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Compact black Lenovo ThinkCentre M720q Tiny desktop with keyboard and mouse

Lenovo

Lenovo ThinkCentre M720q Tiny Desktop i5-8500 16 GB 512 GB SSD

SKU CH-65KB-XPX50

Compact business desktop with a six-core Intel Core i5-8500 up to 4.10 GHz, 16 GB DDR4 memory and a 512 GB SSD in a tiny form factor

  • TypeBusiness Desktops & Workstations
  • Form FactorDIMM 240-pin
  • UsageConsumer
  • ColorBlack
  • ProcessorIntel Core i5-8500 Processor (Hexa Core, 9MB, up to 4.1GHz,
  • Processor Main Features64 bit Quad-Core Processor
  • Hexa-core i5-8500 up to 4.1 GHz handles multi-thread workloads
  • 16 GB DDR4 memory keeps many apps responsive
  • 512 GB 2.5" SSD boots Windows 10 Pro in seconds
  • Micro form factor fits behind a monitor or under a desk
  • USB Wi-Fi/BT dongle plus DVD-ROM adds flexible connectivity

Compact Business Desktop

The Lenovo ThinkCentre M720q Tiny desktop combines a 3.0 GHz Intel Core i5-8500 hexa-core processor with 16 GB DDR4 memory and a 512 GB solid-state drive. Windows 10 Pro is pre-installed alongside a USB keyboard, mouse and Wi-Fi/Bluetooth dongle. The micro form factor suits offices needing a small, ready-to-use system.

Thermals and Power in Daily Use

The 65 W processor runs at modest clock speeds for typical productivity tasks, keeping heat output low inside the compact chassis. Integrated Intel UHD Graphics avoids the extra power draw of a discrete card. Fan noise stays unobtrusive during normal office workloads.

Sustained Load Behaviour

Under continuous multi-core demand the CPU can reach 4.10 GHz within its 65 W envelope, so the tiny case relies on steady airflow rather than burst cooling. The 2.5-inch SSD maintains consistent throughput without thermal throttling. Memory tops out at 32 GB DDR4, limiting very large datasets. Buyers who need more storage, a discrete GPU or higher memory capacity should consider larger form factors.

Highlights

  • Hexa-core i5-8500 up to 4.1 GHz handles multi-thread workloads
  • 16 GB DDR4 memory keeps many apps responsive
  • 512 GB 2.5" SSD boots Windows 10 Pro in seconds
  • Micro form factor fits behind a monitor or under a desk
  • USB Wi-Fi/BT dongle plus DVD-ROM adds flexible connectivity

Specifications

BrandIBM
SeriesThinkCentre
Model10T7007WUS
Part NumberM720q
TypeBusiness Desktops & Workstations
Form FactorDIMM 240-pin
UsageConsumer
ColorBlack
ProcessorIntel Core i5-8500 Processor (Hexa Core, 9MB, up to 4.1GHz, 65W)
Processor Main Features64 bit Quad-Core Processor
Memory16 GB DDR4 UDIMM
Storage2.5" 512 GB Solid State Drive (SSD)
Optical Drive 2DVD-ROM
GraphicsIntel UHD Graphics
Wireless CardUSB Dongle 5Ghz Capable
MonitorMonitor not included
CaseMicro (MFF)
KeyboardUSB
MouseUSB
Operating SystemWindows 10 Pro
Windows 11Ready
ChipsetIntel B360
CPU TypeIntel Core i5 8th Gen
Installed Qty1
Max Supported Qty1
CPU Name3.00GHz
GPU/VGA TypeIntel UHD Graphics 630
Graphics InterfaceIntegrated video
Memory Capacity16GB DDR4
Memory SpeedDDR4
Memory Slot (Total)4
Memory Slot (Available)0
Memory Slots (Available/Total)0/4
Maximum Memory Supported32 GB
SSD512GB
HDDNo
Storage Spec2.5" 512 GB Solid State Drive (SSD)
Optical Drive TypeDVD
Optical Drive SpecSlim
Optical Drive FeaturesSlim
Optical Drive 2 TypeDVD
Screen SizeNo Screen
TouchscreenNo
Audio ChipsetIntegrated
LAN ChipsetIntegrated
LAN Speed10/100/1000Mbps
BluetoothUSB Dongle
Front USB2 x USB 3.1 Gen 2, 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1, 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-C (15W charging)
Front Audio Ports1
PS/22
Video Ports1 Display Port, 1 HDMI
Rear USB4
RJ451 port
Rear Audio Ports1 port
Keyboard TypeUSB Keyboard
Mouse TypeUSB Mouse
Dimensions (H x W x D)13.52" x 3.64" x 11.44"
Weight13

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Questions about this item

How do I install extra DDR4 memory in the M720q, and what step do people often miss?

Open the Tiny chassis, insert the DDR4 UDIMM into the 240-pin slot, then press firmly until the retention clips click — the click is the step many skip.

Which component will need replacement first if I run this M720q continuously?

The 2.5-inch 512 GB SSD has a finite write endurance; under sustained heavy writes it will wear out before the soldered Intel UHD Graphics or the 65 W i5-8500 processor.

What thermal limit appears first on the i5-8500 during prolonged full-load work?

The 65 W TDP ceiling is reached first; the tiny cooler cannot dissipate more, so the CPU throttles from 4.1 GHz down to its 3.0 GHz base frequency.

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