Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12
Intel Core Ultra 5 125U Laptop
Brand: Lenovo
Product Family: ThinkPad
Product Name: X1 Carbon Gen 12
Article Code: 21KC004PMZ
Your favorite notebook. Now with even more great features. Industry-leading, ultra-mobile 14" notebook for professionals who are often on the go. The world's first notebook featuring Intel® Core™ Ultra processors with integrated AI. Enjoy all-day battery life, instant wake-up, and seamless connectivity with Intel® Unison™ powered by Intel® Evo™ Edition. It delivers impressive audio with Dolby Voice®, Dolby Atmos®, and is Zoom-certified. The device is also constructed with recycled post-industrial and post-consumer materials.
Image: A top-down view of the open Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 laptop, showcasing its keyboard and screen displaying technical specifications.
Image: A front-angled view of the closed Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 laptop, emphasizing its sleek, dark-colored chassis.
Design
| Attribute | Value |
|---|
| Colour Name | Black, Paint |
| Product Type | Laptop |
| Product Colour | Black |
| Form Factor | Clamshell |
| Housing Material | Aluminium |
Display
| Attribute | Value |
|---|
| Display Diagonal | 35.6 cm (14") |
| Display Resolution | 1920 x 1200 pixels |
| Touchscreen | ❌ |
| HD Type | WUXGA |
| Panel Type | IPS |
| LED Backlight | ✔️ |
| Native Aspect Ratio | 16:10 |
| Anti-glare Screen | ✔️ |
| Display Brightness | 400 cd/m² |
| RGB Colour Space | sRGB |
| Colour Gamut | 100% |
| Maximum Refresh Rate | 60 Hz |
Audio
| Attribute | Value |
|---|
| Number of Built-in Speakers | 2 |
| Speaker Power | 2 W |
| Built-in Microphone | ✔️ |
| Number of Microphones | 2 |
Camera
| Attribute | Value |
|---|
| Front Camera | ✔️ |
| Front Camera Resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels |
| Front Camera HD Type | Full HD |
| Infrared (IR) Camera | ✔️ |
| Privacy Camera | ✔️ |
| Privacy Type | Privacy shutter |
Network
| Attribute | Value |
|---|
| Mobile Network Generation | 5G |
| Top Wi-Fi Standard | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) |
| Mobile Network Connection | ✔️ |
| Antenna Type | 2x2 |
| WLAN Controller Model | Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211 |
| WLAN Controller Manufacturer | Intel |
| Bluetooth | ✔️ |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 |
| Near Field Communication (NFC) | ❌ |
| WWAN | Installed |
| WWAN Controller | Quectel RM520N-GL, 5G Sub-6 GHz, with Embedded eSIM |
Processor
| Attribute | Value |
|---|
| Processor Manufacturer | Intel |
| Processor Family | Intel Core Ultra 5 |
| Processor Generation | Intel® Core™ Ultra (Series 1) |
| Processor Model | 125U |
| Processor Cores | 12 |
| Processor Threads | 14 |
| Processor Boost Frequency | 4.3 GHz |
| Performance Cores | 2 |
| Efficient Cores | 8 |
| Low Power Efficient-cores | 2 |
| Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency | 4.3 GHz |
| Efficient-core Max Turbo Frequency | 3.6 GHz |
| Low Power Efficient-core Max Turbo Frequency | 2.1 GHz |
| Performance-core Base Frequency | 1.3 GHz |
| Efficient-core Base Frequency | 0.8 GHz |
| Low Power Efficient-core Base Frequency | 700 MHz |
| Processor Cache | 12 MB |
| Processor Cache Type | Smart Cache |
| Processor Base Power | 15 W |
| Maximum Turbo Power | 57 W |
Neural Processor Unit (NPU)
| Attribute | Value |
|---|
| Neural Processor Unit (NPU) | Intel AI Boost |
| Maximum Frequency NPU | 1.4 GHz |
| Sparsity Support | ✔️ |
| Windows Studio Effects Support | ✔️ |
| AI Datatype Support on NPU | FP16, FP32, Int8 |
| AI Software Frameworks Supported by NPU | DirectML, ONNX RT, OpenVINO, Windows ML |
Memory
| Attribute | Value |
|---|
| Internal Memory | 16 GB |
| Internal Memory Type | LPDDR5x-SDRAM |
| Memory Clock Speed | 6400 MHz |
| Memory Form Factor | On-board |
| Maximum Internal Memory | 16 GB |
Storage
| Attribute | Value |
|---|
| Total Storage Capacity | 512 GB |
| Storage Media | SSD |
| Total SSDs Capacity | 512 GB |
| Number of SSDs Installed | 1 |
| SSD Capacity | 512 GB |
| SSD Interface | NVMe |
| SSD Form Factor | M.2 |
| PCI Express Version | PCI Express 4.0 |
| Optical Drive Type | ❌ |
| Card Reader Integrated | ❌ |
Graphics
| Attribute | Value |
|---|
| Discrete Graphics Card Model | Not available |
| On-board Graphics Card | ✔️ |
| On-board GPU Manufacturer | Intel |
| Discrete Graphics Card | ❌ |
| On-board Graphics Card Model | Intel Graphics |
Ports & Interfaces
| Attribute | Value |
|---|
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A Ports Quantity | 2 |
| HDMI Ports Quantity | 1 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 |
| Thunderbolt 4 Ports Quantity | 2 |
| Intel® Thunderbolt 4 | ✔️ |
| Combo Headphone/Mic Port | ✔️ |
| USB Sleep-and-Charge | ✔️ |
Performance
| Attribute | Value |
|---|
| Motherboard Chipset | Intel SoC |
Keyboard
| Attribute | Value |
|---|
| Pointing Device | ThinkPad UltraNav |
| Keyboard Language | Swiss |
| Numeric Keypad | ❌ |
| Keyboard Backlit | ✔️ |
Software
| Attribute | Value |
|---|
| Operating System Architecture | 64-bit |
| Operating System Installed | Windows 11 Pro |
| Bundled Software | Intel Connectivity Performance Suite |
Battery
| Attribute | Value |
|---|
| Battery Technology | Lithium Polymer (LiPo) |
| Battery Capacity | 57 Wh |
Power
| Attribute | Value |
|---|
| AC Adapter Power | 65 W |
| AC Adapter Frequency | 50/60 Hz |
| AC Adapter Input Voltage | 100 - 240 V |
Security
| Attribute | Value |
|---|
| Cable Lock Slot | ✔️ |
| Cable Lock Slot Type | Kensington |
| Fingerprint Reader | ✔️ |
| Smart Card Reader | ❌ |
| Windows Hello | ✔️ |
| Trusted Platform Module (TPM) | ✔️ |
| Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Version | 2.0 |
Operational Conditions
| Attribute | Value |
|---|
| 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 | 3048 m |
Certificates
| Attribute | Value |
|---|
| Compliance Certificates | RoHS |
Sustainability
| Attribute | Value |
|---|
| Sustainability Certificates | ENERGY STAR, TCO, EPEAT Gold |
Weight & Dimensions
| Attribute | Value |
|---|
| Depth | 214.8 mm |
| Height | 15 mm |
| Weight | 1.09 kg |
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