Lenovo Legion Slim 7 Gen 7 2022 AMD vs Dell G15 5525 Comparison

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Lenovo Legion Slim 7 Gen 7 2022 AMD vs Dell G15 5525 Comparison Overview

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In this review, we will be comparing Legion Slim 7 Gen 7 2022 AMD and G15 5525, two laptops from Lenovo and Dell. Lenovo Legion Slim 7 Gen 7 2022 AMD was introduced to market in May 2022 and Dell G15 5525 was launched in April 2022. There is only 1 months difference between Legion Slim 7 Gen 7 2022 AMD and G15 5525 so we are expecting this to be a fair comparison regarding age and technology level.

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Here is a brief look at the main features of Lenovo Legion Slim 7 Gen 7 2022 AMD and Dell G15 5525 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Lenovo Legion Slim 7 Gen 7 2022 AMD Key Specs

Launched in May 2022
16.0" IPS LCD, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 6600H
GPU: Radeon RX 6800S 8GB
8GB Ram
357.7 x 256 x 16.9 mm (14.08 x 10.08 x 0.67 inches)
Weight: 2.05 kg (4.52 lbs)

Dell G15 5525 Key Specs

Launched in April 2022
15.6" IPS LCD, 16:9 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 6600H
GPU: GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile 4GB
8GB Ram
357.3 x 272.11 x 26.9 mm (14.07 x 10.71 x 1.06 inches)
Weight: 2.52 kg (5.56 lbs)

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Legion Slim 7 Gen 7 2022 AMD and G15 5525 compares and decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose Lenovo Legion Slim 7 Gen 7 2022 AMD over Dell G15 5525

Weight	2.05 kg vs 2.52 kg	0.47 kg lighter
Screen-to-Body Ratio	~81.1% vs ~69%	Larger screen area ratio
Display Size	16 inches vs 15.6 inches	Larger Screen Estate
Refresh Rate	165 Hz vs 120 Hz	Smoother media experience
Screen PPI	142 ppi vs 141 ppi	More pixels per inch
Screen Resolution	1920 x 1200 pixels vs 1920 x 1080 pixels	Higher pixel count screen
Max Brightness	350 nits vs 250 nits	Brighter Screen
GPU Fabrication Process	7 nm vs 8 nm	Newer Generation GPU
GPU FLOPS	13.2 TFLOPS vs 6.42 TFLOPS	Easy login with fingerprint
Fingerprint Sensor	Yes vs No	Higher Resolution Camera
Webcam Resolution	1920 x 1080 vs 1280 x 720	Connect more device at the same time
Number of USB-C Ports	2x USB 3.2 vs 1x USB 3.2	Read & Write SD Cards with the built-in reader
SD Card Reader	Yes vs No

Reasons to choose Dell G15 5525 over Lenovo Legion Slim 7 Gen 7 2022 AMD

Side Bezel Thickness	6 mm vs 6.5 mm	0.5 mm thinner bezels
Max Total RAM	32 GB vs 24 GB	Higher RAM potential
Bluetooth	v5.2 vs v5.1	More advanced Bluetooth connectivity
Number of USB-A Ports	3x USB 3.2 vs 2x USB 3.2	Connect more device at the same time
Ethernet RJ45 Port	Yes vs No	Connects to the local network via Ethernet RJ45

Common Strengths of Dell G15 5525 and Lenovo Legion Slim 7 Gen 7 2022 AMD

Launch Dates	May 2022 vs April 2022	Both laptops are recent models
Screen Coating	Matte vs Matte	Less reflections on the screen
Fast Charging Support	Yes vs Yes	Charge the battery in a shorter time
Upgradable RAM	Yes vs Yes	Option to increase the RAM size
RAM Type	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x) vs PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)	Fast RAM type
Upgradable Storage	Yes vs Yes	Option to increase the Storage size
SSD Type	NVMe vs NVMe	Faster Data Transfers
Wi-Fi Standard	v6E vs v6	Fast and Reliable Wi-Fi Connections
Bluetooth Standard	v5.1 vs v5.2	Fast and Reliable Bluetooth Connections
HDMI Output	1x HDMI 2.1 vs 1x HDMI 2.1	Connect to External Displays via HDMI cable
VGA Output	No vs No	Connect to External Displays via VGA cable
Numeric Pad	Yes vs Yes	Fast way to input numbers
Keyboard Backlight	Yes vs Yes	Easily see the keys under low light

