Lenovo / ThinkPad / P Series
ThinkPad P16 Gen 3
ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 platform specifications based on Lenovo PSREF.
- Scope
- Product generation / platformPSREF verified
- Machine Type
- 21RQ / 21RR
- Model / MTM
- 2249Official Models verifiedDirect specifications: Not collected
Buying and service essentials
Verified in official sourcesCheck before buying
- Model / MTM
- Not collected2249 Models entries verified
- CPU / GPU
- Intel HX Series Core Ultra 5 / 7 / 9 Processor (Series 2); supports up to 24 cores; up to 5.5GHz5 CPU options / Intel Graphics / Platform options / dGPU: 5 options (configuration-dependent)
- Display
- 16-inch / 1920x1200 / 3840x2400 / 3200x20003 platform options / Non-touch / Multi-touch
- WWAN
- Configuration-dependentRetrofit conditions apply
Upgrades and repair
- Storage
- M.2 2280 SSDPCIe NVMe 4.0 x4 / PCIe NVMe 5.0 x4 Performance / Maximum simultaneous devices 3 device(s)
- Power
- USB-C Power Delivery 3.1AC adapter: 180 W
- Parts / service
- Not collectedNot collected / Not collected
Motherboard and slot topology
Evidence confidence: not recorded
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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 SODIMM, ECC, maximum transfer speeds of up to 4400 MT/s, 16GB / 32GB memory modules are available / DDR5-5600 SODIMM, non-ECC, maximum transfer speeds of up to 4400 MT/s, 8GB / 16GB / 32GB / 48GB memory modules are available / DDR5-6400 CSODIMM, non-ECC, maximum transfer speeds of up to 4400 MT/s, 48GB memory modules are available / Socketed / SO-DIMM: 4
- Storage form factor
- M.2 2280 SSD
- Maximum simultaneous devices
- 3 device(s)
Specifications
CPU
Evidence confidence: high
CPU options for this platform / IntelIntel HX Series Core Ultra 5 / 7 / 9 Processor (Series 2); supports up to 24 cores; up to 5.5GHz
| CPU | Integrated GPU | Cores / threads | Base frequency | Max frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intel Core Ultra 5 245HXOpen external site in a new tab | Intel Graphics | 14 / 14 | 3.10 GHz | 5.10 GHz |
| Intel Core Ultra 7 255HXOpen external site in a new tab | Intel Graphics | 20 / 20 | 2.40 GHz | 5.20 GHz |
| Intel Core Ultra 7 265HXOpen external site in a new tab | Intel Graphics | 20 / 20 | 2.60 GHz | 5.30 GHz |
| Intel Core Ultra 9 275HXOpen external site in a new tab | Intel Graphics | 24 / 24 | 2.70 GHz | 5.40 GHz |
| Intel Core Ultra 9 285HXOpen external site in a new tab | Intel Graphics | 24 / 24 | 2.80 GHz | 5.50 GHz |
NPU
Evidence confidence: high
| NPU | Applicable CPU | NPU performance | Overall platform performance |
|---|---|---|---|
| IntelIntel AI Boost | Intel Core Ultra 5 245HX | Up to 13 TOPS | Up to 27 TOPS |
| IntelIntel AI Boost | Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX / Intel Core Ultra 7 265HX | Up to 13 TOPS | Up to 33 TOPS |
| IntelIntel AI Boost | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX / Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX | Up to 13 TOPS | Up to 36 TOPS |
These are PSREF platform options, not the NPU installed in an individual Model / MTM. Overall platform performance is distinct from NPU-only performance.
Graphics / GPU
Evidence confidence: high
dGPU options
| GPU | Dedicated memory | Selection conditions |
|---|---|---|
| NVIDIANVIDIA RTX PRO 1000 Blackwell Generation 8GB GDDR7 Laptop GPU | 8 GB / GDDR7 | Configuration-dependent |
| NVIDIANVIDIA RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell Generation 8GB GDDR7 Laptop GPU | 8 GB / GDDR7 | Configuration-dependent |
| NVIDIANVIDIA RTX PRO 3000 Blackwell Generation 12GB GDDR7 Laptop GPU | 12 GB / GDDR7 ECC | Configuration-dependent |
| NVIDIANVIDIA RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell Generation 16GB GDDR7 Laptop GPU | 16 GB / GDDR7 ECC | Configuration-dependent |
| NVIDIANVIDIA RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell Generation 24GB GDDR7 Laptop GPU | 24 GB / GDDR7 ECC | Configuration-dependent |
These are platform configuration options, not the GPU installed in an individual MTM.
