Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3NVIDIA RTX 3000 Blackwell (21RQ) vs Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 (21FA002BUS)
Comparison summary
- Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3NVIDIA RTX 3000 Blackwell is hands-down winner while also being better priced.
- For performance 3NVIDIA RTX 3000 Blackwell has a lot better performing processor.
- 3NVIDIA RTX 3000 Blackwell comes with Windows 11 and 2 with Windows.
- For graphics performance 2 has a lot better performing graphics card.
- 2 has a higher resolution screen (WQUXGA).
- 3NVIDIA RTX 3000 Blackwell is thinner and more compact in size.
- 2 has a bigger SSD.
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3NVIDIA RTX 3000 Blackwell (21RQ)
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 (21FA002BUS)
Compare specifications
| Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3NVIDIA RTX 3000 Blackwell (21RQ) | Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 (21FA002BUS) |
|---|---|
| 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 i9-13950HX |
| Memory (RAM)?Memory increases the general speed and multiprocessing capabilities of a laptop. Read more | |
| 128gb | 128gb |
| Graphics card (GPU)?Graphics Processing Unit calculates 3D graphics and is essential for gaming and heavy programs. Read more | |
| Quadro RTX 3000 | RTX 5000 Ada Generation |
| Screen size | |
| 16″ | 16″ |
| Screen resolution | |
| 3.2K (3200 x 2000 pixels) | WQUXGA (3840 x 2400 pixels) |
| Weight | |
| 6.5 lbs (2.95 kg) | 6.5 lbs (2.95 kg) |
| Size (length x width x height) | |
| 14.37 x 10.31 x 0.97 inches | 14.3 x 10.5 x 1.2 inches |
| (36.5 x 26.19 x 2.46 cm) | (36.32 x 26.67 x 3.05 cm) |
| Operating system (OS) | |
| Windows 11 | Windows |
| Hard drives | |
| 2000gb SSD | 4000gb SSD |
| Release date | |
| August 19, 2026 | September 3, 2024 |
| Amazon.com List Price | |
| $6,899.00 | $7,499.00 |
| Amazon.com Lowest New Price | |
| $6,899.00 | $7,499.00 |
| Buy on Amazon.com Price updated 1 days agoIn stock | Buy on Amazon.com Price updated 4 h agoIn stock |
Laptop Dimensions
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3NVIDIA RTX 3000 Blackwell (21RQ)
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 (21FA002BUS)
Compare Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3NVIDIA RTX 3000 Blackwell / Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 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 remarkable Intel CPU and lots of memory for its price. The laptop is quite hefty at 6.5 lbs (2.95 kg). 3.2K resolution is decent for the 16-inch 120 Hz display. The 2000gb SSD storage is acceptable 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 (128GB 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 : 128 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: B0HFTSDM7D
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 (21FA002BUS) summary
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 is a good value Windows laptop released in 2024. It doesn't have the best Intel CPU, however a good amount of memory for its price. The laptop is quite hefty at 6.5 lbs (2.95 kg). WQUXGA resolution is remarkable for the 16-inch display. The 4000gb SSD storage is acceptable.
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 Intel Core i9-13950HX vPro, 24C, 16" WQUXGA (3840 x 2400) OLED Touch, 400 nits, 128GB RAM, 4TB SSD, NVIDIA RTX 5000 Ada, Backlit KYB, Fingerprint Reader, Windows Pro
Processor: Intel Core i9-13950HX vPro, 24C (8P + 16E) / 32T, P-core 2.2 / 5.5GHz, E-core 1.6 / 4.0GHz, 36MB
Memory: 128 GB DDR5-(SODIMM) - ; Storage: 4 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe Gen4 Performance
Display: 16" WQUXGA (3840 x 2400), OLED, Anti-Reflection/Anti-Smudge, Dolby Vision, Touch, HDR 500 True Black, 100%DCI-P3, 400 nits, 60 Hz, Low Blue Light; Graphic Card: RTX 5000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU 16GB GDDR6
Dimensions (WxDxH): 364 x 266 x 30.23 mm (14.3 x 10.5 x 1.2 inches); Weight: Starting at 2.95 kg (6.5 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 Lenovo manufacture warranty.
ASIN: B0CF73YGSR