Lenovo ThinkCentre neo 50q Gen 6 vs Lenovo ThinkStation P3 Tiny Gen 2
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Lenovo ThinkCentre neo 50q Gen 6
Core Ultra 5 226V / 16GB LPDDR5X / 512GB SSD / Windows 11 Pro
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?
Lenovo ThinkCentre neo 50q Gen 6
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Lenovo ThinkStation P3 Tiny Gen 2
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2Can it handle sustained work?
Lenovo ThinkCentre neo 50q Gen 6
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Lenovo ThinkStation P3 Tiny Gen 2
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3Can it game?
Lenovo ThinkCentre neo 50q Gen 6
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Lenovo ThinkStation P3 Tiny Gen 2
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4Is it loud or hot?
Lenovo ThinkCentre neo 50q Gen 6
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Noticeable fan noise under load Not available
Lenovo ThinkStation P3 Tiny Gen 2
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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?
Lenovo ThinkCentre neo 50q Gen 6
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Lenovo ThinkStation P3 Tiny Gen 2
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6Can I upgrade and connect everything?
Lenovo ThinkCentre neo 50q Gen 6
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Memory is upgradeable No
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Storage is upgradeable Yes
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SSD is exposed beside the fan
Sai IT’s opened Gen 6 shows the M.2 SSD beside the fan assembly, accessible without removing that assembly. The video uses Australian model 13HR002FAU with a different wireless adapter from this US configuration.
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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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SSD is exposed beside the fan 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.
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7Is it good value?
Lenovo ThinkCentre neo 50q Gen 6
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Lenovo ThinkStation P3 Tiny Gen 2
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8Will it be dependable?
Lenovo ThinkCentre neo 50q Gen 6
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Lenovo ThinkStation P3 Tiny Gen 2
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References
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Lenovo PSREF. ThinkCentre neo 50q Gen 6 13HR002KUS specifications. Product page. . Accessed .
Configuration: Core Ultra 5 226V / 16GB LPDDR5X / 512GB SSD / Windows 11 Pro
Disclosure: Manufacturer specifications; no MiniPCBench measurements.
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Sai IT Pty Ltd. Lenovo ThinkCentre Neo 50q Gen6 Tiny PC Unboxing | Internal | First Boot | Device Manager 13HR002FAU. Video review. . Accessed .
Configuration: Australian 13HR002FAU: Core Ultra 5 226V, 16GB LPDDR5X-8533, 512GB Gen 4 SSD, Windows 11 Pro, MediaTek MT7925 Wi-Fi 7. Firmware unconfirmed.
Disclosure: Unit acquisition and any manufacturer relationship were not stated in the inspected description.
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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
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Specification differences
Differences supported by the listed manufacturer specifications
Higher listed specifications for Lenovo ThinkCentre neo 50q Gen 6
Higher listed specifications for Lenovo ThinkStation P3 Tiny Gen 2
- Supports 112 GB more memory
- Provides 3 storage slots versus 1
Verified specifications
Manufacturer-sourced specifications and current testing status
Processor
| Specification | ThinkCentre neo 50q Gen 6 | ThinkStation P3 Tiny Gen 2 |
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| CPU | Intel Core Ultra 5 226V | Intel Core Ultra 7 265 |
| Cores / threads | 8 / 8 | 20 / 20 |
| Processor default TDP | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Integrated graphics | Intel Arc 130V | NVIDIA RTX A1000 8GB GDDR6 plus Intel Graphics |
Memory and storage
| Specification | ThinkCentre neo 50q Gen 6 | ThinkStation P3 Tiny Gen 2 |
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| Memory type | LPDDR5X-8533, memory on package | DDR5-6400 CSODIMM, 1 x 32GB non-ECC |
| Maximum memory | 16 GB | 128 GB |
| Upgradeable memory | No | Yes |
| Storage slots | 1 | 3 |
Connectivity
| Specification | ThinkCentre neo 50q Gen 6 | ThinkStation P3 Tiny Gen 2 |
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| Ethernet | 1 x Realtek RTL8111K-CG Gigabit Ethernet | 1 x Intel I219-LM Gigabit Ethernet |
| Wireless | Realtek RTL8922AE Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4 | Intel BE200 Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4 |
| USB4 | No | No |
| Thunderbolt | No | No |
Size and price
| Specification | ThinkCentre neo 50q Gen 6 | ThinkStation P3 Tiny Gen 2 |
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| Enclosure volume | 1 liters | 1 liters |
| List price | Not published | Not published |
| Product class | Not assigned | Not assigned |