Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15 Gen 7, AMD vs Asus Zenbook Pro 17 UM6702 Comparison

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Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15 Gen 7, AMD vs Asus Zenbook Pro 17 UM6702 Comparison Overview

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In this review, we will be comparing IdeaPad Gaming 3 15 Gen 7, AMD and Zenbook Pro 17 UM6702, two laptops from Lenovo and Asus. Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15 Gen 7, AMD was introduced to market in February 2022 and Asus Zenbook Pro 17 UM6702 was launched in May 2022. There is only 3 months difference between IdeaPad Gaming 3 15 Gen 7, AMD and Zenbook Pro 17 UM6702 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 IdeaPad Gaming 3 15 Gen 7, AMD and Asus Zenbook Pro 17 UM6702 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15 Gen 7, AMD Key Specs

Launched in February 2022
15.6" IPS LCD, 16:9 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 6600H
GPU: GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile 4GB
8GB Ram
359.6 x 266.4 x 21.8 mm (14.16 x 10.49 x 0.86 inches)
Weight: 2.31 kg (5.09 lbs)

Asus Zenbook Pro 17 UM6702 Key Specs

Launched in May 2022
17.3" IPS LCD, 16:9 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 6800H
GPU: GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile 4GB
8GB Ram
395 x 258.6 x 18.9 mm (15.55 x 10.18 x 0.74 inches)
Weight: 2.29 kg (5.05 lbs)

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how IdeaPad Gaming 3 15 Gen 7, AMD and Zenbook Pro 17 UM6702 compares and decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15 Gen 7 AMD over Asus Zenbook Pro 17 UM6702

Refresh Rate	120 Hz vs 60 Hz	Smoother media experience
Screen PPI	141 ppi vs 127 ppi	More pixels per inch
GPU FLOPS	7.12 TFLOPS vs 6.42 TFLOPS	More RAM Options
Upgradable RAM	Yes vs No	More advanced Bluetooth connectivity
Bluetooth	v5.1 vs v5	Connects to the local network via Ethernet RJ45
Ethernet RJ45 Port	Yes vs No	Lower Price (*may change depending on config, seller, location, and time)
Avg. MSRP Price	$400-800 vs $800-1200

Reasons to choose Asus Zenbook Pro 17 UM6702 over Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15 Gen 7 AMD

Weight	2.29 kg vs 2.31 kg	0.02 kg lighter
Screen-to-Body Ratio	~80.8% vs ~70.1%	Larger screen area ratio
Side Bezel Thickness	6 mm vs 7.1 mm	1.1 mm thinner bezels
Display Size	17.3 inches vs 15.6 inches	Larger Screen Estate
Screen Opening Angle	180° vs 150°	More flexible screen
Max Brightness	400 nits vs 250 nits	Brighter Screen
Dolby Atmos Speakers	Yes vs No	3D Surround Sound Support
Fingerprint Sensor	Yes vs No	Easy login with fingerprint
Webcam Resolution	1920 x 1080 vs 1280 x 720	Higher Resolution Camera
HDMI Version	2.1 vs 2.0	Better HDMI connectivity
SD Card Reader	Yes vs No	Read & Write SD Cards with the built-in reader
Touchpad Size	15.0 x 9.0 cm vs 12.5 x 7.5 cm	Larger Touchpad Area

Common Strengths of Asus Zenbook Pro 17 UM6702 and Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15 Gen 7 AMD

Launch Dates	February 2022 vs May 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
USB Power Delivery	Yes vs Yes	Charging via USB port gives flexibility
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	v6 vs v6E	Fast and Reliable Wi-Fi Connections
HDMI Output	1x HDMI 2.0 vs 1x HDMI 2.0	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 Asus Zenbook Pro 17 UM6702 and Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15 Gen 7 AMD

Touchscreen Capability	No vs No	No Touchscreen Capability

Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15 Gen 7, AMD vs Asus Zenbook Pro 17 UM6702: Physical Specs Comparison

In this section, we will be comparing the physical specifications and body features of the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15 Gen 7, AMD and the Asus Zenbook Pro 17 UM6702.

