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ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 Intel (16") Mobile Workstation

Name: ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 Intel (16") Mobile Workstation
Brand: Lenovo

US · 21Q80012US

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Specifications below preserve the published source wording. Unpublished values are unknown; they do not mean a feature is absent.

Tests and reviews

Published test results and reviewer comments are available below.

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The hardware

Full Specifications

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Performance — CPU / GPU▾

Processor	Intel Core Ultra 7 255H Source & observation View specification source ↗ Observed 2026-09-20T14:01:02.143097+00:00 validated exact-model Lenovo US selector
Graphics	NVIDIA RTX PRO™ 2000 Blackwell Laptop GPU 8GB GDDR7 Source & observation View specification source ↗ Observed 2026-09-20T14:01:02.143097+00:00 validated exact-model Lenovo US selector

Memory & Storage▾

Installed RAM	32 GB Source & observation View specification source ↗ Observed 2026-09-20T14:01:02.143097+00:00 validated exact-model Lenovo US selector
Total storage	1 TB Source & observation View specification source ↗ Observed 2026-09-20T14:01:02.143097+00:00 validated exact-model Lenovo US selector

Display▾

Screen technology	Unpublished
Size	16 in Source & observation View specification source ↗ Observed 2026-09-20T14:01:02.143097+00:00 validated exact-model Lenovo US selector
Resolution	3840x2400 px Source & observation View specification source ↗ Observed 2026-09-20T14:01:02.143097+00:00 validated exact-model Lenovo US selector
Refresh rate	60 Hz Source & observation View specification source ↗ Observed 2026-09-20T14:01:02.143097+00:00 validated exact-model Lenovo US selector

Battery & Power▾

Battery capacity	Unpublished Source & observation View specification source ↗ Observed 2026-09-20T14:01:02.143097+00:00 validated exact-model Lenovo US selector
Power supply	Unpublished Source & observation View specification source ↗ Observed 2026-09-20T14:01:02.143097+00:00 validated exact-model Lenovo US selector

Connectivity▾

Ports

USB-C® (Thunderbolt™ 4, USB 40Gbps) with power delivery 3.1 & DisplayPort™ 2.1 · USB-A (USB 10Gbps), always on · HDMI® 2.1 (supports resolution up to 8K@60Hz or 4K@120Hz) · 2 x USB-C® (Thunderbolt™ 5, USB 80Gbps) with power delivery 3.1 & DisplayPort™ 2.1 · Headphone / mic combo

Source & observation

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Observed 2026-09-20T14:01:02.143097+00:00

Lenovo validated family port diagrams; manufacturer qualifications retained

Wireless & networking

Intel® Wi-Fi 7 BE201 2x2 BE & Bluetooth® 5.4

Source & observation

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Observed 2026-09-20T14:01:02.143097+00:00

validated exact-model Lenovo US selector

Build & Physical▾

Weight	Unpublished Source & observation View specification source ↗ Observed 2026-09-20T14:01:02.143097+00:00 validated exact-model Lenovo US selector
Dimensions	Unpublished Source & observation View specification source ↗ Observed 2026-09-20T14:01:02.143097+00:00 validated exact-model Lenovo US selector

Software & Bundle▾

Operating system	Windows 11 Pro 64 Source & observation View specification source ↗ Observed 2026-09-20T14:01:02.143097+00:00 validated exact-model Lenovo US selector
Included bundle	Unpublished

Motherboard & Memory Expansion▾

Motherboard model	Unpublished Source & observation View specification source ↗ Observed 2026-09-20T14:01:02.143097+00:00 Unpublished: no unambiguous exact-device manufacturer specification
Total RAM slots	Unpublished Source & observation View specification source ↗ Observed 2026-09-20T14:01:02.143097+00:00 Unpublished: no unambiguous exact-device manufacturer specification

Independent testing

Benchmarks & Reviews

4 results from other configurations · 1 written review

Geekbench 6.7 Multi-Core16,940 pointsNotebookcheck · Other configurationTest detailsHide details

Speed on short tasks using several processor cores, such as compressing files and processing photos.

