Lenovo Legion Y520
Lenovo Legion Y520 - Specs
- GPU
- NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 Max-Q (6GB GDDR5) #199 in Top GPUs NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 (6GB GDDR5) #185 in Top GPUs NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 (3GB GDDR5) #186 in Top GPUs NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (4GB GDDR5) #225 in Top GPUs NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 (4GB GDDR5) #244 in Top GPUs NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 (2GB GDDR5) #241 in Top GPUsNVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (2GB GDDR5) Intel HD Graphics 630 AMD Radeon RX 560M (4GB GDDR5)
- HDD/SSD
- up to 4000GB SSD + up to 2000GB HDD
- M.2 Slot
- 1x 2280 PCIe NVMe (M key)
- RAM
- up to 32GB
- OS
- Windows 10 Home, Windows 10 Pro, No OS
- Battery
- 42Wh, 3-cell, 45Wh, 3-cell, 45Wh, 45Wh, Li-ion, 3-cell, 45Wh, Li-Po, 3-cell, 45Wh, 4110 mAh, 3-cell
- Body material
- Polycarbonate, ABS Plastic
- Dimensions
- 380 x 265 x 26 mm (14.96" x 10.43" x 1.02")
- Weight
- 2.40 kg (5.3 lbs)
- Ports and connectivity
- 1x USB Type-A
- 2.0
- 2x USB Type-A
- 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)
- 1x USB Type-C
- 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps), DisplayPort
- HDMI
- 1.4
- Card reader
- MMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
- Ethernet LAN
- 10, 100, 1000 Mbit/s
- Wi-Fi
- 802.11ac
- Bluetooth
- 4.1
- Audio jack
- combo audio/microphone jack
- Features
- Fingerprint reader
- Web camera
- 720p HD
- Backlit keyboard
- optional
- Microphone
- dual array microphone
- Speakers
- 2 x 2W, Harman
- Optical drive
- Security Lock slot
All Lenovo Legion Y520 configurations
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GPU performance
Here you can find the price/performance difference between all the GPUs that come in the Lenovo Legion Y520 series.
The results are from 3DMark Time Spy (Graphics). Higher is better.
Lenovo Legion Y520 in-depth review
Lenovo's Y gaming series have gone a long way since the first notebook release and from now on, the OEM is branding its mid-range gaming laptops "Legion". In this review, we will investigate how the 15-inch version has matured in terms of design, build quality, cooling system, performance, etc.But for the first time ever, the 15-inch version will sell for a significantly lower price than before and more importantly, the Legion Y520 offers an IPS panel opposed to Dell's and Acer's similarly-priced gaming solutions - the Inspiron 7567 and the Aspire VX 15 (VX5-591G), respectively. Howeve[...]
Pros
- Impeccable build quality and refreshing aesthetics
- Lighter than its predecessor
- Excellent keyboard and touchpad experience
- Despite its drawbacks, the IPS screen provides good image quality
- Supports M.2 PCIe NVMe SSDs
- The main exhaust vents now provide better airflow resulting in less heat on the surface
Cons
- The screen uses PWM from 0 to 99% brightness (the Health-Guard profile fixes that)
- The cooling design hasn't changed so the CPU still throttles during high load
Games you can play on this laptop series
Resolution: 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) |
NORMAL |
HIGH |
VERY HIGH |
MAX |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (4GB GDDR5) | 145 FPS PLAY VIDEO | 77 FPS PLAY VIDEO | 40 FPS PLAY VIDEO | 24 FPS PLAY VIDEO |
Resolution: 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) |
MIN |
MED |
HIGH |
ULTRA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (4GB GDDR5) | 43 FPS PLAY VIDEO | 25 FPS PLAY VIDEO | 13 FPS PLAY VIDEO | - PLAY VIDEO |
Resolution: 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) |
MIN |
MAX |
|---|---|---|
| NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (4GB GDDR5) | 1119 FPS PLAY VIDEO | 85 FPS PLAY VIDEO |
Resolution: 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) |
VERY LOW |
MED |
MAX |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (4GB GDDR5) | 230 FPS PLAY VIDEO | 221 FPS PLAY VIDEO | 213 FPS PLAY VIDEO |
Resolution: 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) |
MIN |
MED |
MAX |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (4GB GDDR5) | 87 FPS PLAY VIDEO | 67 FPS PLAY VIDEO | 47 FPS PLAY VIDEO |
Resolution: 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) |
LOW |
NORMAL |
HIGH |
MAX |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (4GB GDDR5) | 151 FPS PLAY VIDEO | 122 FPS PLAY VIDEO | 109 FPS PLAY VIDEO | 89 FPS PLAY VIDEO |
Resolution: 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) |
VERY LOW |
NORMAL |
ULTRA |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (4GB GDDR5) | 51 FPS PLAY VIDEO | 44 FPS PLAY VIDEO | 33 FPS PLAY VIDEO |
Resolution: 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) |
MIN |
MED |
ULTRA |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (4GB GDDR5) | 422 FPS PLAY VIDEO | 138 FPS PLAY VIDEO | 66 FPS PLAY VIDEO |
Resolution: 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) |
LOW |
MED |
EPIC |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (4GB GDDR5) | 53 FPS PLAY VIDEO | 42 FPS PLAY VIDEO | 38 FPS PLAY VIDEO |
Resolution: 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) |
LOW |
MED |
HIGH |
EPIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (4GB GDDR5) | 79 FPS PLAY VIDEO | 33 FPS PLAY VIDEO | 26 FPS PLAY VIDEO | 18 FPS PLAY VIDEO |
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