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Lenovo ThinkStation P520 mid-tower workstation in black finish

Lenovo

Lenovo ThinkStation P520 Xeon W-2145 8-Core 3.7GHz 64GB DDR4 512GB NVMe Quadro P2000

SKU CH-GEQT-YHTFT

Mid-tower workstation with an 8-core Xeon W-2145 at 3.7 GHz, 64 GB DDR4 ECC memory, 512 GB NVMe storage and an NVIDIA Quadro P2000 GPU for professional CAD and rendering

  • ProcessorIntel Xeon
  • Installed RAM64 GB
  • Installed SSD512 GB
  • Processor core count8-Core Processor
  • Operating systemWindows 11 Pro
  • Type of memoryDDR4
  • 8-core Xeon at 3.7 GHz powers heavy workloads
  • 64 GB DDR4 ECC memory keeps multitasking smooth
  • 512 GB NVMe drive loads projects fast
  • Quadro P2000 GPU drives professional visual apps
  • Windows 11 Pro pre-installed for immediate use

Professional CAD workstation

The Lenovo ThinkStation P520 is a new mid-tower workstation built for professional design, engineering, rendering and data-heavy applications. It runs on an Intel Xeon W-2145 8-core processor at 3.70 GHz with 64GB DDR4 ECC registered memory across eight slots. A 512GB NVMe M.2 drive provides fast access to projects and the NVIDIA Quadro P2000 graphics card supports CAD, content creation and multi-display setups. Windows 11 Pro is preinstalled for immediate use.

Suited for certified ISV workflows

This configuration suits engineers, designers and creators who need ISV-certified stability for CAD, 3D modelling and simulation workloads. The single-socket Xeon platform and Quadro P2000 are optimised for professional software reliability rather than raw gaming throughput. Buyers who need GPU compute clusters, higher core counts or consumer gaming features should look at alternative platforms.

Xeon W-2145 8-core 3.70 GHz processor

The Intel Xeon W-2145 delivers eight cores at a 3.70 GHz base frequency, providing the single-thread responsiveness and multi-core capacity that professional CAD and rendering applications demand. This CPU choice defines the workstation's ability to handle complex assemblies, large datasets and simultaneous professional tasks without the variability of consumer-grade silicon.

How it compares

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Price $668.99
Cheaper than about 81% of the 1,534 comparable items (median $2,906.49).
Installed RAM 64 GB
Lower than about 60% of the 1,387 comparable items (median 128 GB).
Processor core count 8-Core Processor
Lower than about 90% of the 1,207 comparable items (median 24).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameDELL
Product lineThinkStation P520
Product typeMid-tower
Processor
ProcessorIntel Xeon
Processor core count8-Core Processor
Processor speed3.7 GHz
Installed CPUs1
Max supported CPUs1
Memory
Installed RAM64 GB
Type of memoryDDR4
Memory slot count8
Storage
Installed SSD512 GB
Graphics
Graphics chipNVIDIA Quadro P2000
Software
Operating systemWindows 11 Pro

Questions about this item

How can I confirm the Xeon W-2145 is running at 3.7 GHz after setup?

Open Task Manager, select the Performance tab, and watch the CPU clock settle at 3.70 GHz under load.

What accessories are included and what must I source separately for the ThinkStation P520?

The unit ships with a power cord and Windows 11 Pro preinstalled; a monitor, keyboard, mouse and any additional DDR4 ECC modules are not included.

Which configuration suits CAD rendering — the 8-core 3.7 GHz Xeon with 64 GB DDR4 and Quadro P2000 or a lower-spec alternative?

The listed 8-core Xeon W-2145 at 3.7 GHz, 64 GB DDR4 ECC, 512 GB NVMe and Quadro P2000 is the only configuration described for this workstation.

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