Smarter
redefines
the powerof small
ThinkStation P3 Ultra
Media & Entertainment
Solution Brief

Meet the ThinkStation P3 Ultra
Redefining the power of small
for M&E workflows
Half the size of traditional
small form factor
desktop workstations,
the ThinkStation P3 Ultrasits in a class of its own
and delivers unmatchedperformance by packing
powerful components
in an innovative, spaceefficient design.
The P3 Ultra chassis is less than 4L
in total volume yet still boasts up
to Intel vPro® Enterprise with 13thGen Intel® Core™ i9 processors andsupport for up to NVIDIA RTX™
A5500 mobile graphics so users canexperience tower-like performance.

For studios, artists, educatorsand students who need desktop
power to run demanding workflows
wherever work takes you, theThinkStation P3 Ultra delivers CPU
and GPU performance in a compact
format unlike anything else on themarket.
Desktop workstations are known
for their power and performance- built to run the most demanding
and sophisticated ISV applications
so artists can iterate more freely
while keeping projects on time andon budget. The P3 Ultra offers thepower and configuration flexibility
studios, artists, educators andstudents require to learn the toolsof their future trade or take on themost challenging creative projects.

Media & Entertainment
ThinkStation P3 Ultra configurations for M&E workflows
Animators, Visual Effects Artists
and Remote Talent

Educators and Students

Workflow: 2D/3D animation, visual effects andremote workflows

Workflow: 2D/3D animation, visual effects and editing

Recommended configuration for creative workflows:
CPU: 	 Intel vPro® with 13th Gen Intel® Core™ i9GPU:
NVIDIA RTX A5500 mobileMemory: up to 128GB of RAM
SSD 1:
 1TB NVMe (OS / applications)
SSD 2:
 1TB NVMe (content / cache)

Recommended configuration for teaching and learning
2D/3D, visual effects and editing solutions:CPU:U p to Intel vPro® with 13th Gen Intel® Core™ i9GPU:
NVIDIA RTX A2000
Memory: 32GB of RAM
SSD 1:
 1TB NVMe (OS / applications)
SSD 2:
 1TB NVMe (content / cache)

Performance Gains for ISV applications include:ThinkStation P3 Ultra
Use Cases for M&E
Tower-like performance in a compact, MIL-SPEC tested form
factor makes the P3 Ultra an ideal choice for education and asa thick client for remote workflows within an office or from anartist’s home, powered by Intel vPro® with 13th Gen Intel® Core™
i9 processors and NVIDIA RTX A5500 mobile graphics.
Examples Include:

Thick Client

Education·R emote into the office or·C apable of running thedata center· L ocal compute capabilities
when connectivity is
restricted

creative applications beingtaught today·S ize, performance andcapabilities throughout astudents learning journeyDesktop power in a groundbreaking
compact form factor
Built for demanding media and entertainment workflows that
require flexible configurations and maximum space-savings,
the ThinkStation P3 Ultra is ideal for keeping up with modern
workplace changes. As organizations move to hybrid or remotework, deploy additional resources to the edge, and try to minimize
their environmental impact, this workstation is a versatile, moresustainable solution for this critical time of transformation.
Super-Fast Memory
Up to 128GB DDR5 with
4 SoDIMM slots
Dual-Sided Motherboard
With active components
on both sides for maximum
space efficiency

ThinkStation P3 Ultra Sustainability Highlights

Processor Performance
Up to Intel vPro® with 13th Gen Intel®
Core™ i9, up to 24 cores, up to 5.8GHz

Certifications
ENERGY STAR®1, TCO Certified2, EPEAT® Goldregistered3 in the US

Professional Graphics
Designed with advanced cooling features
to house a powerful NVIDIA professional
GPU (up to NVIDIA RTX A5500 Mobile)

Sustainable Packaging
Packaged using 90% post-consumer recycled
cardboard and 90% post-consumer recycled
foam cushions

Legendary Reliability
Tested to 10 military grade
requirements and >200
quality checks

Carbon Emissions Savings
15% lighter in weight than previous small form factors,
which allows for more systems in each cargo load, resulting
in fewer shipments and reduced carbon emissions

To earn the ENERGY STAR® certification, the product must meet energy efficiency criteria set by the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency or the U.S. Department of Energy.
2
TCO Certified is an international third party certification for IT products which covers both social and environmental
aspects during the product’s life cycle.
3EPEAT® Gold registered in the U.S. products must meet environmental performance criteria designated by theGlobal Electronics Council.
1For more information on the ThinkStation P3 Ultra, please visit: www.Lenovo.com/workstations©2023, Lenovo Group Limited. All rights reserved.