Higher is better

Test conditions: Review settings; named power mode not reported · Microsoft Windows 11 Pro · Review's processor limits: 120 W short burst; 101 W sustained
Test version: Geekbench 6.7
Published: 2025-12-11
Measurement date: Unpublished
Reviewed setup: Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 · Intel Core Ultra 7 255H · NVIDIA RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell Generation Laptop · 32 GB RAM
Configuration match: Same component/pair in another configuration. Potential only; target realization unmeasured. Unknown memory_topology Unknown thermal_mode Unknown operating_point Noncritical differences: storage_gb, region
Confidence: Moderate
Limitations: Historical evidence; current firmware not retested · Measurement date unpublished · Sample origin unpublished · Pair/component fallback; target realization unmeasured
Source location: Geekbench 6.7 / Multi-Core; reviewed-device row: Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 8Intel Core Ultra 7 255H

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Geekbench 6.7 Single-Core2,811 pointsNotebookcheck · Other configurationTest detailsHide details

Speed on short tasks using one processor core, such as parts of web browsing and everyday apps.

Higher is better

Test conditions: Review settings; named power mode not reported · Microsoft Windows 11 Pro · Review's processor limits: 120 W short burst; 101 W sustained
Test version: Geekbench 6.7
Published: 2025-12-11
Measurement date: Unpublished
Reviewed setup: Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 · Intel Core Ultra 7 255H · NVIDIA RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell Generation Laptop · 32 GB RAM
Configuration match: Same component/pair in another configuration. Potential only; target realization unmeasured. Unknown memory_topology Unknown thermal_mode Unknown operating_point Noncritical differences: storage_gb, region
Confidence: Moderate
Limitations: Historical evidence; current firmware not retested · Measurement date unpublished · Sample origin unpublished · Pair/component fallback; target realization unmeasured
Source location: Geekbench 6.7 / Single-Core; reviewed-device row: Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 8Intel Core Ultra 7 255H

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Cinebench R23 Multi Core22,191 pointsNotebookcheck · Other configurationTest detailsHide details

Rendering speed using all processor cores.

Higher is better

Test conditions: Review settings; named power mode not reported · Microsoft Windows 11 Pro · Review's processor limits: 120 W short burst; 101 W sustained
Test version: Cinebench R23
Published: 2025-12-11
Measurement date: Unpublished
Reviewed setup: Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 · Intel Core Ultra 7 255H · NVIDIA RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell Generation Laptop · 32 GB RAM
Configuration match: Same component/pair in another configuration. Potential only; target realization unmeasured. Unknown memory_topology Unknown thermal_mode Unknown operating_point Noncritical differences: storage_gb, region
Confidence: Moderate
Limitations: Historical evidence; current firmware not retested · Measurement date unpublished · Sample origin unpublished · Pair/component fallback; target realization unmeasured
Source location: Cinebench R23 / Multi Core; reviewed-device row: Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 8Intel Core Ultra 7 255H

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Benchmarks & Reviews

Published test results and reviewer comments.

4 results from other configurations1 written review

Results marked “Other configuration” come from devices with a matching processor or graphics chip. This configuration may perform differently.

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Processor

Geekbench 6.7 Multi-Core

Higher is better

Speed on short tasks using several processor cores, such as compressing files and processing photos. Compared with 6 reviewed laptops in this comparison.

Middle of these 6: 16,894 points

Dell XPS 14 Core Ultra X7 358H · 32 GB ↗17,121 points
HP EliteBook X Flip G2i 14 AI · 32 GB ↗16,948 points
Reviewed configuration: Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 · 32 GB ↗16,940 points
Razer Blade 16 Core Ultra 9 386H · 32 GB ↗16,903 points
MSI Vector 16 HX AI A2XWHG · 16 GB ↗16,885 points
Asus ZenBook S14 UX5406AA · 32 GB ↗16,882 points
HP ZBook Ultra G1a 14 · 128 GB ↗16,855 points

Memory, cooling and operating system versions differ between these reviewed devices. This small set does not describe the whole market. Notebookcheck comparison ↗

Cinebench R23 Multi Core

Higher is better

Rendering speed using all processor cores. Compared with 6 reviewed laptops in this comparison.

