Lenovo ThinkPad P16 vs Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 AMD Comparison

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Lenovo ThinkPad P16 vs Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 AMD Comparison Overview

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In this review, we will be comparing ThinkPad P16 and ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 AMD, two laptops by Lenovo. Lenovo ThinkPad P16 was introduced to market in February 2023 and Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 AMD was launched in February 2022. There is 12 months difference between ThinkPad P16 and ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 AMD so it would still give an advantage to younger ThinkPad P16.

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ThinkPad P16 and ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 AMD 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 P16 and Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 AMD before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Key Specs

Launched in February 2023
16.0" IPS LCD, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core i5 13600HX
GPU: RTX A1000 Mobile 4GB
16GB Ram
363.98 x 265.94 x 30.23 mm (14.33 x 10.47 x 1.19 inches)
Weight: 2.95 kg (6.5 lbs)

Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 AMD Key Specs

Launched in February 2022
14.0" IPS LCD, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 Pro 6650U
GPU: Radeon 660M
16GB Ram
317.75 x 226.82 x 18.03 mm (12.51 x 8.93 x 0.71 inches)
Weight: 1.28 kg (2.82 lbs)

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how ThinkPad P16 and ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 AMD compares and decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose Lenovo ThinkPad P16 over Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 AMD

Display Size	16 inches vs 14 inches	Larger Screen Estate
sRGB Color Space	100% vs 94.3%	Wider sRGB Color Space Coverage
GPU FLOPS	4.92 TFLOPS vs 1.46 TFLOPS	Dedicated GPU unit
GPU Type	Dedicated vs Integrated	More RAM Options
Upgradable RAM	Yes vs No	More advanced Bluetooth connectivity
Bluetooth	v5.3 vs v5.1	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	Support audio, data, power and video all through one single port
Thunderbolt	v4 vs No	Better HDMI connectivity
HDMI Version	2.1 vs 2.0	Fast way to input numbers
Numeric Pad	Yes vs No	Larger Touchpad Area
Touchpad Size	11.5 x 6.76 cm vs 11.5 x 6.1 cm

Reasons to choose Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 AMD over Lenovo ThinkPad P16

Weight	1.28 kg vs 2.95 kg	1.67 kg lighter
Screen-to-Body Ratio	~78.9% vs ~76.7%	Larger screen area ratio
Side Bezel Thickness	8.1 mm vs 9.7 mm	1.6 mm thinner bezels
Screen PPI	162 ppi vs 142 ppi	More pixels per inch
Max Brightness	400 nits vs 300 nits	Brighter Screen
CPU Fabrication Process	6 nm vs 10 nm	Newer Generation CPU
GPU Fabrication Process	7 nm vs 8 nm	Newer Generation GPU
Ethernet RJ45 Port	Yes vs No	Connects to the local network via Ethernet RJ45
Avg. MSRP Price	$1200-1600 vs $3200-3600	Lower Price (*may change depending on config, seller, location, and time)

Common Strengths of Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 AMD and Lenovo ThinkPad P16

Launch Dates	February 2023 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
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
Wi-Fi Standard	v6E vs v6E	Fast and Reliable Wi-Fi Connections
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 ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 AMD and Lenovo ThinkPad P16

Touchscreen Capability	No vs No	No Touchscreen Capability
HDR Support	No vs No	No HDR Support

Lenovo ThinkPad P16 vs Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 AMD: Physical Specs Comparison

In this section, we will be comparing the physical specifications and body features of the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 and the Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 AMD.

Physical Specs
Weight	2.95 kg (6.5 lbs)	1.28 kg (2.82 lbs)
Surface Area	968 cm2 (150 inches2)	721 cm2 (111.7 inches2)
Screen to Surface Ratio	~76.7%	~78.9%
Side Bezel Thickness	~9.7 mm	~8.1 mm
Weight per Inch of Screen	0.18 kg/inch	0.09 kg/inch
	0.396 lbs/inch	0.198 lbs/inch
Colors	Black, Gray	Black, Gray
Cover Opening Angle	180Â°	180Â°

Comparison of the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 and the Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 AMD External Dimensions

Weight

ThinkPad P16 weighs 2.95 kg (6.5 lbs), whereas the ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 AMD weighs 1.28 kg (2.82 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 P16

Avg: 16.0-16.9"

Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 AMD

Avg: 14.0-14.9"

Thickness Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad P16

Avg: 16.0-16.9"

Lenovo ThinkPad P14s 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 ThinkPad P16 is 0.18 kg/inch.In comparison, this value for the Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 AMD 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
Microsoft Surface Pro 12: 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

Lenovo ThinkPad P16 vs Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 AMD: Internals (CPU, GPU, RAM, Battery, SSD, etc.) Comparison

CPU Comparison

CPU Model	Intel Core i5 13600HX Intel Core i7 13700HX Intel Core i7 13850HX Intel Core i9 13950HX Intel Core i9 13980HX	AMD Ryzen 5 Pro 6650U AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 6850U
Base Frequency	2.6 GHz	2.9 GHz
Turbo Frequency	4.8 GHz	4.5 GHz
Number of Cores	14	6
Number of Threads	20	12
L3 Cache	24 MB	16 MB
Integrated GPU	Intel UHD Graphics (32EU)	Radeon 660M
CPU Fabrication Process	10 nm	6 nm
Geekbench 5 (Single)	1810	1468
Geekbench 5 (Multi)	13820	6689
Cinebench 23 (Single)	1885	1484
Cinebench 23 (Multi)	20463	9210

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 P16 and Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 AMD.

