Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 7 vs Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 Comparison

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Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 7 vs Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 Comparison Overview

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In this review, we will be comparing ThinkPad P1 Gen 7 and ThinkPad P14s Gen 3, two laptops by Lenovo. Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 7 was introduced to market in April 2024 and Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 was launched in February 2022. As you can see, ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 is 2 years older than ThinkPad P1 Gen 7. Let's see if this age difference between two laptops makes a big difference.

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ThinkPad P1 Gen 7 and ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 are members of Lenovo's ThinkPad P series of laptops. Below you can find the latest models from this series.

Lenovo ThinkPad P Series History

	Release Date	Screen Size	Dimensions	Weight
Lenovo Thinkpad P14s Gen 5 AMD	May 2024	14.0"	315.9 x 223.7 x 17.7 mm	1.31 kg (2.89 lbs)
Lenovo Thinkpad P14s Gen 5 Intel	May 2024	14.0"	325.5 x 227.6 x 18.5 mm	1.61 kg (3.55 lbs)
Lenovo ThinkPad P16v Gen 2	April 2024	16.0"	365 x 262 x 24.66 mm	2.22 kg (4.9 lbs)
Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 7	April 2024	16.0"	354.4 x 241.2 x 17.05 mm	1.82 kg (4.01 lbs)
Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 3	April 2024	16.0"	361.5 x 248.6 x 21.13 mm	1.82 kg (4.01 lbs)
Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 5	January 2024	16.0"	354.6 x 258.2 x 19.9 mm	2.19 kg (4.83 lbs)
Lenovo ThinkPad P16v	July 2023	16.0"	365 x 261.92 x 24.66 mm	2.2 kg (4.85 lbs)
Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 4	May 2023	14.0"	317.7 x 227.36 x 17.95 mm	1.35 kg (2.98 lbs)

Here is a brief look at the main features of Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 7 and Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 7 Key Specs

Launched in April 2024
16.0" IPS LCD, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core Ultra 5 135H
GPU: GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile 8GB
16GB Ram
354.4 x 241.2 x 17.05 mm (13.95 x 9.5 x 0.67 inches)
Weight: 1.82 kg (4.01 lbs)

Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 Key Specs

Launched in February 2022
14.0" IPS LCD, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core i5 1240P
GPU: Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (80EU)
8GB Ram
317.7 x 226.9 x 17.9 mm (12.51 x 8.93 x 0.7 inches)
Weight: 1.24 kg (2.73 lbs)

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how ThinkPad P1 Gen 7 and ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 compares and decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 7 over Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3

Screen-to-Body Ratio	~86.8% vs ~78.8%	Larger screen area ratio
Side Bezel Thickness	4.9 mm vs 8.1 mm	3.2 mm thinner bezels
Display Size	16 inches vs 14 inches	Larger Screen Estate
Contrast Rate	1200:1 vs 1000:1	more pleasing colors
CPU Fabrication Process	7 nm vs 10 nm	Newer Generation CPU
GPU Fabrication Process	4 nm vs 10 nm	Newer Generation GPU
GPU FLOPS	12.8 TFLOPS vs 1.41 TFLOPS	Dedicated GPU unit
GPU Type	Dedicated vs Integrated	Flexible cable positions
Charging Port Position	Left, Right vs Left	Faster RAM Type
RAM Type	LPDDR5X vs DDR4	Higher RAM potential
Max Total RAM	64 GB vs 48 GB	More advanced Wi-fi connectivity
WiFi Standard	v7 vs v6E	More advanced Bluetooth connectivity
Bluetooth	v5.4 vs v5.2	Higher Resolution Camera
Webcam Resolution	2560 x 1440 vs 1920 x 1080	Connect more device at the same time
Number of USB-C Ports	3x USB 4.0 vs 2x USB 3.2	Faster USB-C connection
USB-C Port Type	v4.0 vs v3.2	Better HDMI connectivity
HDMI Version	2.1 vs 2.0	Read & Write SD Cards with the built-in reader
SD Card Reader	Yes vs No

Reasons to choose Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 over Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 7

Weight	1.24 kg vs 1.82 kg	0.58 kg lighter
Screen PPI	162 ppi vs 142 ppi	More pixels per inch
Number of USB-A Ports	2x USB 3.2 vs 1x USB 3.2	Connect more device at the same time
Ethernet RJ45 Port	Yes vs No	Connects to the local network via Ethernet RJ45

Common Strengths of Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 and Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 7

Launch Dates	April 2024 vs February 2022	Both laptops are recent models
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	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x) vs PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)	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
Thunderbolt Port	v4 vs v4	Fast data and power transfer via Thunderbolt Port
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
Keyboard Backlight	Yes vs Yes	Easily see the keys under low light

Common Weaknesses of Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 and Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 7

Touchscreen Capability	No vs No	No Touchscreen Capability

Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 7 vs Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3: Physical Specs Comparison

In this section, we will be comparing the physical specifications and body features of the Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 7 and the Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3.

