Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 3 (Intel) vs Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 4 (AMD)
36.7Performancespec-basedchip47.6
46.2chipGraphicschip52.5
35.1Displayspec-based26.5
62.7Batteryspec-based52
62.5Portabilityspec-based62
3 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 3 (Intel)1 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 4 (AMD)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 3 (Intel) scores 46.6 against 46.7 for Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 4 (AMD). Pick by the categories that matter to you — Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 4 (AMD) edges ahead in graphics, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 3 (Intel)
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- Lower launch price: $923 vs $1,139
Reasons to pick the Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 4 (AMD)
- Stronger graphics score: 53 vs 46
Display
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 3 (Intel) | Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 4 (AMD) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (anti-glare, non-touch, VRR) | IPS |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+100% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits | 400 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 3 (Intel) | Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 4 (AMD) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 5 225U | AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics (integrated) | AMD Radeon 860M (integrated) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (SO-DIMM, 2 slots) | DDR5-5600 (SODIMM) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (M.2 2242, second M.2 2280 slot) | NVMe SSD (M.2 2242, PCIe 4.0 x4) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 3 (Intel) | Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 4 (AMD) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,390Bottom 12% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 9,276Bottom 6% | — |
Battery
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 3 (Intel) | Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 4 (AMD) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 64 Wh | 64 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 12.8 h | — |
| Charging | 65 W | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 3 (Intel) | Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 4 (AMD) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.65 kg | 1.63 kg+1% |
| Thickness | 21.2 mm+4% | 22 mm |
| Material | Aluminum top and bottom (PC-ABS bottom on some configurations) | Aluminum (top), PC-ABS (bottom) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 3 (Intel) | Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 4 (AMD) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 1x Thunderbolt 4 (USB4 40Gbps, USB PD, DisplayPort 2.1), 1x USB-C 20Gbps (PD, DP 1.4, optional), 1x USB-A 10Gbps (always-on), 1x USB-A 5Gbps, HDMI 2.1 (up to 4K/60Hz), RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet, 3.5mm combo jack | 2x USB4 (40Gbps, USB PD, DisplayPort 1.4a), USB-A (10Gbps, always on), USB-A (5Gbps), HDMI 2.1 (4K/60Hz), RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet, 3.5mm combo audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (Wi-Fi 7 on some configurations) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p with IR and privacy shutter (5MP or 720p on some configurations) | 5.0MP with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader in power button and IR face unlock (both optional) | Fingerprint reader in power button |
Software
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 3 (Intel) | Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 4 (AMD) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 (Home or Pro) | Windows 11 Pro |
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