Lenovo Legion 5 Overview

Processor

If you plan to play action games, then you’ll want something with more power. This one has the latest 12^th Gen Intel® Core i7-12700H processor which is Tetradeca-Core. It has a configuration of 14-cores and 20-threads, each core is capable of handling up to 24 MB SmartCache. These cores are a combination of Efficiency Cores (E-Cores) and Performance Cores (P-Cores). Together they give an unparalleled performance. With Intel Turbo Boost, each core can give a clocking speed of up to 4.7 GHz, single-handedly, and an overall clocking speed of 2.3 GHz.

Thanks to the Alder Lake CPU, you will also be able to enjoy some new and exclusive features like PCIe 5.0 and DDR5, Wi-Fi 6E, and Thunderbolt™ 4.

Storage and RAM

Legion 5 Pro Gen 7 comes with a built-in space of 512 GB in M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x 4 NVMe Solid State Drive. This is already enough space to save your favourite titles and daily-use apps. However, in case you need more space and increased efficiency, you can always expand up to 2 TB.

The RAM memory is dual-channel capable with two SO-DIMM DDR5-4800 slots. Each slot has 8 GB DDR5 RAM running at a speed of 4800 MHz, totalling a whopping 16 GB. This can be upgraded to 32 GB.

Graphics

It has a dedicated 6 GB GDDR6 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 GPU that enables Ray-Traced graphics. built on the Ampere architecture, it has Tensor Cores, Ray Tracing Cores, multiprocessors, and state-of-the-art AI. NVIDIA DLSS 2.0 is one avant-garde AI feature that has machine-learning capabilities. Almost all modern games employ RTX and this NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 ensures you can make the best out of the technology. The close-to-reality visual experience along with the breakneck GPU speed takes your gameplay up a notch.

Display

Play the top trending AAA titles with ultimate clarity on the Wide Quad Extended Graphics Array (WQXGA) display at a resolution of 2560 x 1600p. Not only is the screen ultra-clear but it is also quite large, measuring around 16-inches. So, we are talking about a large, clear, and immersive display here.

To give you some more details about it, the brightness maxes out at 500 nits with a colour rating of 100% sRGB. Dolby Vision and HDR 400 make you enjoy superior visuals and better colours.

NVIDIA G-Sync and a refresh rate of 165 Hz, ensure tear-free and glitch-free gameplay. Plus, with DC Dimmer and Low Blue Light feature, you can game for longer hours.

Legion Coldfront 3.0

This is Legion’s latest cooling solution that features an intelligent heat intake system. to remove the heat, there is a quad-channel exhaust system with vents just underneath the key switches, a dual turbo-charged fan design, and improved fan blades.

Furthermore, the smart AI optimised mode and Q control 4.0 gives you more control of the cooling and performance of Lenovo Legion 5 Pro Gen 7.

Build and Design

No matter how demanding the game, this one is built to last. It comes in a Storm Grey colour with subtle Legion branding and detailing on the top lid. Once you open the lid, you will come across a full-sized RGB backlit TrueStrike keyboard that has soft-landing switches. These switches will register the softest keypress so you won’t miss a single strike during your gameplay.