Physical Specs
Weight	1.82 kg (4.01 lbs)	1.24 kg (2.73 lbs)
Surface Area	855 cm2 (132.5 inches2)	721 cm2 (111.7 inches2)
Screen to Surface Ratio	~86.8%	~78.8%
Side Bezel Thickness	~4.9 mm	~8.1 mm
Weight per Inch of Screen	0.11 kg/inch	0.09 kg/inch
	0.242 lbs/inch	0.198 lbs/inch
Colors	Black	Black, Gray
Cover Opening Angle	180Â°	180Â°

Comparison of the Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 7 and the Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 External Dimensions

Weight

ThinkPad P1 Gen 7 weighs 1.82 kg (4.01 lbs), whereas the ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 weighs 1.24 kg (2.73 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 ThinkPad P1 Gen 7 1.82 kg

Avg: 16.0-16.9" 2.07 kg

Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 1.24 kg

Avg: 14.0-14.9" 1.42 kg

Thickness Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 7 17.05 mm

Avg: 16.0-16.9" 20.35 mm

Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 17.90 mm

Avg: 14.0-14.9" 17.12 mm

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 ThinkPad P1 Gen 7 is 0.11 kg/inch.In comparison, this value for the Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 is 0.09 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
Dell Latitude 7330: 0.07 kg/inch
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2: 0.07 kg/inch
LG Gram 14 2022: 0.07 kg/inch
LG Gram 14 2-in-1 2022: 0.07 kg/inch

Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 7 vs Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3: Internals (CPU, GPU, RAM, Battery, SSD, etc.) Comparison

CPU Comparison

CPU Model	Intel Core Ultra 5 135H Intel Core Ultra 7 155H Intel Core Ultra 7 165H Intel Core Ultra 9 185H	Intel Core i5 1240P Intel Core i5 1250P Intel Core i7 1260P Intel Core i7 1270P Intel Core i7 1280P
Base Frequency	1.7 GHz	1.7 GHz
Turbo Frequency	4.6 GHz	4.4 GHz
Number of Cores	Arc Graphics (7-	12
Number of Threads	18	16
L3 Cache	18 MB	12 MB
Integrated GPU	Arc Graphics (7-Cores)	Intel Iris Xe Graphics (80EU)
CPU Fabrication Process	7 nm	10 nm
Cinebench 23 (Single)	1730	1516
Cinebench 23 (Multi)	14810	9305

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 ThinkPad P1 Gen 7 and Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3.

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

Laptops with: Intel Core Ultra 5 135H

Laptops with: Intel Core i5 1240P

GPU Comparison

GPU Model	GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile 8GB GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile 8GB	Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (80EU)
Base Clock Frequency	1545 MHz	300 MHz
Boost CLock Frequency	1890 MHz	1100 MHz
TGP (Total Graphics Power)	115 W	15 W
Nvidia Optimus	Yes, Advanced Optimus
Type	Dedicated	Integrated
FLOPS	11.61 TFLOPS	1,408 GFLOPS
Memory Size	8 GB	System Shared
Memory Type	GDDR6	System Shared
Memory Bus	128 bit	System Shared
Memory Speed	2000 MHz 16 Gbps effective	System Shared
Shading Units Cores	3072	640
TMUs	96	40
ROPs	48	20

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 ThinkPad P1 Gen 7 has a FLOPS value of 12.8 TFLOPS whereas the Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 ' has a FLOPS value of 1.41 TFLOPS. If graphical performance of the laptop is important for your use type, the Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 7 may be the better choice between these two setups.

RAM Comparison

RAM	16GB 32GB 64GB	8GB 16GB 32GB 40GB 48GB
Memory Bus	2x8 GB	1x8 GB
RAM Clock	7467 MHz	3200 MHz
RAM Type	LPDDR5X	DDR4
Upgradable	Yes	Yes
Max RAM Size	64 GB	48 GB
Total Slots	1	1
Memory Bus	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)

With a larger RAM capacity of 16 GB, the ThinkPad P1 Gen 7 offers an advantage for multitasking and resource-intensive applications compared to the ThinkPad P14s Gen 3's RAM capacity of 8 GB.

