Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 8 (Intel, Panther Lake)

    •  Date Published: 15 Jul 2026
    • Intel Core Ultra 7 356H
    • Intel Graphics (4-Cores)
    • 14.0”, WUXGA (1920 x 1200), IPS
    • 2000GB SSD
    • 64GB RAM
    • 1.34 kg (3 lbs)
    6.8
    TOTAL SCORE
    7.8 Portability Very Good
    8.0 Display Excellent
    7.4 For Work Very Good
    4.6 For Gaming Average
    Best Prices Specs For Work For Gaming
    Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 8 (Intel, Panther Lake)

    Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 8 (Intel, Panther Lake)

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    For Work

    CPU Performance: Intel Core Ultra 7 356H

    Single-core performance ensures smooth operation and responsiveness in operating systems, providing a better user experience.

    Results are from the Geekbench 6 Single-Core test (higher is better)

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    Multi-core performance is essential for handling complex and demanding tasks, such as Video editing, CAD, and Scientific simulations.

    Results are from the Geekbench 6 Multi-Core test (higher is better)

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    Intel Core Ultra 7 356H Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 8 (Intel, Panther Lake)
    17081
    Intel Core i7-14650HX MSI Katana 15 HX
    $1035.00
    16010
    AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 ASUS TUF Gaming A14 FA401
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    15859
    Intel Core i7-13700HX HP OMEN Transcend 16
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    Here, we evaluate the CPU's performance using a real-world 3D rendering task, assessing its ability to handle complex computations and rendering workloads efficiently.

    Results are from the Cinebench 2024 Multi-Core test (higher is better)

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    AMD Ryzen 9 7845HX ASUS ROG Strix G17
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    Apple M3 Max (16-core CPU) Apple MacBook Pro 16
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    Intel Core Ultra 7 356H Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 8 (Intel, Panther Lake)
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    Intel Core i7-13650HX Lenovo LOQ 15
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