Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 16″ (21Q8001DUS) vs Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3NVIDIA RTX 3000 Blackwell (21RQ)
Comparison summary
- Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3NVIDIA RTX 3000 Blackwell is hands-down better laptop though P1 Gen 8 16″ gives you more bang for your buck.
- For performance P16 Gen 3NVIDIA RTX 3000 Blackwell has a lot better performing processor.
- P1 Gen 8 16″ comes with Windows and P16 Gen 3NVIDIA RTX 3000 Blackwell with Windows 11.
- P1 Gen 8 16″ has a higher resolution screen (WQUXGA).
- P16 Gen 3NVIDIA RTX 3000 Blackwell has a bigger SSD.
Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 16″ (21Q8001DUS)
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3NVIDIA RTX 3000 Blackwell (21RQ)
Compare specifications
| Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 16″ (21Q8001DUS) | Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3NVIDIA RTX 3000 Blackwell (21RQ) |
|---|---|
| Processor (CPU)?Central Processing Unit is the heart of a laptop and is responsible for executing programs. Read more | |
| Intel Core Ultra 7 265H | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX |
| Memory (RAM)?Memory increases the general speed and multiprocessing capabilities of a laptop. Read more | |
| - | 64gb |
| Graphics card (GPU)?Graphics Processing Unit calculates 3D graphics and is essential for gaming and heavy programs. Read more | |
| - | Quadro RTX 3000 |
| Screen size | |
| 16″ | 16″ |
| Screen resolution | |
| WQUXGA (3840 x 2400 pixels) | 3.2K (3200 x 2000 pixels) |
| Weight | |
| - | 6.5 lbs (2.95 kg) |
| Size (length x width x height) | |
| 14.37 x 10.31 x 0.97 inches | |
| (36.5 x 26.19 x 2.46 cm) | |
| Operating system (OS) | |
| Windows | Windows 11 |
| Hard drives | |
| 1000gb SSD | 4000gb SSD |
| Release date | |
| April 18, 2026 | August 26, 2026 |
| Amazon.com List Price | |
| $5,309.14 | $6,099.00 |
| Amazon.com Lowest New Price | |
| $5,309.14 | $6,099.00 |
| Buy on Amazon.com | Buy on Amazon.com |
Compare Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 16″ / Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3NVIDIA RTX 3000 Blackwell vs other Intel laptops:
Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 16″ (21Q8001DUS) summary
Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 is a Windows laptop released in 2026. It doesn't come with the top Intel processor for its price. WQUXGA resolution is great for the 16″ screen. Your 1000gb SSD storage is ok but could be higher.
Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 21Q8001DUS 16" Mobile Workstation - WQUXGA - 60 Hz - Intel Core Ultra 7 265H - Intel Evo Platform - 32 GB - 1 TB SSD - English Keyboard - Black - Chip - 3840 x 2400 - Windows
Release Month: September
Release Year: 2025
Processor Manufacturer: Intel
Processor Type: Core Ultra 7
ASIN: B0GXQ3GT95
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3NVIDIA RTX 3000 Blackwell (21RQ) summary
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3NVIDIA RTX 3000 Blackwell is a Windows gaming laptop released in 2026. It has an adequate Intel CPU, but enough RAM for its price. The laptop has the Quadro RTX 3000 video card which is mediocre well-suited for playing games. You can run older games on recommended settings, but using lower graphics settings you can play 40% of the games published this year. 3.2K resolution is adequate for the 16-inch 120 Hz screen. Your 4000gb SSD storage is satisfactory but could be higher. It is quite bulky at 6.5 lbs (2.95 kg).
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3【NVIDIA RTX 3000 Blackwell】 Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX, 24C, 16" 3.2K (3200 x 2000), Tandem OLED Touch, 600 nits Backlit KYB, Win11 Pro (64GB RAM + 4TB SSD)
Processor: Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX Processor (E-cores up to 4.60 GHz P-cores up to 5.40 GHz)
RAM : 64 GB DDR5-(SODIMM) - ; Storage: 4 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe Gen4
Display: 16" 3.2K (3200 x 2000), Tandem OLED, Touch, HDR 600, 100%DCI-P3, 1500 nits (HDR Peak)/600 nits (SDR Typical), VRR 40-120Hz; Graphic Card: RTX PRO 3000 Blackwell Laptop GPU 12GB GDDR7
Dimensions (H (front-to-back) x W x D): 15.8mm – 20.9mm x 362mm x 252mm / 0.62″ – 0.82″ x 14.25″ x 9.92″ Weight: Starting at 2.54kg / 5.6lbs
[Upgrade] will open the box to upgrade the RAM and the hard drive to PCIe-NVMe Solid State Drive. The hard drive upgrade won't affect Lenovo manufacture warranty.
ASIN: B0HGP4LCXB