LOCAL LLM Compatibility Evaluation

This quick guide shows what types of large language models (LLMs) each of these laptops could support, based on their respective hardware specifications. It's meant to help you compare their suitability for running AI models locally.

LLM Category	Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 7	Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3
Small Models(1-3B):Examples: Phi-2, Qwen-1.8B	✔ Run smoothly.	✔ Run smoothly.
Medium Models(7-8B):Examples: Mistral-7B, Qwen-7B	✔ Good performance.	✖ Not supported.
Large Models(13-30B):Examples: Mixtral, Qwen-14B	✖ Not supported.	✖ Not supported.
Extra-Large Models(65B+):Examples: LLaMA2-70B, Qwen1.5-72B	✖ Not supported on most systems. Requires high-end GPU or advanced setup.	✖ Not supported on most systems. Requires high-end GPU or advanced setup.

Note: Optimized (e.g., 4-bit) models may run on limited hardware. Performance depends on runtime and setup.

📌 MoE Models: Some models like Mixtral 8x7B and Qwen3-30B-A3B use a Mixture of Experts (MoE) design, activating only part of the model during inference. This means they can often run efficiently on laptops with 12–16 GB of VRAM when quantized.

BATTERY

BATTERY	90 Wh	39.3 Wh 52.5 Wh
Battery Type	Li-Po	Li-Po
Replaceable	No	No
Fast Charging	Yes	Yes
USB Power Delivery	Yes	Yes
Charging Port Position	Left, Right	Left
Charge Power	135 / 170 W	65 / 100 W
Full Charging Time	1:30 hr

Moreover, the ThinkPad P1 Gen 7 boasts a larger battery capacity of 90 Wh, offering extended usage time compared to the ThinkPad P14s Gen 3's39 Wh.

Battery Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 7 90 Wh

Avg: 16.0-16.9" 74.15 Wh

Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 39 Wh

Avg: 14.0-14.9" 55.79 Wh

STORAGE
With a larger storage capacity up to 8 TB, the ThinkPad P1 Gen 7 provides more space for storing files and applications compared to the ThinkPad P14s Gen 3's max. storage capacity of 2 TB.

Storage Options	512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB, 4 TB, 8 TB	256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB
Upgradable	Yes	Yes
Total Slots	2	1
Storage type	SSD (M2)	SSD (M2)
NVMe	Yes	Yes

If your budget allows, we recommend opting for the largest possible disk size, considering the potential increase in storage capacity needs in the future. However, please keep in mind the question 'What will the laptop be used for?' when making this decision. Of course, you can later upgrade the hard disk capacity by getting a larger disk. However, if your laptop has only one disk slot, it may not be as straightforward as a RAM upgrade, where you simply add or replace a module, as moving or cloning files to a new disk may be necessary.

Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 7 vs Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3: Display Comparison

The display is an essential aspect to consider when comparing the Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 7 and Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 since its is the component that you interact the most and significantly impact the experience.

Screen Area and Dimensions

Now let's look at the comparison of the actual display areas of both laptops below, keeping the bezels around the screens out of the equation. ThinkPad P1 Gen 7 has a display size of 16.0".On the other hand, ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 has a smaller 14.0" display.The total usable screen area of the ThinkPad P1 Gen 7 is 742cm² / 115inch² whereas the ThinkPad P14s Gen 3's total usable screen area is 568cm² / 88inch².

PPI (Pixels per Inch)
Additionally, the ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 features a higher pixel density with 162 pixels per inch (PPI), ensuring sharper image details.

Screen PPI (Pixels Per Inch) Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 7 142 PPI

Avg: 16.0-16.9" 169 PPI

Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 162 PPI

Avg: 14.0-14.9" 173 PPI

Refresh Rate
Both ThinkPad P1 Gen 7 and ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 offer the same refresh rate of 60 Hz.

Brightness
Both ThinkPad P1 Gen 7 and ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 offer the same maximum brightness of 400 nits (cd/m²).

Brightness Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 7 400 nits

Avg: 16.0-16.9" 413 nits

Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 400 nits

Avg: 14.0-14.9" 383 nits

Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 7 vs Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 Connectivity Comparison

In terms of connectivity,

Wifi
ThinkPad P1 Gen 7 features a more advanced Wi-Fi standard v7, providing faster and more reliable wireless connections compared to ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 (v6E).

Below, you'll find a Wi-Fi Versions Table, along with their release dates and speeds, to provide a brief overview of its development.

