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ThinkPad X13 Gen 3

2022 · Windows 11 Pro

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CPU45
GPU22
Display33
Memory46
Connect48
Portable73

Configuration

Scores

80+ Excellent60+ Good40+ Fair
Perf
45
Top 80% of ThinkPad
Single
52
Multi
40
GPU
22
Top 75% of ThinkPad
Display
33
Top 70% of ThinkPad
Memory
46
Top 78% of ThinkPad
Connect
48
Top 59% of ThinkPad
Port
73
Top 28% of ThinkPad
Value
75

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01.02.2025
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Specifications

CPUIntel Core i5-1245U (10C/12T, 4.4 GHz, 15W)
Display13.3" WUXGA IPS · 60Hz · 400 nits
RAM16GB LPDDR5-5200 (soldered) · max 32GB
Storage256 GB NVMe (1 slot)
GPUIntel Iris Xe · integrated
Battery54.7 Wh
Weight1.19 kg
Ports2x Thunderbolt 4, 2x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.0, 3.5mm
WirelessWi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.2
Input6-row · Backlit · TrackPoint

Form Factor

13.3"299 mm210 mmSide Profile15 mm
1.19 kg|299 × 210 × 15 mm|0.9 L
1.19 kgWeight
54.7WhBattery
13.3"Screen
6portsTotal I/O
I/O Breakdown
2x Thunderbolt 42x USB-A 3.2HDMI 2.03.5mm
Wi-Fi 6EBluetooth 5.26-row · Backlit · TrackPoint

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RAM
16GB LPDDR5 — Soldered (not upgradeable)
Storage
Memory Score
Current
46

Performance Overview

Hardware Guide

Use Case Fit

ExcellentOffice / Productivity
MarginalSoftware Development
GoodGaming
MarginalVideo Editing
MarginalData Science / ML
MarginalVirtualization

Linux Compatibility

Kernel 5.15++
Ubuntu 22.04 LTS
Wi-FiIntel AX211 — iwlwifi, Wi-Fi 6E
GPUIntel Iris Xe — i915 driver
FingerprintGoodix — libfprint 1.94+

Lenovo-certified. Alder Lake U-series — well-supported in 5.15+.

Analysis

Business Travel

The ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 is a 2022 mainstream business workhorse balancing performance and portability. It pairs a Intel Core i5-1245U with 16 GB soldered LPDDR5 and a WUXGA IPS panel at 13.3". At 1.19 kg with a 54.7 Wh battery, it is exceptionally portable.

Strengths

  • 2x Thunderbolt 4 for docking and eGPU
  • Lenovo Linux-certified
  • TrackPoint pointing stick

Limitations

  • RAM soldered — not user-upgradeable
  • No built-in Ethernet
  • No SD card reader
  • Small 256 GB single storage slot
  • Aging 2022 platform — limited vendor support horizon
  • Basic integrated GPU — limited to light esports titles
Upgrade path: ThinkPad X13 Gen 4 (Intel)

Analysis derived from public PSREF specifications

Editorial Notes

Alder Lake U-series (2022) with hybrid P+E core architecture. WQXGA display option added. Wi-Fi 6E upgrade. LPDDR5 soldered.

Known Issues

Alder Lake hybrid scheduler had early Windows issues — resolved in 22H2. Linux support good with 5.15+.

Swiss Market

Available new from Digitec and Brack. Swiss QWERTZ keyboard standard. Good business ultraportable.