Lenovo ThinkCentre M70q Gen 5 Black 2024
The Intel Core i5-14400T 10-core processor and 16GB DDR5 RAM drive smooth multitasking inside a tiny 1.25kg chassis that fits virtually anywhere. Its 512GB NVMe SSD offers quick boot times, while TPM 2.0 and Windows 11 Pro add enterprise-grade security for data-sensitive tasks. This mini PC is ideal for business and home office users needing a secure, space-efficient desktop for daily productivity and light multitasking.
About This Desktop
Processor ModelIntel Core i5 14th Generation. System Memory (RAM)16 gigabytes. GraphicsIntel UHD Graphics 730. Storage TypeSSD. Total Storage Capacity512 gigabytes
- Operating SystemWindows 11 pro
- 14th Gen Intel Core i5-14400TThe first 14th Gen Intel Core i5 desktop processor with 10-cores (6 P-core + 4 E-core) and 16 threads, and up to 4.5 ghz frequency.
- System Memory16GB SO-DIMM DDR5-4800
- 512GB Soid State Drive (SSD)While offering less storage space than a hard drive, a flash-based SSD has no moving parts, resulting in faster start-up times and data access, no noise, and reduced heat production.
- 6 USB-A 3.2 Ports Maximize The Latest High-Speed DevicesAlso includes 1 USB-C 3.2 port for data transfer only.
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Overview
Performance
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong social proof (88th percentile) 88th
- Strong port (83th percentile) 83th
- Strong reliability (72th percentile) 72th
Cons
- Below average storage (29th percentile) 29th
- Below average gpu (32th percentile) 32th
Specifications
Full Specifications
Processor
| CPU | Intel Core i5 14400 |
| Cores | 10 |
| Frequency | 1.5 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 20 MB |
Graphics
| GPU | Intel UHD Graphics 730 |
| Type | integrated |
| VRAM Type | Shared |
Memory & Storage
| RAM | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 512 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD |
| Storage 2 Type | HDD |
Build
| Form Factor | mini |
| PSU | 90 |
| Weight | 1.3 kg / 2.8 lbs |
Connectivity
| USB-C Ports | 1 |
| USB Ports | 6 |
| Thunderbolt | None |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.1 |
| DisplayPort | 1x DisplayPort 1.4 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet |
System
| OS | Windows 11 Pro |
Value & Pricing
vs Competition
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkCentre M70q Gen 5 | HP OMEN 45L GT22 | ASUS ROG NUC NUC15JNK | MSI MEG Vision X AI 2NVZ9-045US | Corsair ONE i600 | Dell Alienware Aurora ACT1250 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Core i5 14400 | Intel Core Ultra 9 285K | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | Intel Core Ultra 9 285K | Intel Core Ultra 9 285K | Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF |
| RAM (GB) | 16 | 64 | 32 | 64 | 64 | 16 |
| Storage (GB) | 512 | 2048 | 1000 | 2048 | 2048 | 1024 |
| GPU | Intel UHD Graphics 730 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti |
| Form Factor | mini | mid-tower | mini | Desktop | sff | mid-tower |
| Psu W | 90 | - | 330 | 1300 | 1000 | - |
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Cpu | Gpu | Ram | Port | Storage | Reliability | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lenovo ThinkCentre M70q Gen 5 | 59.5 | 31.7 | 47.9 | 83.1 | 29 | 71.6 | 87.8 |
| HP OMEN 45L GT22 Compare | 97.8 | 90.3 | 94.2 | 99.3 | 90.9 | 71.6 | 63.6 |
| ASUS ROG NUC NUC15JNK Compare | 91.4 | 81.4 | 90.9 | 93.8 | 63.2 | 40 | 99.7 |
| MSI MEG Vision X AI 2NVZ9-045US Compare | 97.8 | 90.3 | 97.6 | 95.8 | 90.9 | 40 | 0 |
| Corsair ONE i600 Compare | 97.8 | 88.3 | 98.1 | 97.6 | 90.9 | 34.3 | 0 |
| Dell Alienware Aurora ACT1250 Compare | 95.1 | 74.6 | 49.6 | 99.2 | 72.7 | 71.6 | 77.3 |
Usage Scores
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