Background

The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 is a 16-inch high-performance mobile workstation in Lenovo’s ThinkPad P-series lineup. It succeeds the P16 Gen 2 and is positioned for professional users with demanding workloads such as engineering, 3D rendering, scientific computing, and advanced content creation. Configuration options vary significantly, generally including high-end Intel processors and dedicated professional-class GPUs.

Identification

The ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 is identified by the label with model information on the underside of the chassis.

Identified by model numbers 21RQ and 21RR.

Technical Specifications

Processor:

  • Intel® Core™ Ultra HX series processors (configuration dependent)

Operating System:

  • Windows 11

Display:

  • 16.0″ WUXGA (1920 × 1200) IPS
  • Optional higher-resolution panels including UHD+ and OLED variants
  • 16:10 aspect ratio

Memory:

  • Up to large capacities of DDR5-5600 via four SO-DIMM slots (configurable)

Storage:

  • Multiple M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD slots (three slots typical)

Graphics:

  • Dedicated NVIDIA RTX PRO workstation GPUs (e.g., RTX PRO 4000/5000 Blackwell)
  • Discrete professional-class graphics intended for ISV workloads

Battery:

  • High-capacity battery (99.9 Wh typical; may vary by configuration)

Camera:

  • 1080p FHD webcam with privacy shutter

Connectivity:

  • Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
  • Bluetooth® 5.x

Security:

  • Discrete TPM 2.0
  • Optional fingerprint reader integrated into power button
  • Webcam privacy shutter
  • Kensington® Nano security slot

Audio:

  • Stereo speakers
  • Dual microphones

Weight:

  • Approximately 2.4–2.6 kg (5.3–5.7 lb), configuration dependent

Keyboard:

  • Spill-resistant ThinkPad keyboard
  • Optional backlight
  • TrackPoint and TrackPad

Ports / Slots:

  • Multiple USB-C (including Thunderbolt 5 and/or Thunderbolt 4 on Intel configurations)
  • USB-A 3.x ports
  • HDMI 2.1
  • SD Express 8.0 card reader
  • Headphone/mic combo jack
  • Nano-SIM slot (optional)

Additional Information