
Lenovo
Lenovo 20W600ENUS-3633-230474 ThinkPad P15s Gen 2 i7-1165G7 32GB 4TB SSD Workstation
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Four terabytes of PCIe NVMe storage and NVIDIA Quadro T500 graphics make the ThinkPad P15s Gen 2 a mobile workstation built for engineers who refuse to compromise on capacity.
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Overview
Key Features
15.6" Full HD (1920x1080) 60Hz IPS Display; Wi-Fi 6 AX201 Wifi, Bluetooth 5.2, 720p HD Webcam, FP Security, Backlit, .
Intel Core i7-1165G7 Quad Core 11th Gen Intel Core i7-1165G7 2.80GHz Processor
32GB DDR4 RAM (16GB Onboard + 16GB SODIMM); 65W Power Supply, 3-Cell 57 WHr Battery; Black Color, Micro SIM Slot.
4TB PCIe NVMe SSD; 2 USB 3.2 Gen1, 1 HDMI, Thunderbolt 4 (Type-C), USB 3.2 Type-C Gen2, Micro Windows 11 Pro-64.,
Includes Dockztorm USB Hub
Specifications
Processor
Intel Core i7-1165G7, 2.80GHz base / 4.7GHz boost, 4-core/8-thread
Memory
32GB DDR4 (16GB onboard + 16GB SO-DIMM)
Storage
4TB PCIe NVMe SSD
Graphics
NVIDIA Quadro T500, 4GB GDDR6
Display
15.6" FHD 1920×1080, 60Hz IPS
Operating System
Windows 11 Pro 64-bit
Wireless
Wi-Fi 6 (AX201), Bluetooth 5.2
Webcam
720p HD
Ports
2x USB 3.2 Gen1, 1x HDMI, 1x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C), 1x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C, Micro SD Reader, 3.5mm Combo Jack
Battery
3-cell, 57 WHr
Power Adapter
65W
SIM Slot
Micro SIM
Security
Fingerprint Reader, Backlit Keyboard
Dimensions
14.4 x 9.8 x 0.8 in
Weight
3.86 lb
Included
Dockztorm USB Hub
Pros & Cons
👍 Pros
- 4TB PCIe NVMe SSD eliminates the need for secondary storage in most professional workflows — project archives, datasets, and VMs fit on a single drive
- NVIDIA Quadro T500 4GB GDDR6 carries ISV certifications that consumer GPUs lack, enabling validated performance in CAD, DCC, and simulation software
- Thunderbolt 4 supports 40 Gb/s external NVMe or single-cable docking without bandwidth compromise
- 32GB DDR4 in dual-channel configuration handles large datasets, multi-VM environments, and memory-intensive rendering simultaneously
- Wi-Fi 6 (AX201) and Micro SIM slot provide flexible connectivity for both office and field deployment
👎 Cons
- i7-1165G7 is a 28W U-series chip, not a 45W H-series — sustained multi-core workloads will throttle more aggressively than in P-series workstations with H-class processors
- Single SO-DIMM expansion slot caps maximum RAM at 48GB (16GB soldered + 32GB module) — a limitation for memory-intensive simulation work
- 57 WHr battery is modest for a 15.6" workstation; GPU-active workloads will reduce real-world runtime substantially below rated figures
- Quadro T500 has limited CUDA core count — GPU render tasks in Blender or DaVinci Resolve will be noticeably slower than a consumer RTX 3060 at similar price points
- 720p webcam is below current standard for professional video conferencing expectations
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Quadro T500 capable of, and how does it differ from a consumer GPU?
The Quadro T500 is a 4GB GDDR6 professional GPU based on NVIDIA's Turing architecture. It carries ISV certifications for applications like AutoCAD, SolidWorks, and CATIA — meaning driver stability and precision are validated rather than just performance-tested. It won't run modern games at high settings, but it will render large 3D assemblies and handle GPU-accelerated compute tasks in professional tools without driver certification warnings.
Is the 32GB RAM running in dual-channel, and can it be expanded?
Yes — the P15s Gen 2 ships here with 16GB onboard (soldered) and a separate 16GB SO-DIMM, operating in dual-channel mode. The single SO-DIMM slot means you can upgrade the removable module to 32GB for a total of 48GB, but you cannot go beyond that without a different base config.
Does the i7-1165G7 create a CPU bottleneck for GPU-accelerated workflows?
In most professional workloads, no. The 1165G7 boosts to 4.7GHz with strong single-core throughput, and the Quadro T500 is not a throughput GPU that would overwhelm the CPU. The bottleneck in rendering or simulation tasks will typically be the Quadro's compute budget before the CPU becomes the constraint.
What does Thunderbolt 4 add to this workstation's connectivity?
The single Thunderbolt 4 port provides 40 Gb/s bandwidth — sufficient for external NVMe docks running near-internal speeds, daisy-chained displays, or a full docking station via a single cable. Combined with the included Dockztorm USB hub, the port ecosystem is reasonably complete.
Is 4TB of NVMe SSD a single drive or RAID configuration?
Based on the specification, this is a single 4TB PCIe NVMe M.2 drive installed by the upgrader. The P15s Gen 2 has one primary M.2 2280 slot; 4TB single-drive NVMe options exist and represent the full capacity of this installation.