Middle of these 6: 21,949 points

Asus TUF Gaming A14 FA401WV-WB94 · 16 GB ↗23,456 points
Tuxedo Infinity Book Pro 14 Gen10 AMD · 128 GB ↗22,784 points
Lenovo ThinkPad T1g Gen 8 21TD003GE · 64 GB ↗22,529 points
Reviewed configuration: Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 · 32 GB ↗22,191 points
HP ZBook X G1i 16 · 64 GB ↗21,369 points
HP ZBook 8 G2a 14 · 64 GB ↗21,244 points
Razer Blade 16 Core Ultra 9 386H · 32 GB ↗20,750 points

Memory, cooling and operating system versions differ between these reviewed devices. This small set does not describe the whole market. Notebookcheck comparison ↗

Processor test results and sources
Test	Result	Test conditions	Source
Geekbench 6.7 Multi-CoreSpeed on short tasks using several processor cores, such as compressing files and processing photos.Higher is better	16,940 pointsOther configuration	Review settings; named power mode not reported · Microsoft Windows 11 Pro · Review's processor limits: 120 W short burst; 101 W sustained Reviewed setup: Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 · Intel Core Ultra 7 255H · NVIDIA RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell Generation Laptop · 32 GB RAM	Notebookcheck ↗2025-12-11
Geekbench 6.7 Single-CoreSpeed on short tasks using one processor core, such as parts of web browsing and everyday apps.Higher is better	2,811 pointsOther configuration	Review settings; named power mode not reported · Microsoft Windows 11 Pro · Review's processor limits: 120 W short burst; 101 W sustained Reviewed setup: Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 · Intel Core Ultra 7 255H · NVIDIA RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell Generation Laptop · 32 GB RAM	Notebookcheck ↗2025-12-11
Cinebench R23 Multi CoreRendering speed using all processor cores.Higher is better	22,191 pointsOther configuration	Review settings; named power mode not reported · Microsoft Windows 11 Pro · Review's processor limits: 120 W short burst; 101 W sustained Reviewed setup: Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 · Intel Core Ultra 7 255H · NVIDIA RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell Generation Laptop · 32 GB RAM	Notebookcheck ↗2025-12-11
Cinebench R23 Single CoreRendering speed using one processor core.Higher is better	1,999 pointsOther configuration	Review settings; named power mode not reported · Microsoft Windows 11 Pro · Review's processor limits: 120 W short burst; 101 W sustained Reviewed setup: Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 · Intel Core Ultra 7 255H · NVIDIA RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell Generation Laptop · 32 GB RAM	Notebookcheck ↗2025-12-11

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Notebookcheck ↗2025-12-11Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 · Intel Core Ultra 7 255H · NVIDIA RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell Generation Laptop · 32 GB RAM

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Configuration matching & limitations

Notebookcheck: Model review. Results describe the tested hardware; unspecified power modes and RAM topology do not establish an exact target test.

gaming pilot

cpu: Reviewer comments
gpu: Not measured
gaming: Not measured

performance pilot

cpu: Reviewer comments
gpu: Not measured
gaming: Not measured
sustained: Not measured

whole device

cpu: Reviewer comments
gpu: Not measured
gaming: Not measured
sustained: Not measured
noise: Not measured
battery: Not measured
display: Not measured
build: Not measured

An overall buying score is unavailable. The available measurements do not cover every aspect of the device.

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Benchmarks & Reviews

Benchmarks & Reviews

Processor

Geekbench 6.7 Multi-Core

Cinebench R23 Multi Core

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