Intel Core ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX Mobile workstation 40.6 cm (16″) WQUXGA 64 GB DDR5-SDRAM 2 TB SSD NVIDIA RTX PRO 3000 Blackwell Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) Windows 11 Pro US English Black
- Screen size
- 16"
- Resolution
- 3840 x 2400
- Processor line
- Intel Core Ultra 7
- Capacity
- 64 GB
- Storage
- 2 TB
- Cores
- 20
- NVMe
- Y
- WWAN
- Not installed
- Depth
- 252 mm
Overview
DESKTOP-LEVEL POWER
Engineered for the Extreme, Designed for Mobility
Executing the heaviest workloads for professional creators, engineers, developers, and data scientists, the 16″ ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 mobile workstation boasts Intel® Core™ Ultra (Series 2) processors. Now with a thinner and lighter design than previous generations, it delivers desktop-level performance on the go.
NOT JUST AN AI PC
Local AI Development, From Anywhere
While it excels at everyday AI PC tasks that enhance productivity and collaboration, the ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 mobile workstation truly shines in advanced AI development scenarios. From data preparation and model fine-tuning to real-time inference and agentic workflow development, it powers demanding AI workloads locally, wherever you are.
REMOTE-READY WIRELESS CONNECTIVITY
Seamless Sharing, Collaboration & Versatile Ports
With enhanced bandwidth of up to WiFi 7 and the option of 5G connectivity, enjoy smooth virtual collaboration and uninterrupted productivity from anywhere. Pair devices and accessories instantly via Bluetooth®. Moreover, enjoy high-speed transfers, plugging into peripherals effortlessly via a host of functional ports.
ISV-CERTIFIED FOR MISSION-CRITICAL SOFTWARE
Smooth App Performance
Run your CAD, BIM, and creative apps with confidence, backed by independent software vendor (ISV)* certifications from ANSYS®, SOLIDWORKS®, AutoCAD®, and more. Delivering pro-level performance, the ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 mobile workstation amplifies work efficiency so you can focus on results.
*See the complete list of ISV certifications.
CREDIBILITY & COLLABORATION
Sustainability
Our goal is to provide smarter technology that builds a brighter, more sustainable future for our customers, communities, and the planet. That's why we pursue industry-leading labels and certifications that demonstrate our commitment to sustainability in product design. Together, we can build a smarter future for all.
Compatibility
- Requires DDR5 memory — not interchangeable with other generations.
Compatibility data is automatically generated. Always verify critical specs before purchase.
Technical Specifications
General
114- NVMe
- Yes
- WWAN
- Not installed
- Non-ECC
- Yes
- Bluetooth
- Yes
- Audio chip
- Cirrus Logic CS42L43
- Copilot key
- Yes
- Antenna type
- 2x2
- Audio system
- Dolby Atmos
- Colour gamut
- 100
- Ethernet LAN
- Yes
- Front camera
- Yes
- HDMI version
- 2.1
- M.2 SSD size
- 2280 (22 x 80 mm)
- Memory slots
- 4x SO-DIMM
- Privacy type
- Privacy shutter
- Certifications
- TCO Certified, generation 10 MIL-STD-810H Eyesafe Certified 2.0 TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light
- Fast charging
- Yes
- SSD interface
- PCI Express 5.0
- Speaker power
- 2
- Storage media
- SSD
- Windows Hello
- Yes
- Numeric keypad
- Yes
- Privacy camera
- Yes
- Security lock slot
- Yes
- Efficient cores
- 12
- Memory channels
- Dual-channel
- Pointing device
- ThinkPad UltraNav
- SSD memory type
- TLC
- Wi-Fi standard
- Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
- AC adapter power
- 180 W
- Battery capacity
- 99.9 Wh
- Housing material
- Aluminium
- Keyboard backlit
- Yes
- RGB colour space
- DCI-P3
- Sparsity support
- Yes
- Anti-glare screen
- Yes
- Bluetooth version
- 5.4
- Keyboard language
- US English
- Performance cores
- 8
- Battery technology
- Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
- Display brightness
- 800
- Fingerprint reader
- Yes
- Optical drive type
- No
- Top Wi-Fi standard
- Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
- AC adapter included
- Yes
- Built-in microphone
- Yes
- Maximum turbo power
- 160
- Chipset
- Intel WM880
- Password protection
- Yes
- Total SSDs capacity
- 2000
- AC adapter frequency
- 50/60
- Cable lock slot type
- Kensington
- Infrared (IR) camera
- Yes
- Maximum refresh rate
- 60
- Processor base power
- 55
- Generation
- Intel Core Ultra (Series 2)
- USB Sleep-and-Charge
- Yes
- GPU performance up to
- 8
- Intel® Thunderbolt 4
- Yes
- Intel® Thunderbolt 5
- Yes
- NPU performance up to
- 13
- Number of microphones
- 2
- WLAN controller model
- Intel Wi-Fi 7 BE200
- Card reader
- Yes
- Dedicated graphics
- Yes
- Integrated graphics
- Yes
- Compatible memory cards
- SD
- Compliance certificates
- RoHS
- Ethernet LAN data rates
- 2500
- AC adapter input voltage
- 100 - 240
- Combo headphone/mic port
- Yes
- Number of SSDs installed
- 1
- Password protection type
- BIOS,Power on,Supervisor
- Spill-resistant keyboard
- Yes
- USB Type-C charging port
- Yes
- Discrete GPU manufacturer
- NVIDIA
- Maximum shipping altitude
- 3048
- Mobile network connection
- No
- On-board GPU manufacturer
- Intel
- Storage temperature
- 5 - 43
- Operating system
- Windows 11 Pro
- USB Sleep-and-Charge ports
- 1
- Neural processor unit (NPU)
- Intel AI Boost
- Number of built-in speakers
- 2
- Operating temperature
- 5 - 35
- Eco certifications
- ENERGY STAR,EPEAT Gold
- USB Power Delivery (USB PD)
- Yes
- Dedicated GPU model
- NVIDIA RTX PRO 3000 Blackwell
- Memory layout (slots x size)
- 2 x 32
- Integrated GPU model
- Intel Graphics
- Thunderbolt 4 ports quantity
- 1
- Thunderbolt 5 ports quantity
- 2
- WLAN controller manufacturer
- Intel
- Discrete graphics memory type
- GDDR7
- Efficient-core base frequency
- 1.8
- On-board graphics card family
- Intel Graphics
- OS architecture
- 64-bit
- Trusted Platform Module (TPM)
- Yes
- Near Field Communication (NFC)
- No
- Windows Studio effects support
- Yes
- Performance-core base frequency
- 2.4
- Storage relative humidity (H-H)
- 5 - 95
- Front camera resolution (numeric)
- 5
- Operating humidity
- 8 - 95
- Total processor performance up to
- 33
- Efficient-core Max Turbo Frequency
- 4.5
- High Dynamic Range (HDR) supported
- Yes
- High Dynamic Range (HDR) technology
- DisplayHDR 400,Dolby Vision
- Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency
- 5.2
- Trusted Platform Module (TPM) version
- 2.0
- AI software frameworks supported by NPU
- DirectML,OpenVINO,Windows ML,ONNX RT,WebNN
- USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity
- 0
- USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity
- 0
- USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity
- 2
Physical
7- Depth
- 252 mm
- Width
- 362 mm
- Height
- 15.8 mm
- Weight
- 2540 g
- Form factor
- Clamshell
- Product type
- Mobile workstation
- Colour
- Black
Display
8- Display type
- WQUXGA
- Panel type
- IPS
- Touchscreen
- No
- LED backlight
- Yes
- Screen size
- 16"
- Resolution
- 3840 x 2400
- Aspect ratio
- 16:10
- Contrast ratio
- 1500:1
Storage
3- Capacity
- 2 TB
- Form factor
- M.2
- Storage
- 2 TB
Memory
4- Capacity
- 64 GB
- Form factor
- SO-DIMM
- Memory type
- DDR5-SDRAM
- Max memory
- 192 GB
Processor
7- Cache
- 30 MB
- Cores
- 20
- Model
- 255HX
- Processor line
- Intel Core Ultra 7
- Threads
- 20
- CPU brand
- Intel
- Boost clock
- 5.2 GHz
Graphics
2- Memory clock
- 5600 MHz
- VRAM
- 12 GB
Ports & Connectivity
3- HDMI ports
- 1
- USB 2.0 ports
- 0
- Ethernet ports
- 1
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Market Value History
Price history table
| Date | Price |
|---|---|
| 2026-03-09 | $2,999.99 |
| 2026-03-24 | $3,199.99 |
| 2026-04-06 | $3,499.99 |
| 2026-04-14 | $3,999.99 |
| 2026-04-22 | $4,499.99 |
| 2026-06-22 | $4,999.99 |
| 2026-07-06 | $4,599.99 |
| 2026-07-18 | $4,799.99 |
| 2026-07-28 | $4,750.00 |
| 2026-08-03 | $4,738.60 |
| 2026-08-10 | $4,693.76 |
| 2026-08-17 | $4,665.29 |
| 2026-08-24 | $4,565.79 |
| 2026-08-31 | $4,491.40 |
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