Lenovo has exciting news for gamers, as preorders for the 2025 Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 gaming laptop are now open. This powerhouse of a machine comes equipped with the latest Intel processor and Nvidia graphics card, a stunning high-resolution OLED display, and ample RAM and SSD storage right out of the box. Although officially listed as a preorder, some units are already shipping with deliveries expected as early as late April.
New Release: Lenovo Legion Pro RTX 5080 Gaming Laptop
Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 16" 2560x1600 OLED Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX RTX 5080 Gaming Laptop with 32GB RAM, 2TB SSD
$3,599.99 at Lenovo
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i boasts a 16" 2560x1600 240Hz OLED display, powered by an Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX CPU and an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 GPU. It comes with 32GB of DDR5-6400MHz RAM and 2TB (2x1TB) of SSD storage. The Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX significantly outperforms the Core Ultra 9 185H found in previous flagship laptops, which prioritized energy efficiency over raw power. This new processor is a true successor to the i9-14900HX and pairs perfectly with the GeForce RTX 5080 mobile GPU.
The Legion Pro 7i is loaded with current-generation features, including WiFi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4 support, USB Type-C with up to 140W of Power Delivery, Thunderbolt 4 with DisplayPort 2.1 (40Gbps), and a USB Type-A port with USB 3.2 Gen 2 specifications. It retains the increasingly rare RJ45 ethernet port and includes a privacy shutter for the webcam. The laptop's chassis, crafted from aluminum and magnesium, ensures durability and a premium feel.
We've Reviewed an RTX 5080 Equipped Gaming Laptop
Although we haven't yet tested Lenovo's newest generation Legion laptop, we have evaluated a gaming laptop featuring the RTX 5080 GPU. The RTX 5080 shows only a marginal improvement over the RTX 4080 in raw rasterized performance but offers significant enhancements in games that support DLSS 4.0 with multi-frame generation. The Gigabyte Aorus Master laptop, equipped with an RTX 5080 at a 150W TGP rating and a 2560x1600 display, should deliver performance comparable to the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i, which shares the same TGP rating and resolution.
Gigabyte Aorus Master 16" RTX 5080 Laptop Review by Chris Coke
"Here's the thing: Nvidia hasn't been shy about tying the 50-series to its AI capabilities versus pure native rendering performance. Though the RTX 5080 performs disappointingly close to the RTX 4080, this gap narrows when playing games that support multi-frame generation. While 'fake frames' have become somewhat of a meme, their impact can be impressive, dramatically boosting performance. However, the effectiveness varies from game to game due to latency handling. For instance, Alan Wake 2 can feel more laggy at higher multiplier settings, while Cyberpunk 2077 does not. With technologies like multi-frame generation and neural shaders on the horizon for future games, there's a compelling case for investing in these emerging technologies. Yet, you're essentially buying into a promise as Nvidia and game developers continue to integrate these features into new and existing titles."
