Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 3 High-Performance Business Laptop
Specifications of the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 3
Here are the specs of the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 3 with descriptions of its features. For comparison against other laptops, you can use the "Compare Specs" button.
Brand | Lenovo |
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Laptop Type | Standard non-convertible laptop This laptop features a clamshell-only design, without ability to convert itself into a tablet. Business laptop Business-class laptops usually have more advanced security and system manageability features and improved ruggedness than consumer laptops. Premium-class laptop It belongs to the laptop maker's premium-class lineup. |
Performance | High performance The laptop offers high performance needed for heavier tasks like multimedia creation or design. On the negative side, high-performance laptops tend to consume more battery power than the standard ones. Read more about performance of this notebook in the CPU, GPU, RAM, and Storage sections below. |
Screen Size | 15.6-inch This is by far the most popular laptop screen size. It provides a lot of screen real estate, while avoiding bulkiness of the 17.3" laptops. |
Screen Resolution | 1920x1080 pixels Full HD Full HD is the most common laptop screen resolution today. It provides a good image sharpness and a decent amount of space on the display for the user interface and programs. However, it isn't as good as the top-tier 4K Ultra HD. 3840x2160 pixels Ultra HD, 4K The popular top-level Ultra HD 4K resolution is extremely sharp and delivers a lot of space for displaying content on the screen. |
Touchscreen | Finger multi-touch input (optional) The device optionally comes with touchscreen capability. Active digitizer pen input (optional) The screen optionally supports active digitizer pen input, besides the common finger multi-touch input. In comparison to simple capacitive pens you can use on any touchscreen, active digitizer pen input provides advanced features like pressure sensitivity. |
Other Display Specs | IPS type Displays based on IPS technology provide much wider viewing angles than the budget-class TN screens. OLED type OLED display type provides wide viewing angles, low power consumption, and deeper blacks than on the IPS type screens. Anti-glare coating Anti-glare coating reduces ambient light reflections, as opposed to the glare-type displays with more vivid colors. HDR - High Dynamic Range (optional) HDR (High Dynamic Range) technology enables improved luminance, contrast and colors on the display. For these improvements, the displayed content has to be HDR compatible. On this laptop, HDR is optional. |
About Laptop Display | Learn about laptop PC displays here. |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core i5-10400H 10th Gen (powerful CPU designed for heavy tasks) Intel Core i7-10850H 10th Gen (powerful CPU designed for heavy tasks) Intel Core i7-10750H 10th Gen (powerful CPU designed for heavy tasks) Intel Core i9-10885H 10th Gen (top-tier CPU for heavy tasks) |
About Processors | The laptop's processor (CPU) is the main chip of the system and a very important computing performance factor. Click on the CPU name to learn more about it. |
Graphics (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650 Ti Max Q 4GB dedicated video card (able to run all games, but may not be smooth on high detail settings in heavy games) Intel UHD integrated graphics of 10th Gen Core i3, i5, i7 U and H (for light gaming) |
About Graphics Processors | Graphics processor (GPU) is the main factor for 3D gaming performance. It also affects performance of other graphics intensive tasks like some image and video editing operations. Click on the GPU name to lean more about it. |
System Memory (RAM) Size | 8GB RAM The 8GB RAM size is the standard one in 2023. It provides comfortable multi-tasking for the most home and office users. 16GB RAM 16GB and greater RAM sizes are recommended for heavy multitasking, gaming, and specialized programs that require a lot of RAM. 32GB RAM 32GB is recommended for extremely heavy multi-tasking and special applications. For most users, everything above 16GB is an overkill. 64GB RAM 64GB RAM size is the top-tier one. It's used for extremely heavy multi-tasking and special applications. For most users, this size is an overkill. |
About RAM | System memory (RAM) size determines multi-tasking capability of a laptop - how many tasks and programs you can run at the same time. Some programs and games may require large RAM to run properly. Learn about RAM of laptop PCs here. |
Data Storage | 256GB SSD 256GB is a decent capacity. If you tend to download and store a lot of large files like movies and install many programs, 512GB or more is a better choice. 512GB SSD 512GB storage capacity is recommended if you store a lot of large files and install many programs. 1000GB (1TB) SSD 1TB is an excellent storage capacity. The sizes above 512GB, including 1TB, are recommended for those who store a lot of large files. 2000GB (2TB) SSD 2TB is a huge storage capacity and rarely used in laptops. The size is for those who store a lot of large files. |
