Gaming PC...But at What Cost?. Video review. . Accessed .

    Configuration: Early Ryzen 9 8945HX, desktop RTX 5060 8GB, 1x32GB DDR5, 1TB PCIe 4.0 SSD review sample

    Disclosure: The reviewer identifies the unit as an early sample; the description discloses affiliate links but does not state how the unit was obtained.

Value for money

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Specification differences

Differences supported by the listed manufacturer specifications

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

  • Provides 3 storage slots versus 2
  • Uses a smaller 1.19 liter enclosure

Higher listed specifications for MINISFORUM AtomMan G1 Pro

  • Supports 32 GB more memory
  • Has a manufacturer list price about $397 lower

Verified specifications

Manufacturer-sourced specifications and current testing status

Processor

SpecificationThinkCentre M90q Gen 6 Tiny (Core Ultra 7 265T)AtomMan G1 Pro
CPUIntel Core Ultra 7 265T with vProAMD Ryzen 9 8945HX
Cores / threads20 / 2016 / 32
Processor default TDP35 W55 W
Integrated graphicsIntegrated Intel GraphicsNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 desktop GPU with 8GB GDDR7 at up to 145W

Memory and storage

SpecificationThinkCentre M90q Gen 6 Tiny (Core Ultra 7 265T)AtomMan G1 Pro
Memory typeDDR5-5600 SO-DIMM1x 32GB DDR5-5200 SO-DIMM
Maximum memory64 GB96 GB
Upgradeable memoryYesYes
Storage slots32

Connectivity

SpecificationThinkCentre M90q Gen 6 Tiny (Core Ultra 7 265T)AtomMan G1 Pro
EthernetIntel I219-LM Gigabit Ethernet with Wake-on-LAN1x 5GbE RJ45
WirelessIntel Wi-Fi 6E AX211 2x2 with vPro and Bluetooth 5.3Wi-Fi 7 + Bluetooth 5.4
USB4NoNo
ThunderboltNoNo

Size and price

SpecificationThinkCentre M90q Gen 6 Tiny (Core Ultra 7 265T)AtomMan G1 Pro
Enclosure volume1.19 liters3.86 liters
List price$2,376$1,979
Product classManaged office fleets and compact systems that need unusually broad internal expansionCompact 1080p and 1440p gaming