Overview
1. USB 3.2 Gen 1 (one Always On) | 7. USB 3.2 Gen 1 |
2. USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 | 8. Kensington Nano Security Slot |
3. Headphone / microphone combo jack (3.5mm) | 9. Power connector |
4. Nano-SIM card slot * | 10. Thunderbolt 4 |
5. Smart card reader * | 11. Thunderbolt 4 |
6. SD Express 7.0 card reader | 12. HDMI |
Notes:
- Items with * are only available on selected models
Performance
Processor
Processor Family
12th Generation HX series Intel® Core™ i5 / i7 / i9 processor, supports up to 16 cores, up to 5.0GHz
Processor**
| Processor Name | Cores | Threads | Base Frequency | Max Frequency | Cache | Processor Graphics |
| Core i9-12950HX | 16 (8 P-core + 8 E-core) | 24 | P-core 2.3GHz / E-core 1.7GHz | P-core 5.0GHz / E-core 3.6GHz | 30MB | Intel UHD Graphics |
| Core i7-12850HX | 16 (8 P-core + 8 E-core) | 24 | P-core 2.1GHz / E-core 1.5GHz | P-core 4.8GHz / E-core 3.4GHz | 25MB | Intel UHD Graphics |
| Core i5-12600HX | 12 (4 P-core + 8 E-core) | 16 | P-core 2.5GHz / E-core 1.8GHz | P-core 4.6GHz / E-core 3.3GHz | 18MB | Intel UHD Graphics |
| Core i7-12800HX | 16 (8 P-core + 8 E-core) | 24 | P-core 2.0GHz / E-core 1.5GHz | P-core 4.8GHz / E-core 3.4GHz | 25MB | Intel UHD Graphics |
| Core i9-12900HX | 16 (8 P-core + 8 E-core) | 24 | P-core 2.3GHz / E-core 1.7GHz | P-core 5.0GHz / E-core 3.6GHz | 30MB | Intel UHD Graphics |
Operating System
Operating System**[1]
- Windows® 11 Pro
- Windows 11 Home
- Windows 11 Home Single Language
- Windows 11 DG Windows 10 Pro 64
- Fedora Linux
- Ubuntu Linux LTS
- Ubuntu Linux with Data Science Preload
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.6 (certified only, available in late 2022, for detailed and latest information, please visit Red Hat Certified Hardware)
Notes:
- Some features may not be supported on the system with Linux preload, including but not limited to Intel RST RAID, MIPI computer vision camera, WWAN, Human Presence Detection, etc.
Graphics
Graphics
| Graphics | Type | Memory | TGP | Key Features |
| Intel UHD Graphics | Integrated | Shared | Share CPU TDP | DirectX® 12.1 |
| Intel Arc™ Pro A30M Graphics | Discrete | 4GB GDDR6 | 35W | DirectX 12 Ultimate, Deep Link technologies |
| NVIDIA® RTX A1000 Laptop GPU | Discrete | 4GB GDDR6 | 60W | Dynamic Boost 2.0, DirectX 12 |
| NVIDIA RTX A2000 8GB Laptop GPU | Discrete | 8GB GDDR6 | 60W | Dynamic Boost 2.0, DirectX 12 |
| NVIDIA RTX A3000 12GB Laptop GPU | Discrete | 12GB GDDR6 ECC | 115W | Dynamic Boost 2.0, DirectX 12 |
| NVIDIA RTX A4500 Laptop GPU | Discrete | 16GB GDDR6 ECC | 115W | Dynamic Boost 2.0, DirectX 12 |
| NVIDIA RTX A5500 Laptop GPU | Discrete | 16GB GDDR6 ECC | 115W | Dynamic Boost 2.0, DirectX 12 |
Monitor Support
Monitor Support
Supports up to 5 independent displays (native display and 4 external monitors via HDMI®, USB-C® and Thunderbolt™)
• HDMI supports up to 3840x2160@60Hz on integrated or Arc graphics models; 7680x4320@60Hz on NVIDIA graphics models
• USB-C supports up to 5120x3200@60Hz
• Thunderbolt supports up to 5120x3200@60Hz
Chipset
Memory
Memory Protection
ECC on models with ECC DIMMs and ECC capable processor (i5-12600HX / i7-12850HX / i9-12950HX)
Notes:
- The max memory is based on the test results with current Lenovo® memory offerings. The system may support more memory as the technology develops.
