Lenovo THINKSTATION P3 (30GS0078US) vs Intel NUC 8 (BOXNUC8i7HVKVA1)
Comparison summary
- For performance Lenovo THINKSTATION P3 has a lot better performing processor.
- THINKSTATION P3 is cheaper.
- The computers have different operating systems, THINKSTATION P3 has Windows 11 Pro and Intel NUC 8 has Windows 10 Home.
- For displaying graphics THINKSTATION P3 has a lot faster graphics card.
- NUC 8 is thinner and smaller in size.
- THINKSTATION P3 has a larger SSD for storage.
Lenovo THINKSTATION P3 (30GS0078US)
Intel NUC 8 (BOXNUC8i7HVKVA1)
Compare specifications
| Lenovo THINKSTATION P3 (30GS0078US) | Intel NUC 8 (BOXNUC8i7HVKVA1) |
|---|---|
| Processor (CPU)?Central Processing Unit is the heart of a gaming PC and is responsible for running games. Read more | |
| Intel Core i7-13700 | Intel Core i7 Series |
| Memory (RAM)?Memory increases the general speed of a gaming PC. Read more | |
| - | 16gb |
| Graphics card (GPU)?Graphics Processing Unit calculates 3D graphics and is essential for gaming and heavy programs. Read more | |
| RTX A4500 | Radeon RX Vega M GH |
| Size (length x width x height) | |
| 16 x 15 x 7 inches | 10.8 x 7.8 x 4.9 inches |
| (40.64 x 38.1 x 17.78 cm) | (27.43 x 19.81 x 12.45 cm) |
| Operating system (OS) | |
| Windows 11 Pro | Windows 10 Home |
| Hard drives | |
| 1x 2000gb SSD | 1000gb SSD |
| Release date | |
| October 5, 2026 | October 10, 2019 |
| Amazon.com List Price | |
| $4,754.65 | $10,335.54 |
| Amazon.com Lowest New Price | |
| $4,754.65 | $10,335.54 |
| Buy on Amazon.com | Buy on Amazon.com |
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Lenovo THINKSTATION P3 (30GS0078US) summary
Lenovo THINKSTATION P3 is a gaming computer with Windows 11 Pro released in 2026. It doesn't come with the top Intel processor for its price. The computer has the RTX A4500 graphics card that is mediocre for playing games.
Lenovo THINKSTATION P3 Tower, I7-13700 (E-CORES UP to 4.10GHZ, 30MB), Windows 11 PRO 64, 64.0GB, 1X2TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIE GEN4 Performance TLC Opal, A4500
ThinkStation P3 Tower - Intel Core i7-13700 vPro (E-cores up to 4.10GHz 30MB) - Windows 11 Pro 64 - 64.0GB - 1x2TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe Gen4 Performance TLC Opal - NVIDIA RTX A4500 20GB - BT 5.1 or above,IntelAX211vPro - 3YR Premier NBD - USB - Traditional - Black-English (US)
ASIN: B0D6Y577SL
Intel NUC 8 (BOXNUC8i7HVKVA1) summary
Intel NUC 8 is a Windows gaming computer. It has the Radeon RX Vega M GH graphics card that is lackluster for gaming. You can play some games published this year using lower graphics settings, but you should check for games you want to run.
Intel NUC 8 Performance-G Mini PC (NUC8i7HVKVA) - Core i7 100W, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD
Take control with an 8th Gen Intel Core i7-8809G Processor unlocked for performance tuning
Radeon RX Vega M GH Graphics - immerse yourself in virtual reality and travel to far away destinations or play your favorite high resolution games
Windows 10 Home pre-installed
16GB DDR4-2400 & 1TB Intel NVMe 760P SSD - all the storage you need for media, games, files and more
ASIN: B07H8M3TJY