We just lately reviewed the ThinkPad P1 G6 with the Core i9-13900H CPU, RTX 2000 GPU, and 1600p IPS show and located it to be an excessively aggressive 16-inch workstation. This time, we are able to try a 2nd configuration with the Core i7-13800H, GeForce RTX 4080 GPU, and 2400p OLED show to peer how the other specs may affect functionality, battery lifestyles, inner {hardware}, and extra.
Notice that the ThinkPad P1 16 collection must no longer be at a loss for words with the ThinkPad P16 collection which is composed a bigger and heavier fashions with quicker Core HX-series choices.
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Whilst obtain charges are secure, transmit charges have a tendency to be slower and with extra fluctuations than anticipated even after repeat trying out.
The unit has been configured with a 5 MP 1440p webcam in comparison to the two MP 1080p webcam on our authentic RTX 2000-powered evaluate for a sharper image.
IR and a bodily shutter come usual.
When in comparison to the ThinkPad P1 G6 RTX 2000 configuration, the RTX 4080 configuration integrates an expanded cooling answer with a bigger fan with a view to accommodate the extra difficult GPU. Sadly, this comes at the price of two enlargement slots as proven by way of the comparability pictures underneath.
There aren’t any incorporated extras within the field rather than the standard AC adapter and bureaucracy. Disappointingly, the usual restricted guaranty is most effective three hundred and sixty five days if bought in america in comparison to for lots of Dell Precision fashions.
The 4K OLED panel provides awesome colours, quicker reaction instances, touchscreen capability, and a denser local solution than the 2K IPS panel on our previous RTX 2000-powered configuration. Alternatively, those advantages come at the price of a slower local refresh price of most effective 60 Hz and a dimmer most brightness as proven by way of our desk underneath. Thus, the IPS panel may well be preferable relying to your software. It is too dangerous that Lenovo does not be offering 120 Hz OLED choices a l. a. the Vivobook Professional 16X.
The show comes pre-calibrated with reasonable grayscale and colour deltaE values of simply 1.4 and 1.16, respectively. Additional calibration is subsequently no longer vital for many customers.
Pulse-width modulation is provide on all brightness ranges as to be anticipated from an OLED panel. We are ready to stumble on a frequency of 239 Hz from 0 to 57 % brightness and 60 Hz from 58 to 100% brightness.
We set Home windows to Efficiency mode previous to working the benchmarks underneath. Lenovo Vantage does no longer come with any specialised energy profiles to stay issues easy.
Simplest Optimus 1.0 is supported with out a Complicated Optimus or MUX choices which is somewhat disappointing bearing in mind the high-end RTX 4080 GPU.
The Core i7-13800H in our unit is most effective 3 to five % slower than the Core i9-13900H configuration even after accounting for any throttling habits. This distinction is largely negligible for the majority of customers. Consumers attempting to find extra tangible functionality boosts must as a substitute believe the ThinkPad P16 collection which ships with Core HX-series CPUs.
PCMark rankings are related if no longer reasonably quicker than the RTX 2000-powered ThinkPad P1 G6 configuration due most commonly to the speedier RTX 4080 GPU. Notice that reminiscence functionality is sluggish since our unit has been configured with only one RAM module in single-channel mode as a substitute of 2.
LatencyMon finds DPC problems when opening a couple of browser tabs of our homepage and 75 dropped frames when enjoying a one-minute lengthy 4K60 video. The latter is especially disappointing given the cost {and professional} side of the fashion. It additionally suggests motive force problems or deficient dealing with of background programs that might interrupt the window in center of attention.
Our take a look at unit ships with the Kioxia XG8 KXG8AZNV1T02 as a substitute of the SK Hynix PC711 on our authentic ThinkPad P1 G6. Total functionality is in most cases slower specifically when writing knowledge, however learn charges are nevertheless superb with simply slight throttling after about 3 mins of tension.
Notice that positive configurations of the ThinkPad P1 G6 can toughen multiple inner M.2 SSD. Alternatively, this actual evaluate configuration can most effective toughen one force.
Nvidia Keep watch over Panel lists a most graphics energy of 105 W. In truth, on the other hand, we are most effective ready to succeed in a most of 80 W in step with GPU-Z. Total functionality is due to this fact 15 to twenty % slower than the common computer in our database with the similar cellular GeForce RTX 4080 GPU as this actual GPU is extra usually working at upper energy ceilings.
Regardless, graphics functionality remains to be neatly forward of the RTX 2000 in maximum benchmarks save for the Specviewperf Siemens NX and Clinical exams. For quicker functionality, Lenovo provides the RTX 5000 on the highest-end configuration.
