Specs & Power Consumption: Lenovo ThinkCentre M70q Gen 1 (i3-10100T)

Partially verified data Intel Core i3-10100T

Lenovo ThinkCentre M70q Gen 1 (i3-10100T): estimated 12W idle and 45W under load, 1x 1GbE, up to 64 GB RAM. VESA mount behind your monitor.

Technical specifications

Idle estimate12 W

Under load estimate45 W

Estimated 24/7 average18.6 W

Yearly cost (€0.25/kWh)40.73 €

Average based on 80% of the time at idle and 20% under load, running 24/7: 163 kWh/year. Adjust the inputs to match your usage:

Energy: 163 kWh/year · Cost: 40.73 €/year (3.39 €/month)

Footprint 179 × 183 mm, 35 mm tall (about 1.15 litres).
Supports VESA mounting (75/100 mm bracket): attach it behind your monitor or under the desk to free up space. Keep the front USB ports and power button reachable.
When VESA-mounted, keep the vents clear: leave at least 1-2 cm between the case and the monitor.

Active cooling: nearly silent at idle, the fan is audible under sustained load.
Clean dust from the vents every 6-12 months to keep temperatures and power draw low.

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Dimensions: 179 × 183 × 35 mm — psref.lenovo.com (official source, checked on 2026-11-06)
VESA support: Yes — psref.lenovo.com (official source, checked on 2026-11-06)
Max RAM: 64 GB — psref.lenovo.com (official source, checked on 2026-11-06)
Network ports: 1x 1GbE — psref.lenovo.com (official source, checked on 2026-11-06)

Estimated from the CPU class and measurements of similar models: idle power, load power. Always check the manufacturer's spec sheet.

Real-world power draw varies with OS, RAM, drives, peripherals and BIOS settings.