Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 1 Product Specifications Reference
Document Version: July 26 2022
Overview
The ThinkPad P16 Gen 1 features a robust design with accessible ports on its exterior. The diagram shows the left, right, and rear views of the laptop, with numbered callouts indicating specific connection points.
Ports
- 1. USB 3.2 Gen 1 (one Always On)
- 2. USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
- 3. Headphone / microphone combo jack (3.5mm)
- 4. Nano-SIM card slot (available on selected models)
- 5. Smart card reader (available on selected models)
- 6. SD Express 7.0 card reader
- 7. USB 3.2 Gen 1
- 8. Kensington Nano Security Slot
- 9. Power connector
- 10. Thunderbolt 4
- 11. Thunderbolt 4
- 12. HDMI
Performance
Processor Family
12th Generation HX series Intel® Core™ i5 / i7 / i9 processor, supports processors up to 16 cores; up to 5.0 GHz; up to 55W TDP.
Processors
Processor Name | Cores | Threads | Base Frequency | Max Frequency | Cache | Memory Support | Processor 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 | DDR5-4800 | 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 | DDR5-4800 | Intel UHD 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 | DDR5-4800 | 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 | DDR5-4800 | 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 | DDR5-4800 | Intel UHD Graphics |
Operating System
- Windows® 11 Pro 64
- Windows 11 Home 64
- Windows 11 DG Windows 10 Pro 64
- Fedora Linux
- Ubuntu Linux
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux (certified only)
Graphics
Graphics | Type | Memory | TGP | Key Features |
---|---|---|---|---|
Intel UHD Graphics | Integrated | Shared | Share CPU TDP | DirectX® 12.1 |
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
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
Intel WM690 chipset.
Memory & Storage
Memory
Up to 128GB. Four DDR5 SO-DIMM slots, dual-channel capable.
Memory Type
- DDR5-4800 ECC
- DDR5-4800 non-ECC
Memory Protection
ECC on models with ECC DIMMs and ECC capable processor.
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.
- Installed memory is actually DDR5-4800 but runs at DDR5-4000 due to processor limitation.
Storage
Storage Support
Up to two drives, 2x M.2 SSD.
- M.2 2280 SSD up to 8TB, 4TB each
- RAID 0/1 support
Storage Slot
Two M.2 slots: Two M.2 2280 PCIe® Gen 4x4 slots, support M.2 2280 SSD.
Storage Type
Disk Type | Interface | RPM | Offering | Security |
---|---|---|---|---|
M.2 2280 SSD | PCIe NVMe®, PCIe 4.0 x4 Performance | - | 512GB / 1TB / 2TB / 4TB | Opal2 |
M.2 2280 SSD | PCIe NVMe, PCIe 4.0 x4 Value | - | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | Opal2 |
RAID
RAID 0/1 support.
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.
Multimedia & Battery
Removable Storage
- Optical: None
- Card Reader: SD Express 7.0 card reader
Multi-Media
- Audio Chip: High Definition (HD) Audio, Realtek® ALC3306 codec
- Speakers: Stereo speakers, 2W x2, Dolby® Atmos®
- Microphone: Dual array microphone, far-field, Dolby Voice
- Camera: FHD 1080p, with privacy shutter, fixed focus; IR & FHD 1080p hybrid, with privacy shutter, fixed focus; No camera
Battery
Integrated Li-Polymer 94Wh battery, supports Rapid Charge (charge up to 80% in 1hr) with 230W AC adapter.
Design & Input
Power Adapter
- 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.
Display
Size | Resolution | Touch | Type | Brightness | Surface | Aspect Ratio | Contrast Ratio | Color Gamut | Viewing Angle | Key Features |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
16.0" | WUXGA (1920x1200) | None | IPS | 300 nits | Anti-glare | 16:10 | 1200:1 | 100% sRGB | 178° | Low Blue Light, X-Rite® Pantone® Factory Color Calibration, DC dimming |
16.0" | WQXGA (2560x1600) | None | IPS | 400 nits | Anti-glare | 16:10 | 1200:1 | 100% sRGB | 170° | Low Blue Light, X-Rite Pantone Factory Color Calibration, DC dimming |
16.0" | WQUXGA (3840x2400) | None | IPS | 600 nits | Anti-glare | 16:10 | 1500:1 | 100% Adobe® RGB | 178° | Low Blue Light, Dolby Vision™, DisplayHDR™ 400, X-Rite Pantone Factory Color Calibration, DC dimmimg |
16.0" | WQUXGA (3840x2400) | Multi-touch | OLED | 400 nits | Anti-reflection, Anti-smudge | 16:10 | 100,000:1 | 100% DCI-P3 | 175° | Low Blue Light, Dolby Vision, HDR 500 True Black, X-Rite Pantone Factory Color Calibration, DC dimming |
Color Calibration
X-Rite Pantone factory color calibration.
