– AMD-based ThinkPad P16s Gen 5 is now available in Australia, generally discounted relative to Intel variants.
– Base AMD configuration starts with Ryzen AI 5 Pro 440, 1 TB SSD, 16 GB RAM (LPCAMM2), no discrete GPU; higher SKUs add Ryzen AI 7 Pro 450 or Ryzen AI 9 HX Pro 470 and Nvidia RTX Pro GPUs.
– RAM options go up to 96 GB, with PCIe 4.0/5.0 SSDs and 60 Wh or 90 Wh batteries; display choices include up to an 1800p OLED panel with 500 nits and 30-120 Hz VRR.
Earlier this week, Lenovo began selling the ThinkPad P16s Gen 5 with Intel Panther Lake processors. Available internationally, these Intel-based models debuted in March alongside AMD-powered counterparts. While Lenovo anticipated releasing the former in May, it expected to hold the latter back until June.
New AMD models emerge
Although that remains the case for the most part, Lenovo has quietly started selling AMD-based models in some capacity, replacing the Gen 4 model we reviewed in December 2025 (curr. $2,699 on Amazon). Currently, the company is offering these variants in Australia, and at quite a discount compared to their Intel-backed siblings. The shift shows Lenovo testing the waters with affordable options that might attract budget minded professionals who crave power without paying a premium.
Price and market positioning
At the time of writing, AMD-based ThinkPad P16s Gen 5 SKUs start at AUD 2,979 (~$2,129) compared to AUD 3,529 (~$2,522) for Intel models after messing around with Lenovo’s configurator. By default, Lenovo markets pre-configured Intel models at AUD 4,249 (~$3,307), though.
Technical specs and configurations
By default, the ThinkPad P16s Gen 5 comes with a Ryzen AI 5 Pro 440, a 1 TB SSD, no discrete GPU and 16 GB of LPCAMM2 RAM, a first for an AMD-powered laptop. Alternatively, the 16-inch laptop can be configured with the Ryzen AI 7 Pro 450 and Ryzen AI 9 HX Pro 470, which opens the option of adding Nvidia’s RTX Pro 500 Blackwell, RTX Pro 1000 Blackwell and RTX Pro 2000 Blackwell laptop GPUs.
RAM, storage, and display options
Moreover, Lenovo is selling the ThinkPad P16s Gen 5 with 32 GB, 64 GB and 96 GB of LPCAMM2 RAM running at 8,533 MT/s. PCIe 4.0 and PCIe 5.0 SSDs are also available, as are 60 Wh or 90 Wh batteries. On top of that, the laptop can be purchased with three display options culminating in an 1800p (2.8K) OLED panel featuring 500 nits peak brightness and a 30-120 Hz variable refresh rate. Lenovo has not confirmed pricing for other markets yet.