Lenovo Legion 9i Gen 8 (16, Intel) review – hands down, so much power inside a thin chassis
Performance: CPU, GPU, Gaming Tests
All benchmarks and tests were conducted with the “Performance” profile activated in the Lenovo Vantage. Also, the “dGPU mode is turned on and the “Best performance” preset is applied in the Windows “Power & Battery” menu.
CPU options
The only CPU variant is the Core i9-13980HX.
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)
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)
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)
GPU options
GPU-wise, you can choose between the GeForce RTX 4080 (Laptop, 175W) and GeForce RTX 4090 (Laptop, 175W).
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
| Assassin’s Creed Valhalla | Full HD, Low (Check settings) | Full HD, Medium (Check settings) | Full HD, High (Check settings) | Full HD, Ultra (Check settings) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average FPS | 231 fps | 211 fps | 189 fps | 170 fps |
| Borderlands 3 | Full HD, V.Low (Check settings) | Full HD, Medium (Check settings) | Full HD, High (Check settings) | Full HD, Badass (Check settings) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average FPS | 243 fps | 206 fps | 179 fps | 160 fps |
| Far Cry 6 | Full HD, Low (Check settings) | Full HD, High (Check settings) | Full HD, Ultra (Check settings) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average FPS | 205 fps | 166 fps | 156 fps |
| Gears 5 | Full HD, Low (Check settings) | Full HD, Medium (Check settings) | Full HD, High (Check settings) | Full HD, Ultra (Check settings) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average FPS | 298 fps | 226 fps | 212 fps | 204 fps |
The FPS results in the four tested titles are very good, but not as high as the ones of the MSI Vector GP78 HX (13V) with the same 175W GeForce RTX 4090. If you want to use the MUX switch, you have to select the dGPU mode.
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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