W-11955M vPro | ThinkPad P15 Gen 2 (15, Intel)

Name: W-11955M vPro | ThinkPad P15 Gen 2 (15, Intel)
Brand: Lenovo
SKU: 11902
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4 (1 reviews)

Model: ThinkPad P15 Gen 2 (20YQ series)
Processor: Intel Xeon W-11955M vPro (8 cores, 16 threads, 2.6–5.0 GHz)
Graphics: Up to NVIDIA RTX A5000 (16GB GDDR6)
Memory: Up to 128GB DDR4 3200MHz
Storage: Up to 4TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD
Display: 15.6" FHD, 4K UHD, or 4K OLED
Connectivity: 2x Thunderbolt 4, USB-C, HDMI 2.1, RJ45, Wi-Fi 6E
Weight: ~2.87 kg (6.32 lbs)

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ThinkPad P15 Gen 2 (15, Intel)

Intel Xeon W-11955M vPro Performance

The Intel Xeon W-11955M vPro (Tiger Lake H45, 10nm SuperFin) features 8 cores, 16 threads, 2.6 GHz base clock, and up to 5.0 GHz Turbo Boost with 24MB cache. Delivers ~1,600 points in Cinebench R20 multi-core, ~30% faster than i7-11800H. Supports ECC memory for mission-critical tasks, ideal for CAD, 3D rendering, and simulations. Users report ~20–25% better multi-threaded performance than 10th Gen Xeon W-10885M. Paired with up to NVIDIA RTX A5000 (16GB GDDR6, 6,144 CUDA cores), it handles ~60–80 FPS in *Blender* rendering at 4K. ISV-certified for AutoCAD, Revit, and SOLIDWORKS. vPro enables remote management. High power draw (~75W sustained) may throttle in compact cases without strong cooling.

Graphics and Display Options

Supports NVIDIA RTX A5000, A4000, A3000, A2000, or T1200 (4–16GB GDDR6). RTX A5000 delivers ~50–70 FPS in *AutoCAD* 3D at 4K with ray-tracing. Display options include 15.6" FHD (1920x1080, 500 nits, IPS), 4K UHD (3840x2160, 600 nits, IPS, HDR400), or 4K OLED (3840x2160, 400 nits, 100% DCI-P3, touch). Users praise OLED for color accuracy (~91% sRGB on FHD IPS) but note large bezels and 720p webcam quality. Cooling struggles with RTX A5000 (~80°C under load). Anti-glare coating aids outdoor use. Supports up to three external 4K displays via Thunderbolt 4.

Connectivity and Build

Features 2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C, DisplayPort 1.4a, Power Delivery 3.0), 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2, HDMI 2.1, RJ45 (2.5GbE), microSD reader, and headphone/mic combo. Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX210 (2x2, ~1.5 Gbps) and Bluetooth 5.2 ensure fast connectivity. Magnesium frame and polyamide/glass-fiber cover provide MIL-STD-810H durability but weigh 2.87 kg (6.32 lbs). Users note sturdy build but criticize plastic exterior’s fingerprint-prone finish and dated design. Battery life (~94Wh) lasts ~10.4 hours for office tasks but drops to ~3 hours under heavy loads.

Lenovo ThinkPad P15 Gen 2: All Features

Processor	Intel Xeon W-11955M vPro (8 cores, 16 threads, 2.6–5.0 GHz, 24MB cache)
Graphics	NVIDIA RTX A5000 (16GB), A4000 (8GB), A3000 (6GB), A2000 (4GB), T1200 (4GB)
Memory	Up to 128GB DDR4 3200MHz (ECC/non-ECC)
Storage	Up to 4TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD (RAID 0/1)
Display	15.6" FHD (1920x1080, IPS, 500 nits), 4K UHD (3840x2160, IPS, 600 nits, HDR400), 4K OLED (3840x2160, 400 nits, touch)
Connectivity	2x Thunderbolt 4, 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, USB-C 3.2 Gen 2, HDMI 2.1, RJ45 (2.5GbE), microSD, headphone/mic
Features	Wi-Fi 6E AX210, Bluetooth 5.2, vPro, ThinkShield, IR webcam, fingerprint reader, dTPM 2.0, MIL-STD-810H, ISV certifications
Warranty	3 years (pick-up/return, on-site options)

Lenovo ThinkPad P15 Gen 2: All Specifications

Model	ThinkPad P15 Gen 2 (20YQ series)
Processor	Intel Xeon W-11955M vPro (8 cores, 16 threads, 2.6–5.0 GHz, 24MB cache, 45W TDP)
Graphics	NVIDIA RTX A5000 (16GB GDDR6), A4000 (8GB), A3000 (6GB), A2000 (4GB), T1200 (4GB); Intel UHD Graphics (Hybrid Mode)
Memory	Up to 128GB DDR4 3200MHz (4x DIMM, ECC/non-ECC)
Storage	256GB–4TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD (2x M.2 2280, RAID 0/1)
Display	15.6" FHD (1920x1080, IPS, 500 nits, 91% sRGB), 4K UHD (3840x2160, IPS, 600 nits, HDR400), 4K OLED (3840x2160, 400 nits, 100% DCI-P3, touch)
Connectivity	2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C, DisplayPort 1.4a, Power Delivery 3.0), 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 (1 always on), USB-C 3.2 Gen 2, HDMI 2.1, RJ45 (2.5GbE), microSD, headphone/mic
Networking	Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX210 (2x2, ~1.5 Gbps), Bluetooth 5.2, optional WWAN (4G/5G ready)
Battery	94Wh, ~10.4 hours (office), ~3 hours (heavy loads)
Power Supply	170W or 230W slim AC adapter
Dimensions	375.4 x 252.3 x 24.5–31.4 mm (14.7 x 9.9 x 0.9–1.2 inches)
Weight	Starting at 2.87 kg (6.32 lbs)
Operating System	Windows 11 Pro, Windows 10 Pro/Home, Ubuntu 20.04 LTS, Red Hat 8.4, no OS
Security	dTPM 2.0, IR webcam, fingerprint reader, ThinkShutter, Kensington lock, vPro, MIL-STD-810H
Audio	2x 2W Dolby Atmos speakers, dual far-field mics
Camera	720p HD with IR, ThinkShutter
Keyboard	Backlit, spill-resistant, numeric keypad, TrackPoint
Warranty	3 years (pick-up/return, on-site options)
Certifications	RoHS, CE, MIL-STD-810H, ISV (3DEXPERIENCE, AutoCAD, Revit, etc.)
Package Contents	Laptop, 170W/230W AC adapter, quick start guide