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ThinkPad T14 Gen 5 (AMD)

2024 · Windows 11 Pro

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CPU60
GPU25
Display32
Memory62
Connect51
Portable67

Configuration

Scores

80+ Excellent60+ Good40+ Fair
Perf
60
Top 42% of ThinkPad
Single
62
Multi
58
GPU
25
Top 41% of ThinkPad
Display
32
Top 92% of ThinkPad
Memory
62
Top 28% of ThinkPad
Connect
51
Top 42% of ThinkPad
Port
67
Top 62% of ThinkPad
Value
95

Swiss Prices

Bracksale
29.11.2024· Black Friday 2024
CHF 949
Digitecretail
15.11.2024
CHF 1’099
Interdiscountretail
12.11.2024
CHF 1’129
Digitecretail
26.02.2026· Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U / 32GB / 1TB
CHF 1’199
Brackretail
26.02.2026· Ryzen 5 PRO 8540U / 16GB / 512GB
CHF 1’327
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Specifications

CPUAMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8540U (6C/12T, 4.9 GHz, 28W)
Display14" WUXGA IPS · 60Hz · 300 nits
RAM16GB DDR5-5600 (2 slots) · max 64GB
Storage256 GB NVMe (1 slot)
GPUAMD Radeon 740M · integrated
Battery52.5 Wh
Weight1.40 kg
PortsUSB-C 4.0, USB-C 3.2, 2x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm, RJ45
WirelessWi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3
Input6-row · Backlit · TrackPoint

Form Factor

14.0"315 mm221 mmSide Profile18 mm
1.4 kg|315 × 221 × 18 mm|1.3 L
1.40 kgWeight
52.5WhBattery
14"Screen
7portsTotal I/O
I/O Breakdown
USB-C 4.0USB-C 3.22x USB-A 3.2HDMI 2.13.5mmRJ45
Wi-Fi 6EBluetooth 5.36-row · Backlit · TrackPoint

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RAM

2 slots · DDR5-5600 · Max 64GB

Storage
Memory Score
Current
62

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Use Case Fit

ExcellentOffice / Productivity
GoodSoftware Development
GoodGaming
GoodVideo Editing
GoodData Science / ML
ExcellentVirtualization

Linux Compatibility

Kernel 6.5++
Ubuntu 22.04 LTSUbuntu 24.04 LTS
Wi-FiQualcomm/MediaTek — variant dependent
GPUAMD Radeon 740M — amdgpu
Fingerprintlibfprint supported
AudioAMD ACP
Fedora: Fedora 39+ works well.

Certified. Good Linux workstation with upgradeable RAM.

Analysis

DeveloperIT FleetLight Gaming

The ThinkPad T14 Gen 5 (AMD) is a 2024 mainstream business workhorse balancing performance and portability. It pairs a AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8540U with 16 GB upgradeable DDR5 and a WUXGA IPS panel at 14". At 1.4 kg with a 52.5 Wh battery, it is highly portable.

Strengths

  • User-upgradeable RAM (2 SODIMM slots)
  • Built-in Ethernet (RJ45)
  • Lenovo Linux-certified
  • TrackPoint pointing stick

Limitations

  • No SD card reader
  • Small 256 GB single storage slot
  • Basic integrated GPU — limited to light esports titles
Upgrade path: ThinkPad T14 Gen 6 (AMD)

Analysis derived from public PSREF specifications

Editorial Notes

The AMD variant pairs Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U with the same practical T14 chassis. The Radeon 780M iGPU is significantly stronger than Intel Arc Graphics, making it better for light creative work and casual gaming. Dual SODIMM DDR5 slots maintained.

Known Issues

USB-C ports lack Thunderbolt branding — check dock compatibility. The AMD variant sometimes has slightly different panel options than the Intel version.

Swiss Market

Often priced slightly below the Intel variant in Switzerland. Strong value for organisations that don't require Thunderbolt connectivity.

Linux

Lenovo-certified. AMD Zen 4 with RDNA 3 iGPU has excellent Linux support via amdgpu driver. Often achieves better battery life than Intel on Linux.