Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 14-inch AMD vs Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Carbon 13-inch Comparison

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Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 14-inch AMD vs Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Carbon 13-inch Comparison Overview

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In this review, we will be comparing Yoga Slim 7 14-inch AMD and Yoga Slim 7i Carbon 13-inch, two laptops by Lenovo. Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 14-inch AMD was introduced to market in January 2020 and Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Carbon 13-inch was launched in October 2020. There is only 9 months difference between Yoga Slim 7 14-inch AMD and Yoga Slim 7i Carbon 13-inch so we are expecting this to be a fair comparison regarding age and technology level.

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Yoga Slim 7 14-inch AMD and Yoga Slim 7i Carbon 13-inch are members of Lenovo's Yoga Slim series of laptops. Below you can find the latest models from this series.

Lenovo Yoga Slim Series History

	Release Date	Screen Size	Dimensions	Weight
Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition 15 Intel	September 2024	15.3"	343.8 x 235.4 x 13.9-15.2 mm	1.46 kg (3.22 lbs)
Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Gen 8 14â€³ AMD	March 2023	14.5"	325.87 x 222.6 x 13.9 mm	1.35 kg (2.98 lbs)
Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i 14 , Gen 9	January 2024	14.0"	312 x 221 x 14.9 mm	1.39 kg (3.06 lbs)
Lenovo Yoga Slim 6i Gen 8 14 Intel	May 2023	14.0"	312 x 221 x 14.9 mm	1.31 kg (2.89 lbs)
Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Gen 5 13-inch AMD	May 2022	13.3"	295.88 x 208.85 x 13.8-14.9 mm	1.21 kg (2.67 lbs)
Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Pro 14-inch AMD	October 2021	14.0"	312.4 x 221.4 x 14.9-16.9 mm	1.31 kg (2.89 lbs)
Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Carbon Gen 6 14-inch AMD	September 2021	14.0"	313 x 215 x 14.9 mm	1.1 kg (2.43 lbs)
Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Pro Gen 6 16-inch AMD	January 2021	16.0"	356 x 245.9 x 19.9 mm	2.1 kg (4.63 lbs)

Here is a brief look at the main features of Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 14-inch AMD and Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Carbon 13-inch before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 14-inch AMD Key Specs

Launched in January 2020
14.0" IPS LCD, 16:9 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 4500U
GPU: Radeon RX Vega 6 (Ryzen 4000)
8GB Ram
320.6 x 208 x 14.9 mm (12.62 x 8.19 x 0.59 inches)
Weight: 1.54 kg (3.4 lbs)

Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Carbon 13-inch Key Specs

Launched in October 2020
13.3" IPS LCD, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core i5 1135G7
GPU: Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (80EU)
8GB Ram
295.9 x 208.8 x 14.2-15 mm (11.65 x 8.22 x 0.56-0.59 inches)
Weight: 0.97 kg (2.14 lbs)

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Yoga Slim 7 14-inch AMD and Yoga Slim 7i Carbon 13-inch compares and decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 14-inch AMD over Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Carbon 13-inch

Display Size	14 inches vs 13.3 inches	Larger Screen Estate
Contrast Rate	2067:1 vs 1250:1	more pleasing colors
DCI-P3 Color Gamut	68.5% vs 65.1%	Wider DCI-P3 Color Gamut
Adobe RGB Profile	64% vs 61.3%	Wider Adobe RGB Coverage
CPU Fabrication Process	7 nm vs 10 nm	Newer Generation CPU
GPU Fabrication Process	7 nm vs 10 nm	Newer Generation GPU
HDMI Port	1x HDMI 2.0 vs No	Connect to external monitors directly via HDMI cable
SD Card Reader	Yes vs No	Read & Write SD Cards with the built-in reader

Reasons to choose Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Carbon 13-inch over Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 14-inch AMD

Weight	0.97 kg vs 1.54 kg	0.57 kg lighter
Screen-to-Body Ratio	~83% vs ~81%	Larger screen area ratio
Side Bezel Thickness	4.7 mm vs 5.4 mm	0.7 mm thinner bezels
Noise Level	37.7 dB vs 38 dB	Less fan noise
Screen PPI	227 ppi vs 157 ppi	More pixels per inch
Screen Resolution	2560 x 1600 pixels vs 1920 x 1080 pixels	Higher pixel count screen
Screen Type	Matte vs Glossy	potentially less reflections on screen
sRGB Color Space	97% vs 96%	Wider sRGB Color Space Coverage
Response Time	30 ms vs 45 ms	Faster Response screen
GPU FLOPS	1.41 TFLOPS vs 1.23 TFLOPS	Flexible cable positions
Charging Port Position	Left, Right vs Left	Generates higher sound levels
Speaker Loudness	78.5 dB vs 72.5 dB	More advanced Bluetooth connectivity
Bluetooth	v5.1 vs v5	Connect more device at the same time
Number of USB-C Ports	3x USB 3.2 vs 2x USB 3.1	Faster USB-C connection
USB-C Port Type	v3.2 vs v3.1	Support audio, data, power and video all through one single port
Thunderbolt	v4 vs No