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

Laptops with: Intel Core i5 13600HX

Laptops with: AMD Ryzen 5 Pro 6650U

Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 AMD Compare

GPU Comparison

GPU Model	RTX A1000 Mobile 4GB RTX A2000 Mobile 8GB RTX A3000 Mobile 12GB RTX A4500 Mobile 16GB RTX A5500 Mobile 16GB	Radeon 660M
Base Clock Frequency	630 MHz	1500 MHz
Boost CLock Frequency	1140 MHz	1900 MHz
TGP (Total Graphics Power)	60 W	40 W
Type	Dedicated	Integrated
FLOPS	4.669 TFLOPS	1,459 GFLOPS
Memory Size	4 GB	System Shared
Memory Type	GDDR6	System Shared
Memory Bus	128 bit	System Shared
Memory Speed	1375 MHz 11 Gbps effective	System Shared
Shading Units Cores	2048	384
TMUs	64	24
ROPs	32	16

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 P16 has a FLOPS value of 4.92 TFLOPS whereas the Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 AMD ' has a FLOPS value of 1.46 TFLOPS. If graphical performance of the laptop is important for your use type, the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 may be the better choice between these two setups.

RAM Comparison

RAM	16GB 32GB 64GB 128GB	16GB 32GB
Memory Bus	2x8 GB	2x8 GB
RAM Clock	4800 MHz	6400 MHz
RAM Type	DDR5	LPDDR5
Upgradable	Yes	No
Max RAM Size	128 GB
Total Slots	4
Memory Bus	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)

Both laptops, the ThinkPad P16 and the ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 AMD, come with similar RAM capacities of 16 GB, providing comparable performance in memory-intensive tasks.

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 P16	Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 (AMD)
Small Models(1-3B):Examples: Phi-2, Qwen-1.8B	✔ Run smoothly.	✔ Run smoothly.
Medium Models(7-8B):Examples: Mistral-7B, Qwen-7B	✖ Not supported.	✔ Good performance.
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	94 Wh	39.3 Wh 52.5 Wh
Battery Type	Li-Po	Li-Po
Replaceable	No	No
Fast Charging	Yes	No
USB Power Delivery	Yes	Yes
Charging Port Position	Bottom	Left
Charge Power	170 / 230 W	45 / 65 W
Full Charging Time	1:30 hr

Moreover, the ThinkPad P16 boasts a larger battery capacity of 94 Wh, offering extended usage time compared to the ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 AMD's39 Wh.

Battery Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad P16

Avg: 16.0-16.9"

Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 AMD

Avg: 14.0-14.9"

STORAGE
With a larger storage capacity up to 4 TB, the ThinkPad P16 provides more space for storing files and applications compared to the ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 AMD's max. storage capacity of 2 TB.

Storage Options	256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB, 4 TB	256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB
Upgradable	Yes	Yes
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 P16 vs Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 AMD: Display Comparison

The display is an essential aspect to consider when comparing the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 and Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 AMD 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 P16 has a display size of 16.0".On the other hand, ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 AMD has a smaller 14.0" display.The total usable screen area of the ThinkPad P16 is 742cm² / 115inch² whereas the ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 AMD's total usable screen area is 568cm² / 88inch².

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

Screen PPI (Pixels Per Inch) Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad P16

Avg: 16.0-16.9"

Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 AMD

Avg: 14.0-14.9"

Refresh Rate
Both ThinkPad P16 and ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 AMD offer the same refresh rate of 60 Hz.

Brightness
The ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 AMD offers a higher maximum brightness of 400 nits, delivering a brighter screen.

Brightness Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad P16

Avg: 16.0-16.9"

Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 AMD

Avg: 14.0-14.9"

Lenovo ThinkPad P16 vs Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 AMD Connectivity Comparison

In terms of connectivity,

Wifi
Both laptops offer the same Wi-Fi standard (v6E), ensuring fast and reliable wireless connections.

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 P16 and ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 AMD feature 2x USB 3.2 USB-A ports.
Both ThinkPad P16 and ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 AMD have USB Type-C ports. ThinkPad P16 has 3x USB 4.0 USB Type-C ports, while ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 AMD 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
ThinkPad P16 is equipped with Thunderbolt 4 port. ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 AMD does not have Thunderbolt port.

HDMI
Both ThinkPad P16 and ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 AMD feature an HDMI port. ThinkPad P16 offers 1x HDMI 2.1, while ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 AMD 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
Both ThinkPad P16 and ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 AMD come with an SD Card Reader for easy access to memory cards.

Audio Jack
Both ThinkPad P16 and ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 AMD 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)	v6E	v6E
Bluetooth (latest: v5.4)	v5.3	v5.1
USB-A (latest: 3.2)	2x USB 3.2	2x USB 3.2
USB Type-C (latest: USB4 2.0)	3x USB 4.0	2x USB 3.2
Thunderbolt (latest: 5)	Thunderbolt 4	No
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	Yes
Proprietary Charging Port	Yes	No