Common Weaknesses of Dell G15 5525 and Lenovo Legion Slim 7 Gen 7 2022 AMD

Touchscreen Capability	No vs No	No Touchscreen Capability

Lenovo Legion Slim 7 Gen 7 2022 AMD vs Dell G15 5525: Physical Specs Comparison

In this section, we will be comparing the physical specifications and body features of the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 Gen 7 2022 AMD and the Dell G15 5525.

Physical Specs
Weight	2.05 kg (4.52 lbs)	2.52 kg (5.56 lbs)
Surface Area	916 cm2 (141.9 inches2)	972 cm2 (150.7 inches2)
Screen to Surface Ratio	~81.1%	~69%
Side Bezel Thickness	~6.5 mm	~6 mm
Weight per Inch of Screen	0.13 kg/inch	0.16 kg/inch
	0.286 lbs/inch	0.352 lbs/inch
Colors	Gray	Gray, Green

Comparison of the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 Gen 7 2022 AMD and the Dell G15 5525 External Dimensions

Weight

Legion Slim 7 Gen 7 2022 AMD weighs 2.05 kg (4.52 lbs), whereas the G15 5525 weighs 2.52 kg (5.56 lbs). There is a notable difference in weight between these two laptops. However, it's important to consider that comparing their weights directly may not provide a complete picture since they also have different display sizes.

Weight Comparison

Lenovo Legion Slim 7 Gen 7 2022 AMD 2.05 kg

Avg: 16.0-16.9" 2.07 kg

Dell G15 5525 2.52 kg

Avg: 15.0-15.9" 1.95 kg

Thickness Comparison

Lenovo Legion Slim 7 Gen 7 2022 AMD 16.90 mm

Avg: 16.0-16.9" 20.35 mm

Dell G15 5525 26.90 mm

Avg: 15.0-15.9" 20.17 mm

Another value that we use for comparing the weights of the laptops is the Weight per Inch of Screen, which is calculated by dividing the total weight of the model with its usable diagonal screen size. This value for the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 Gen 7 2022 AMD is 0.13 kg/inch.In comparison, this value for the Dell G15 5525 is 0.16 kg/inch.Here are some of the best performing laptops in this area:

Microsoft Surface Go 4: 0.05 kg/inch
LG Gram SuperSlim 15.6 2023: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus ProArt PZ13 HT5306: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus Zenbook A14 UX3407: 0.06 kg/inch
Dell Latitude 7330: 0.07 kg/inch
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2: 0.07 kg/inch
LG Gram 14 2022: 0.07 kg/inch
LG Gram 14 2-in-1 2022: 0.07 kg/inch

Lenovo Legion Slim 7 Gen 7 2022 AMD vs Dell G15 5525: Internals (CPU, GPU, RAM, Battery, SSD, etc.) Comparison

CPU Comparison

CPU Model	AMD Ryzen 5 6600H AMD Ryzen 7 6800H AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX	AMD Ryzen 5 6600H AMD Ryzen 7 6800H AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX
Base Frequency	3.3 GHz	3.3 GHz
Turbo Frequency	4.5 GHz	4.5 GHz
Number of Cores	6	6
Number of Threads	12	12
L3 Cache	16 MB	16 MB
Integrated GPU	AMD Radeon 660M	AMD Radeon 660M
CPU Fabrication Process	6 nm	6 nm
Geekbench 5 (Single)	1460	1460
Geekbench 5 (Multi)	8077	8077
Cinebench 23 (Single)	1462	1462
Cinebench 23 (Multi)	10270	10270

Above you can see the CPU options and the CineBench and GeekBench test scores for both laptops, which gives an idea about what kind of performance difference you may experience between the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 Gen 7 2022 AMD and Dell G15 5525.

