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Key Features

What's new
  • Intel® Q670 Chipset.
  • Supports 12th Intel® Alder Lake Series Processors.
  • Up to 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i9-12900
    16C/24T, 2.40 → 5.00 GHz, 30MB SmartCache, 65W TDP.
  • Up to 1 x 2TB NVMe PCIe Gen 4 SSD.
  • Up to 2 x 2TB 2.5” HDD.
  • Up to 128GB dual-channel 3200 MHz DDR4 Memory.
  • Up to 380W with 80 Plus Platinum PSU.
  • More Features
    • Optional 3-in-1 card reader.
    • Optional mono 2W speaker.
    • Up to Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.2.

Availability

Lenovo ThinkCentre M70s Gen 3
Released2022
Release InfoAnnounced on January 25, 2022.
Applicable Models
  • Lenovo ThinkCentre M70s
  • 2022 Lenovo ThinkCentre M70 Small Form Factor
  • Lenovo ThinkCentre M70s Gen 3
  • Lenovo ThinkCentre M70t (12th Intel)
  • Lenovo ThinkCentre M70t (Intel Q670)
Generations

Exterior

Lenovo ThinkCentre M70s Gen 3
Dimensions3.6 x 11.7 x 13.4 inches (93 x 298 x 340 mm)
Weight11.7 lbs (5.3 kg)
Colors
Black
Keyboard and TrackpadKeyboard
  • Lenovo Calliope Keyboard (USB connector), black
  • Lenovo Calliope Wireless Keyboard (2.4GHz via USB receiver), black
  • Lenovo Traditional Keyboard (USB connector), black
  • No keyboard
Mouse
  • Lenovo Calliope Mouse (USB connector), black
  • Lenovo Calliope Wireless Mouse (2.4GHz via USB receiver), black
  • Lenovo Mouse (PS/2 connector), black (only available via a special bid)
  • Lenovo Fingerprint Mouse (USB connector), Windows Hello support, black
  • No mouse
PortsFront
  • 1 x USB-C 
    USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gpbs).
  • 4 x USB-A
    2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps).
    2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps).
  • 1 x Card reader 
    Optional
  • 1 x Microphone
    3.5mm jack.
  • 1 x Headphone
    3.5mm jack.
Rear
  • 4 x USB-A
    4 x USB 2.0 (480 Mbps).
  • 1 x HDMI 2.1
  • 2 x DisplayPort 1.4
  • 1 x RJ-45
    Gigabit Ethernet port.
  • 1 x Serial 
    Optional.
  • 2 x PS/2 ports
    Optional, for keyboard and mouse.
  • 1 x Line-out port
    3.5mm jack.
  • 1 x Flex IO
  • 1 x Power Connector

Chasis

Lenovo ThinkCentre M70s Gen 3
Form FactorTower 13.6L
Power Supply
  • 180W
    80+ Bronze 85% Efficiency
  • 260W
    80+ Gold 90% Efficiency
  • 310W
    80+ Platinum 92% Efficiency
  • 380W
    80+ Platinum 92% Efficiency
Bays
  • 1 x 2.5" disk bay
  • 1 x 3.5" disk bay
  • 1 x slim ODD bay
Optical DrivesOptional
  • DVD-ROM
    SATA 1.5Gb/s, slim (9.0mm)
  • DVD burner (DVD±RW)
    SATA 1.5Gb/s, slim (9.0mm)
Chasis InformationEOU
  • Toolless cover, disk, optical, extension card assembly/removal
Stand
  • Vertical stand
  • No stand
Others
  • Optional dust filter.
  • Supports Smart Power On.

