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ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 3

2022 · Windows 11 Pro

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CPU51
GPU22
Display41
Memory50
Connect48
Portable71

Configuration

Scores

80+ Excellent60+ Good40+ Fair
Perf
51
Top 68% of ThinkPad
Single
58
Multi
45
GPU
22
Top 75% of ThinkPad
Display
41
Top 46% of ThinkPad
Memory
50
Top 62% of ThinkPad
Connect
48
Top 59% of ThinkPad
Port
71
Top 32% of ThinkPad
Value
90

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Bracksale
29.11.2024· Black Friday 2024
CHF 849
Digitecretail
15.02.2025
CHF 999
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Specifications

CPUIntel Core i7-1255U (10C/12T, 4.7 GHz, 15W)
Display13.3" WUXGA IPS · 60Hz · 300 nits · Touch
RAM16GB LPDDR5-5200 (soldered) · max 32GB
Storage512 GB NVMe (1 slot)
GPUIntel Iris Xe · integrated
Battery54.7 Wh
Weight1.25 kg
Ports2x Thunderbolt 4, USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.0, 3.5mm
WirelessWi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.2
Input6-row · Backlit · TrackPoint

Form Factor

13.3"299 mm210 mmSide Profile15 mm
1.25 kg|299 × 210 × 15 mm|0.9 L
1.25 kgWeight
54.7WhBattery
13.3"Screen
5portsTotal I/O
I/O Breakdown
2x Thunderbolt 4USB-A 3.2HDMI 2.03.5mm
Wi-Fi 6EBluetooth 5.26-row · Backlit · TrackPoint

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RAM
16GB LPDDR5 — Soldered (not upgradeable)
Storage
Memory Score
Current
50

Performance Overview

Hardware Guide

Use Case Fit

ExcellentOffice / Productivity
MarginalSoftware Development
GoodGaming
GoodVideo Editing
MarginalData Science / ML
GoodVirtualization

Linux Compatibility

Kernel 5.17++
Ubuntu 22.04 LTS
Wi-FiIntel AX211 — iwlwifi
GPUIntel Iris Xe — i915
TouchscreenWacom digitizer
Fingerprintlibfprint supported
Audiosof-firmware required
Fedora: Fedora 36+ works well. Alder Lake is well-supported.

Certified. 12th Gen Alder Lake hybrid architecture well-supported in kernel 5.17+.

Analysis

Business Travel

The ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 3 is a 2022 mainstream business workhorse balancing performance and portability. It pairs a Intel Core i7-1255U with 16 GB soldered LPDDR5 and a WUXGA IPS panel at 13.3". At 1.25 kg with a 54.7 Wh battery, it is highly portable.

Strengths

  • Touchscreen input
  • 2x Thunderbolt 4 for docking and eGPU
  • Lenovo Linux-certified
  • TrackPoint pointing stick

Limitations

  • RAM soldered — not user-upgradeable
  • No built-in Ethernet
  • No SD card reader
  • Aging 2022 platform — limited vendor support horizon
  • Basic integrated GPU — limited to light esports titles
Upgrade path: ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 4

Analysis derived from public PSREF specifications

Editorial Notes

The Gen 3 brought Alder Lake (12th Gen) with its hybrid P/E core architecture. The WQXGA display option (2560x1600) was a welcome addition. Wi-Fi 6E and Thunderbolt 4 continued. Garaged pen remained standard.

Known Issues

Hybrid core scheduling on Linux was initially inconsistent — resolved in kernel 5.18+. The 54.7 Wh battery provides decent runtime for a 13-inch convertible.

Swiss Market

Used/clearance CHF 600-900. A practical choice for pen-first workflows at a lower price than the X1 Yoga Gen 7.

Linux

Certified for Ubuntu 22.04. Alder Lake hybrid cores well-supported in kernel 5.17+. All hardware works.