Unleashing Power: Lenovo’s 10th-Gen Legion Pro 7i Gaming Laptop with RTX 5090 Graphics

Lenovo’s Legion gaming laptops are undergoing a significant overhaul. The latest range of notebooks features what is likely the highlight, the 10th-generation Legion Pro 7i. It is compatible with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU, aided by a cooling system that supports up to 250W thermal design power (TDP). Moreover, it incorporates an AI engine to intelligently modify CPU and GPU wattage for peak performance.

This model will also accommodate an Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX processor to complement that potent NVIDIA graphics card. Lenovo’s Legion Coldfront Vapor cooling technology facilitates the support of such advanced hardware. Additionally, users will benefit from a maximum of 64GB of 6400Mhz DDR5 (2 X 32GB) RAM and an integrated LA1+LA3 AI chip. All these features combine to create an extraordinary gaming experience on the move — or virtually anything else you might need to accomplish, wherever and whenever.

The laptop boasts a display size of up to 16 inches with WQXGA (2560 x 1600, 16:10) OLED technology. The screen supports refresh rates of up to 240Hz and features a rapid 1ms response time. It can achieve brightness levels of 500 nits. The Legion Pro 7i includes two USB-C ports (one with Thunderbolt 4), three USB-A ports, and an HDMI 2.1. With all that premium hardware, it presents itself as a robust machine, starting at a weight of approximately 6 lbs.

The launch is scheduled for March. However, all this power comes with a high price tag: Lenovo indicates that the Legion Pro 7i will have a starting price of $2,399 — and it’s reasonable to assume that models with the RTX 5090 will command an even higher premium.

Meanwhile, the 10th-generation Legion Pro 5i (Intel) and Legion Pro 5 (AMD) come with either an Intel Ultra 9 275HX (identical to the Pro 7i) or AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX, respectively. They offer thermal power support of up to 200W, which allows for configurations featuring up to an RTX 5070 Ti Laptop for graphical capabilities. You can opt for setups with a maximum of 32GB (2 X 16GB) of 6400Mhz DDR5 RAM.

This series also presents a display size of up to 16 inches with WQXGA (2560 x 1600, 16:10) OLED technology, achieving brightness levels of up to 500 nits and featuring a quick 1ms response time. However, its peak refresh rate of 165Hz doesn’t match the higher rates offered by the Pro 7i.

Similar to the Pro 7i, the Pro 5 series employs Lenovo’s AI Engine+ with a Scenario Detection feature, dynamically adjusting CPU and GPU wattage according to immediate requirements. The port configuration remains the same as the Pro 7i, but it does weigh a bit less (a minimum of 5.58 lbs).

Regrettably, those interested in the more economical Pro 5 series will have to be patient; the Legion Pro 5i is set to launch in May (starting at $1,499), whereas the Legion Pro 5 will be available in June (starting at $1,399).

Lenovo has also introduced a 10th-generation version of the (non-“Pro”) Legion 7i, which the company’s uniquely specific PR language indicates is designed for “gamers actively studying in STEM disciplines.” This version also supports up to an Intel Ultra 9 275HX and RTX 5070 GPU, featuring a display of up to 16 inches WQXGA (2560 x 1600) OLED technology with a refresh rate of up to 240Hz and a 1ms response time. Yet, its Coldfront Hyper cooling caps at a reduced 145W TDP, so it won’t deliver the same top-tier performance as the pricier Pro versions.

With a starting weight of 4.4 lbs., it is considerably slimmer and lighter than the Pro variants. (The combination of being more portable while still adequately powerful likely accounts for Lenovo’s peculiar “STEM student” marketing angle.) This model features a full metal casing. Its release is planned for June at a price of $1,599.

Lastly, there’s also the 10th-gen Legion 5i. Staying consistent with the overly specific PR narrative, Lenovo describes this model as catering to “university gamers in non-STEM disciplines.” (Gotta cover every niche!) It has up to a 15.1-inch WQXGA (2560 x 1600, 16:10, 165Hz, 1ms) OLED panel and supports an Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX and RTX 5070 Laptop GPU. (An AMD version is also available featuring up to a Ryzen AI 7 350 CPU.)

The Legion 5i is expected to launch in May, with a starting price of $1,299.