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Black tower desktop with RGB keyboard mouse and soundbar

Lenovo

Lenovo ThinkCentre M720t desktop PC i5-8500 16GB 1TB RX 550 Wi-Fi W11 Pro

SKU CH-ES5S-TRY1Y

Tower desktop with Intel Core i5-8500, 16GB DDR4, 1TB SSD and Radeon RX 550 graphics for gaming and work

  • CPU modelIntel Core i5-8500
  • RAM capacity16 GB DDR4
  • SSD storage1 TB
  • GraphicsAMD Radeon RX-550 4 GB GDDR5
  • Operating systemWindows 11 Pro
  • Turbo clock speed4.1 GHz
  • Intel Core i5-8500 reaches 4.10 GHz for responsive multitasking
  • 16GB DDR4 memory keeps demanding apps running smoothly
  • 1TB SSD provides fast boot and quick file access
  • AMD Radeon RX 550 4GB GDDR5 delivers smooth visuals for casual gaming
  • Wi-Fi adapter plus RGB keyboard, mouse and soundbar complete the setup

Tower desktop for everyday gaming

The Lenovo ThinkCentre M720t is a tower desktop built around an Intel Core i5-8500 processor running at 3.00 GHz with a 4.10 GHz turbo frequency. It ships with 16GB DDR4 memory, a 1TB SSD, and an AMD Radeon RX 550 graphics card with 4GB GDDR5. Windows 11 Pro comes pre-installed and the bundle includes an RGB keyboard, mouse and soundbar for a complete starter setup.

Sustained workload behaviour

The six-core i5-8500 maintains its base clock across extended sessions, while the RX 550 4GB GDDR5 frame buffer handles casual gaming and multimedia streams without throttling. The 1TB SSD keeps read and write latency low during long file transfers or game loads. DDR4 system memory supplies steady bandwidth for background tasks and browser tabs alike.

Practical interface limits

Front-panel connectivity provides five USB ports and two audio jacks for peripherals and headsets. A single RJ45 port handles wired networking alongside the included Wi-Fi adapter. Video output relies on the Radeon card’s HDMI and DisplayPort connections. Internal expansion room in the tower chassis allows future storage or card upgrades within standard ATX constraints.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in Tower & Compact Desktop PCs, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $355.99
Cheaper than about 63% of the 14,711 comparable items (median $494.99).
RAM capacity 16 GB DDR4
Typical for this category: the median of 13,125 items is 16 GB.
SSD storage 1 TB
Higher than about 60% of the 11,342 comparable items (median 512 GB).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameLenovo
Product lineThinkCentre
Model nameM720t
Product typeDesktop PC
Product colorBlack
Processor
CPU modelIntel Core i5-8500
Turbo clock speed4.1 GHz
Base clock speed3 GHz
Processor cache9 MB
Memory
RAM capacity16 GB DDR4
Storage
SSD storage1 TB
Graphics
GraphicsAMD Radeon RX-550 4 GB GDDR5
Ports & slots
Front USB ports5
Front audio jacks2
Ethernet port1 port
Size & build
Form factorTower
Compatibility
Windows 11 supportReady
Software
Operating systemWindows 11 Pro

Questions about this item

How much power does the RX 550 4GB GDDR5 draw under sustained load?

The AMD Radeon RX 550 4GB GDDR5 is a low-profile card rated at 50 W TDP, so sustained gaming loads add minimal heat and noise to the tower chassis.

Does the M720t include a monitor or must I supply my own display?

No monitor is included; you will need a display with HDMI or DisplayPort input to use the RX 550 video outputs.

Will my existing DDR4 memory modules work if I want to expand beyond 16 GB?

Yes, the board uses standard DDR4 DIMM slots, so any compatible DDR4 sticks can be added up to the platform maximum.

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