Memory
Evidence confidence: high
- Type
- DDR5-5600 SODIMM, ECC, maximum transfer speeds of up to 4400 MT/s, 16GB / 32GB memory modules are available / DDR5-5600 SODIMM, non-ECC, maximum transfer speeds of up to 4400 MT/s, 8GB / 16GB / 32GB / 48GB memory modules are available / DDR5-6400 CSODIMM, non-ECC, maximum transfer speeds of up to 4400 MT/s, 48GB memory modules are available
- Maximum capacity
- 192 GB
- Physical slots
- 4
- Implementation
- DDR5-5600 SODIMM, ECC, maximum transfer speeds of up to 4400 MT/s, 16GB / 32GB memory modules are available / DDR5-5600 SODIMM, non-ECC, maximum transfer speeds of up to 4400 MT/s, 8GB / 16GB / 32GB / 48GB memory modules are available / DDR5-6400 CSODIMM, non-ECC, maximum transfer speeds of up to 4400 MT/s, 48GB memory modules are available / Socketed
- Upgrade / replacement
- Not recorded
- Capacity options
- 128 GB / 192 GB
- Configuration constraints
- Four DDR5 SODIMM / CSODIMM slots, dual-channel capable
Storage
Evidence confidence: high
- Interface and form factor
- PCIe NVMe 4.0 x4 / PCIe NVMe 5.0 x4 Performance
- Supported form factors
- M.2 2280 SSD
- Physical slots
- 3
- Maximum simultaneous devices
- 3 device(s)
- Upgrade / replacement
- Not recorded
- Configuration constraints / exclusions
- Up to three M.2 2280 Gen 5 Performance SSD; up to 12TB, 4TB each
- Three M.2 slots • One M.2 2280 PCIe 5.0 x4 slot • Two M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 slots
- Gen 5 SSD on M.2 PCIe 4.0 slot will run on PCIe 4.0 protocols.
Display
Evidence confidence: high
- Size
- 16-inch
- Platform configuration options
configuration Resolution Touch Panel / brightness Surface / features WUXGA IPS low power
16-inch1920x1200 Non-touch IPS / 500 nits anti-glare / 82% screen to body ratio / X-Rite Factory Color Calibration / Low power / Low Blue Light / Eyesafe 2.0 Certified / DC dimming WQUXGA IPS
16-inch3840x2400 Non-touch IPS / 800 nits anti-glare / 82% screen to body ratio / DisplayHDR 400 / Dolby Vision / Eyesafe Certified 2.0 / TÜV Low Blue Light / X-Rite Factory Color Calibration / DC dimming 3.2K Tandem OLED touch
16-inch3200x2000 Multi-touch Tandem OLED / 600 nits anti-glare, anti-reflection, anti-smudge / 82% screen to body ratio / DisplayHDR 600 / Dolby Vision / Eyesafe Certified 2.0 / TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light / X-Rite Factory Color Calibration / PWM dimming
Battery architecture
Evidence confidence: high
- Architecture
- Internal
- Explicit count
- 1
| Placement | Position | Optional | Chemistry | Cell options | Capacity options |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Internal | Not recorded | Not recorded | Li-ion | Not recorded | 99.9 Wh |
Each row is a platform configuration option. Simultaneous installation is not inferred.
Power and AC adapter
Evidence confidence: high
- Connector
- USB-C Power Delivery 3.1
- Wattage
- 180 W
Wireless and WWAN
Evidence confidence: high
- WLAN options
- Intel Wi-Fi 7 BE200, 802.11be 2x2 Wi-Fi + Bluetooth 5.4
- Intel Wi-Fi 7 BE200, 802.11be 2x2 Wi-Fi + Bluetooth 5.4, Intel vPro technology support
- No WLAN and Bluetooth
- WWAN
- Configuration-dependent
- Retrofit / conditions
- Retrofit conditions apply
- WWAN options
- Wireless WAN upgradable to 5G (with antenna ready)
- Rolling Wireless RW350R-GL, 5G Sub-6 GHz, M.2 card, with embedded eSIM functionality
- No support
- Notes
- WWAN conditions are limited to the platform options explicitly listed by PSREF.
Ports and docking
Evidence confidence: high
- Ports
- 1x USB-A (USB 10Gbps / USB 3.2 Gen 2), Always On
- 1x USB-A (USB 10Gbps / USB 3.2 Gen 2)
- 2x Thunderbolt 5, with DisplayPort 2.1 and USB PD 3.1, 180W input / 15W output
- 1x Thunderbolt 4, with DisplayPort 2.1 and USB PD 3.1, 180W input / 15W output
- 1x HDMI 2.1, up to 8K/60Hz
- 1x Headphone / microphone combo jack (3.5mm)
- 1x Ethernet (2.5GbE RJ-45)
- 1x SD Express 8.0 card reader
- 1x Kensington Nano Security Slot
- 1x Nano-SIM card slot (WWAN support models)
- 1x Smart card reader
- Docking support
- Various docking solutions supported via Thunderbolt / USB-C.
Dimensions and weight
Evidence confidence: high
- All models; source height 15.8 / 20.9 (front / rear), 29.8 (maximum) mm
- 362 × 252 × 15.8–29.8 mm
- All models
- 2.54 kg / Starting weight
Official maintenance documentation and key procedures
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
2249Codes 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
- 2249
- 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
2 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.