Lenovo announced the introduction of the ThinkPad T16g Gen 3 workstation laptop targeting professionals in AI data science video editing and software development. The model incorporates Intel Core Ultra HX series processors including the Core Ultra 9 285HX with 24 cores and 5.5 GHz clock speeds alongside Nvidia GeForce RTX 50 series GPUs up to the RTX 5090 with 24 GB GDDR7 memory. Configurations support up to 192 GB DDR5-5600 RAM across four SODIMM slots and three M.2 PCIe drives totaling 12 TB storage with one slot utilizing PCIe 5.0 x4 speeds.
Display options include 16 inch OLED and IPS panels with resolutions up to 4K and refresh rates to 120 Hz all X-Rite calibrated and TÜV certified for low blue light emission. The laptop maintains ThinkPad durability standards with a magnesium and aluminum chassis meeting MIL-STD-810H requirements. Availability begins in November 2025 through Lenovo.com and authorized resellers with pricing starting at $2,499.
Design and Build quality
The chassis combines magnesium alloy in the lid and palm rest with aluminum base plate meeting MIL-STD-810H standards for vibration temperature extremes and drop resistance. The design weighs 2.2 kg with dimensions of 358 x 252 x 20 mm facilitating portability for field work. The keyboard features 1.5 mm key travel spill resistance and TrackPoint navigation with white backlighting across 115 keys including function row and numeric pad. The trackpad measures 120 x 80 mm supporting multi-touch gestures. Hinges open 180 degrees for flexible positioning. Environmental certification includes EPEAT Gold and ENERGY STAR compliance with recyclable materials in 90 percent of components.
Memory configurations scale to 192 GB DDR5-5600 across four SODIMM slots allowing upgrades without soldering for extended usability. Storage includes three M.2 PCIe slots with the primary supporting PCIe 5.0 x4 speeds reaching up to 16 GB/s throughput ideal for large datasets and rapid file access. Capacities range from 512 GB to 12 TB using NVMe SSDs with RAID 0/1 options for redundancy or performance. The design facilitates tool-free access for IT administrators and end users enabling on-site expansions. Dual DDR5 channels ensure bandwidth for multitasking across virtual machines and rendering software.
Connectivity and Display specifications
Display variants include a 16 inch 3840 x 2400 OLED panel with 120 Hz refresh rate 500 nits brightness and 100 percent DCI-P3 color coverage or IPS options at 1920 x 1200 with 60 Hz. All displays support X-Rite Pantone calibration for accurate color reproduction in design and video workflows with anti-glare coatings and low blue light certification. Connectivity encompasses two Thunderbolt 5 ports with 120 Gbps speeds one Thunderbolt 4 port HDMI 2.1 with 8K support dual USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 ports and 2.5 Gb Ethernet for wired networks. Optional 5G WWAN and Wi-Fi 7 modules provide mobile connectivity with global band support. The port layout positions high-speed interfaces on the sides for docking station compatibility. Audio includes Dolby Atmos speakers with AI noise cancellation for calls.
Battery life
The 99.9 Wh battery supports up to 10 hours of productivity tasks or 4 hours of intensive GPU workloads with rapid charging to 80 percent in one hour via the 180 W USB-C GaN adapter. Power management includes Intel’s AI optimized scheduling distributing loads across CPU GPU and NPU for efficiency. The system adapts performance based on thermal conditions and power source with modes for balanced quiet and maximum settings. Battery health monitoring through Lenovo Vantage software provides usage insights and calibration options. The configuration includes a 90 Wh option for lighter models.
Processor and Performance
The ThinkPad T16g Gen 3 features Intel Core Ultra HX processors with the Core Ultra 9 285HX providing 24 cores including performance and efficiency variants with integrated AI Boost Neural Processing Unit delivering up to 13 trillion operations per second. Combined with GPU capabilities the system achieves up to 36 TOPS of total AI performance suitable for machine learning model training and inference tasks.
Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 and RTX 5090 GPUs integrate with 24 GB GDDR7 memory supporting real-time ray tracing and AI acceleration through DLSS 4 and Tensor Cores. Unlike previous ThinkPad models using professional RTX Ada GPUs this configuration adopts consumer GeForce series for compatibility with gaming and content creation workflows. The setup enables seamless transitions between professional applications and recreational use. Cooling includes vapor chamber technology and multiple fans to manage thermal output under sustained loads.