- System comes with DDR5-4800 memory and will run at DDR5-4000 and DDR5-3600 due to platform limitation: 4x 32GB configuration runs at DDR5-3600, other configurations run at DDR5-4000.
Storage
Storage Support[1]
Up to two drives, 2x M.2 SSD
• M.2 2280 SSD up to 8TB, 4TB each
• RAID 0/1 support
Storage Type
| Disk Type | Interface | RPM | Offering | Security |
| M.2 2280 SSD | PCIe NVMe®, PCIe 4.0 x4 | - | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | Opal 2.0 |
| M.2 2280 SSD | PCIe NVMe, PCIe 4.0 x4 Performance | - | 512GB / 1TB / 2TB / 4TB | Opal 2.0 |
Notes:
- The storage capacity supported is based on the test results with current Lenovo storage offerings. The system may support larger storage as the technology develops.
Removable Storage
Multi-Media
Camera**
- FHD 1080p, with privacy shutter, fixed focus
- FHD 1080p + IR, with privacy shutter, fixed focus
- No camera
Battery
Battery
Integrated Li-Polymer 94Wh battery, supports Rapid Charge (charge up to 80% in 1hr) with 230W AC adapter
Power Adapter
Power Adapter**[1]
- 170W slim tip (3-pin) AC adapter, 100-240V, 50-60Hz
- 230W slim tip (3-pin) AC adapter, 100-240V, 50-60Hz
Notes:
- AC adapter offerings depend on the country.
Design
Display
Display**[1]
| Size | Resolution | Touch | Type | Brightness | Surface | Aspect Ratio | Contrast Ratio | Color Gamut | Viewing Angle (L/R/U/D) | Key Features |
| 16" | WUXGA (1920x1200) | None | IPS | 300 nits | Anti-glare | 16:10 | 1200:1 | 100% sRGB | 89°/89°/89°/89° | Low Blue Light, X-Rite® Factory Color Calibration, 83.4% screen to body ratio, DC dimming |
| 16" | WQXGA (2560x1600) | None | IPS | 400 nits | Anti-glare | 16:10 | 1200:1 | 100% sRGB | 85°/85°/85°/85° | Low Blue Light, X-Rite Factory Color Calibration, 83.4% screen to body ratio, DC dimming |
| 16" | WQUXGA (3840x2400) | None | IPS | 600 nits | Anti-glare | 16:10 | 1500:1 | 100% Adobe® RGB | 89°/89°/89°/89° | Low Blue Light, Dolby Vision™, DisplayHDR™ 400, X-Rite Factory Color Calibration, 83.4% screen to body ratio, DC dimmimg |
| 16" | WQUXGA (3840x2400) | Multi-touch | OLED | 400 nits | Anti-reflection, Anti-smudge | 16:10 | 100,000:1 | 100% DCI-P3 | 87.5°/87.5°/87.5°/87.5° | Low Blue Light, Dolby Vision, HDR 500 True Black, X-Rite Factory Color Calibration, 83.4% screen to body ratio |
Notes:
- California Electronic Waste Recycling Fee In California USA, per state law, Lenovo charges an electronic waste recycling fee on this covered device at the time of sale of the product. For more information, please go to https://www.calrecycle.ca.gov/Electronics/Consumer
Input Device
Pen
- Lenovo Precision Pen 2 with built-in rechargeable battery, 4096 levels of pressure sensitivity, tilt detection, supports WGP, AES 2.0 and MPP 2.0 protocols. For more information, please read Lenovo Precision Pen 2
- No pen (purchase separately)
- No support
Keyboard
6-row, spill-resistant, multimedia Fn keys with Unified Communications controls, numeric keypad
UltraNav™
3-button TrackPoint® pointing device and glass-like Mylar® surface multi-touch touchpad, 67.6 x 115 mm (2.66 x 4.53 inches)
Mechanical
Case Material
AL5052 (97.25% aluminium, 2.5% magnesium, and 0.25% chromium; Top), PPS + 50% GF (Bottom)
Notes:
- The system dimensions may vary depending on configurations.
