Lenovo ThinkStation P360 Ultra, a powerful drive in a small space

Lenovo ThinkStation P360 Ultra It is part of the high-performance compact workstation category: it features an Intel Core i7 CPU and Nvidia RTX A5000 graphics.

The small workstations segment represents a constantly evolving area, Where performance and design come together in a highly effective and powerful product. Compared to its desktop counterpart in a tower or mid-tower form factor, the trial version benefits Components developed to scale and borrowed from the mobile world To ensure easily controllable performance and consumption in a body that measures just 86 x 223 x 202 mm.

Compact workstations can be used profitably in work environments and design studios, even in the busiest ones, precisely thanks to the minimum occupied volume. They are also effective solutions for edge computing near large datasets and databases.

Solid hardware basis

The internal motherboard, created in cooperation with Intel, adopts Electronic components on both sides, to improve space and heat dissipation. The card is integrated with the chipset W680Tuned specifically for commercial workstations.

The main processor in our setup isIntel Core i7-12700. This Alder Lake variant is available for the client computer and workstation world and uses the Intel 7 build process. It has 8 P-Cores and 4 E-Cores, A total of 12 cores and 20 threads are running simultaneously. It is an advanced processor, suitable for complex processing, and is equipped with 12MB of L2 cache and 25MB of smart cache. Supports maximum frequencies of 4.9GHz and maximum sustained power It can reach 180 watts. The dual-channel RAM supports up to 128GB of DDR4 and DDR5 modules, with a bandwidth of up to 76.8GB/s.

This configuration includes 32GB of non-ECC DDR5-4000 So-Dimm memory and is expandable up to 128GB, thanks to its four RAM slots.
Thanks to the dedicated NVMe controller, it is possible to take advantage of high performance with integrated storage as standard 1 TB and running on PCIe 4.0 x4 bus.
The system also has a Serial ATA controller: the internal architecture allows you to expand your workstation with an additional 2.5-inch drive and a second M.2 channel.

Lenovo ThinkStation P360 Ultra is also available One PCI Express 4.0 x16 and one slot 3.0 x8 with x4 electrical connections.
The standard configuration also includes a file One 2.5Gb Gbit LAN portIntel AX211 Wi-Fi 6E Wireless Adapter, plus 3 display output ports, five USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports, two Thunderbolt 4 ports, and an audio in/out.

Video section paid directly to Nvidia RTX A5000 graphics processor with 16 GB memory. It is a component of Nvidia’s mobile suite and provides four mini DP ports intended for multi-screen processing.
This accelerator houses 6144 CUDA cores and supports Nvidia Max-Q technology. The processor can reach a maximum clock speed of 1575MHz, For maximum power consumption of up to 115 watts. GDDR6 memory operates on a 256-bit bus, for a maximum bandwidth of 448 GB/s.

Tests and considerations

We tested the Lenovo ThinkStation P360 Ultra Workstation in multiple contexts of use, from standard computing with office suites to rendering and managing complex graphic design programs.
being ISV-certified workstation It is suitable for modeling and designing 2D and 3D graphics with all major software on the market.

The overall performance is very high and allows you to run any software smoothly.

This Lenovo workstation features top-notch storage performance.

The CPU allows you to get a significant performance boost when working with software optimized for multi-threading.

Power is provided through A fairly bulky outdoor unit capable of delivering a good 300W peak. Such a device is indispensable, because a workstation requires a constant power supply in order to function reliably. The system draws 18 watts when stowed, 88 watts when using the standard wings, To reach 245 watts under extreme pressure.

The machine is durable and sturdy, the same can be said for the interior architecture, Able to work in any condition without obvious bending. The triple-fan cooling system is able to keep ingredients at appropriate temperatures, Even if they prove to be very noisy and with very frequent levels of interference.

The CPU and GPU touched 90 degrees Celsius in the most extreme of tests, so the fans kick in in an annoyingly pressing manner. However, even moderately intense tasks result in constant interference of the cooling system with AC present in some casesConstant variation in fan rotation speed and consequent acoustic disturbance to the operator.

The Nvidia GPU is powerful enough to pass most tests without noticeable slowdown. The system has proven to be valid for visualization and designs in virtual reality (VRMark test) and is capable of running CAD / CAM / CAE design programs with performance, in some cases, up to 450 frames per second (SpecViewPerf 2020 test).

In general, Lenovo ThinkStation P360 Ultra is capable of this obtain it in all circumstances It is an ideal choice for painters and planners who struggle with tight spaces. Despite its small size, the system offers good room for expansion, an aspect not taken for granted in configurations of this type.
The price is high, but it is in line with the market segment.