Lenovo / ThinkPad / L Series
ThinkPad L16 Gen 3 (AMD)
ThinkPad L16 Gen 3 (AMD) is a 16-inch notebook in the L Series family.
- Scope
- Product generation / platformPSREF verified
- Machine Type
- 21XC / 21XD
- Model / MTM
- 1655Official Models verifiedDirect specifications: Not collected
Buying and service essentials
Verified in official sourcesCheck before buying
- Model / MTM
- Not collected1655 Models entries verified
- CPU / GPU
- AMD Ryzen AI 5 / 7 PRO 400 Series Processor - Gorgon Point / AMD Ryzen AI 5 / 7 400 Series Processor - Gorgon Point5 CPU options / AMD Radeon 840M / AMD Radeon 860M / Platform options / integrated GPU varies by CPU / this PSREF does not list a dGPU option
- Display
- 16-inch / 1920x12002 platform options / Non-touch / Multi-touch
- WWAN
- Configuration-dependentRetrofit conditions apply
Upgrades and repair
- Memory
- DDR5-5600 / SocketedSO-DIMM: 2 / maximum 64 GB
- Storage
- M.2 2280 PCIe NVMe SSDPCIe NVMe 4.0 x4 / Maximum simultaneous devices 1 device(s)
- Power
- USB-C Power Delivery 3.0AC adapter: 65 W
- Parts / service
- Not collectedHMM verified / Not collected
Motherboard and slot topology
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Shows the strength of the supporting evidence. It is not a performance score or recommendation. Full sources appear in the Evidence section below.
- Memory implementation
- DDR5-5600 / Socketed / SO-DIMM: 2
- Storage form factor
- M.2 2280 PCIe NVMe SSD
- Maximum simultaneous devices
- 1 device(s)
Specifications
CPU
CPU options for this platform / AMDAMD Ryzen AI 5 / 7 PRO 400 Series Processor - Gorgon Point / AMD Ryzen AI 5 / 7 400 Series Processor - Gorgon Point
| CPU | Integrated GPU | Cores / threads | Base frequency | Max frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMD Ryzen AI 5 430Open external site in a new tab | AMD Radeon 840M | 4 / 8 | 2.00 GHz | 4.50 GHz |
| AMD Ryzen AI 5 435Open external site in a new tab | AMD Radeon 840M | 6 / 12 | 2.00 GHz | 4.50 GHz |
| AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435Open external site in a new tab | AMD Radeon 840M | 6 / 12 | 2.00 GHz | 4.50 GHz |
| AMD Ryzen AI 7 445Open external site in a new tab | AMD Radeon 840M | 6 / 12 | 2.00 GHz | 4.60 GHz |
| AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450Open external site in a new tab | AMD Radeon 860M | 8 / 16 | 2.00 GHz | 5.10 GHz |
NPU
| NPU | Applicable CPU | NPU performance | Overall platform performance |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMDAMD Ryzen AI | AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 | Up to 50 TOPS | Up to 58 TOPS |
| AMDAMD Ryzen AI | AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 / AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 / AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 | Up to 50 TOPS | Up to 59 TOPS |
| AMDAMD Ryzen AI | AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 | Up to 50 TOPS | Up to 66 TOPS |
These are PSREF platform options, not the NPU installed in an individual Model / MTM. Overall platform performance is distinct from NPU-only performance.
Memory
- Type
- DDR5-5600
- Maximum capacity
- 64 GB
- Physical slots
- 2
- Implementation
- DDR5-5600 / Socketed
- Upgrade / replacement
- Not recorded
- Configuration constraints
- Two DDR5 SODIMM slots
- dual-channel capable
Check the board layout in the HMMOpen external site in a new tab
Storage
- Interface and form factor
- PCIe NVMe 4.0 x4
- Supported form factors
- M.2 2280 PCIe NVMe SSD
- Physical slots
- 1
- Maximum simultaneous devices
- 1 device(s)
- Upgrade / replacement
- Not recorded
- Configuration constraints / exclusions
- One M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 slot
- PSREF lists a 2TB PCIe 5.0 x4 SSD option that operates at PCIe 4.0 x4 due to platform limitation.
Check the SSD replacement procedure in the HMMOpen external site in a new tab
Display
- Size
- 16-inch
- Platform configuration options
configuration Resolution Touch Panel / brightness Surface / features WUXGA IPS
16-inch1920x1200 Non-touch IPS / 400 nits anti-glare WUXGA IPS touch
16-inch1920x1200 Multi-touch IPS / 400 nits anti-glare / Eyesafe Certified 2.0
Battery architecture
- Architecture
- Internal
- Explicit count
- 1
| Placement | Position | Optional | Chemistry | Cell options | Capacity options |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Internal | Not recorded | Not recorded | Li-ion | Not recorded | 46.5 Wh / 57 Wh |
Each row is a platform configuration option. Simultaneous installation is not inferred.
Power and AC adapter
- Connector
- USB-C Power Delivery 3.0
- Wattage
- 65 W
Wireless and WWAN
- WLAN options
- MediaTek Wi-Fi 7 MT7925 802.11be 2x2 + Bluetooth 5.4
- WWAN
- Configuration-dependent
- Retrofit / conditions
- Retrofit conditions apply
- WWAN options
- Wireless WAN upgradable to 4G (with antenna ready)
- Snapdragon X12 LTE Modem 4G LTE CAT6 with embedded eSIM
- Snapdragon X12 LTE Modem 4G LTE CAT12 with embedded eSIM
- No support
- Notes
- Only configurations explicitly listed as antenna-ready are documented as WWAN-upgradable.
Ports and docking
- Ports
- 1x USB-A Hi-Speed USB
- 2x USB-A USB 5Gbps (one Always On)
- 2x Thunderbolt 4 with USB PD 15-65W and DisplayPort 2.1
- 1x HDMI 2.1 up to 4K/60Hz
- 1x headphone / microphone combo jack
- 1x Ethernet RJ-45
- 1x Nano-SIM card slot on WWAN models
- 1x Smart card reader
- Docking support
- Various docking solutions supported via Thunderbolt or USB-C.
Dimensions and weight
- PC-ABS top and bottom
- 357.2 × 253.4 × 10.96–24.75 mm
- All models
- 1.853 kg / Starting weight
Official maintenance documentation and key procedures
- Hardware Maintenance Manual - ThinkPad L14 Gen 7 and ThinkPad L16 Gen 3Open external site in a new tabScope: Combined HTML Hardware Maintenance Manual SP41V85758 for ThinkPad L14 Gen 7 and ThinkPad L16 Gen 3; applicable to Intel Machine Types 21X2, 21X3, 21X8, and 21X9 and AMD Machine Types 21X6, 21X7, 21XC, and 21XD; this source link does not by itself verify detailed service evidence
Not collected
Part number information
Part numbers and their relationships to this product or model are shown when verified in official Lenovo sources.
Official Model-listed parts
Not collectedKATABAN.FYI has not yet collected official Model-listed parts for this product. This is not evidence that no compatible parts exist.
Model / MTM
1655Codes listed in Lenovo Models identify a relationship to this product. They do not establish exact CPU, memory, storage or other configuration details.
- Model / MTM codes verified in official sources
- 1655
- Exact configuration data
- Not collected
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Exact Model / MTM configuration data is not recorded. Specifications on this page are platform-level options.
Evidence
3 sources. Of 13 product claims, 13 are verified with high confidence.This page covers PSREF platform information and identifiers listed in Lenovo Models. Exact MTM specifications and parts relationships have not been collected. Procedure coverage in official maintenance documentation is audited per product for major components.