Desktop workstation computer systems are normally cumbersome and heavy as a result of they’re optimized solely for optimum efficiency and expandability. The ThinkStation P360 Ultra takes the wrong way and is primarily optimized for area. Lenovo tries to cram as a lot computing energy as potential inside that sub-4-Liters area.
This laptop is a Small Form Factor (SFF) workstation that claims to be 15% smaller than the competitors and has key energy-efficiency certifications comparable to ENERGY STAR or EPEAT Gold. The 8.7×7.9×3.4 inches dimensions make it definitely smaller than Intel’s NUC 12 Extreme which is 14.1×7.4×4.7 inches large.
Inside, you will discover an Intel gen12 desktop CPU (16-core max) with a most RTX A5000 GPU configuration (16GB VRAM). That’s very a lot like a cell RTX 3080. The cell nature of the GPU higher matches the cooling and energy envelopes possible on such a small laptop.
Note that the GPU board connects to the motherboard by way of a proprietary connector, which signifies that solely Lenovo can provide a GPU improve. That stated, I might not be shocked if clients would actually by no means improve the GPU, like laptop computer customers.
Four DDR5 RAM slots for the first system needs to be sufficient for most individuals concerned about an SFF workstation. It needs to be straightforward to configure 64GB of RAM that manner.
Like different SFF computer systems, the 300W energy provide is exterior, and I might be curious to see if the best CPU and GPU choices can be restricted by energy. But additional velocity and energy additionally imply extra warmth, so it’s most likely honest to think about this workstation as having higher cooling than a laptop computer workstation just like the ThinkPad P15 Gen2 we reviewed.
The ThinkStation P360 Ultra has plenty of ports. It can also be significantly extra inexpensive (and speedy) than a equally priced ThinkPad workstation. At the identical time, it’s comparatively (trans)transportable for those who embrace a ThinkVision M15 cell show, for instance. I want there have been a pair extra USB-C or Thunderbolt 4 ports, although.
You can simply lengthen the connectivity at a set location with a Thunderbolt 4 dock to entry additional storage and equipment linked to that workspace. Having a one-cable setup is extraordinarily agreeable for those who join/disconnect usually.
In conclusion, it’s straightforward to love the SFF nature of this workstation and its relative affordability. It would look superb on any desk, making it straightforward to create a neat setting and supply some degree of mobility. That stated, it’s for the space-conscious crowd moderately than your typical workstation buyer, so we’re wanting ahead to listening to about real-world experiences.
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