Common Strengths of Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Carbon 13-inch and Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 14-inch AMD

Fast Charging Support	Yes vs Yes	Charge the battery in a shorter time
USB Power Delivery	Yes vs Yes	Charging via USB port gives flexibility
RAM Type	PCI-E Gen 3.0 (4x) vs PCI-E Gen 3.0 (4x)	Fast RAM type
Upgradable Storage	Yes vs Yes	Option to increase the Storage size
SSD Type	NVMe vs NVMe	Faster Data Transfers
Dolby Atmos Support	Yes vs Yes	3D Surround Sound Support
Wi-Fi Standard	v6 vs v6	Fast and Reliable Wi-Fi Connections
VGA Output	No vs No	Connect to External Displays via VGA cable
Keyboard Backlight	Yes vs Yes	Easily see the keys under low light

Common Weaknesses of Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Carbon 13-inch and Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 14-inch AMD

Touchscreen Capability	No vs No	No Touchscreen Capability
Upgradable RAM	No vs No	No Option to increase the RAM size

Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 14-inch AMD vs Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Carbon 13-inch: Physical Specs Comparison

In this section, we will be comparing the physical specifications and body features of the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 14-inch AMD and the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Carbon 13-inch.

Physical Specs
Weight	1.54 kg (3.4 lbs)	0.97 kg (2.14 lbs)
Surface Area	667 cm2 (103.4 inches2)	618 cm2 (95.8 inches2)
Screen to Surface Ratio	~81%	~83%
Side Bezel Thickness	~5.4 mm	~4.7 mm
Weight per Inch of Screen	0.11 kg/inch	0.07 kg/inch
	0.242 lbs/inch	0.154 lbs/inch
Colors	Gray, Red	White
Cover Opening Angle	180Â°	180Â°

Comparison of the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 14-inch AMD and the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Carbon 13-inch External Dimensions

Weight

Yoga Slim 7 14-inch AMD weighs 1.54 kg (3.4 lbs), whereas the Yoga Slim 7i Carbon 13-inch weighs 0.97 kg (2.14 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 Yoga Slim 7 14-inch AMD 1.54 kg

Avg: 14.0-14.9" 1.42 kg

Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Carbon 13-inch 0.97 kg

Avg: 13.0-13.9" 1.22 kg

Thickness Comparison

Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 14-inch AMD 14.90 mm

Avg: 14.0-14.9" 17.12 mm

Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Carbon 13-inch 14.20 mm

Avg: 13.0-13.9" 15.38 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 Yoga Slim 7 14-inch AMD is 0.11 kg/inch.In comparison, this value for the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Carbon 13-inch is 0.07 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 Yoga Slim 7 14-inch AMD vs Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Carbon 13-inch: Internals (CPU, GPU, RAM, Battery, SSD, etc.) Comparison

CPU Comparison

CPU Model	AMD Ryzen 5 4500U AMD Ryzen 5 4600U AMD Ryzen 7 4700U AMD Ryzen 7 4800U	Intel Core i5 1135G7 Intel Core i7 1165G7
Base Frequency	2.3 GHz	0.9-2.4 GHz
Turbo Frequency	4 GHz	4.2 GHz
Number of Cores	6	4
Number of Threads	6	8
L3 Cache	8 MB	8 MB
Integrated GPU	Radeon RX Vega 6	Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EU
CPU Fabrication Process	7 nm	10 nm
Geekbench 5 (Single)	1120	1324
Geekbench 5 (Multi)	4495	4633
Cinebench 23 (Single)	1152	1355
Cinebench 23 (Multi)	5959	5087

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 Yoga Slim 7 14-inch AMD and Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Carbon 13-inch.

You may also read reviews of latest laptops with the same CPUs and compare them:

Laptops with: AMD Ryzen 5 4500U

Laptops with: Intel Core i5 1135G7

GPU Comparison

GPU Model	Radeon RX Vega 6 (Ryzen 4000)	Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (80EU)
Base Clock Frequency	300 MHz	300 MHz
Boost CLock Frequency	1600 MHz	1100 MHz
TGP (Total Graphics Power)	45 W	15 W
Type	Integrated	Integrated
FLOPS	1,229 GFLOPS	1,408 GFLOPS
Memory Size	System Shared	System Shared
Memory Type	System Shared	System Shared
Memory Bus	System Shared	System Shared
Memory Speed	System Shared	System Shared
Shading Units Cores	384	640
TMUs	24	40
ROPs	8	20

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 Yoga Slim 7 14-inch AMD has a FLOPS value of 1.23 TFLOPS whereas the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Carbon 13-inch ' has a FLOPS value of 1.41 TFLOPS. If graphical performance of the laptop is important for your use type, the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Carbon 13-inch may be the better choice between these two setups.