Working on Balanced mode as a substitute of Efficiency mode affects GPU functionality whilst the CPU stays in large part unaffected as proven by way of our Hearth Strike ends up in the desk underneath.
| Energy Profile | Physics Ranking | Graphics Ranking | Mixed Ranking |
| Efficiency Mode | 29543 | 33402 | 12423 |
| Balanced Mode | 30978 (-0%) | 25806 (-23%) | 9616 (-23%) |
| Battery Energy | 21163 (-28%) | 18870 (-44%) | 4960 (-60%) |
Body charges when idling on Witcher 3 could be secure all through save for one example the place functionality dipped to the 90 FPS vary as proven by way of the graph underneath. The unexpected drop is most probably because of deficient dealing with of background programs.
Fan noise is louder than at the RTX 2000-powered configuration when working difficult rather a lot. When working Witcher 3, as an example, fan noise would vary between 47 and 55 dB(A) in comparison to simply 41 to 48 dB(A) at the lesser configuration. In a different way, the machine does a very good task at final quiet for lengthy classes when working more effective processes like browsers or video streaming.
Floor temperatures can also be reasonably heat even if merely idling on desktop for the reason that enthusiasts have a tendency to be torpid till a lot upper rather a lot are offered. Sizzling spots at the keyboard and backside surfaces can 45 C and 49 C, respectively, in comparison to 51 C and 32 C at the competing Dell Precision 5680.
When beneath Prime95 tension, the CPU would spice up to 4.1 GHz and 111 W for most effective the primary couple of seconds prior to falling and stabilizing at 75 W and the two.5 to a few.1 GHz vary. Maximum particularly, core temperature would stabilize at a very hot 97 C to indicate that the processor is pushing the cooling method to its limits with a view to maximize Turbo Spice up attainable.
Graphics functionality is decreased if working on Balanced mode as a substitute of Efficiency mode as discussed above. As an example, the GPU would stabilize at 1890 MHz, 79 W, and 77 C when working Witcher 3 on Efficiency mode in comparison to simply 1470 MHz, 52 W, and 67 C when on Balanced mode.
Our take a look at unit is in most cases extra difficult than the lesser RTX 2000-powered configuration and is the reason the shorter battery lifestyles in our subsequent phase. Working Witcher 3 to constitute difficult rather a lot, as an example, would eat 37 % extra energy.
We are ready to file a most draw of 197 W from the medium-sized (~17 x 8.8 x 2.5 cm) 230 W AC adapter when the CPU and GPU are every at 100% usage.
Runtimes are considerably shorter than at the RTX 2000-powered configuration by way of over part because of the extra difficult OLED show and quicker GPU. We are most effective ready to clock in simply over 4 hours of real-world WLAN surfing even if at the Balanced energy profile.
The ThinkPad P1 G6 provides quite a lot of configuration ranges together with IPS, OLED, Core i7, Core i9, and GeForce RTX or RTX Ada GPU choices. In accordance with our time with two very other configurations, the 2 processor choices (Core i7-13800H vs. Core i9-13900H) have minimum variations between them which means it will be smart to move with the less expensive Core i7 after which spend the additional greenbacks in different places.
As for the show, it is a toss up between 1600p IPS and 2400p OLED. The previous provides a quicker local refresh price and a brighter most brightness whilst the latter provides touchscreen, DCI-P3 colours, minimum ghosting, and HDR400 toughen. Long term fashions might incorporate 120 Hz OLED panels which can be turning into extra commonplace on fashions just like the Asus VivoBook.
The ThinkPad P1 G6 provides excessive performance-per-volume albeit at the price of battery lifestyles, louder enthusiasts, and restricted upgrades when in comparison to its lesser configurations.
Configuring quicker GPU choices such because the RTX 5000 or our RTX 4080 as a substitute of the RTX 2000 includes some disadvantages. Inside garage upgrades grow to be extra restricted, fan noise turns into louder beneath load, and battery lifestyles takes a noticeable hit. We even have to say the body price stutters when video streaming and the rather low 80 W TGP ceiling. Even so, the ThinkPad P1 G6 is likely one of the quickest cellular workstations of its dimension and weight. For one thing rather quicker, you’ll must believe the chunkier ThinkPad P16 collection as a substitute.
Lenovo is now transport the ThinkPad P1 G6 in a couple of configurations beginning at $1680 USD for the bottom Core i7/RTX A1000/1200p IPS configuration as much as $2700 and up if configured with the RTX 4080.
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