Subj : Lenovo's rival to Apple's Mac Studio gets one of Intel's fastest To : All From : TechnologyDaily Date : Sun May 04 2025 22:15:07 Lenovo's rival to Apple's Mac Studio gets one of Intel's fastest CPUs and a dedicated GeForce RTX 5060 TI GPU Date: Sun, 04 May 2025 21:03:00 +0000 Description: Lenovos new ThinkCentre neo Ultra mini PC combines Intels Core Ultra 9 and 16GB RTX 5060 Ti GPU, delivering AI-ready performance in a 3.6L chassis. FULL STORY ======================================================================Lenovo ThinkCentre neo Ultra 2025 squeezes high-end AI hardware into a tiny, 3.6-liter case Delivers big performance and power efficiency at just 300 watts It supports large language models with up to 14B parameters Apples Mac Studio continues to dominate the conversation around compact high-performance desktops, but Lenovo is pushing back with its ThinkCentre neo Ultra series. Originally released at CES 2024, the first ThinkCentre neo Ultra featured a 14th Gen Intel processor. Just six months later, Lenovo refreshed the device with Intels Core Ultra CPUs , and also upgraded the GPU in a separate system, the Lenovo Yoga Portal mini PC . Now, Lenovo has introduced yet another update to the ThinkCentre neo Ultra series - a new mini workstation equipped with Intels high-end Core Ultra 9 285 CPU and a 16GB RTX 5060 Ti GPU rated at 180W. Portable yet powerful Small Stature, Big Energy is how Lenovo describes this years model, and the tagline fits. Despite its compact 3.6-liter chassis, this mini PC delivers a total performance output of 825 TOPS and upgrades from the desktop-grade LGA-1700 to the newer LGA-1851 socket. The power supply has been reduced from 350W in the previous version to 300W, suggesting improved power efficiency. Although this model still avoids unlocked K-series CPUs, it aims for a balance between thermal limitations and computational performance that should appeal to its business-focused audience. One of the standout features is the upgraded graphics. Replacing the RTX 4060 with a 16GB RTX 5060 Ti offers a substantial boost for users handling AI inference, 3D rendering, or high-resolution video workflows. Lenovo also hints at a dedicated NPU card, though its unclear whether this refers to separate hardware or is tied to Intels Arrow Lake architecture. Either way, the system supports locally deployed large language models with up to 14 billion parameters - an appealing option for organizations looking to run AI workloads in-house. Lenovo says the system earned a CES 2025 Best New Tech for Home and Workplace Award, adding further credibility to its performance claims. Base configurations include 32GB of RAM and 1TB of storage, with pricing set at 14,999 RMB (about $2,056) for the Core Ultra 5 and RTX 5060, or 19,999 RMB (about $2,741) for the Ultra 7 and RTX 5060 Ti. Pricing and availability for the Core Ultra 9 and RTX 5060 Ti 16GB variant have yet to be announced, and there's no word on international launch details. Via Videocardz You might also like HMRC launches 1 billion bid for new CRM system These are the best mobile workstations around Check out our roundup of the best AI writers around today ====================================================================== Link to news story: https://www.techradar.com/pro/lenovos-rival-to-apples-mac-studio-gets-one-of-i ntels-fastest-cpu-and-a-dedicated-geforce-rtx-5060-ti-gpu --- Mystic BBS v1.12 A47 (Linux/64) * Origin: tqwNet Technology News (1337:1/100) .