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Lenovo - 16" ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 4 Laptop - Intel Core i7 - 16GB Memory - NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 - 512GB SSD - Black

Model: 20Y50011US
SKU: 6481830
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  • Key Specs
    • Screen Size: 16 inches (Size of the screen, measured diagonally from corner to corner.)
    • Screen Resolution: 3840 x 2400 (Screens come in a range of resolutions (measured in pixels, horizontal x vertical). The higher the resolution, the greater the picture quality.)
    • Touch Screen: false (Touch-screen devices make navigating more intuitive. Using a touch-screen display, you can do things such as tap to select, hold and drag to move items, swipe to scroll, and pinch to zoom.)
    • Processor Model: Intel 11th Generation Core i7 (Your computer's processor is like its brain. Working in combination with system memory, the power of the processor determines the complexity of software you can run, how many programs you can have open at the same time, and how fast those programs will run. Most computers feature an AMD, Intel or Snapdragon processor.)
    • Storage Type: SSD
    • Total Storage Capacity: 512 gigabytes
    • System Memory (RAM): 16 gigabytes (Random-access memory (RAM) is a computing device's short-term data storage, which allows active information to be accessed quickly. The size and type of RAM determines how efficiently the device can handle large amounts of information at one time. For example, gaming or video editing requires more RAM for optimal performance.)
    • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 (Often referred to as a "graphics processing unit" (GPU), this device is responsible for displaying image content and decoding/encoding video content in programs and games.)
    • Display Connector(s): 1 x HDMI 2.1, 2 x Thunderbolt 4 (The number and type of connectors used to connect to an external display.)
    • Backlit Keyboard: true (Integrated lights allow for visibility of the keys in low-light conditions.)
  • General
    • Product Name: 16" ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 4 Laptop - Intel Core i7 - 16GB Memory - NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 - 512GB SSD
    • Brand: Lenovo
    • Model Number: 20Y50011US
    • Year of Release: 2021
    • Color: Black
  • Display
    • Screen Size: 16 inches (Size of the screen, measured diagonally from corner to corner.)
    • Screen Resolution: 3840 x 2400 (Screens come in a range of resolutions (measured in pixels, horizontal x vertical). The higher the resolution, the greater the picture quality.)
    • Touch Screen: false (Touch-screen devices make navigating more intuitive. Using a touch-screen display, you can do things such as tap to select, hold and drag to move items, swipe to scroll, and pinch to zoom.)
  • Processor
    • Processor Brand: Intel
    • Processor Model: Intel 11th Generation Core i7 (Your computer's processor is like its brain. Working in combination with system memory, the power of the processor determines the complexity of software you can run, how many programs you can have open at the same time, and how fast those programs will run. Most computers feature an AMD, Intel or Snapdragon processor.)
    • Processor Model Number: 11850H
  • Storage
    • Storage Type: SSD
    • Total Storage Capacity: 512 gigabytes
    • Solid State Drive Capacity: 512 gigabytes (The amount of data that can be stored on the device's solid state drive (SSD). SSD is a flash-based storage with faster speeds than a hard disk drive (HDD).)
  • Memory
    • System Memory (RAM): 16 gigabytes (Random-access memory (RAM) is a computing device's short-term data storage, which allows active information to be accessed quickly. The size and type of RAM determines how efficiently the device can handle large amounts of information at one time. For example, gaming or video editing requires more RAM for optimal performance.)
    • Type of Memory (RAM): DDR4 (Each type of RAM delivers a different level of speed, bandwidth, energy efficiency and performance.)
  • Graphics
    • Graphics Type: Integrated (Dedicated graphics uses a separate graphics card for processing video images. Because it does not use memory from the system's RAM, there is no extra burden on the CPU and graphics are processed more efficiently. Integrated graphics shares system RAM to process video images.)
    • GPU Brand: NVIDIA
    • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 (Often referred to as a "graphics processing unit" (GPU), this device is responsible for displaying image content and decoding/encoding video content in programs and games.)
  • Compatibility
    • Operating System: Windows 10 Pro (The operating system manages all software and hardware, including files, memory and connected devices. Most importantly, it lets you interact with your device and your programs in a visual way; otherwise, you'd be typing computer code to get anything done.)
  • Connectivity
    • Display Connector(s): 1 x HDMI 2.1, 2 x Thunderbolt 4 (The number and type of connectors used to connect to an external display.)
    • Number of HDMI Outputs (Total): 1
    • Number of Thunderbolt Ports (Total): 2
    • Wireless Connectivity: Bluetooth, Wi-Fi (The manner in which a device sends data to another device over a short distance without the use of wires or cables.)
  • Camera
    • Front-Facing Camera: true
  • Features
    • Backlit Keyboard: true (Integrated lights allow for visibility of the keys in low-light conditions.)
  • Dimensions
    • Product Weight: 4 pounds (The out of box weight of the item.)
  • Certifications Listings & Approvals
    • ENERGY STAR Certified: true (Devices carrying the ENERGY STAR service mark, such as computer products and peripherals, kitchen appliances, and other products, generally use 20% to 30% less energy than required by federal standards.)
    • EPEAT Qualified: true (The Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool (EPEAT) was designed to provide an environmental assessment tool for purchasers. In order to qualify for EPEAT, a product must meet all 23 required criteria.)
    • EPEAT Level: Gold (The Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool (EPEAT) was designed to provide an environmental assessment tool for purchasers. In order to qualify for EPEAT, a product must meet all 23 required criteria. Products are rated Bronze, Silver or Gold based on how many of 28 optional criteria they meet (below 50%, 50%, 75%).)
  • Other
    • UPC: 195891760277

The ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 4 is built for extreme performance with up to the latest 11th Gen Intel Core i9 vPro H series processor, up to 64GB DDR4 (3200MHz) memory, and dual storage with up to 4TB total with Gen 4 performance PCIe SSDs.

  • Processor: Intel Core i7-11850H
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 8GB GDDR6
  • Memory: 1x 16GB SO-DIMM DDR4-3200 Non-ECC
  • Display: 16" WQUXGA (3840x2400) IPS 600nits Anti-glare, 100% Adobe, HDR 400, Dolby Vision
  • Keyboard: Backlit, English

Q: Is this a good machine for Adobe Creative Suite -LightRoom - Photoshop specifically?

A: Due to the variables of hardware configurations, it is difficult to predict the details of what performance you would experience. That will depend on the requirements of the software you plan to use. We recommend you check the software publisher’s (Adobe) website for their compatibility with the minimum/recommended hardware requirements to run their program, then compare those requirements to this system's configuration to determine compatibility.

Q: does this unit have the carbon weave top?

A: Yes, this Lenovo 16-Inch ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 4 Laptop, model number 20Y50011US, ships with case material made of: Carbon Fiber Hybrid (Top), Aluminum Alloy (Bottom).

Q: what's the base processor speed??

A: This Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 4 Laptop, model number 20Y50011US, ships with the 11th Gen, 8-Core/16-Thread Intel Core i7-11850H Processor with a base speed of 2.5GHz and a Turbo Boost Speed of up to 4.8GHz. This processor is supported by 16GB DDR4-3200MHz RAM (1x 16GB SO-DIMM DDR4-3200 Non-ECC RAM), the discrete NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 GPU with 8GB GDDR6 VRAM on the card and a 512GB M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0x4 Performance NVMe Opal2 solid state hard drive.