Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX Mobile workstation 16" WQUXGA 32 GB DDR5-SDRAM 512 GB SSD NVIDIA RTX PRO 1000 Blackwell Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) Windows 11 Pro Black English (21RQ0017US)
Product overview
DESKTOP-LEVEL POWER\nEngineered for the Extreme, Designed for Mobility \nExecuting the heaviest workloads for professional creators, engineers, developers, and data scientists, the 16″ ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 mobile workstation boasts Intel® Core™ Ultra (Series 2) processors. Now with a thinner and lighter design than previous generations, it delivers desktop-level performance on the go.\n\n NOT JUST AN AI PC\nLocal AI Development, From Anywhere \nWhile it excels at everyday AI PC tasks that enhance productivity and collaboration, the ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 mobile workstation truly shines in advanced AI development scenarios. From data preparation and model fine-tuning to real-time inference and agentic workflow development, it powers demanding AI workloads locally, wherever you are.\n\n REMOTE-READY WIRELESS CONNECTIVITY\nSeamless Sharing, Collaboration & Versatile Ports \nWith enhanced bandwidth of up to WiFi 7 and the option of 5G connectivity, enjoy smooth virtual collaboration and uninterrupted productivity from anywhere. Pair devices and accessories instantly via Bluetooth®. Moreover, enjoy high-speed transfers, plugging into peripherals effortlessly via a host of functional ports.\n\n ISV-CERTIFIED FOR MISSION-CRITICAL SOFTWARE\nSmooth App Performance \nRun your CAD, BIM, and creative apps with confidence, backed by independent software vendor (ISV)* certifications from ANSYS®, SOLIDWORKS®, AutoCAD®, and more. Delivering pro-level performance, the ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 mobile workstation amplifies work efficiency so you can focus on results. \n\n*See the complete list of ISV certifications.\n\n CREDIBILITY & COLLABORATION\nSustainability \nOur goal is to provide smarter technology that builds a brighter, more sustainable future for our customers, communities, and the planet. That's why we pursue industry-leading labels and certifications that demonstrate our commitment to sustainability in product design. Together, we can build a smarter future for all.
Features
- Windows 11 Pro 64-bit
- Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX (30MB Cache)
- 16" WUXGA 1920 x 1200 IPS, NVIDIA RTX PRO 1000 Blackwell (8GB GDDR7)
- 32GB (5600MHz) DDR5-SDRAM (2 x 16) & 512GB SSD
Specifications
| Brand | Lenovo |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer part number | 21RQ0017US |
| D&H SKU | 21RQ0017US |
| UPC / GTIN | 199272179528 |
| Audio chip | Cirrus Logic CS42L43 |
| Audio system | Dolby Atmos |
| Number of built-in speakers | 2 |
| Speaker power | 2 W |
| Number of microphones | 2 |
| Battery capacity | 99.9 Wh |
| Battery technology | Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) |
| Fast charging | Yes |
| Privacy camera | Yes |
| Privacy type | Privacy shutter |
| Front camera resolution (numeric) | 5 MP |
| Front camera | Yes |
| Infrared (IR) camera | Yes |
| Compliance certificates | RoHS |
| Product color | Black |
| Form factor | Clamshell |
| Housing material | Aluminum |
| Display diagonal | 16" |
| Display resolution | 1920 x 1200 pixels |
| Native aspect ratio | 16:10 |
| Touchscreen | No |
| HD type | WQUXGA |
| Panel type | IPS |
| Contrast ratio (typical) | 1200:1 |
| Maximum refresh rate | 60 Hz |
| LED backlight | Yes |
| Anti-glare screen | Yes |
| Color gamut | 100% |
| High Dynamic Range (HDR) supported | Yes |
| Display brightness | 500 cd/m² |
| RGB color space | DCI-P3 |
| High Dynamic Range (HDR) technology | DisplayHDR 400, Dolby Vision |
| Cable lock slot | Yes |
| Cable lock slot type | Kensington |
| Discrete graphics card | Yes |
| On-board graphics card | Yes |
| Discrete graphics card model | NVIDIA RTX PRO 1000 Blackwell |
| On-board graphics card model | Intel® Graphics |
| On-board GPU manufacturer | Intel |
| On-board graphics card family | Intel® Graphics |
| Discrete graphics card memory | 8 GB |