Internal Specs

Lenovo ThinkCentre M70s Gen 3
ChipsetIntel Q670 Chipset
Processor
  • 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-12400
    6C/12T, 2.50 → 4.40 GHz, 18MB SmartCache, 65W
  • 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-12400F
    6C/12T, 2.50 → 4.40 GHz, 18MB SmartCache, 65W
  • 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-12500
    6C/12T, 3.00 → 4.60 GHz, 18MB SmartCache, 65W
  • 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-12700
    12C/20T, 2.10 → 4.80 GHz, 25MB SmartCache, 65W
  • 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-12700F
    12C/20T, 2.10 → 4.80 GHz, 25MB SmartCache, 65W
  • 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i9-12900
    16C/24T, 2.40 → 5.00 GHz, 30MB SmartCache, 65W
  • 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i9-12900F
    16C/24T, 2.40 → 5.00 GHz, 30MB SmartCache, 65W
Integrated Graphics
  • 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-12400
    Intel® UHD Graphics 730
    24 Execution Units, 300 → 1450 MHz
  • 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-12400F
    Not Available
  • 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-12500
    Intel® UHD Graphics 770
    32 Execution Units, 300 → 1450 MHz
  • 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-12700
    Intel® UHD Graphics 770
    32 Execution Units, 300 → 1500 MHz
  • 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-12700F
    Not Available
  • 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i9-12900
    Intel® UHD Graphics 770
    32 Execution Units, 300 → 1550 MHz
  • 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i9-12900F
    Not Available
Discrete GraphicsNo configuration is available.
It has a PCIe 3.0 x16 slot that you can install any full-height discrete graphics card with a maximum length of 215mm.
Memory
4GB 8GB 16GB 32GB 64GB 128GB
  • Memory Slots: 4 DIMM slots
  • Memory Type: Dual Channel DDR4 Memory
  • Memory Speed: 
    3200 MHz
  • Memory Per Slot:
    4GB 8GB 16GB 32GB
StorageUp to 3 x drives
  • 1 x M.2 PCIe SSD
    2242 PCIe 3.0 x 4
    2280 PCIe 3.0 x 4
    2280 PCIe 4.0 x 4
  • 1 x 2.5" or 3.5" SATA 6Gb/s Hard Drive
  • 1 x 2.5" SATA 6Gb/s Hard Drive
Slots
  • 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16
    low-profile.
  • 1 x PCIe 3.0 x1
    low-profile.
  • 1 x M.2 2230 slot for WiFi and Bluetooth combo card.
  • 1 x M.2 2242/2280 slot for PCIe solid-state drive.

Connectivity

Lenovo ThinkCentre M70s Gen 3
Wi-Fi
  • No Wireless LAN Card
  • Realtek RTL8822CE
    Dual band 2.4 GHz/5 GHz 2x2 WiFi-6 (802.11ac) Bluetooth 5.0
  • Intel Wireless-AC 9560
    Dual band 2.4 GHz/5 GHz 2x2 WiFi-6 (802.11ac) Bluetooth 5.0
  • Realtek RTL8852BE Wi-Fi 6
    Dual band 2.4 GHz/5 GHz 2x2 WiFi-6 (802.11ax) Bluetooth 5.2
BluetoothOptional Bluetooth 5.x
EthernetIntel Ethernet Connection I219-LM Gigabit Ethernet
10/100/1000 Mbps with Wake-on-LAN support.

Software

Lenovo ThinkCentre M70s Gen 3
OS
  • Windows 11
    Home Pro DG
  • Windows 10
    IoT Enterprise
  • Ubuntu Linux
  • No OS
Built-in Apps
  • Lenovo Vantage
  • Microsoft® Office 2021 Trial (Except Japan)
  • McAfee™ LiveSafe™ (Except Russia)

Camera & Audio

Lenovo ThinkCentre M70s Gen 3
Audio
  • Realtek® ALC897Q-CG codec.
  • High Definition (HD) Audio.
  • Optional 1 x 1W speaker.

Misc

Lenovo ThinkCentre M70s Gen 3
SecuritySecurity Chip
  • Firmware TPM 2.0, TCG certified
Physical Locks
  • E-lock
    Optional
  • Smart Cable Clip
    Optional
  • Kensington® Security Slot
  • Padlock Loop
Chassis Intrusion Switch
  • Chassis intrusion switch
  • No chassis intrusion switch
Fingerprint Reader
  • Touch style fingerprint reader on mouse
  • No fingerprint reader
BIOS Security
  • Administrator password
  • Power-on password
  • Supervisor password
  • Hard disk password
  • Computrace support
  • Cover presence switch
  • Smart USB protection
    Allows keyboard/mouse only, blocks all storage devices.
  • Individual USB port disablement
System Management
  • Intel vPro Essential
  • No vPro
Warranty
  • 1-year depot service
  • 1-year limited onsite service
  • 3-year limited onsite service
  • No base warranty

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