Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3i (16″, 2022) review – its display is fantastic
Performance: CPU, GPU, Gaming Tests
CPU options
This machine can be found with the Core i5-12450H, Core i5-12500H, Core i7-12650H, and Core i7-12700H.
Results are from the Cinebench R23 CPU test (the higher the score, the better)
GPU options
As far as graphics go, you can choose from the RTX 3050 (85W), RTX 3050 Ti (85W), and RTX 3060 (105W).
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
| Metro Exodus | Full HD, Low (Check settings) | Full HD, High (Check settings) | Full HD, Extreme (Check settings) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average FPS | 103 fps | 70 fps | 36 fps |
| Borderlands 3 | Full HD, Medium (Check settings) | Full HD, High (Check settings) | Full HD, Badass (Check settings) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average fps | 81 fps | 73 fps | 64 fps |
| Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Wildlands | Full HD, High (Check settings) | Full HD, Very High (Check settings) | Full HD, Ultra (Check settings) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | 107 fps | 94 fps | 62 fps |
| Shadow of the Tomb Raider (2018) | Full HD, Medium (Check settings) | Full HD, High (Check settings) | Full HD, Highest (Check settings) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | 87 fps | 86 fps | 71 fps |
Author: Alex Iliev
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Thanks for this I bought the same laptop with i7-12650h and RTX 3050 Ti, and the thermal throttling is unbelievable. with the cinebenchr23 (and everything else)it stays around 90-95 degrees… and lowers the speed to 1.5ghz. very sad and I hope changing the factory thermal paste will solve everything(will put Arctic mx-6) you gave me hope!!