- The system weight is approximate and based on results in Lenovo lab, which varies depending on the source of component, variance of the distribution of each component, and manufacturing process. It may not be the exact weight for each specific model.
Connectivity
Network
WLAN + Bluetooth®[1]
- Intel Wi-Fi® 6E AX211, 802.11ax 2x2 Wi-Fi + Bluetooth 5.1 (Bluetooth 5.3 hardware ready)
- No WLAN and Bluetooth
WWAN**
- Wireless WAN upgradable to 4G (with antenna ready)
- Fibocom L860-GL-16, 4G LTE CAT16, MIMO 4x4, M.2 card
- No support
Notes:
- Bluetooth 5.3 is hardware ready but may run at a lower version due to OS limitations.
Ports[1]
Standard Ports[2]
- Models with NVIDIA graphics: 1x HDMI, up to 8K/60Hz
- Models with integrated or Intel Arc graphics: 1x HDMI, up to 4K/60Hz
- 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (one Always On)
- 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (support data transfer, Power Delivery 3.0 and DisplayPort™ 1.4)
- 2x Thunderbolt 4 / USB4® 40Gbps (support data transfer, Power Delivery 3.0 and DisplayPort 1.4)
- 1x Headphone / microphone combo jack (3.5mm)
- 1x SD Express 7.0 card reader
Notes:
- The transfer speed of following ports will vary and, depending on many factors, such as the processing speed of the host device, file attributes and other factors related to system configuration and your operating environment, will be slower than theoretical speed. USB 2.0: 480 Mbit/s; USB 3.2 Gen 1 (SuperSpeed USB 5Gbps, formerly USB 3.0 / USB 3.1 Gen 1): 5 Gbit/s; USB 3.2 Gen 2 (SuperSpeed USB 10Gbps, formerly USB 3.1 Gen 2): 10 Gbit/s; USB4 20Gbps / USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 (SuperSpeed USB 20Gbps): 20 Gbit/s; USB4 40Gbps (USB 40Gbps): 40 Gbit/s; Thunderbolt 3/4: 40 Gbit/s
- Power Delivery only supports power-out for charging peripherals.
Docking
Docking
Various docking solutions supported via Thunderbolt or USB-C.
For more compatible docking solutions, please visit Docking for ThinkPad® P16 Gen 1
Monitor Cable
Security & Privacy
Manageability
Service
Warranty[1]
Base Warranty**
- 1-year courier or carry-in service
- 1-year courier or carry-in with 2-year system board service (Korea only)
- 1-year limited onsite service
- 3-year (1-yr battery) courier or carry-in service
- 3-year (1-yr battery) limited onsite service
Notes:
- The warranty upgrades may be bundled with some models, please check the "Included upgrade" column in the specific model's configurations. For more service extensions, please go to https://smartfind.lenovo.com/. To learn more details of warranty policy, please access https://pcsupport.lenovo.com/warranty.
Environmental
Operating Environment
Temperature[1]
- Operating: 5°C (41°F) to 35°C (95°F)
- Storage and transportation in original shipping packaging: -20°C (-4°F) to 60°C (140°F)
- Storage without package: 5°C (41°F) to 43°C (109°F)
Humidity
- Operating: 8% to 95% at wet-bulb temperature 23°C (73°F)
- Storage and transportation: 5% to 95% at wet-bulb temperature 27°C (81°F)
Notes:
- When you charge the battery, its temperature must be no lower than 10°C (50°F).
Accessories
Certifications
Green Certifications[1]
Notes:
- The items listed under the "Green Certifications" section may not only refer to certification but also registration or self-declaration.
- EPEAT is registered where applicable, please see https://www.epeat.net for registration status by country.
Other Certifications
ISV Certifications
ISV Certifications
Please visit ISV certifications for Lenovo Workstations
- Feature with ** means that only one offering listed under the feature is configured on selected models.
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