RAM Comparison

RAM	8GB 16GB	8GB 16GB
Memory Bus	2x4 GB	2x4 GB
RAM Clock	4266 MHz	4266 MHz
RAM Type	LPDDR4X	LPDDR4X
Upgradable	No	No
Memory Bus	PCI-E Gen 3.0 (4x)	PCI-E Gen 3.0 (4x)

Both laptops, the Yoga Slim 7 14-inch AMD and the Yoga Slim 7i Carbon 13-inch, 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 Yoga Slim 7 14” (AMD)	Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Carbon (13”)
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	60.7 Wh	50 Wh
Battery Type	Li-Po	Li-Po
Replaceable	No	No
Fast Charging	No	No
USB Power Delivery	Yes	Yes
Charging Port Position	Left	Left, Right
Charge Power	65 W	65 W
Full Charging Time	2:25 hr	2:15 hr
AC Adapter Weight	382 gramm	322 gramm

Moreover, the Yoga Slim 7 14-inch AMD boasts a larger battery capacity of 61 Wh, offering extended usage time compared to the Yoga Slim 7i Carbon 13-inch's50 Wh.

Battery Comparison

Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 14-inch AMD 61 Wh

Avg: 14.0-14.9" 55.79 Wh

Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Carbon 13-inch 50 Wh

Avg: 13.0-13.9" 53.1 Wh

STORAGE
Both laptops, the Yoga Slim 7 14-inch AMD and the Yoga Slim 7i Carbon 13-inch have similar max. storage capacities of 1 TB, allowing for ample space to store files and applications.

Storage Options	256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB	256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB
Upgradable	Yes	Yes
Total Slots	1	1
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 Yoga Slim 7 14-inch AMD vs Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Carbon 13-inch: Display Comparison

The display is an essential aspect to consider when comparing the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 14-inch AMD and Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Carbon 13-inch 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. Yoga Slim 7 14-inch AMD has a display size of 14.0".On the other hand, Yoga Slim 7i Carbon 13-inch has a smaller 13.3" display.The total usable screen area of the Yoga Slim 7 14-inch AMD is 540cm² / 84inch² whereas the Yoga Slim 7i Carbon 13-inch's total usable screen area is 513cm² / 80inch².

PPI (Pixels per Inch)
Additionally, the Yoga Slim 7i Carbon 13-inch features a higher pixel density with 227 pixels per inch (PPI), ensuring sharper image details.

Screen PPI (Pixels Per Inch) Comparison

Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 14-inch AMD 157 PPI

Avg: 14.0-14.9" 173 PPI

Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Carbon 13-inch 227 PPI

Avg: 13.0-13.9" 186 PPI

Refresh Rate
Both Yoga Slim 7 14-inch AMD and Yoga Slim 7i Carbon 13-inch offer the same refresh rate of 60 Hz.

Furthermore, the Yoga Slim 7i Carbon 13-inch boasts a faster response time of 30.0 ms, reducing motion blur for fast-paced content.

Brightness
Both Yoga Slim 7 14-inch AMD and Yoga Slim 7i Carbon 13-inch offer the same maximum brightness of 300 nits (cd/m²).

Brightness Comparison

Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 14-inch AMD 300 nits

Avg: 14.0-14.9" 383 nits

Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Carbon 13-inch 300 nits

Avg: 13.0-13.9" 438 nits

Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 14-inch AMD vs Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Carbon 13-inch Connectivity Comparison

In terms of connectivity,

Wifi
Both laptops offer the same Wi-Fi standard (v6), ensuring fast and reliable wireless connections.

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
Yoga Slim 7 14-inch AMD is equipped with 2x USB 3.1 USB-A ports. Yoga Slim 7i Carbon 13-inch does not have USB-A ports.
Both Yoga Slim 7 14-inch AMD and Yoga Slim 7i Carbon 13-inch have USB Type-C ports. Yoga Slim 7 14-inch AMD has 2x USB 3.1 USB Type-C ports, while Yoga Slim 7i Carbon 13-inch has 3x 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
Yoga Slim 7i Carbon 13-inch is equipped with Thunderbolt 4 port. Yoga Slim 7 14-inch AMD does not have Thunderbolt port.

HDMI
Yoga Slim 7 14-inch AMD features an HDMI port (1x HDMI 2.0) for connecting to external monitors. Yoga Slim 7i Carbon 13-inch does not have an HDMI port.

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
Yoga Slim 7 14-inch AMD is equipped with an SD Card Reader for easy access to memory cards. Yoga Slim 7i Carbon 13-inch does not have an SD Card Reader.

Audio Jack
Both Yoga Slim 7 14-inch AMD and Yoga Slim 7i Carbon 13-inch 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)	v6	v6
Bluetooth (latest: v5.4)	v5	v5.1
USB-A (latest: 3.2)	2x USB 3.1	No
USB Type-C (latest: USB4 2.0)	2x USB 3.1	3x USB 3.2
Thunderbolt (latest: 4)	No	Thunderbolt 4
HDMI (latest: 2.1)	1x HDMI 2.0	No
Display Port (latest: v2.0)	No	No
VGA	No	No
Fingerprint Sensor	Optional	No
Optical Drive	No	No
Audio Jack 3.5mm	Yes	Yes
Ethernet RJ45	No	No
SD CardReader	Yes	No
Proprietary Charging Port	No	No