Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 (14, Gen 8) review – solid 2-in-1 laptop that isn’t pricey
Performance: CPU, GPU, Gaming Tests
CPU options
This little machine can be found with the following CPUs – AMD Ryzen 3 7330U, Ryzen 5 7530U, or AMD Ryzen 7 7730U.
Results are from the Cinebench R23 CPU test (the higher the score, the better)
GPU options
The laptop is offered with iGPUs only and the most powerful one is the AMD Radeon RX Vega 8 (R4000/5000, 15W).
The results are from 3DMark Time Spy (Graphics). Higher is better.
Results are from 3DMark Fire Strike (Graphics) benchmark (higher the score, the better)
The results are from 3DMark Wild Life Extreme Unlimited. Higher is better.
Results are from the Unigine Superposition benchmark (higher the score, the better)
Gaming tests
| CS:GO | HD 1080p, Low (Check settings) | HD 1080p, Medium (Check settings) | HD 1080p, MAX (Check settings) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average FPS | 143 fps | 95 fps | 65 fps |
| DOTA 2 | HD 1080p, Low (Check settings) | HD 1080p, Normal (Check settings) | HD 1080p, High (Check settings) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average FPS | 133 fps | 97 fps | 56 fps |
Author: Nikolay Palaozov
Author: eng. Kroum NikolovHead of Engineering at LaptopMedia.com, inventor and innovator with 40+ years of experience in electronics and high technology.
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