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Lenovo ThinkStation P3 Tower Gen 2 (Intel)
Lenovo's entry workstation tower with Core Ultra CPUs, NVIDIA RTX PRO graphics options and up to 256 GB of DDR5.
- Workstation, Creator, AI / ML
- Intel Core Ultra 5 235
- 32 GB
- 512 GB
PCPR score
7.0
Fair
Best price we’ve seen
$1,149Nov 9
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The short version
The ThinkStation P3 Tower Gen 2 (Intel) is Lenovo's entry workstation tower, with Core Ultra processors, Intel integrated graphics or NVIDIA RTX and RTX PRO cards including the RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell, and ISV certifications for CAD and engineering software. Lenovo lists up to 192 GB of DDR5-5600 UDIMM or 256 GB of DDR5-6400 CUDIMM memory and 500 W to 1100 W power supplies. It suits professionals who need certified drivers; retail listings often omit the GPU.
Pros
- ISV certifications for Autodesk, Dassault, Siemens and other CAD and engineering software
- Up to 192 GB of DDR5-5600 UDIMM or 256 GB of DDR5-6400 CUDIMM memory
- Professional graphics options including RTX PRO Blackwell cards
- Optional Wi-Fi 7 and power supplies rated 92% efficient
- Up to seven total drives across M.2 and SATA bays
Cons
- Best Buy listings do not name the GPU on the configurations read
- Buyers must check which power supply ships with each configuration
- Configuration choices vary widely, which makes street prices hard to compare
Best for
- CAD, engineering and content workstations
- Users who need ISV-certified drivers
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Configurations, and what they’d cost to build
| Configuration | Processor | Graphics | Memory | Storage | Price | Same parts, DIY | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ThinkStation P3 Gen 2 · Core Ultra 5 235 · 32GB · 512GB (Best Buy) | Intel Core Ultra 5 235 | — | 32 GB | 512 GB | $2,452 | Not comparable | n/a |
| ThinkStation P3 Gen 2 · Core Ultra 9 · 32GB · 1TB (Best Buy) | Intel Core Ultra 9 | — | 32 GB | 1 TB | $3,376 | $1,521 | +$1,855 |
The custom build uses the closest parts in our catalog at their latest prices, including a case, cooler and Windows license where the prebuilt has one. Chips sold only to system builders use their nearest retail sibling, and memory or storage sizes not sold on their own are priced per gigabyte. A positive number means the prebuilt costs more than DIY. It doesn’t count assembly, warranty or your time.
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What you can upgrade later
Memory
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Full specifications
Core
- Built for
- Workstation, Creator, AI / ML
- Form factor
- Workstation Tower
- Processor
- Intel Core Ultra 5 235
Memory
- Memory
- 32 GB
- Memory type
- DDR5
- Storage
- 512 GB
Power
- PSU details
- 500 W, 750 W or 1100 W at 92% efficiency, by configuration
Software
- Operating system
- Windows 11 Pro
Physical
- Finish
- Black
- Dimensions
- 415 × 180 × 370 mm (H × W × D), from 8.65 kg
Compatibility notes
- Power supply options are 500 W, 750 W and 1100 W at 92% efficiency, so confirm the PSU when choosing a high-power RTX PRO card
- Dimensions are 415 × 180 × 370 mm (H × W × D), starting at 8.65 kg
- M.2 SSDs are supported up to Gen5, with RAID 0/1/5 on M.2 and 0/1/5/10 on SATA
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Common questions
How much memory does the ThinkStation P3 Tower Gen 2 support?
Lenovo lists up to 192 GB of DDR5-5600 UDIMM or up to 256 GB of DDR5-6400 CUDIMM, depending on configuration. Supported frequency varies, so confirm the speed for your exact processor and memory selection.
Which graphics cards can it use?
Lenovo lists Intel integrated graphics plus NVIDIA RTX A400, A1000, RTX 2000 and 4000 Ada cards and RTX PRO 2000, 4000, 4500 and 5000 Blackwell cards, with availability depending on the power supply and configuration.
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