Lenovo ThinkStation P3 Tiny Gen 2 vs MINISFORUM AI X1
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Lenovo ThinkStation P3 Tiny Gen 2
Core Ultra 7 265 / RTX A1000 8GB / 32GB DDR5 / 1TB SSD / Windows 11 Pro
MINISFORUM AI X1
Ryzen 7 255 / 32GB DDR5 / 1TB SSD / silver chassis / US adapter; included OS unconfirmed
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1Is it fast for normal work?
Lenovo ThinkStation P3 Tiny Gen 2
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MINISFORUM AI X1
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2Can it handle sustained work?
Lenovo ThinkStation P3 Tiny Gen 2
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MINISFORUM AI X1
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3Can it game?
Lenovo ThinkStation P3 Tiny Gen 2
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MINISFORUM AI X1
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4Is it loud or hot?
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 -
Fan noise did not intrude during review Not available
MINISFORUM AI X1
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Noticeable fan noise under load Not available
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Fan noise did not intrude during review
Mr. Sujano described the fans as audible but unobtrusive during his use of the Ryzen 7 255 model. This is his subjective experience, without a comparable sound-pressure measurement.
Mr. Sujano · 7:40
5How much electricity does it use?
Lenovo ThinkStation P3 Tiny Gen 2
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MINISFORUM AI X1
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6Can I upgrade and connect everything?
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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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 -
OCuLink takes the second SSD slot Not available
MINISFORUM AI X1
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Memory is upgradeable Yes
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Storage is upgradeable Yes
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Memory access through the bottom panel Not available
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OCuLink takes the second SSD slot
Robtech installed the supplied M.2-to-OCuLink adapter in the second storage slot. Using that adapter leaves room for one internal M.2 SSD in the reviewed AI X1.
Robtech · 3:54
7Is it good value?
Lenovo ThinkStation P3 Tiny Gen 2
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MINISFORUM AI X1
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8Will it be dependable?
Lenovo ThinkStation P3 Tiny Gen 2
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Protective film left on a thermal pad Not available
MINISFORUM AI X1
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Protective film left on a thermal pad
Robtech found protective plastic still covering a memory/storage thermal pad in his review sample and left it in place for his thermal tests. This is a fault observed on that unit, not an established failure rate.
Robtech · 3:35
References
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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.
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MINISFORUM. AI X1 specifications and US configurations. Product page. Accessed .
Configuration: Ryzen 7 255 / 32GB DDR5 / 1TB SSD / silver chassis / US adapter; included OS unconfirmed
Disclosure: Manufacturer specifications; no MiniPCBench measurements.
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Robtech. The Most Requested Mini PC Review - Minisforum AI X1. Video review. . Accessed .
Configuration: Ryzen 7 H 255 / 32GB Crucial DDR5-5600 / 1TB Kingston PCIe 4 SSD / Windows 11 Pro; firmware unconfirmed. OCuLink adapter installed during review.
Disclosure: Manufacturer supplied a free review sample; affiliate links disclosed.
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Mr. Sujano. Mini PC that packs a Punch: minisforum AI X1 review - AMD Ryzen 7 255. Video review. . Accessed .
Configuration: Ryzen 7 255 / 32GB DDR5 / 1TB SSD / Windows; OS edition, firmware and installed memory layout unconfirmed.
Disclosure: Reviewer says MINISFORUM sent the unit; affiliate links disclosed.
Value for money
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Specification differences
Differences supported by the listed manufacturer specifications
Higher listed specifications for Lenovo ThinkStation P3 Tiny Gen 2
- Supports 64 GB more memory
- Provides 3 storage slots versus 2
Higher listed specifications for MINISFORUM AI X1
Verified specifications
Manufacturer-sourced specifications and current testing status
Processor
| Specification | ThinkStation P3 Tiny Gen 2 | AI X1 |
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| CPU | Intel Core Ultra 7 265 | AMD Ryzen 7 255 |
| Cores / threads | 20 / 20 | 8 / 16 |
| Processor default TDP | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Integrated graphics | NVIDIA RTX A1000 8GB GDDR6 plus Intel Graphics | AMD Radeon 780M |
Memory and storage
| Specification | ThinkStation P3 Tiny Gen 2 | AI X1 |
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| Memory type | DDR5-6400 CSODIMM, 1 x 32GB non-ECC | DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM |
| Maximum memory | 128 GB | 64 GB |
| Upgradeable memory | Yes | Yes |
| Storage slots | 3 | 2 |
Connectivity
| Specification | ThinkStation P3 Tiny Gen 2 | AI X1 |
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| Ethernet | 1 x Intel I219-LM Gigabit Ethernet | 1 × 2.5GbE |
| Wireless | Intel BE200 Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4 | Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4 |
| USB4 | No | Yes |
| Thunderbolt | No | Not published |
Size and price
| Specification | ThinkStation P3 Tiny Gen 2 | AI X1 |
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| Enclosure volume | 1 liters | Not published |
| List price | Not published | Not published |
| Product class | Not assigned | Not assigned |