Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3NVIDIA RTX 3000 Blackwell (21RQ) vs Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 9 16″ (21UE)
Comparison summary
- Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 9 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.
- P1 Gen 9 16″ has Windows 11 Pro, which is superior to Windows 11 that is in P16 Gen 3NVIDIA RTX 3000 Blackwell.
- For graphics performance P1 Gen 9 16″ has a lot better performing graphics card.
- P1 Gen 9 16″ has a higher resolution screen (WQUXGA).
- For carrying P1 Gen 9 16″ is lighter. Its also slimmer and smaller in size.
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3NVIDIA RTX 3000 Blackwell (21RQ)
Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 9 16″ (21UE)
Compare specifications
| Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3NVIDIA RTX 3000 Blackwell (21RQ) | Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 9 16″ (21UE) |
|---|---|
| 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 7 366H |
| 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 |
| Screen size | |
| 16″ | 16″ |
| Screen resolution | |
| 3.2K (3200 x 2000 pixels) | WQUXGA (3840 x 2400 pixels) |
| Weight | |
| 6.5 lbs (2.95 kg) | 4.01 lbs (1.82 kg) |
| Size (length x width x height) | |
| 14.37 x 10.31 x 0.97 inches | 13.95 x 9.49 x 0.67 inches |
| (36.5 x 26.19 x 2.46 cm) | (35.43 x 24.1 x 1.7 cm) |
| Operating system (OS) | |
| Windows 11 | Windows 11 Pro |
| Hard drives | |
| 2000gb SSD | 2000gb SSD |
| Release date | |
| August 19, 2026 | September 1, 2026 |
| Amazon.com List Price | |
| $5,899.00 | $5,199.00 |
| Amazon.com Lowest New Price | |
| $5,899.00 | $5,199.00 |
| Buy on Amazon.com | Buy on Amazon.com |
Laptop Dimensions
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3NVIDIA RTX 3000 Blackwell (21RQ)
Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 9 16″ (21UE)
Compare Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3NVIDIA RTX 3000 Blackwell / Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 9 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 okay Intel processor, however enough memory for its price. The laptop has the Quadro RTX 3000 GPU that is subpar 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 okay for the 16″ 120 Hz display. Your 2000gb SSD storage is fine leaves room for improvement. 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 + 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
Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 9 16″ (21UE) summary
Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 9 is a gaming laptop with Windows 11 Pro released in 2026. It doesn't have the best Intel CPU, however enough memory for its price. The laptop has the RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell graphics card which is lackluster great for playing games. You can run 90% of the games published this year on recommended settings. WQUXGA resolution is remarkable for the 16-inch IPS display. The 2000gb SSD storage is adequate leaves room for improvement. It is very portable at only 4.01 lbs (1.82 kg).
Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 9 Intel Ultra 7 366H vPro 16C -(64GB RAM || 2TB SSD), 16" WQUXGA (3840 x 2400), 800nits, NVIDIA RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell Backlit KYB, Fingerprint Reader, Windows 11 Pro
Processor : Intel Core Ultra 7 366H vPro Processor (E-cores up to 3.60 GHz P-cores up to 4.80 GHz)
Memory : 64 GB LPDDR5(CAMM) Storage : 2 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe Gen4 Performance
Display : 16" WQUXGA (UHD+) (3840 x 2400) IPS, 16:10 aspect ratio, 800nit, antiglare, 100% DCI-P3, DisplayHDR 400, Dolby Vision, X-Rite Factory Color Calibration, TÜV Eyesafe certified low blue light ; 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 0.67 inches) Weight: Starting at 1.82 kg (4.03 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: B0HHBKZ628