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Legion 5 15ACH6A

2022 · Windows 11 Home

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CPU66
GPU55
Display54
Memory67
Connect46
Portable54

Configuration

Scores

80+ Excellent60+ Good40+ Fair
Perf
66
Top 100% of Legion
Single
62
Multi
68
GPU
55
Top 100% of Legion
Display
54
Top 100% of Legion
Memory
67
Top 89% of Legion
Connect
46
Top 89% of Legion
Port
54
Top 72% of Legion
Value
100

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01.02.2025
CHF 899
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Specifications

CPUAMD Ryzen 7 6800H (8C/16T, 4.7 GHz, 45W)
Display15.6" 2.5K IPS IPS · 165Hz · 300 nits
RAM16GB DDR5-4800 (2 slots) · max 32GB
Storage512 GB NVMe (2 slots)
GPUNVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop 6GB · discrete
Battery80 Wh
Weight2.40 kg
Ports1x USB-C (USB 4), 1x USB-C 3.2, 2x USB-A 3.2, 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x RJ45, 1x 3.5mm
WirelessWi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.1

Form Factor

15.6"351 mm246 mmSide Profile21 mm
2.4 kg|351 × 246 × 21 mm|1.8 L
2.40 kgWeight
80WhBattery
15.6"Screen
7portsTotal I/O
I/O Breakdown
1x USB-C (USB 4)1x USB-C 3.22x USB-A 3.21x HDMI 2.11x RJ451x 3.5mm
Wi-Fi 6Bluetooth 5.1

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RAM

2 slots · DDR5-4800 · Max 32GB

Storage (Slot 1)
Storage (Slot 2)
Memory Score
Current
67

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Use Case Fit

ExcellentOffice / Productivity
ExcellentSoftware Development
OverkillGaming
ExcellentVideo Editing
ExcellentData Science / ML
GoodVirtualization

Linux Compatibility

Kernel 6.1++
Wi-FiIntel AX200 or AX211 — iwlwifi, well-supported
GPUNVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop — NVIDIA proprietary driver required; nouveau limited
FingerprintSynaptics sensor — libfprint may require patching on older distros
AudioRealtek HDA — ALSA/PulseAudio
Fedora: Fedora 37+ or Fedora 38+ recommended. RPM Fusion for NVIDIA. AMD Ryzen 7 6800H (Rembrandt) on amdgpu — good iGPU support. A mature, well-understood Linux gaming platform.

Community-supported. AMD Ryzen 7 6800H + RTX 3060 Laptop — 2022 gaming platform with strong Linux community support. RTX 3060 well-covered by NVIDIA 525+ drivers. amdgpu iGPU (Radeon 680M) works reliably.

Analysis

DeveloperDesktop ReplacementIT FleetLight Gaming

The Legion 5 15ACH6A is a 2022 mainstream gaming laptop balancing price and performance. It pairs a AMD Ryzen 7 6800H with 16 GB upgradeable DDR5 and a 2.5K IPS IPS panel at 15.6". At 2.4 kg with a 80 Wh battery, it is desk-friendly.

Strengths

  • 165 Hz smooth refresh rate
  • User-upgradeable RAM (2 SODIMM slots)
  • Dual M.2 storage slots
  • Large 80 Wh battery for all-day use
  • Built-in Ethernet (RJ45)
  • Discrete NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU (6 GB VRAM)
  • Capable of heavy gaming at 1080p

Limitations

  • No SD card reader
  • Heavy at 2.4 kg
  • Aging 2022 platform — limited vendor support horizon
  • Older Wi-Fi 6 wireless standard
Upgrade path: Legion 5 15ARP8

Analysis derived from public PSREF specifications

Editorial Notes

The Legion 5 15 Gen 7 AMD brought AMD Ryzen 7 6800H (Rembrandt) with RDNA 2 iGPU and RTX 3060 Laptop to Lenovo's 2022 mainstream gaming line. The 15.6-inch 2.5K 165 Hz IPS panel was a notable upgrade from 1080p predecessors. Dual SODIMM DDR5 and dual NVMe slots. The RTX 3060 remains capable for 1080p and light 1440p gaming in 2025 titles. A well-aged platform with broad community support.

Swiss Market

Strong second-hand value — CHF 600–900 on Ricardo and Tutti. The DDR5 platform and upgradeable storage extend usability. RTX 3060 Laptop handles current esports titles at high settings. A smart budget entry to 1440p gaming in the Swiss used market.