Physical Specs
Weight	2.31 kg (5.09 lbs)	2.29 kg (5.05 lbs)
Surface Area	958 cm2 (148.5 inches2)	1021 cm2 (158.3 inches2)
Screen to Surface Ratio	~70.1%	~80.8%
Side Bezel Thickness	~7.1 mm	~6 mm
Weight per Inch of Screen	0.15 kg/inch	0.13 kg/inch
	0.33 lbs/inch	0.286 lbs/inch
Colors	White, Gray	Black
Cover Opening Angle	150Â°	180Â°

Comparison of the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15 Gen 7, AMD and the Asus Zenbook Pro 17 UM6702 External Dimensions

Weight

IdeaPad Gaming 3 15 Gen 7, AMD weighs 2.31 kg (5.09 lbs), whereas the Zenbook Pro 17 UM6702 weighs 2.29 kg (5.05 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 IdeaPad Gaming 3 15 Gen 7, AMD 2.31 kg

Avg: 15.0-15.9" 1.95 kg

Asus Zenbook Pro 17 UM6702 2.29 kg

Avg: larger than 17.0" 2.74 kg

Thickness Comparison

Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15 Gen 7, AMD 21.80 mm

Avg: 15.0-15.9" 20.17 mm

Asus Zenbook Pro 17 UM6702 18.90 mm

Avg: larger than 17.0" 24.26 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 IdeaPad Gaming 3 15 Gen 7, AMD is 0.15 kg/inch.In comparison, this value for the Asus Zenbook Pro 17 UM6702 is 0.13 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 IdeaPad Gaming 3 15 Gen 7, AMD vs Asus Zenbook Pro 17 UM6702: Internals (CPU, GPU, RAM, Battery, SSD, etc.) Comparison

CPU Comparison

CPU Model	AMD Ryzen 5 6600H AMD Ryzen 7 6800H	AMD Ryzen 7 6800H AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX
Base Frequency	3.3 GHz	3.2 GHz
Turbo Frequency	4.5 GHz	4.7 GHz
Number of Cores	6	8
Number of Threads	12	16
L3 Cache	16 MB	16 MB
Integrated GPU	AMD Radeon 660M	AMD Radeon 680M
CPU Fabrication Process	6 nm	6 nm
Geekbench 5 (Single)	1460	1625
Geekbench 5 (Multi)	8077	10049
Cinebench 23 (Single)	1462	1571
Cinebench 23 (Multi)	10270	14719

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 IdeaPad Gaming 3 15 Gen 7, AMD and Asus Zenbook Pro 17 UM6702.

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

Laptops with: AMD Ryzen 5 6600H

Laptops with: AMD Ryzen 7 6800H

GPU Comparison

GPU Model	GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile 4GB GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile 4GB	GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile 4GB
Base Clock Frequency	1065 MHz	1065 MHz
Boost CLock Frequency	1343 MHz	1343 MHz
TGP (Total Graphics Power)	45 W	45 W
Nvidia Optimus	Yes	Yes
Type	Dedicated	Dedicated
FLOPS	5.501 TFLOPS	5.501 TFLOPS
Memory Size	4 GB	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bus	128 bit	128 bit
Memory Speed	1500 MHz 12 Gbps effective	1500 MHz 12 Gbps effective
Shading Units Cores	2048	2048
TMUs	64	64
ROPs	32	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 IdeaPad Gaming 3 15 Gen 7, AMD has a FLOPS value of 7.12 TFLOPS whereas the Asus Zenbook Pro 17 UM6702 ' has a FLOPS value of 6.42 TFLOPS. If graphical performance of the laptop is important for your use type, the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15 Gen 7, AMD may be the better choice between these two setups.

RAM Comparison

RAM	8GB 16GB	8GB 16GB 32GB
Memory Bus	1x8 GB	2x4 GB
RAM Clock	4800 MHz	6400 MHz
RAM Type	DDR5	LPDDR5
Upgradable	Yes	No
Max RAM Size	16 GB
Total Slots	2
Memory Bus	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)

Both laptops, the IdeaPad Gaming 3 15 Gen 7, AMD and the Zenbook Pro 17 UM6702, 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 IdeaPad Gaming 3 15" (Gen 7, AMD)	Asus Zenbook Pro 17 (UM6702)
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	45 Wh 60 Wh	76 Wh
Battery Type	Li-Po	Li-Ion
Replaceable	No	No
Fast Charging	Yes	No
USB Power Delivery	Yes	Yes
Charging Port Position	Bottom	Right
Charge Power	135 / 170 W	90 / 150 W
Full Charging Time	2:00 hr
AC Adapter Weight	507 grams

On the other hand, the Zenbook Pro 17 UM6702 features a higher battery capacity of 76 Wh, delivering longer usage time compared to the IdeaPad Gaming 3 15 Gen 7, AMD's 45 Wh.