Touchscreen
- OGM multi-touch, supports 10-point touch
- Non-touch
Notes:
1. California Electronic Waste Recycling Fee: In California, 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, 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
- No pen (with a pen garage ready, pen sold separately)
- No support
Keyboard
6-row, spill-resistant, multimedia Fn keys with Unified Communications controls, numeric keypad.
Mechanical & Connectivity
Keyboard Backlight
LED backlight.
UltraNav™
3-button TrackPoint® pointing device and Mylar® surface multi-touch touchpad, 67.6 x 115 mm (2.66 x 4.53 inches).
Mechanical
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).
Case Color: Storm grey (top), thunder black (bottom).
Case Material: AL5052 (97.25% aluminium, 2.5% magnesium, and 0.25% chromium; Top), PPS + 50% GF (Bottom).
Notes:
- The system dimensions and weight vary depending on configurations.
Connectivity - Network
Onboard Ethernet
- Ethernet support via optional Lenovo USB-C to Ethernet Adapter
- USB-C to GbE RJ-45 Dongle
- USB-C to 2.5GbE RJ-45 Dongle
WLAN + Bluetooth®
Intel Wi-Fi® 6E AX211, 802.11ax 2x2 Wi-Fi + Bluetooth 5.2.
WWAN
- Wireless WAN upgradable to 4G (with antenna ready)
- Fibocom L860-GL-16, 4G LTE CAT16, MIMO 4x4, M.2 card, with embedded eSIM functionality
- No support
SIM Card
- Gemalto eSIM
- No SIM card inbox
NFC
- Near Field Communication
- No support
Notes:
- Bluetooth 5.2 is hardware ready but may run at a lower version due to OS limitation.
Ports
Standard Ports
- 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 SD Express 7.0 card reader
Optional Ports
- 1x GbE RJ-45, via USB-C to RJ-45 dongle
- 1x 2.5GbE RJ-45, via USB-C to RJ-45 dongle
- 1x Smart card reader
- 1x Nano-SIM card slot (WWAN support models)
Service & Security
Port Speed 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;
- USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 (SuperSpeed USB 20Gbps): 20 Gbit/s;
- Thunderbolt 3/4: 40 Gbit/s
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
- (Optional) Lenovo USB-C to DisplayPort Adapter
- (Optional) Lenovo HDMI to VGA Monitor Adapter
- (Optional) Lenovo USB-C to VGA Adapter
Security
Security Chip
- Discrete TPM 2.0, TCG certified
- Firmware TPM 2.0 integrated in chipset
Physical Locks
Kensington® Nano Security Slot, 2.5 x 6 mm.
Smart Card Reader
- Smart card reader
- No smart card reader
Fingerprint Reader
Touch style fingerprint reader on power button, match-on-chip.
BIOS Security
- Power-on password
- Supervisor password
- NVMe password
- Self-healing BIOS
Other Security
- (Optional) Camera privacy shutter
- (Optional) IR camera for Windows Hello
Manageability
System Management
- Intel vPro Enterprise
- Non-vPro
Service
Warranty
Base Warranty
- 1-year depot service
- 1-year depot with 2-year system board service (Korea only)
- 1-year limited onsite service
- 3-year (1-yr battery) depot service
- 3-year (1-yr battery) limited onsite service
Notes:
- More information of warranty policy, please access https://pcsupport.lenovo.com/warranty.
Environmental & Certifications
Operating Environment
Temperature
- 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)
Altitude
Maximum altitude (without pressurization): 3048 m (10,000 ft).
Notes:
- When you charge the battery, its temperature must be no lower than 10°C (50°F).
Certifications
Green Certifications
- EPEAT™ Gold
- ENERGY STAR® 8.0
- TCO Certified 9.0
- RoHS compliant
Other Certifications
- Mil-Spec Test: MIL-STD-810H military test passed
- TÜV Rheinland® Low Blue Light
ISV Certifications
Please visit ISV certifications for Lenovo Workstations.
Disclaimers
Feature with ** means that only one offering listed under the feature is configured on selected models.
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