Comparison of Lenovo ThinkStation P3 Gen 2 (30K50057US) vs MSECORE Mini PC (MQ9)
Comparison of MSECORE Mini PC (MQ9) vs Lenovo ThinkStation P3 Gen 2 (30K50057US)

Lenovo ThinkStation P3 Gen 2 (30K50057US) vs MSECORE Mini PC (MQ9)

Comparison summary

  • For performance Lenovo ThinkStation P3 Gen 2 has a lot better performing processor. MSECORE Mini PC has more memory.
  • For displaying graphics Mini PC has a faster graphics card.
  • For portability Mini PC is lighter. It's also thinner and smaller in size.
  • ThinkStation P3 Gen 2 is cheaper.
  • Mini PC has a larger SSD for storage.
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Lenovo ThinkStation P3 Gen 2 (30K50057US)

MSECORE Mini PC (MQ9)

2026 model
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Lenovo ThinkStation P3 Gen 2 (30K50057US)MSECORE Mini PC (MQ9)
Processor (CPU)?Central Processing Unit is the heart of a gaming PC and is responsible for running games.
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Intel Core Ultra 7 265AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS
Memory (RAM)?Memory increases the general speed of a gaming PC.
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16gb64gb
Graphics card (GPU)?Graphics Processing Unit calculates 3D graphics and is essential for gaming and heavy programs.
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RTX A400Radeon 780M
Weight
9.6 lbs (4.35 kg)4.41 lbs (2 kg)
Size (length x width x height)
19.3 x 10.8 x 5.6 inches5.16 x 5.16 x 1.81 inches
(49.02 x 27.43 x 14.22 cm)(13.1 x 13.1 x 4.6 cm)
Operating system (OS)
-Windows 11 Pro
Hard drives
500gb SSD4000gb SSD
Release date
March 21, 2026May 13, 2026
Amazon.com List Price
$1,687.00$1,780.00
Amazon.com Lowest New Price
$1,687.00$1,780.00
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Lenovo ThinkStation P3 Gen 2 (30K50057US) summary

Lenovo ThinkStation P3 Gen 2 is a gaming computer released in 2026. It has an exceptional Intel processor plus enough memory for its price. The computer has the RTX A400 video card that is weak for playing games. You can play some games published this year using lower graphics settings, but you should check for games you want to run.

Lenovo ThinkStation P3 Gen 2 30K50057US Workstation - 1 x Intel Core Ultra 7 265-16 GB - 512 GB SSD - Tiny - Black

Release Year: 2025

Number of Processors Supported: 1

Number of Processors Installed: 1

Processor Manufacturer: Intel

Powerful Processing: Equipped with Intel Core Ultra 7 265 processor featuring Icosa-core (20 Core) architecture running at 2.40 GHz for exceptional multitasking and performance

Memory and Storage: Features 16 GB DDR5 SDRAM memory with 5.60 GHz speed and 512 GB NVMe SSD storage for fast data access and ample workspace

Professional Graphics: Includes 1 x NVIDIA RTX A400 graphics card with 4 GB GDDR6 dedicated memory for professional visualization and creative workflows

Compact Design: ThinkStation P3 Tiny Gen 2 workstation in black color with space-saving form factor powered by Intel Q870 chipset

Connectivity Options: Equipped with 7 USB ports including USB Type-C, 4 Mini DisplayPort outputs, 1 HDMI output, Gigabit Ethernet, Wi-Fi 7, and Bluetooth for comprehensive connectivity

ASIN: B0GKPPP8KS

MSECORE Mini PC (MQ9) summary

MSECORE Mini PC is a gaming computer with Windows 11 Pro released in 2026. It doesn't come with the top AMD CPU, but a good amount of memory for its price. The computer has the Radeon 780M GPU which is poor for playing games. You can play some games published this year using lower graphics settings, but you should check for games you want to run.

msecore Mini PC, 64G DDR5 RAM, 4T PCIE4.0 SSD, Ryzen 9 8945HS (8C/16T, Upto 5.2GHz), Radeon 780M Graphics, 2.5G LAN, 2*HDMI, 1*USB4.0, Triple Display, Wi-Fi 6e, VESA, Windows 11 Pro

【Comes with Powerful AMD Processor】This computer is equipped with AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS processor, 8 Cores 16 Threads, Base Clock 4.0GHz, Max. Boost Clock 5.2GHz. Support AI Engine Capabilities. Compatible with sound card, external graphics card, docking station. The default TDP is 35-54W. You could use it not only for daily work, watching movies, but also could use it for some light games, video editing, AI and complex tasks.

【RAM and Storage Expand】This desktop computer was preinstalled with 64G DDR5 RAM, 4T PCIE4.0 SSD, which can response more quickly than the PC with DDR4 RAM. There are two DDR5 RAM slots, support Max 64GB (32GB*2). And there is one M2 2280 SSD. We will install Windows 11 Pro operating system on the M2 2280 PCIE4.0 SSD by default.

【Triple Display】The mini computer has three video outputs: 2*HDMI, 1*USB-C. The integrated graphics is AMD Radeon 780M, has twelve Graphics Core. Graphics Frequency: 2800 MHz. It supports 4K output and supports to connect three monitors at the same time, press "Windows" + "P" to set the multi display.

【Dual LAN Support】This mini PC supports two LAN. One LAN is 1G Gigabit Ethernet, the other is 2.5G Gigabit Ethernet. Built-in WiFi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3. The wireless WiFi also supports Gigabit. You have more options to deploy network. There are two wireless antenna, you could install them on the mini PC to enhance the signal.

【Compact Design】 The product size is 131*131*46MM (5.2*5.2*1.8inch), and its weight (including the power brick) is no more than 2KG. It will not take too much space on the desktop and it is convenient to carry it out. You could use the VESA mount to hang the mini PC behind the monitor. We provide 2 years hardware warranty. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us, we will reply within 24 hours.

ASIN: B0FCLD7VHC

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