Lenovo ThinkPad 16" P16 Gen 3 2024
The 20-core Intel Core Ultra 7 265HX with dedicated AI Boost NPU and NVIDIA RTX PRO 3000 graphics with 12GB GDDR7 deliver formidable computational power for demanding workflows. Its 16-inch 3840x2400 IPS display covers 100% DCI-P3 at 800 nits, ensuring color-accurate visuals, while the robust chassis packs extensive connectivity including Thunderbolt 5 and Wi-Fi 7. This workstation is best for 3D designers and video editors who need ISV-certified reliability and high color accuracy in a desktop replacement form factor.
CPU Intel Core Ultra 7 265HX
RAM 32 GB
Storage 1 TB
Screen 16" 3840x2400
GPU NVIDIA RTX PRO 3000 Blackwell
OS Windows 11 Pro
Weight 2.5 kg
Battery 100 Wh
73 Overall Score
Price CA$6,706
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong port selection (99th percentile) 99th
- Strong screen (99th percentile) 99th
- Strong cpu (93rd percentile) 93rd
- Strong gpu (89th percentile) 89th
Cons
- Below average portability (12th percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Processor
| CPU | Intel Core Ultra 7 265HX |
| Cores | 20 |
| Frequency | 2.6 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 30 MB |
Graphics
| GPU | NVIDIA RTX PRO 3000 Blackwell |
| Type | Discrete |
| VRAM | 23 GB |
Memory & Storage
| RAM | 32 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 |
| Storage | 1 TB |
| Storage Type | NVMe SSD |
Display
| Size | 16" |
| Resolution | 3840x2400 (4K UHD) |
| Panel | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz |
| Brightness | 800 nits |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 |
Connectivity
| USB-C Ports | 3 |
| USB Ports | 2 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5, Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Ethernet | 2.5 GbE |
Physical
| Weight | 2.5 kg / 5.5 lbs |
| Battery | 100 Wh |
| OS | Windows 11 Pro |
vs Competition
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad 16" P16 Gen 3 | Apple MacBook Pro M4 Max | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 GA403WW-G14.R95080 | HP OMEN Transcend | Microsoft Surface Laptop 7th Edition | MSI Vector VECTOR16HXA2400 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Core Ultra 7 265HX | Apple M4 Max | AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 | Intel Core Ultra 9 285H | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite X1E-84-100 | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX |
| RAM (GB) | 32 | 64 | 32 | 32 | 64 | 16 |
| Storage (GB) | 1024 | 4096 | 2000 | 1024 | 1024 | 1000 |
| Screen | 16" 3840x2400 | 14.2" 3024x1964 | 14" 2880x1800 | 14" 2880x1800 | 15" 2496x1664 | 16" 2560x1600 |
| GPU | NVIDIA RTX PRO 3000 Blackwell | Apple (40-Core) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 | Qualcomm Adreno GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 |
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | macOS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home |
| Weight (kg) | 2.5 | 1.6 | 1.6 | 1.6 | 1.7 | 2.7 |
| Battery (Wh) | 100 | 72 | - | 71 | 66 | - |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | CPU | GPU | RAM | Ports | Screen | Portability | Storage | Reliability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lenovo ThinkPad 16" P16 Gen 3 | 92.9 | 88.5 | 87.6 | 99.4 | 98.7 | 12 | 80.5 | 80.4 |
| Apple MacBook Pro M4 Max Compare | 92.3 | 83.9 | 96.3 | 77.1 | 99.2 | 69.2 | 98.6 | 97.2 |
| ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 GA403WW-G14.R95080 Compare | 88.8 | 90.4 | 92 | 90.9 | 96.2 | 74.5 | 89.4 | 59.7 |
| HP OMEN Transcend Compare | 88.1 | 91.9 | 90.8 | 90.9 | 96.2 | 73.2 | 67.7 | 32.8 |
| Microsoft Surface Laptop 7th Edition Compare | 98.8 | 24.5 | 98.8 | 63.9 | 90.7 | 57.3 | 80.5 | 80.4 |
| MSI Vector VECTOR16HXA2400 Compare | 96.3 | 93.2 | 61.6 | 90.9 | 89.7 | 9.5 | 62.2 | 59.7 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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Other Configurations17
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