Lenovo CPU is a search for a processor, but Lenovo does not sell a single product by that name. The Lenovo name in this query most often refers to ThinkCentre business desktops, such as the M70s Gen 3 (Intel) and M80s, which are built around Intel Core processors. The facts provided describe the ThinkCentre M70s Gen 3 (Intel) as supporting up to 12th Gen Intel Core i9 vPro processors and up to 64 GB of DDR4 memory. Thinvent's closest alternatives are its IPC5, Aero and IPC3 lines, which use 12th Gen Intel Core processors with RAM up to 64 GB.
Lenovo ThinkCentre M70s Gen 3 (Intel) vs Thinvent Industrial and Mini PCs
| Feature | Lenovo ThinkCentre M70s Gen 3 (Intel) | Thinvent IPC5, Intel Core i5-1240P | Thinvent Aero Mini PC, Intel Core i3-1215U | Thinvent IPC3, Intel Core i3-1215U |
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| Processor | Up to 12th Gen Intel Core i9 vPro | Intel Core i5-1240P | Intel Core i3-1215U | Intel Core i3-1215U |
| Cores/Threads | Not stated | 12 cores | 6 cores | 6 cores |
| RAM | Up to 64 GB DDR4 | Up to 64 GB DDR4 | Up to 64 GB DDR4 | Up to 64 GB DDR4 |
| Storage | Not stated | Up to 2 TB SSD | Up to 2 TB SSD | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Small form factor | Industrial PC | Mini PC | Industrial PC |
Key differences
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Thinvent IPC5 and IPC3 offer RAM up to 64 GB and SSD up to 2 TB, with 12th Gen Intel Core processors.
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The Thinvent IPC5 with Intel Core i5-1240P provides 12 cores, which is the highest core count in this comparison.
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The Thinvent IPC5 with Intel Core i7-1255U adds dual LAN and dual band Wi-Fi options within the same 12th Gen Intel Core family.
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The Lenovo ThinkCentre M70s Gen 3 is offered with vPro processors, which are not part of the Thinvent configurations listed here.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Lenovo ThinkCentre M70s Gen 3 (Intel) if you need an Intel vPro business desktop in a small form factor. Choose a Thinvent IPC5, IPC3 or Aero if you want a 12th Gen Intel Core system with up to 64 GB RAM and up to 2 TB SSD, in an industrial or mini PC design.