| Discrete graphics memory type | GDDR7 |
| Discrete GPU manufacturer | NVIDIA |
| Pointing device | ThinkPad UltraNav |
| Keyboard backlit | Yes |
| Copilot key | Yes |
| Spill-resistant keyboard | Yes |
| Internal memory | 32 GB |
| Maximum internal memory | 192 GB |
| Internal memory type | DDR5-SDRAM |
| Memory layout (slots x size) | 2 x 16 GB |
| Memory slots | 4x SO-DIMM |
| Memory clock speed | 5600 MHz |
| Memory channels | Dual-channel |
| Memory form factor | SO-DIMM |
| Non-ECC | Yes |
| Built-in microphone | Yes |
| Ethernet LAN | Yes |
| Ethernet LAN data rates | 2500 Mbit/s |
| Top Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Wi-Fi standards | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| WLAN controller model | Intel Wi-Fi 7 BE200 |
| Antenna type | 2x2 |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 5.4 |
| WLAN controller manufacturer | Intel |
| Mobile network connection | No |
| Near Field Communication (NFC) | No |
| WWAN | Not installed |
| Neural processor unit (NPU) | Intel AI Boost |
| Sparsity support | Yes |
| Windows Studio effects support | Yes |
| AI software frameworks supported by NPU | DirectML, OpenVINO, Windows ML, ONNX RT, WebNN |
| Total processor performance up to | 33 TOPs |
| NPU performance up to | 13 TOPs |
| GPU performance up to | 8 TOPs |
| Operating temperature (T-T) | 5 - 35 °C |
| Storage temperature (T-T) | 5 - 43 °C |
| Operating relative humidity (H-H) | 8 - 95% |
| Storage relative humidity (H-H) | 5 - 95% |
| Maximum shipping altitude | 120000" (3048 m) |
| Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports | 1 |
| Certification | TCO Certified, generation 10\nMIL-STD-810H\nEyesafe Certified 2.0\nTÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light |
| Numeric keypad | Yes |
| Keyboard language | English |
| AC adapter included | Yes |
| Product type | Mobile workstation |
| Password protection | Yes |
| Password protection type | BIOS, Power on, Supervisor |
| Trusted Platform Module (TPM) | Yes |
| Trusted Platform Module (TPM) version | 2.0 |
| Motherboard chipset | Intel WM880 |
| Fingerprint reader | Yes |
| USB Power Delivery | Yes |
| HDMI ports quantity | 1 |
| HDMI version | 2.1 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity | 2 |
| Combo headphone/mic port | Yes |
| Intel® Thunderbolt 4 | Yes |
| Thunderbolt 4 ports quantity | 1 |
| USB Sleep-and-Charge | Yes |
| USB Sleep-and-Charge ports | 1 |
| Thunderbolt 5 ports quantity | 2 |
| Intel® Thunderbolt 5 | Yes |
| AC adapter power | 180 W |
| AC adapter frequency | 50/60 Hz |
| AC adapter input voltage | 100 - 240 V |
| USB Type-C charging port | Yes |
| Processor family | Intel Core Ultra 7 |
| Processor manufacturer | Intel |
| Processor model | 255HX |
| Processor generation | Intel Core Ultra (Series 2) |
| Processor cores | 20 |
| Processor threads | 20 |
| Processor boost frequency | 5.2 GHz |
| Processor cache | 30 MB |
| Performance cores | 8 |
| Efficient cores | 12 |
| Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency | 5.2 GHz |
| Efficient-core Max Turbo Frequency | 4.5 GHz |
| Processor base power | 55 W |
| Maximum turbo power | 160 W |
| Performance-core base frequency | 2.4 GHz |
| Efficient-core base frequency | 1.8 GHz |
| Smart card reader | No |
| Windows Hello | Yes |
| Operating system installed | Windows 11 Pro |
| Operating system language | ENG-UK, US English |
| Operating system architecture | 64-bit |
| Bundled software | Lenovo AI Now + ThinkShield Pro (SentinelOne, Sepio, Cigent) 1-year |
| Total storage capacity | 512 GB |
| Optical drive type | No |
| Storage media | SSD |
| Total SSDs capacity | 512 GB |
| Number of SSDs installed | 1 |
| SSD capacity | 512 GB |
| SSD interface | PCI Express 5.0 |
| NVMe | Yes |
| SSD form factor | M.2 |
| Card reader integrated | Yes |
| M.2 SSD size | 2280 (22 x 80 mm) |
| Compatible memory cards | SD |
| Sustainability certificates | ENERGY STAR, EPEAT Gold |
| Width | 14.3" (362 mm) |
| Depth | 9.92" (252 mm) |
| Height | 0.622" (15.8 mm) |
| Weight | 5.6 lbs (2.54 kg) |
| Height (front) | 0.622" (1.58 cm) |
| Height (rear) | 0.823" (2.09 cm) |
