Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 6 & Gen 7 Comparison Shows The Difference

The LPCAMM2 increases the memory speed for mobile platforms while consuming less power. The ThinkPad P1 Gen 7 gets faster memory, which can now be removed from the motherboard.

ThinkPad P1 Gen 7 gets the upgradeable LPDDR5X memory in the form of LPCAMM2, which can now be removed easily with a screwdriver

Upgradeable memory is what most desktops bring forward. The straightforward process of removing and installing the DIMM is what makes desktops a better choice for upgradeability than laptops. Even though many laptops can do the same with SODIMM modules, LPDDR5 and LPDDR5X remain non-upgradeable on modern systems.

Thankfully, with the release of the LPCAMM2 memory design, the laptops can now enjoy faster LPDDR5X-equivalent performance without being permanently soldered to the motherboards. The latest video on Bilibili shows the same. The user compares the Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 6 with the Gen 7 laptop and shows how easy it is to remove the memory module on it.

The ThinkPad P1 Gen 6 uses SODIMM DDR5 memory clocked at 5600 MT/s but it can only reach 5200 MT/s due to limitations. On the other hand, the ThinkPad P1 Gen 7 can achieve a staggering 7500 MT/s of speed with the use of LPDDR5X-based LPCAMM2 memory. The installation is pretty similar to a regular M.2 drive with three screws.

The memory is as small as a SODIMM DDR5 memory but the efficiency and performance are significantly higher. But there is one major problem, which is the cost. The cost of adding an LPCAMM2 memory is almost twice as much as compared to soldering an LPDDR5X memory to the motherboard. A 16 GB LPCAMM2 will cost the same as a 32 GB LPDDR5X memory, which makes the former look like a poor choice, but considering the total price of the laptop, it may not be that bad.

The LPCAMM2 introduces a smaller footprint while allowing the memory to reach up to 8533 MT/s. Key players such as Samsung, Micron, and GEIL have already introduced their own LPCAMM2 solutions a few months ago, and it won’t be longer before we can see LPCAMM2 as a new standard on high-end laptops. The CAMM2 standard is also expected to arrive on desktop PCs but, as a niche, since the standard is still relatively new, it promises some good advantages such as:

• Higher Speeds
• Shorter PCB Traces
• Lower Latencies
• Cooler Operation
• & More..

LPCAMM2 meets JEDEC standardization and can be highly beneficial for client PCs, laptops, and high-performance workstations. The memory consumes roughly 60% less power than SODIMM, reducing heat eventually.

News Source: Bilibili