About Data Storage | Storage capacity determines how much data you can store locally on your laptop. SSD storage is much faster than HDD storage. Learn about laptop PC data storage here. |
DVD Optical Drive | None |
Keyboard & Input | Backlit keyboard without dedicated number pad The keyboard has backlit keys for easier typing in the dark. There's no separate numeric pad you can typically find on the right side of the keyboard on many laptop models. Touchpad with click buttons built into the surface The left and right click buttons are built into the surface of the touchpad, as opposed to separate physical buttons. Pointing stick with accompanying click buttons In the middle of the keyboard there's a pointing stick as an alternative to touchpad-based pointer navigation. The pointing stick is accompanied by left and right click buttons located between the keyboard and touchpad areas. Touchscreen (optional) Active digitizer pen (optional) |
Speakers & Audio | Stereo speakers As usual, the device features a pair of built-in stereo speakers. Combo microphone and headphones audio jack This laptop has the ordinary 3.5mm combo audio jack that supports both headphone output and microphone input simultaneously. |
Camera | Front-facing web camera Laptops usually feature a frontal webcam located on the display bezel. This laptop is no exception. HD 720p resolution This is the most common web camera resolution in laptops. However, it's low in comparison to camera resolutions of modern smartphones, so it can't produce as sharp picture. Face-recognition camera (optional) The dedicated infra-red face recognition cameras in laptops are used for Windows Hello log-ins, without password typing. The feature is optional on this laptop. |
Wi-Fi Wireless | 802.11AX The 802.11AX is the latest Wi-Fi wireless networking standard. It's also known as Wi-Fi 6. When connected to 802.11AX-compatible routers, the 802.11AX modules in laptops bring improvements over the older standards in terms of data transfer speeds and multi-device connectivity. |
Ethernet Network Port | No This laptop has no Ethernet LAN port for wired internet and networking connectivity. |
Bluetooth | Yes This laptop has a built-in Bluetooth module. It enables you to connect the computer to Bluetooth mice and other Bluetooth peripherals, smartphones, and other Bluetooth-equipped devices. |
USB Ports | 2 x USB 3.2 A pair of full-size USB ports. 2 x USB-C A pair of compact Type-C USB ports. |
Video Output Ports | 1 x HDMI HDMI is a widely used digital video output port. You can find HDMI-in ports on most computer monitors and TVs. Video out via USB-C The laptop can deliver digital video output via USB-C. |
Media Card Reader | SD card reader The laptop has a slot for full-size SD memory cards, used in many digital cameras. You can also use microSD cards with a card adapter. |
Other Features | 4G LTE connectivity (optional) This laptop optionally comes with support for 4G LTE mobile broadband connectivity. Color calibrator (optional) Ruggedized chassis The chassis of the laptop has an improved build to better withstand physical shocks. Fingerprint reader This laptop has a built-in fingerprint reader. It improves security and enables easier system log-ins, without password typing. Thunderbolt 3.0 Thunderbolt 3 is a high-speed peripheral connectivity technology for compatible devices. The Thunderbolt connection goes via USB-C interface. Today, a faster Thunderbolt 4 version is available. Intel vPro (optional) Intel vPro technology is used for remote system management, improved security, and other business-centric tasks. On this laptop model, vPro is optional. On laptops with newer Intel Core processors, the full Intel vPro feature set is called vPro Enterprise, as opposed to basic vPro Essentials. |
Battery | 80 WHr capacity "Up to 11.8 hours" of battery life based on MobileMark 2018 test (according to manufacturer) |
About Battery | The battery capacity is excellent. However, select (more powerful) configurations of the laptop model tend to consume a lot of battery power. The battery life varies depending on usage, settings, and other factors. |
Weight | 4 pounds |
Height | 0.7" |
Width | 14.2" |
Depth | 9.7" |
Casing Material | Aluminum alloy base Glass fiber reinforced plastic & carbon fiber reinforced plastic display lid |
Casing Color | Black |
Windows Version | Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Home is aimed at the regular home and office computer users. Only select business users need the Professional edition. Windows 10 Home users are eligible for a free upgrade to the latest Windows 11 Home. Windows 10 Pro Windows 10 Pro version adds some business-specific features in comparison to the standard Windows Home. Windows 10 Pro upgradeable to the latest Windows 11 Pro for free. |
Warranty | 1-year A typical laptop warranty. |
Year of Release | 2020 Laptops released in 2020. |
Country / Region | Worldwide The listed specs are general / worldwide specs of the model. Some of its specs may vary depending on the particular configuration and region. |
Popular Configurations | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 3 20TK001FUS - Full HD screen, Intel i7-10750H CPU, Nvidia GTX 1650 Ti Max Q GPU, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD |
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