You may also read reviews of latest laptops with the same CPU ( AMD Ryzen 5 6600H ) and compare them:

GPU Comparison

GPU Model	Radeon RX 6800S 8GB	GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile 4GB GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile 6GB GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Mobile 8GB
Base Clock Frequency	1800 MHz	1065 MHz
Boost CLock Frequency	2100 MHz	1343 MHz
TGP (Total Graphics Power)	100 W	45 W
Type	Dedicated	Dedicated
FLOPS	8.602 TFLOPS	5.501 TFLOPS
Memory Size	8 GB	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bus	128 bit	128 bit
Memory Speed	2000 MHz 16 Gbps effective	1500 MHz 12 Gbps effective
Shading Units Cores	2048	2048
TMUs	128	64
ROPs	64	32

GPU is as critical as the CPU for graphic heavy applications and the table above gives a picture of how the two GPU compares. FLOPS is a measure of a GPU's performance based on the number of floating-point arithmetic calculations that the processor can perform within a second. Lenovo Legion Slim 7 Gen 7 2022 AMD has a FLOPS value of 13.2 TFLOPS whereas the Dell G15 5525 ' has a FLOPS value of 6.42 TFLOPS. If graphical performance of the laptop is important for your use type, the Dell G15 5525 may be the better choice between these two setups.

RAM Comparison

RAM	8GB 16GB 24GB	8GB 16GB 32GB
Memory Bus	1x8 GB	1x8 GB
RAM Clock	4800 MHz	4800 MHz
RAM Type	DDR5	DDR5
Upgradable	Yes	Yes
Max RAM Size	24 GB	32 GB
Total Slots	1	2
Memory Bus	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)

Both laptops, the Legion Slim 7 Gen 7 2022 AMD and the G15 5525, come with similar RAM capacities of 8 GB, providing comparable performance in memory-intensive tasks.

LOCAL LLM Compatibility Evaluation

This quick guide shows what types of large language models (LLMs) each of these laptops could support, based on their respective hardware specifications. It's meant to help you compare their suitability for running AI models locally.

LLM Category	Lenovo Legion Slim 7 Gen 7 (2022, AMD)	Dell G15 5525
Small Models(1-3B):Examples: Phi-2, Qwen-1.8B	✔ Run smoothly.	✔ Run smoothly.
Medium Models(7-8B):Examples: Mistral-7B, Qwen-7B	✖ Not supported.	✖ Not supported.
Large Models(13-30B):Examples: Mixtral, Qwen-14B	✖ Not supported.	✖ Not supported.
Extra-Large Models(65B+):Examples: LLaMA2-70B, Qwen1.5-72B	✖ Not supported on most systems. Requires high-end GPU or advanced setup.	✖ Not supported on most systems. Requires high-end GPU or advanced setup.

Note: Optimized (e.g., 4-bit) models may run on limited hardware. Performance depends on runtime and setup.

📌 MoE Models: Some models like Mixtral 8x7B and Qwen3-30B-A3B use a Mixture of Experts (MoE) design, activating only part of the model during inference. This means they can often run efficiently on laptops with 12–16 GB of VRAM when quantized.

BATTERY

BATTERY	71 Wh 99.9 Wh	56 Wh 86 Wh
Battery Type	Li-Po	Li-Po
Replaceable	No	No
Fast Charging	Yes	Yes
USB Power Delivery	Yes
Charging Port Position	Bottom	Bottom
Charge Power	135 / 170 / 230 W	180 / 240 W

Moreover, the Legion Slim 7 Gen 7 2022 AMD boasts a larger battery capacity of 71 Wh, offering extended usage time compared to the G15 5525's56 Wh.

