Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 4 vs Lenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 3 AMD Comparison

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Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 4

16 inches | February 2023

Speed 5

Size 7.5

Display 5

Gaming 3.5

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Lenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 3 AMD

14 inches | January 2021

Speed 2.5

Size 8.5

Display 4

Gaming 1.5

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Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 4 vs Lenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 3 AMD Comparison Overview

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In this review, we will be comparing ThinkBook 16p Gen 4 and ThinkBook 14 Gen 3 AMD, two laptops by Lenovo. Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 4 was introduced to market in February 2023 and Lenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 3 AMD was launched in January 2021. As you can see, ThinkBook 14 Gen 3 AMD is 2 years older than ThinkBook 16p Gen 4. Let's see if this age difference between two laptops makes a big difference.

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ThinkBook 16p Gen 4 and ThinkBook 14 Gen 3 AMD are members of Lenovo's ThinkBook series of laptops. Below you can find the latest models from this series.

Lenovo ThinkBook Series History

	Release Date	Screen Size	Dimensions	Weight
Lenovo ThinkBook 16 Gen 7 QOY Snapdragon	September 2024	16.0"	356.4 x 248.4 x 16.7 mm	1.82 kg (4.01 lbs)
Lenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 7	April 2024	14.0"	313.5 x 224 x 16.9 mm	1.38 kg (3.04 lbs)
Lenovo ThinkBook 16 Gen 7	April 2024	16.0"	356 x 253.5 x 17.5 mm	1.7 kg (3.75 lbs)
Lenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 6 Plus	January 2024	14.5"	322 x 228 x 15.9 mm	1.5 kg (3.31 lbs)
Lenovo Thinkbook 13x Gen 4	January 2024	13.5"	293.5 x 205.3 x 12.9 mm	1.15 kg (2.54 lbs)
Lenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 6	September 2023	14.0"	313.5 x 224 x 16.9 mm	1.38 kg (3.04 lbs)
Lenovo ThinkBook 16 Gen 6	September 2023	16.0"	356 x 253.5 x 17.5 mm	1.7 kg (3.75 lbs)
Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 4	February 2023	16.0"	354.6 x 255 x 19.9 mm	2.2 kg (4.85 lbs)

Here is a brief look at the main features of Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 4 and Lenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 3 AMD before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 4 Key Specs

Launched in February 2023
16.0" IPS LCD, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core i5 13500H
GPU: GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile 6GB
8GB Ram
354.6 x 255 x 19.9 mm (13.96 x 10.04 x 0.78 inches)
Weight: 2.2 kg (4.85 lbs)

Lenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 3 AMD Key Specs

Launched in January 2021
14.0" IPS LCD, 16:9 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: AMD Ryzen 3 5300U
GPU: Radeon RX Vega 6 (Ryzen 4000)
8GB Ram
323 x 218 x 17.9 mm (12.72 x 8.58 x 0.7 inches)
Weight: 1.4 kg (3.09 lbs)

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how ThinkBook 16p Gen 4 and ThinkBook 14 Gen 3 AMD compares and decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 4 over Lenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 3 AMD

Screen-to-Body Ratio	~82.1% vs ~76.7%	Larger screen area ratio
Side Bezel Thickness	5 mm vs 6.6 mm	1.6 mm thinner bezels
Display Size	16 inches vs 14 inches	Larger Screen Estate
Screen PPI	189 ppi vs 157 ppi	More pixels per inch
Screen Resolution	2560 x 1600 pixels vs 1920 x 1080 pixels	Higher pixel count screen
Max Brightness	400 nits vs 300 nits	Brighter Screen
GPU Fabrication Process	4 nm vs 7 nm	Newer Generation GPU
GPU FLOPS	8.8 TFLOPS vs 1.23 TFLOPS	Dedicated GPU unit
GPU Type	Dedicated vs Integrated	Faster RAM Type
RAM Type	DDR5 vs DDR4	Faster RAM
RAM BUS	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x) vs PCI-E Gen 3.0 (4x)	More advanced Bluetooth connectivity
Bluetooth	v5.2 vs v5.1	Higher Resolution Camera
Webcam Resolution	1920 x 1080 vs 1280 x 720	Faster USB-C connection
USB-C Port Type	v4.0 vs v3.2	Support audio, data, power and video all through one single port
Thunderbolt	v4 vs No	Better HDMI connectivity
HDMI Version	2.1 vs 1.4	Fast way to input numbers
Numeric Pad	Yes vs No

Reasons to choose Lenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 3 AMD over Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 4

Weight	1.40 kg vs 2.20 kg	0.8 kg lighter
CPU Fabrication Process	7 nm vs 10 nm	Newer Generation CPU
Max Total RAM	40 GB vs 32 GB	Higher RAM potential
Ethernet RJ45 Port	Yes vs No	Connects to the local network via Ethernet RJ45

Common Strengths of Lenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 3 AMD and Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 4

Screen Coating	Matte vs Matte	Less reflections on the screen
Fast Charging Support	Yes vs Yes	Charge the battery in a shorter time
USB Power Delivery	Yes vs Yes	Charging via USB port gives flexibility
Upgradable RAM	Yes vs Yes	Option to increase the RAM size
RAM Type	DDR5 vs DDR4	Fast RAM type
Upgradable Storage	Yes vs Yes	Option to increase the Storage size
SSD Type	NVMe vs NVMe	Faster Data Transfers
Dolby Atmos Support	Yes vs Yes	3D Surround Sound Support
Wi-Fi Standard	v6E vs v6	Fast and Reliable Wi-Fi Connections
Bluetooth Standard	v5.2 vs v5.1	Fast and Reliable Bluetooth Connections
Fingerprint Sensor	Yes vs Yes	Easy Login with Fingerprint Sensor
HDMI Output	1x HDMI 2.1 vs 1x HDMI 2.1	Connect to External Displays via HDMI cable
VGA Output	No vs No	Connect to External Displays via VGA cable
Built-in SD Card Reader	Yes vs Yes	Read & Write SD Cards
Keyboard Backlight	Yes vs Yes	Easily see the keys under low light

Common Weaknesses of Lenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 3 AMD and Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 4

Touchscreen Capability	No vs No	No Touchscreen Capability

Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 4 vs Lenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 3 AMD: Physical Specs Comparison

In this section, we will be comparing the physical specifications and body features of the Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 4 and the Lenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 3 AMD.

