MSI WS76 17″ (11468) 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 for gaming but MSI WS76 17″ is a better deal.
- For performance ThinkPad P16 Gen 3NVIDIA RTX 3000 Blackwell has a lot better performing processor.
- ThinkPad P16 Gen 3NVIDIA RTX 3000 Blackwell has Windows 11, which is better than Windows 10 that is in WS76.
- For graphics performance WS76 has a lot better graphics card.
- ThinkPad P16 Gen 3NVIDIA RTX 3000 Blackwell has a higher resolution screen (3.2K).
- WS76 features a bigger display. For carrying WS76 is lighter. Its also thinner and smaller in size.
- ThinkPad P16 Gen 3NVIDIA RTX 3000 Blackwell has a bigger SSD.
MSI WS76 17″ (11468)
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3NVIDIA RTX 3000 Blackwell (21RQ)
Compare specifications
| MSI WS76 17″ (11468) | 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 i9-11900H | 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 | |
| RTX A5000 | Quadro RTX 3000 |
| Screen size | |
| 17.3″ | 16″ |
| Screen resolution | |
| Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels) | 3.2K (3200 x 2000 pixels) |
| Weight | |
| 5.39 lbs (2.44 kg) | 6.5 lbs (2.95 kg) |
| Size (length x width x height) | |
| 15.59 x 10.21 x 0.8 inches | 14.37 x 10.31 x 0.97 inches |
| (39.6 x 25.93 x 2.03 cm) | (36.5 x 26.19 x 2.46 cm) |
| Operating system (OS) | |
| Windows 10 | Windows 11 |
| Hard drives | |
| 1000gb SSD | 4000gb SSD |
| Release date | |
| July 30, 2021 | August 26, 2026 |
| Amazon.com List Price | |
| $5,599.00 | $6,099.00 |
| Amazon.com Lowest New Price | |
| $5,599.00 | $6,099.00 |
| Buy on Amazon.com | Buy on Amazon.com |
Laptop Dimensions
MSI WS76 17″ (11468)
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3NVIDIA RTX 3000 Blackwell (21RQ)
Compare MSI WS76 17″ / Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3NVIDIA RTX 3000 Blackwell vs other gaming laptops:
MSI WS76 17″ (11468) summary
MSI WS76 is a Windows gaming laptop. It doesn't have the best Intel processor for its price. The laptop has the RTX A5000 GPU that is unremarkable for gaming. Merely Full HD resolution is underwhelming for the 17″ 144 Hz screen. The 1000gb SSD storage is reasonable could be better. It is very light at only 5.39 lbs (2.44 kg).
MSI WS76 Workstation Laptop: 17.3" 144Hz FHD 1080p, Intel Core i9-11900H, NVIDIA Quadro RTX A5000, 64GB, 1TB SSD, Thunderbolt 4, WiFi 6E, TPM2.0 Fingerprint, Win10 PRO, Black (11UM-468)
Visual Performance: The 17.3" 144Hz FHD has you covered for any situation whether it be structural simlations, machine engine-design or 3D modeling.
Redefined Power: The 11th Gen. Intel Core i9 processor, delivers high performance with 8 cores boosting up to 5.0 GHz. Take on any rendering and applications with ease.
Quadro Performance: NVIDIA Quadro RTX A5000 brings real-time ray tracing, AI, and advanced graphics for architects, designers, artists, scientists, and researchers.
Strong Security: TPM 2.0 and fingerprint reader to bring the highest security through hardware and software integration.
Versatile Connections: Wide rage of I/O ports including Thunderbolt 4 supporting power delivery and up to 40Gbps of data transfer and USB 4.0.
ISV Certified: MSI workstations are ISV certified systems, officially recognized and certified by major ISVs in engineering, 3D modeling, designing and more.
ASIN: B098WRWFKB
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