Battery Comparison

Lenovo Legion Slim 7 Gen 7 2022 AMD 71 Wh

Avg: 16.0-16.9" 74.15 Wh

Dell G15 5525 56 Wh

Avg: 15.0-15.9" 62.1 Wh

STORAGE
Both laptops, the Legion Slim 7 Gen 7 2022 AMD and the G15 5525 have similar max. storage capacities of 2 TB, allowing for ample space to store files and applications.

Storage Options	512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB	256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB
Upgradable	Yes	Yes
Total Slots	2	2
Storage type	SSD (M2)	SSD (M2)
NVMe	Yes	Yes

If your budget allows, we recommend opting for the largest possible disk size, considering the potential increase in storage capacity needs in the future. However, please keep in mind the question 'What will the laptop be used for?' when making this decision. Of course, you can later upgrade the hard disk capacity by getting a larger disk. However, if your laptop has only one disk slot, it may not be as straightforward as a RAM upgrade, where you simply add or replace a module, as moving or cloning files to a new disk may be necessary.

Lenovo Legion Slim 7 Gen 7 2022 AMD vs Dell G15 5525: Display Comparison

The display is an essential aspect to consider when comparing the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 Gen 7 2022 AMD and Dell G15 5525 since its is the component that you interact the most and significantly impact the experience.

Screen Area and Dimensions

Now let's look at the comparison of the actual display areas of both laptops below, keeping the bezels around the screens out of the equation. Legion Slim 7 Gen 7 2022 AMD has a display size of 16.0".On the other hand, G15 5525 has a smaller 15.6" display.The total usable screen area of the Legion Slim 7 Gen 7 2022 AMD is 742cm² / 115inch² whereas the G15 5525's total usable screen area is 670cm² / 104inch².

PPI (Pixels per Inch)
Additionally, the Legion Slim 7 Gen 7 2022 AMD features a higher pixel density with 142 pixels per inch (PPI), ensuring sharper image details.

Screen PPI (Pixels Per Inch) Comparison

Lenovo Legion Slim 7 Gen 7 2022 AMD 142 PPI

Avg: 16.0-16.9" 169 PPI

Dell G15 5525 141 PPI

Avg: 15.0-15.9" 144 PPI

Refresh Rate
The Legion Slim 7 Gen 7 2022 AMD offers a higher refresh rate of 165 Hz, resulting in smoother motion and improved visual experience.

Brightness
The Legion Slim 7 Gen 7 2022 AMD offers a higher maximum brightness of 350 nits, delivering a brighter screen.

Brightness Comparison

Lenovo Legion Slim 7 Gen 7 2022 AMD 350 nits

Avg: 16.0-16.9" 413 nits

Dell G15 5525 250 nits

Avg: 15.0-15.9" 319 nits

Lenovo Legion Slim 7 Gen 7 2022 AMD vs Dell G15 5525 Connectivity Comparison

In terms of connectivity,

Wifi
Legion Slim 7 Gen 7 2022 AMD features a more advanced Wi-Fi standard v6E, providing faster and more reliable wireless connections compared to G15 5525 (v6).

Below, you'll find a Wi-Fi Versions Table, along with their release dates and speeds, to provide a brief overview of its development.

Wi-Fi Versions and Speeds

Standard	Speed	Release Date	Network	Frequency Bands (GHz)
Wi-Fi 7	up to 40 Gbps (5 GB/s)	2023	802.11be	2.4, 5, 6
Wi-Fi 6E	up to 9.6 Gbps (1.2 GB/s)	2020	802.11ax	2.4, 5, 6
Wi-Fi 6	up to 9.6 Gbps (1.2 GB/s)	2019	802.11ax	2.4, 5
Wi-Fi 5	up to 6.93 Gbps (866.25 MB/s)	2014	802.11ac	2.4, 5
Wi-Fi 4	up to 600 Mbps (75 MB/s)	2009	802.11n	2.4, 5

* Please note that the provided transfer rates are maximum theoretical values, and real-life performance may vary based on environmental factors.

