Lenovo has quietly expanded the hardware configuration options for its ThinkBook 16p Gen 6, a multimedia laptop that earned strong marks during its initial review. The updated specifications sheet now includes Intel’s top-tier mobile processor and a fresh mid-range graphics choice, signaling a renewed push for the 16-inch system more than a year after its debut.
New flagship processor arrives
The most notable addition is the Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, a 24-core CPU typically reserved for high-performance gaming machines. This processor can be found in devices such as the Razer Blade 18 2026, MSI Raider 16 Max HX, and Alienware 16X Aurora. Based on internal testing, the new silicon is expected to deliver a considerable performance uplift over the previously offered Core Ultra 7 255HX and Core Ultra 9 275HX.
Broader entry point with Arrow Lake
Lenovo has also introduced a more modest configuration featuring the Core Ultra 7 251HX. As one of the lower-tier members of Intel’s Arrow Lake HX family, this chip houses 18 cores, positioning it between the existing Core Ultra 5 235HX and Core Ultra 7 255HX models. In multi-core workloads, the Core Ultra 7 251HX lags behind the new flagship Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus by more than 20 percent.
Graphics and core specifications
On the graphics side, the ThinkBook 16p Gen 6 now offers the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 with 12 GB of VRAM. The GPU is set to run at a capped 115 W total graphics power, matching the power ceiling of the previously available RTX 5060 variant. The extra 50 percent of video memory could prove beneficial in certain games and at higher graphics detail settings.
The rest of the laptop’s core feature set remains unchanged. Customers still get a 165 Hz IPS panel with a 3.2K native resolution, an 85 Wh battery, dual M.2 2280 slots, and support for up to 64 GB of system RAM. Lenovo has not yet disclosed pricing or availability details for the new configurations.
Source: psref.lenovo.com