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Legion Pro 5i 16IRX8

2023 · Windows 11 Home

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CPU95
GPU72
Display61
Memory82
Connect56
Portable50

Configuration

Scores

80+ Excellent60+ Good40+ Fair
Perf
95
Top 33% of Legion
Single
90
Multi
98
GPU
72
Top 56% of Legion
Display
61
Top 39% of Legion
Memory
82
Top 44% of Legion
Connect
56
Top 72% of Legion
Port
50
Top 100% of Legion
Value
84

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Digitecretail
01.02.2025
CHF 1’699
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01.02.2025· Lenovo CH MSRP
CHF 1’999
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Specifications

CPUIntel Core i9-13900HX (24C/32T, 5.4 GHz, 55W)
Display16" 2.5K IPS IPS · 240Hz · 500 nits
RAM32GB DDR5-5600 (2 slots) · max 64GB
Storage1 TB NVMe (2 slots)
GPUNVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop 8GB · discrete
Battery80 Wh
Weight2.54 kg
Ports1x Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB-C 3.2 (DP), 2x USB-A 3.2, 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x RJ45, 1x 3.5mm
WirelessWi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.2

Form Factor

16.0"360 mm253 mmSide Profile25 mm
2.54 kg|360 × 253 × 25 mm|2.3 L
2.54 kgWeight
80WhBattery
16"Screen
7portsTotal I/O
I/O Breakdown
1x Thunderbolt 41x USB-C 3.2 (DP)2x USB-A 3.21x HDMI 2.11x RJ451x 3.5mm
Wi-Fi 6EBluetooth 5.2

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RAM

2 slots · DDR5-5600 · Max 64GB

Storage (Slot 1)
Storage (Slot 2)
Memory Score
Current
82

Performance Overview

Hardware Guide

Use Case Fit

OverkillOffice / Productivity
ExcellentSoftware Development
OverkillGaming
OverkillVideo Editing
OverkillData Science / ML
OverkillVirtualization

Linux Compatibility

Kernel 6.5++
Wi-FiIntel AX211 — iwlwifi
GPUNVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070/4080 Laptop — NVIDIA proprietary driver required; nouveau limited
Fingerprintlibfprint — verify sensor model
AudioIntel HDA — sof-firmware
Fedora: Fedora 39+ recommended. RPM Fusion for NVIDIA. Core i9-13900HX is supported on 6.2+. High power consumption — ensure adequate cooling under sustained load.

Community-supported. Intel Core i9-13900HX + RTX 4070/4080 Laptop — high-end 2023 gaming rig. NVIDIA proprietary driver essential. Thunderbolt 4 supported. Good overall Linux hardware compatibility.

Analysis

DeveloperCreative WorkDesktop ReplacementIT FleetLight Gaming

The Legion Pro 5i 16IRX8 is a 2023 competition-grade gaming laptop with maximum GPU power. It pairs a Intel Core i9-13900HX with 32 GB upgradeable DDR5 and a 2.5K IPS IPS panel at 16". At 2.54 kg with a 80 Wh battery, it is desk-friendly.

Strengths

  • 240 Hz smooth refresh rate
  • Bright 500-nit display
  • 32 GB memory for heavy multitasking
  • User-upgradeable RAM (2 SODIMM slots)
  • Dual M.2 storage slots
  • 1 TB+ onboard storage
  • Large 80 Wh battery for all-day use
  • Thunderbolt 4 connectivity
  • Built-in Ethernet (RJ45)
  • Discrete NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU (8 GB VRAM)
  • Capable of heavy gaming at 1080p
  • High-performance 24-core CPU

Limitations

  • No SD card reader
  • Heavy at 2.54 kg
Upgrade path: Legion Pro 5i 16IRX9

Analysis derived from public PSREF specifications

Editorial Notes

The Legion Pro 5i 16 Gen 8 was Lenovo's 2023 high-end Intel gaming workhorse — Core i9-13900HX with RTX 4070 or 4080 Laptop in a sustained-performance Pro chassis. The 240 Hz 2.5K 500-nit display and 64 GB DDR5 max RAM positioned it as a gaming workstation. The 24-core HX chip delivered near-desktop sustained compute performance, making it genuinely relevant for 3D rendering and simulation alongside gaming.

Swiss Market

Clearance pricing CHF 1400–1800 at Digitec and Brack. Strong residual value — Core i9-13900HX + RTX 4070/4080 remains a capable configuration for 2025 titles. Look for 32 GB+ RAM configurations.