Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3NVIDIA RTX 3000 Blackwell (21RQ) vs Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 16″ (21Q8)
Comparison summary
- Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 16″ is hands-down winner for gaming while also being better priced.
- For performance Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3NVIDIA RTX 3000 Blackwell has a lot better performing processor.
- P16 Gen 3NVIDIA RTX 3000 Blackwell comes with Windows 11 and P1 Gen 8 16″ with Windows.
- For graphics performance P1 Gen 8 16″ has a lot better performing graphics card.
- For carrying P16 Gen 3NVIDIA RTX 3000 Blackwell is lighter. Its also slimmer and more compact in size.
- P16 Gen 3NVIDIA RTX 3000 Blackwell has a bigger SSD.
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3NVIDIA RTX 3000 Blackwell (21RQ)
Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 16″ (21Q8)
Compare specifications
| Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3NVIDIA RTX 3000 Blackwell (21RQ) | Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 16″ (21Q8) |
|---|---|
| Processor (CPU)?Central Processing Unit is the heart of a laptop and is responsible for executing programs. Read more | |
| Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | Intel Core Ultra 9 285H |
| Memory (RAM)?Memory increases the general speed and multiprocessing capabilities of a laptop. Read more | |
| 64gb | 64gb |
| Graphics card (GPU)?Graphics Processing Unit calculates 3D graphics and is essential for gaming and heavy programs. Read more | |
| Quadro RTX 3000 | RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell Generation |
| Screen size | |
| 16″ | 16″ |
| Screen resolution | |
| 3.2K (3200 x 2000 pixels) | 3.2K (3200 x 2000 pixels) |
| Weight | |
| 6.5 lbs (2.95 kg) | 8 lbs (3.63 kg) |
| Size (length x width x height) | |
| 14.37 x 10.31 x 0.97 inches | 13.95 x 9.49 x 0.62 inches |
| (36.5 x 26.19 x 2.46 cm) | (35.43 x 24.1 x 1.57 cm) |
| Operating system (OS) | |
| Windows 11 | Windows |
| Hard drives | |
| 4000gb SSD | 2000gb SSD |
| Release date | |
| August 26, 2026 | August 7, 2026 |
| Amazon.com List Price | |
| $6,099.00 | $5,399.00 |
| Amazon.com Lowest New Price | |
| $6,099.00 | $5,399.00 |
| Buy on Amazon.com | Buy on Amazon.com |
Laptop Dimensions
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3NVIDIA RTX 3000 Blackwell (21RQ)
Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 16″ (21Q8)
Compare Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3NVIDIA RTX 3000 Blackwell / Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 16″ vs other gaming laptops:
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
Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 16″ (21Q8) summary
Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 is a Windows gaming laptop released in 2026. It doesn't have the best Intel processor, but enough memory for its price. The laptop has the RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell Generation graphics card that is not the best well-suited for playing games. You can run 80% of the games published this year on recommended settings. 3.2K resolution is decent for the 16″ 120 Hz screen. The 2000gb SSD storage is decent but could be higher. It is quite hefty at 8 lbs (3.63 kg).
Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 Intel Core Ultra 9 285H, 16C, 16" 3.2K (3200 x 2000), OLED Touch 600 nits 64GB RAM, 2TB SSD, NVIDIA RTX 2000 Blackwell 8GB Backlit KYB, Fingerprint Reader, Windows Pro
Processor :Intel Core Ultra 9 285H Processor with vPro (E-cores up to 4.50 GHz, P-cores up to 5.40 GHz with Turbo Boost, 16 Cores, 16 Threads, 24 MB Cache)
Memory : 64 GB LPDDR5(CAMM) Storage : 2 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe Gen4 Performance
Display : 16" 3.2K (3200 x 2000), OLED, Anti-Glare/Anti-Reflection/Anti-Smudge, Touch, 100%DCI-P3, 600 nits, VRR 40-120Hz ; Graphic Card: NVIDIA RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell Generation 8GB GDDR7 with up to 572 TOPS AI performance
Dimensions: (WxDxH)354.4 x 241.2 x 17.05 mm (13.95 x 9.49 x 0.62 inches) Weight: Starting at 1.84 kg (4.06 lbs)
[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 manufacture warranty.
ASIN: B0HCWYLDZ7