This tiny desktop boasts big-time processing power with up to Intel vPro® Enterprise or Essentials with 12th Generation Intel® Core™ i9 processors. A multitude of ports means customizing the ThinkCentre M80q Gen 3 for specific workflows, is a snap. Add up to four displays for even more functionality.
The ThinkCentre M80q Gen 3 is easy to deploy, upgrade, and manage thanks to features like self-healing BIOS and toolless access to the SSD and memory module. With enhanced I/O ports, including the customizable connectivity of Flex IO, go ahead and connect all the peripherals you need.
Lenovo’s dedication to quality means the M80q Gen 3 tiny desktop shrugs off spills, dust, and more. It’s MIL-STD certified against multiple real-world benchmarks for toughness and durability. Like all ThinkCentre devices, it’s built with closed-loop post-consumer recycled plastic and is ENERGY STAR® 8 certified.
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Specifications may vary depending upon region / model.
| Processor |
| Processor family | Intel® Core™ i5 |
| Processor manufacturer | Intel |
| Processor model | i5-12500T |
| Processor frequency | 2 GHz |
| Processor generation | 12th gen Intel® Core™ i5 |
| Processor cores | 6 |
| Processor boost frequency | 4.4 GHz |
| Processor cache | 18 MB |
| Processor cache type | Smart Cache |
| Bus type | DMI4 |
| Number of processors installed | 1 |
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| Memory |
| Internal memory | 16 GB |
| Maximum internal memory | 64 GB |
| Internal memory type | DDR5-SDRAM |
| Memory layout (slots x size) | 1 x 16 GB |
| Memory slots | 2x SO-DIMM |
| Memory clock speed | 4800 MHz |
| Memory channels | Dual-channel |
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| Ports & interfaces |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity | 2 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity | 4 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity | 1 |
| HDMI ports quantity | 1 |
| HDMI version | 2.1 |
| DisplayPorts quantity | 2 |
| Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports | 1 |
| Combo headphone/mic port | Yes |
| Serial ports quantity | 1 |
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| Weight & dimensions |
| Width | 179 mm |
| Depth | 182.9 mm |
| Height | 36.5 mm |
| Weight | 1.25 kg |
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| Power |
| Power supply | 90 W |
| Power supply input voltage | 100 - 240 V |
| Power supply input frequency | 50 - 60 Hz |
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| Operational conditions |
| Operating temperature (T-T) | 5 - 35 °C |
| Storage temperature (T-T) | -40 - 60 °C |
| Operating relative humidity (H-H) | 20 - 80% |
| Storage relative humidity (H-H) | 10 - 90% |
| Operating altitude | 0 - 3048 m |
| Non-operating altitude | 0 - 12192 m |
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| Network |
| Ethernet LAN | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Ethernet LAN data rates | 100,1000 Mbit/s |
| Cabling technology | 10/100/1000Base-T(X) |
| Top Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) |
| Wi-Fi standards | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) |
| WLAN controller manufacturer | Intel |
| WLAN controller model | Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211 |
| Antenna type | 2x2 |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 5.1 |
| Wake-on-LAN ready | Yes |
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| Storage |
| Total storage capacity | 512 GB |
| Optical drive type | No |
| Storage media | SSD |
| Card reader integrated | No |
| Number of storage drives installed | 1 |
| Total SSDs capacity | 512 GB |
| Number of SSDs installed | 1 |
| SSD capacity | 512 GB |
| SSD interface | PCI Express 4.0 |
| NVMe | Yes |
| SSD form factor | M.2 |
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| Certificates |
| Certification | MIL-STD-810H, ErP Lot 3 |
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| Software |
| Operating system installed | Windows 11 Pro |
| Operating system architecture | 64-bit |
| Operating system language | German, Dutch, English, French, Italian |
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| Packaging content |
| Display included | No |
| Mouse included | Yes |
| Keyboard included | Yes |
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| Design |
| Chassis type | Mini PC |
| Product colour | Black |
| Colour name | Black |
| Volume | 1 L |
| Placement supported | Horizontal/Vertical |
| VESA mounting | Yes |
| Cable lock slot | Yes |
| Cable lock slot type | Kensington |
| Viewing window | No |
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| Graphics |
| Discrete graphics card | No |
| On-board graphics card | Yes |
| Discrete graphics card model | Not available |
| On-board graphics card model | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
| On-board GPU manufacturer | Intel |
| On-board graphics card family | Intel® UHD Graphics |
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| Processor special features |
| Intel 64 | Yes |
| Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology | Yes |
| Embedded options available | No |
| Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT) | Yes |
| Idle States | Yes |
| Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) | Yes |
| Intel Trusted Execution Technology | Yes |
| Execute Disable Bit | Yes |
| CPU configuration (max) | 1 |
| Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) | Yes |
| Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x) | Yes |
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| Performance |
| Product type | Mini PC |
| Motherboard chipset | Intel Q670 |
| Audio chip | Realtek ALC256-VB |
| Audio system | High Definition Audio |
| Built-in speaker(s) | Yes |
| Number of speakers | 1 |
| Password protection | Yes |
| Password protection type | HDD, Power on, Supervisor |
| Trusted Platform Module (TPM) | Yes |
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| Sustainability |
| Sustainability certificates | ENERGY STAR, EPEAT Gold, RoHS, TCO |
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