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ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (AMD)

2022 · Windows 11 Pro

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CPU62
GPU32
Display32
Memory49
Connect46
Portable67

Configuration

Scores

80+ Excellent60+ Good40+ Fair
Perf
62
Top 32% of ThinkPad
Single
60
Multi
64
GPU
32
Top 22% of ThinkPad
Display
32
Top 92% of ThinkPad
Memory
49
Top 64% of ThinkPad
Connect
46
Top 62% of ThinkPad
Port
67
Top 62% of ThinkPad
Value
100

Swiss Prices

Bracksale
29.11.2024· Black Friday 2024
CHF 649
Digitecretail
15.02.2025
CHF 799
Near historical low
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Specifications

CPUAMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850U (8C/16T, 4.7 GHz, 28W)
Display14" WUXGA IPS · 60Hz · 300 nits
RAM16GB DDR4-3200 (1 slot) · max 48GB
Storage256 GB NVMe (1 slot)
GPUAMD Radeon 680M · integrated
Battery52.5 Wh
Weight1.40 kg
PortsUSB-C 3.2, USB-C 3.2, 2x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.0, 3.5mm, RJ45
WirelessWi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.2
Input6-row · Backlit · TrackPoint

Form Factor

14.0"315 mm221 mmSide Profile18 mm
1.4 kg|315 × 221 × 18 mm|1.3 L
1.40 kgWeight
52.5WhBattery
14"Screen
7portsTotal I/O
I/O Breakdown
USB-C 3.2USB-C 3.22x USB-A 3.2HDMI 2.03.5mmRJ45
Wi-Fi 6EBluetooth 5.26-row · Backlit · TrackPoint

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RAM

1 slot · DDR4-3200 · Max 48GB

Storage
Memory Score
Current
49

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Use Case Fit

ExcellentOffice / Productivity
GoodSoftware Development
GoodGaming
GoodVideo Editing
GoodData Science / ML
GoodVirtualization

Linux Compatibility

Kernel 5.19++
Ubuntu 22.04 LTS
Wi-FiQualcomm/MediaTek
GPUAMD Radeon 680M — amdgpu
Fingerprintlibfprint supported
AudioAMD ACP
Fedora: Fedora 37+ works. Radeon 680M has good open-source support.

Certified. Good AMD option with upgradeable RAM.

Analysis

DeveloperIT FleetLight Gaming

The ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (AMD) is a 2022 mainstream business workhorse balancing performance and portability. It pairs a AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850U with 16 GB upgradeable DDR4 and a WUXGA IPS panel at 14". At 1.4 kg with a 52.5 Wh battery, it is highly portable.

Strengths

  • Built-in Ethernet (RJ45)
  • Lenovo Linux-certified
  • TrackPoint pointing stick

Limitations

  • No SD card reader
  • Small 256 GB single storage slot
  • Aging 2022 platform — limited vendor support horizon
Upgrade path: ThinkPad T14 Gen 4 (AMD)

Analysis derived from public PSREF specifications

Editorial Notes

The AMD variant pairs the Ryzen 7 PRO 6850U (Zen 3+) with the same serviceable T14 chassis. The RDNA 2 Radeon 680M iGPU is noticeably stronger than Intel's Iris Xe, making this a better choice for occasional light gaming or GPU-accelerated tasks.

Known Issues

Zen 3+ is a refresh, not a full generational leap — modest IPC gains over Zen 3. USB-C ports lack Thunderbolt branding, limiting some dock compatibility.

Swiss Market

AMD T14 models often sell at a discount to Intel equivalents in Switzerland despite competitive performance. Good value for cost-conscious IT departments.

Linux

Excellent AMD Linux support. The amdgpu driver handles the 680M iGPU well. Battery life under Linux is competitive with Windows.