Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i (14, Gen 8) review – its cooling and display are very good
Performance: CPU, GPU, Gaming Tests
All benchmarks and tests were conducted with the “Extreme Performance” profile activated in the Lenovo Vantage app. Also, the “Switchable Graphics” mode is selected in the BIOS. In addition, the “Best performance” preset is activated in the Windows “Power & Battery” menu.
CPU options
Two CPU options are available – Intel Core i5-13500H and Core i7-13700H.
Results are from the Cinebench R23 CPU test (the higher the score, the better)
Results are from our Photoshop benchmark test (the lower the score, the better)
GPU options
If you need something more powerful than the iGPU inside of the CPU, you can get the optional NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 (Laptop, 60W, 6GB).
Results are from the 3DMark: Time Spy (Graphics) benchmark (higher the score, the better)
Results are from the 3DMark: Fire Strike (Graphics) benchmark (higher the score, the better)
Results are from the 3DMark: Wild Life benchmark (higher the score, the better)
Results are from the Unigine Superposition benchmark (higher the score, the better)
Gaming tests
The 6GB version of the GeForce RTX 3050 is mentioned as a 65W model in the NVIDIA Control panel. Still, Lenovo states a TGP of 60W.
Assassin’s Creed Valhalla | Full HD, Low (Check settings) | Full HD, Medium (Check settings) | Full HD, High (Check settings) | Full HD, Ultra (Check settings) |
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Average FPS | 94 fps | 76 fps | 62 fps | 52 fps |
Borderlands 3 | Full HD, V.Low (Check settings) | Full HD, Medium (Check settings) | Full HD, High (Check settings) | Full HD, Badass (Check settings) |
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Average FPS | 131 fps | 90 fps | 59 fps | 45 fps |
Far Cry 6 | Full HD, Low (Check settings) | Full HD, High (Check settings) | Full HD, Ultra (Check settings) |
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Average FPS | 93 fps | 70 fps | 60 fps |
Gears 5 | Full HD, Low (Check settings) | Full HD, Medium (Check settings) | Full HD, High (Check settings) | Full HD, Ultra (Check settings) |
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Average FPS | 141 fps | 95 fps | 77 fps | 60 fps |
The GeForce RTX 3050 (Laptop, 60W, 6GB) is a good budget mobile video card. It can still show around 60 FPS on Medium or High settings in some heavy titles.
What features lend versatility to the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i (14, Gen 8)? This IdeaPad model, which prioritizes speed and cost, comes equipped with a 6GB RTX 3050 to improve content production and meet a wide range of user requirements. Flexibility is increased with the opportunity to choose between two IPS display alternatives, including a 2.8K 120Hz model, and powerful Intel Raptor Lake-H CPUs. A Thunderbolt 4 connector, an SD card reader, a camera with a privacy shutter, and Dolby Atmos speakers are among its noteworthy features. Bluetooth 5.1 and Wi-Fi 6E are included to guarantee current connectivity. The blog… Read more »