Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3NVIDIA RTX 3000 Blackwell (21RQ) vs ASUS ROG Strix G16 (G614)
Comparison summary
- Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3NVIDIA RTX 3000 Blackwell is hands-down better laptop but ASUS ROG Strix G16 is a better deal.
- For performance ThinkPad P16 Gen 3NVIDIA RTX 3000 Blackwell has a better performing processor. It also contains more memory.
- ROG Strix G16 has Windows 11 Pro, which is superior to Windows 11 that is in ThinkPad P16 Gen 3NVIDIA RTX 3000 Blackwell.
- For graphics performance ROG Strix G16 has a lot better performing graphics card.
- ThinkPad P16 Gen 3NVIDIA RTX 3000 Blackwell has a higher resolution screen (3.2K).
- For carrying ROG Strix G16 is lighter. Its also slimmer and smaller in size.
- ROG Strix G16 has a bigger SSD.
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3NVIDIA RTX 3000 Blackwell (21RQ)
ASUS ROG Strix G16 (G614)
Compare specifications
| Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3NVIDIA RTX 3000 Blackwell (21RQ) | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (G614) |
|---|---|
| Processor (CPU)?Central Processing Unit is the heart of a laptop and is responsible for executing programs. Read more | |
| Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX |
| Memory (RAM)?Memory increases the general speed and multiprocessing capabilities of a laptop. Read more | |
| 64gb | 32gb |
| Graphics card (GPU)?Graphics Processing Unit calculates 3D graphics and is essential for gaming and heavy programs. Read more | |
| Quadro RTX 3000 | GeForce RTX 5070 Ti |
| Screen size | |
| 16″ | 16″ |
| Screen resolution | |
| 3.2K (3200 x 2000 pixels) | Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels) |
| Weight | |
| 6.5 lbs (2.95 kg) | 5.3 lbs (2.4 kg) |
| Size (length x width x height) | |
| 14.37 x 10.31 x 0.97 inches | 14 x 10.5 x 1.4 inches |
| (36.5 x 26.19 x 2.46 cm) | (35.56 x 26.67 x 3.56 cm) |
| Operating system (OS) | |
| Windows 11 | Windows 11 Pro |
| Hard drives | |
| 2000gb SSD | 8000gb SSD |
| Release date | |
| August 19, 2026 | August 29, 2026 |
| Amazon.com List Price | |
| $5,899.00 | $5,019.99 |
| Amazon.com Lowest New Price | |
| $5,899.00 | $5,019.99 |
| Buy on Amazon.com Price updated 1 days agoIn stock | Buy on Amazon.com Price updated 1 days agoIn stock |
Laptop Dimensions
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3NVIDIA RTX 3000 Blackwell (21RQ)
ASUS ROG Strix G16 (G614)
Compare Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3NVIDIA RTX 3000 Blackwell / ASUS ROG Strix G16 vs other laptops:
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3NVIDIA RTX 3000 Blackwell (21RQ) summary
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3NVIDIA RTX 3000 Blackwell is a Windows laptop released in 2026. It has a great Intel processor, however less RAM than competitors for its price. The laptop is quite bulky at 6.5 lbs (2.95 kg). 3.2K resolution is okay for the 16″ 120 Hz display. Your 2000gb SSD storage is fine leaves room for improvement.
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 + 2TB 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: 2 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: B0HFPF5NW6
ASUS ROG Strix G16 (G614) summary
ASUS ROG Strix G16 is a gaming laptop with Windows 11 Pro released in 2026. It doesn't come with the top AMD CPU plus also less RAM than the competition for its price. The laptop has the GeForce RTX 5070 Ti graphics card which is not the best well-suited for playing games. You can run 90% of the games published this year on recommended settings. Only Full HD resolution is not the best for the 16-inch 165 Hz IPS monitor. Your 8000gb SSD storage is passable. It is quite lightweight at only 5.3 lbs (2.4 kg).
ASUS ROG Strix G16 Gaming Laptop 16" 165Hz IPS FHD Nebula, Ryzen 9 32GB/8TB | 16-Core Ryzen 9 8940HX, GeForce RTX 5070 Ti 12GB, ROG Nebula Display, RGB Backlit KB, WiFi 6E, 90WH Batt, W11P, w/DKZ USB Hub
16.0" IPS WUXGA (1920x1200) 165Hz Display; 802.11ax Wifi, Bluetooth 5.3, RJ-45, Webcam, RGB KB Standard Keyboard
Zen 4 Gen Ryzen 9 8940HX 2.40GHz Processor (upto 5.3 GHz, 64MB Cache, 16-Cores, 32-Threads, ); GeForce RTX 5070 Ti 12GB GDDR7 Dual (Integrated+Dedicated) Graphics, VR Ready
32GB DDR5 SODIMM; 280W PSU, No, 4-Cell 90 WHr Battery; Eclipse Gray Color
8TB PCIe NVMe SSD; HDMI, Headphone/Microphone Combo Jack, Windows 11 Pro-64, 1 Year Manufacturer warranty from GreatPriceTech (Professionally upgraded by GreatPriceTech)
[Includes] Authorized Dockztorm Portable USB Hub(Portable Dockztorm Data Hub;Data Rate up to 5Gbps)
ASIN: B0FKPS3Q9J