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Legion 5i 16IRX9

2024 · Windows 11 Home

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CPU89
GPU65
Display57
Memory67
Connect61
Portable56

Configuration

Scores

80+ Excellent60+ Good40+ Fair
Perf
89
Top 50% of Legion
Single
85
Multi
92
GPU
65
Top 83% of Legion
Display
57
Top 72% of Legion
Memory
67
Top 89% of Legion
Connect
61
Top 44% of Legion
Port
56
Top 44% of Legion
Value
83

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Digitecretail
05.02.2025
CHF 1’599
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05.02.2025· Lenovo CH MSRP
CHF 1’849
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Specifications

CPUIntel Core i7-14700HX (20C/28T, 5.5 GHz, 55W)
Display16" 2.5K IPS IPS · 165Hz · 350 nits
RAM16GB DDR5-5600 (2 slots) · max 32GB
Storage512 GB NVMe (2 slots)
GPUNVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop 8GB · discrete
Battery80 Wh
Weight2.31 kg
Ports1x Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB-C 3.2, 2x USB-A 3.2, 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x RJ45, 1x 3.5mm
WirelessWi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3

Form Factor

16.0"360 mm253 mmSide Profile21 mm
2.31 kg|360 × 253 × 21 mm|1.9 L
2.31 kgWeight
80WhBattery
16"Screen
7portsTotal I/O
I/O Breakdown
1x Thunderbolt 41x USB-C 3.22x USB-A 3.21x HDMI 2.11x RJ451x 3.5mm
Wi-Fi 6EBluetooth 5.3

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RAM

2 slots · DDR5-5600 · Max 32GB

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

Performance Overview

Hardware Guide

Use Case Fit

OverkillOffice / Productivity
ExcellentSoftware Development
OverkillGaming
ExcellentVideo Editing
ExcellentData Science / ML
ExcellentVirtualization

Linux Compatibility

Kernel 6.8++
Wi-FiIntel AX211 — iwlwifi, solid support on 6.5+
GPUNVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050/4060/4070 Laptop — NVIDIA proprietary driver required; nouveau limited
FingerprintSynaptics or Goodix — libfprint 1.94.7+
AudioIntel HDA — sof-firmware recommended
Fedora: Fedora 40+ recommended. RPM Fusion required for NVIDIA drivers. Intel Core i7-14700HX Raptor Lake Refresh is well-supported from 6.5+.

Community-supported. Intel Core i7-14700HX with NVIDIA dGPU — standard NVIDIA Optimus laptop setup under Linux. Use prime-run for GPU switching. Intel iGPU drives display by default.

Analysis

DeveloperDesktop ReplacementIT FleetLight Gaming

The Legion 5i 16IRX9 is a 2024 Intel-based mainstream gaming laptop with capable dGPU. It pairs a Intel Core i7-14700HX with 16 GB upgradeable DDR5 and a 2.5K IPS IPS panel at 16". At 2.31 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
  • Thunderbolt 4 connectivity
  • Built-in Ethernet (RJ45)
  • Discrete NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU (8 GB VRAM)
  • Capable of heavy gaming at 1080p
  • High-performance 20-core CPU

Limitations

  • No SD card reader
  • Heavy at 2.31 kg

Analysis derived from public PSREF specifications

Editorial Notes

The Legion 5i 16 Gen 9 brings Intel Core i7-14700HX (Raptor Lake Refresh HX) with up to RTX 4070 Laptop GPU to Lenovo's mainstream 2024 gaming line. The 20-core HX processor delivers strong multi-threaded performance, notably better than the AMD variant's 8-core Ryzen HS in heavily threaded workloads. Thunderbolt 4 enables external GPU docking and high-speed peripherals. Dual SODIMM DDR5 slots retain upgradeability.

Known Issues

Intel HX thermals run warmer than AMD HS at equivalent loads — adequate cooling but audible fans under sustained gaming. The base DDR5-5600 benefits from XMP profiles which may not activate automatically.

Swiss Market

Available at Digitec and Brack in the CHF 1300–1600 range. Intel variant typically CHF 100–200 more than AMD equivalent — Thunderbolt 4 justifies the premium for Swiss users with Intel dock infrastructure.