Physical Specs
Weight	2.2 kg (4.85 lbs)	1.4 kg (3.09 lbs)
Surface Area	904 cm2 (140.2 inches2)	704 cm2 (109.1 inches2)
Screen to Surface Ratio	~82.1%	~76.7%
Side Bezel Thickness	~5 mm	~6.6 mm
Weight per Inch of Screen	0.14 kg/inch	0.10 kg/inch
	0.308 lbs/inch	0.22 lbs/inch
Colors	Gray	Gray
Cover Opening Angle	180Â°	180Â°

Comparison of the Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 4 and the Lenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 3 AMD External Dimensions

Weight

ThinkBook 16p Gen 4 weighs 2.2 kg (4.85 lbs), whereas the ThinkBook 14 Gen 3 AMD weighs 1.4 kg (3.09 lbs). There is a notable difference in weight between these two laptops. However, it's important to consider that comparing their weights directly may not provide a complete picture since they also have different display sizes.

Weight Comparison

Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 4

Avg: 16.0-16.9"

Lenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 3 AMD

Avg: 14.0-14.9"

Thickness Comparison

Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 4

Avg: 16.0-16.9"

Lenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 3 AMD

Avg: 14.0-14.9"

Another value that we use for comparing the weights of the laptops is the Weight per Inch of Screen, which is calculated by dividing the total weight of the model with its usable diagonal screen size. This value for the Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 4 is 0.14 kg/inch.In comparison, this value for the Lenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 3 AMD is 0.10 kg/inch.Here are some of the best performing laptops in this area:

Microsoft Surface Go 4: 0.05 kg/inch
LG Gram SuperSlim 15.6 2023: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus ProArt PZ13 HT5306: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus Zenbook A14 UX3407: 0.06 kg/inch
Microsoft Surface Pro 12: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus ProArt PZ14 HT7407: 0.06 kg/inch
Dell Latitude 7330: 0.07 kg/inch
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2: 0.07 kg/inch

Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 4 vs Lenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 3 AMD: Internals Comparison

CPU Comparison

CPU Model	Intel Core i5 13500H Intel Core i7 13700H Intel Core i9 13900H	AMD Ryzen 3 5300U AMD Ryzen 5 5500U AMD Ryzen 5 5600U AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5650U
Base Frequency	2.6 GHz	2.6 GHz
Turbo Frequency	4.7 GHz	3.8 GHz
Number of Cores	12	4
Number of Threads	16	8
L3 Cache	18 MB	4 MB
Integrated GPU	Intel Iris Xe Graphics (80EU)	Radeon RX Vega 6
CPU Fabrication Process	10 nm	7 nm
Geekbench 5 (Single)	1730	1008
Geekbench 5 (Multi)	11090	3760
Cinebench 23 (Single)	1816	1125
Cinebench 23 (Multi)	14071	4664

Above you can see the CPU options and the CineBench and GeekBench test scores for both laptops, which gives an idea about what kind of performance difference you may experience between the Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 4 and Lenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 3 AMD.

You may also read reviews of latest laptops with the same CPUs and compare them:

Laptops with: Intel Core i5 13500H

Laptops with: AMD Ryzen 3 5300U

GPU Comparison

GPU Model	GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile 6GB GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile 8GB	Radeon RX Vega 6
Base Clock Frequency	1455 MHz	0 MHz
Boost CLock Frequency	1755 MHz	1600 MHz
TGP (Total Graphics Power)	115 W	15 W
Nvidia Optimus	Yes, Advanced Optimus
Type	Dedicated	Integrated
FLOPS	8.8 TFLOPS	1,229 GFLOPS
Memory Size	6 GB	System Shared
Memory Type	GDDR6	DDR4
Memory Bus	96 bit	System Shared
Memory Speed	~16 Gbps	3.2 Gbps
Shading Units Cores	2560	384
TMUs	80	24
ROPs	48	8

GPU is as critical as the CPU for graphic heavy applications and the table above gives a picture of how the two GPU compares. FLOPS is a measure of a GPU's performance based on the number of floating-point arithmetic calculations that the processor can perform within a second. Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 4 has a FLOPS value of 8.8 TFLOPS whereas the Lenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 3 AMD ' has a FLOPS value of . If graphical performance of the laptop is important for your use type, the Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 4 may be the better choice between these two setups.

RAM Comparison

RAM	8GB 16GB 32GB	8GB 16GB 24GB 40GB
Memory Bus	1x8 GB	2x4 GB
RAM Clock	4800 MHz	3200 MHz
RAM Type	DDR5	DDR4
Upgradable	Yes	Yes
Max RAM Size	32 GB	40 GB
Total Slots	2	1

Both laptops, the ThinkBook 16p Gen 4 and the ThinkBook 14 Gen 3 AMD, come with similar RAM capacities of 8 GB, providing comparable performance in memory-intensive tasks.