Battery Comparison

Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15 Gen 7, AMD 45 Wh

Avg: 15.0-15.9" 62.1 Wh

Asus Zenbook Pro 17 UM6702 76 Wh

Avg: larger than 17.0" 76.88 Wh

STORAGE
With a larger storage capacity up to 4 TB, the IdeaPad Gaming 3 15 Gen 7, AMD provides more space for storing files and applications compared to the Zenbook Pro 17 UM6702's max. storage capacity of 2 TB.

Storage Options	256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB, 4 TB	512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB
Upgradable	Yes	Yes
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 IdeaPad Gaming 3 15 Gen 7, AMD vs Asus Zenbook Pro 17 UM6702: Display Comparison

The display is an essential aspect to consider when comparing the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15 Gen 7, AMD and Asus Zenbook Pro 17 UM6702 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. IdeaPad Gaming 3 15 Gen 7, AMD has a display size of 15.6".On the other hand, Zenbook Pro 17 UM6702 has a larger17.3" display.The total usable screen area of the IdeaPad Gaming 3 15 Gen 7, AMD is 670cm² / 104inch² whereas the Zenbook Pro 17 UM6702's total usable screen area is 825cm² / 128inch².

PPI (Pixels per Inch)
Additionally, the IdeaPad Gaming 3 15 Gen 7, AMD features a higher pixel density with 141 pixels per inch (PPI), ensuring sharper image details.

Screen PPI (Pixels Per Inch) Comparison

Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15 Gen 7, AMD 141 PPI

Avg: 15.0-15.9" 144 PPI

Asus Zenbook Pro 17 UM6702 127 PPI

Avg: larger than 17.0" 141 PPI

Refresh Rate
The IdeaPad Gaming 3 15 Gen 7, AMD offers a higher refresh rate of 120 Hz, resulting in smoother motion and improved visual experience.

Brightness
The Zenbook Pro 17 UM6702 offers a higher maximum brightness of 400 nits, delivering a brighter screen.

Brightness Comparison

Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15 Gen 7, AMD 250 nits

Avg: 15.0-15.9" 319 nits

Asus Zenbook Pro 17 UM6702 400 nits

Avg: larger than 17.0" 368 nits

Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15 Gen 7, AMD vs Asus Zenbook Pro 17 UM6702 Connectivity Comparison

In terms of connectivity,

Wifi
Zenbook Pro 17 UM6702 features a more advanced Wi-Fi standard v6E, providing faster and more reliable wireless connections compared to IdeaPad Gaming 3 15 Gen 7, AMD (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 IdeaPad Gaming 3 15 Gen 7, AMD and Zenbook Pro 17 UM6702 feature 2x USB 3.2 USB-A ports.
Both IdeaPad Gaming 3 15 Gen 7, AMD and Zenbook Pro 17 UM6702 feature 2x 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 IdeaPad Gaming 3 15 Gen 7, AMD nor Zenbook Pro 17 UM6702 has Thunderbolt port.

HDMI
Both IdeaPad Gaming 3 15 Gen 7, AMD and Zenbook Pro 17 UM6702 feature an HDMI port. IdeaPad Gaming 3 15 Gen 7, AMD offers 1x HDMI 2.0, while Zenbook Pro 17 UM6702 offers 1x HDMI 2.1.

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
Zenbook Pro 17 UM6702 is equipped with an SD Card Reader for easy access to memory cards. IdeaPad Gaming 3 15 Gen 7, AMD does not have an SD Card Reader.

Audio Jack
Both IdeaPad Gaming 3 15 Gen 7, AMD and Zenbook Pro 17 UM6702 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	v6E
Bluetooth (latest: v5.4)	v5.1	v5
USB-A (latest: 3.2)	2x USB 3.2	2x USB 3.2
USB Type-C (latest: USB4 2.0)	2x USB 3.2	2x USB 3.2
Thunderbolt (latest: 4)	No	No
HDMI (latest: 2.1)	1x HDMI 2.0	1x HDMI 2.1
Display Port (latest: v2.0)	No	No
VGA	No	No
Fingerprint Sensor	No	Yes
Optical Drive	No	No
Audio Jack 3.5mm	Yes	Yes
Ethernet RJ45	Yes	No
SD CardReader	No	Yes
Proprietary Charging Port	Yes	Yes