USB
Both Legion Slim 7 Gen 7 2022 AMD and G15 5525 have USB-A ports. Legion Slim 7 Gen 7 2022 AMD has 2x USB 3.2 USB-A ports, while G15 5525 has 3x USB 3.2 USB-A ports.
Both Legion Slim 7 Gen 7 2022 AMD and G15 5525 have USB Type-C ports. Legion Slim 7 Gen 7 2022 AMD has 2x USB 3.2 USB Type-C ports, while G15 5525 has 1x USB 3.2 USB Type-C ports.

Below, you'll find a table of USB ports, along with their release dates and speeds.
To mitigate the confusion caused by generation names, the USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) suggests using marketing names like USB 5Gbps, USB 10Gbps, and so forth, based on their respective transfer rates.

USB Type and Speeds

USB Type	Version	Speed	Date	Other Features/Explanations
USB4	Gen 4 (2.0)	80 Gbps	2022	Also known as USB 80Gbps
USB4	Gen 3×2	40 Gbps	2019	Also known as USB 40Gbps
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 2x2	20 Gbps	2019	Double the data transfer rates of Gen 2
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 2	10 Gbps	2017	Previously known as USB 3.1
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 1	5 Gbps	2017	Previously known as USB 3.0
USB 3.1	3.1 Gen 2	10 Gbps	2013	Faster data transfer rates
USB 3.0	3.1 Gen 1	5 Gbps	2010	SuperSpeed USB, improved data transfer rates
USB 2.0	2.0	480 Mbps	2000	High-speed data transfer
USB 1.0	1.0	1.5 Mbps	1996	Original USB standard

Thunderbolt
Neither Legion Slim 7 Gen 7 2022 AMD nor G15 5525 has Thunderbolt port.

HDMI
Both Legion Slim 7 Gen 7 2022 AMD and G15 5525 feature an HDMI port (1x HDMI 2.1) for connecting to external monitors.

Below, you'll find a comparison table detailing different HDMI versions, including their bandwidth, color depth, maximum resolution, and release dates. This information can be helpful in understanding the capabilities of each HDMI version and choosing the most suitable one for your needs.

HDMI Comparison Table

HDMI Version	Maximum Resolution	Bandwidth (Gbps)	Color Depth (bits)	Release Date
HDMI 2.1-2.1b	7680 x 4320 *(8K)* @ 60p 3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 120p	48.0	48	2017
HDMI 2.0-2.0b	3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 60p	18.0	48	2013
HDMI 1.4-1.4b	3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 30p	10.2	48	2009
HDMI 1.3-1.3a	2560 x 1440 @ 60p	10.2	48	2006
HDMI 1.0-1.2a	1920 x 1200 @ 60p	4.95	24	2002

* Please note that the provided resolution values represent the maximum supported resolution, and actual display quality may depend on other factors such as source content and connected devices.

SD Card Reader
Legion Slim 7 Gen 7 2022 AMD is equipped with an SD Card Reader for easy access to memory cards. G15 5525 does not have an SD Card Reader.

Audio Jack
Both Legion Slim 7 Gen 7 2022 AMD and G15 5525 are equipped with a 3.5mm Audio Jack, providing seamless connection to headphones and speakers.

To summarize the connectivity and ports details, please refer to the table below to see them listed.

Connectivity and Ports
WiFi Standard (latest: v7)	v6E	v6
Bluetooth (latest: v5.4)	v5.1	v5.2
USB-A (latest: 3.2)	2x USB 3.2	3x USB 3.2
USB Type-C (latest: USB4 2.0)	2x USB 3.2	1x USB 3.2
Thunderbolt (latest: 4)	No	No
HDMI (latest: 2.1)	1x HDMI 2.1	1x HDMI 2.1
Display Port (latest: v2.0)	No	No
VGA	No	No
Fingerprint Sensor	Yes	No
Optical Drive	No	No
Audio Jack 3.5mm	Yes	Yes
Ethernet RJ45	No	Yes
SD CardReader	Yes	No
Proprietary Charging Port	Yes	Yes