Wi-Fi Versions and Speeds

Standard	Speed	Release Date	Network	Frequency Bands (GHz)
Wi-Fi 7	up to 40 Gbps (5 GB/s)	2023	802.11be	2.4, 5, 6
Wi-Fi 6E	up to 9.6 Gbps (1.2 GB/s)	2020	802.11ax	2.4, 5, 6
Wi-Fi 6	up to 9.6 Gbps (1.2 GB/s)	2019	802.11ax	2.4, 5
Wi-Fi 5	up to 6.93 Gbps (866.25 MB/s)	2014	802.11ac	2.4, 5
Wi-Fi 4	up to 600 Mbps (75 MB/s)	2009	802.11n	2.4, 5

* Please note that the provided transfer rates are maximum theoretical values, and real-life performance may vary based on environmental factors.

USB
Both ThinkPad P1 Gen 7 and ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 have USB-A ports. ThinkPad P1 Gen 7 has 1x USB 3.2 USB-A ports, while ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 has 2x USB 3.2 USB-A ports.
Both ThinkPad P1 Gen 7 and ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 have USB Type-C ports. ThinkPad P1 Gen 7 has 3x USB 4.0 USB Type-C ports, while ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 has 2x USB 3.2 USB Type-C ports.

Below, you'll find a table of USB ports, along with their release dates and speeds.
To mitigate the confusion caused by generation names, the USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) suggests using marketing names like USB 5Gbps, USB 10Gbps, and so forth, based on their respective transfer rates.

USB Type and Speeds

USB Type	Version	Speed	Date	Other Features/Explanations
USB4	Gen 4 (2.0)	80 Gbps	2022	Also known as USB 80Gbps
USB4	Gen 3×2	40 Gbps	2019	Also known as USB 40Gbps
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 2x2	20 Gbps	2019	Double the data transfer rates of Gen 2
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 2	10 Gbps	2017	Previously known as USB 3.1
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 1	5 Gbps	2017	Previously known as USB 3.0
USB 3.1	3.1 Gen 2	10 Gbps	2013	Faster data transfer rates
USB 3.0	3.1 Gen 1	5 Gbps	2010	SuperSpeed USB, improved data transfer rates
USB 2.0	2.0	480 Mbps	2000	High-speed data transfer
USB 1.0	1.0	1.5 Mbps	1996	Original USB standard

Thunderbolt
Both ThinkPad P1 Gen 7 and ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 are equipped with Thunderbolt 4 ports.

HDMI
Both ThinkPad P1 Gen 7 and ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 feature an HDMI port. ThinkPad P1 Gen 7 offers 1x HDMI 2.1, while ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 offers 1x HDMI 2.0.

Below, you'll find a comparison table detailing different HDMI versions, including their bandwidth, color depth, maximum resolution, and release dates. This information can be helpful in understanding the capabilities of each HDMI version and choosing the most suitable one for your needs.

HDMI Comparison Table

HDMI Version	Maximum Resolution	Bandwidth (Gbps)	Color Depth (bits)	Release Date
HDMI 2.1-2.1b	7680 x 4320 *(8K)* @ 60p 3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 120p	48.0	48	2017
HDMI 2.0-2.0b	3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 60p	18.0	48	2013
HDMI 1.4-1.4b	3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 30p	10.2	48	2009
HDMI 1.3-1.3a	2560 x 1440 @ 60p	10.2	48	2006
HDMI 1.0-1.2a	1920 x 1200 @ 60p	4.95	24	2002

* Please note that the provided resolution values represent the maximum supported resolution, and actual display quality may depend on other factors such as source content and connected devices.

SD Card Reader
ThinkPad P1 Gen 7 is equipped with an SD Card Reader for easy access to memory cards. ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 does not have an SD Card Reader.

Audio Jack
Both ThinkPad P1 Gen 7 and ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 are equipped with a 3.5mm Audio Jack, providing seamless connection to headphones and speakers.

To summarize the connectivity and ports details, please refer to the table below to see them listed.

Connectivity and Ports
WiFi Standard (latest: v7)	v7	v6E
Bluetooth (latest: v5.4)	v5.4	v5.2
USB-A (latest: 3.2)	1x USB 3.2	2x USB 3.2
USB Type-C (latest: USB4 2.0)	3x USB 4.0	2x USB 3.2
Thunderbolt (latest: 4)	Thunderbolt 4	Thunderbolt 4
HDMI (latest: 2.1)	1x HDMI 2.1	1x HDMI 2.0
Display Port (latest: v2.0)	No	No
VGA	No	No
Fingerprint Sensor	Yes	Optional
Optical Drive	No	No
Audio Jack 3.5mm	Yes	Yes
Ethernet RJ45	No	Yes
SD CardReader	Yes	No
Proprietary Charging Port	Yes	No