Lenovo Legion 5 15ARP8 vs Lenovo Legion 5 Pro Gen 7 2022 AMD Comparison

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Lenovo Legion 5 15ARP8 vs Lenovo Legion 5 Pro Gen 7 2022 AMD Comparison Overview

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In this review, we will be comparing Legion 5 15ARP8 and Legion 5 Pro Gen 7 2022 AMD, two laptops by Lenovo. Lenovo Legion 5 15ARP8 was introduced to market in January 2024 and Lenovo Legion 5 Pro Gen 7 2022 AMD was launched in January 2022. As you can see, Legion 5 Pro Gen 7 2022 AMD is 2 years older than Legion 5 15ARP8. Let's see if this age difference between two laptops makes a big difference.

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Legion 5 15ARP8 and Legion 5 Pro Gen 7 2022 AMD are members of Lenovo's Legion 5 series of laptops. Below you can find the latest models from this series.

Lenovo Legion 5 Series History

	Release Date	Screen Size	Dimensions	Weight
Lenovo Legion 5 15ARP8	January 2023	15.6"	358.8 x 262.35 x 19.9-24.05 mm	2.4 kg (5.29 lbs)
Lenovo Legion 5 Pro Gen 7 2022 AMD	January 2022	16.0"	359.9 x 262.4 x 19.9 mm	2.49 kg (5.49 lbs)
Lenovo Legion 5i 15-inch Gen 7	January 2022	15.6"	358.8 x 262.3 x 19.9-24 mm	2.4 kg (5.29 lbs)
Lenovo Legion 5i Pro Gen 7 2022 Intel	January 2022	16.0"	359.9 x 264.4 x 19.9-26.6 mm	2.49 kg (5.49 lbs)
Lenovo Legion 5 15-inch 2021 AMD	June 2021	15.6"	363 x 259.6 x 23.5 mm	2.4 kg (5.29 lbs)
Lenovo Legion 5i 15-inch 2021 Intel	May 2021	15.6"	363 x 259.6 x 23.5-26.1 mm	2.4 kg (5.29 lbs)
Lenovo Legion 5i 17-inch 2021 Intel	May 2021	17.3"	398.6 x 290 x 24.3-26.2 mm	2.98 kg (6.57 lbs)
Lenovo Legion 5i Pro Gen 6 2021 Intel	May 2021	16.0"	356 x 264.2 x 21.7-26.8 mm	2.3 kg (5.07 lbs)

Here is a brief look at the main features of Lenovo Legion 5 15ARP8 and Lenovo Legion 5 Pro Gen 7 2022 AMD before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Lenovo Legion 5 15ARP8 Key Specs

Launched in January 2024
15.6" IPS LCD, 16:9 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS
GPU: GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile 8GB
8GB Ram
358.8 x 262.35 x 19.9-24.05 mm (14.13 x 10.33 x 0.78-0.95 inches)
Weight: 2.4 kg (5.29 lbs)

Lenovo Legion 5 Pro Gen 7 2022 AMD Key Specs

Launched in January 2022
16.0" IPS LCD, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 6600H
GPU: GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile 4GB
16GB Ram
359.9 x 262.4 x 19.9 mm (14.17 x 10.33 x 0.78 inches)
Weight: 2.49 kg (5.49 lbs)

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Legion 5 15ARP8 and Legion 5 Pro Gen 7 2022 AMD compares and decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose Lenovo Legion 5 15ARP8 over Lenovo Legion 5 Pro Gen 7 2022 AMD

Weight	2.40 kg vs 2.49 kg	0.09 kg lighter
Side Bezel Thickness	6.7 mm vs 7.6 mm	0.9 mm thinner bezels
GPU Fabrication Process	4 nm vs 8 nm	Newer Generation GPU
GPU FLOPS	16.8 TFLOPS vs 8.7 TFLOPS	Higher RAM potential
Max Total RAM	64 GB vs 32 GB	More advanced Bluetooth connectivity
Bluetooth	v5.2 vs v5.1

Reasons to choose Lenovo Legion 5 Pro Gen 7 2022 AMD over Lenovo Legion 5 15ARP8

Screen-to-Body Ratio	~78.6% vs ~71.3%	Larger screen area ratio
Display Size	16 inches vs 15.6 inches	Larger Screen Estate
Screen PPI	189 ppi vs 188 ppi	More pixels per inch
Screen Resolution	2560 x 1600 pixels vs 2560 x 1440 pixels	Higher pixel count screen
Max Brightness	500 nits vs 350 nits	Brighter Screen
Number of USB-C Ports	3x USB 3.2 vs 2x USB 3.2	Connect more device at the same time

Common Strengths of Lenovo Legion 5 Pro Gen 7 2022 AMD and Lenovo Legion 5 15ARP8

Launch Dates	January 2023 vs January 2022	Both laptops are recent models
Screen Coating	Matte vs Matte	Less reflections on the screen
HDR Support	Yes, Dolby Vision vs Yes, Dolby Vision	Watch HDR Clips
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
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	v6 vs v6E	Fast and Reliable Wi-Fi Connections
Bluetooth Standard	v5.2 vs v5.1	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
Ethernet RJ45 Port	Yes vs Yes	Fast connection to Network via ethernet 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 Lenovo Legion 5 Pro Gen 7 2022 AMD and Lenovo Legion 5 15ARP8

Touchscreen Capability	No vs No	No Touchscreen Capability

Lenovo Legion 5 15ARP8 vs Lenovo Legion 5 Pro Gen 7 2022 AMD: Physical Specs Comparison

In this section, we will be comparing the physical specifications and body features of the Lenovo Legion 5 15ARP8 and the Lenovo Legion 5 Pro Gen 7 2022 AMD.

Physical Specs
Weight	2.4 kg (5.29 lbs)	2.49 kg (5.49 lbs)
Surface Area	941 cm2 (146 inches2)	944 cm2 (146.4 inches2)
Screen to Surface Ratio	~71.3%	~78.6%
Side Bezel Thickness	~6.7 mm	~7.6 mm
Weight per Inch of Screen	0.15 kg/inch	0.16 kg/inch
	0.33 lbs/inch	0.352 lbs/inch
Colors	Black, Gray	White, Gray

Comparison of the Lenovo Legion 5 15ARP8 and the Lenovo Legion 5 Pro Gen 7 2022 AMD External Dimensions

Weight

Legion 5 15ARP8 weighs 2.4 kg (5.29 lbs), whereas the Legion 5 Pro Gen 7 2022 AMD weighs 2.49 kg (5.49 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 5 15ARP8

Avg: 15.0-15.9"

Lenovo Legion 5 Pro Gen 7 2022 AMD

Avg: 16.0-16.9"

Thickness Comparison

Lenovo Legion 5 15ARP8

Avg: 15.0-15.9"

Lenovo Legion 5 Pro Gen 7 2022 AMD

Avg: 16.0-16.9"

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 5 15ARP8 is 0.15 kg/inch.In comparison, this value for the Lenovo Legion 5 Pro Gen 7 2022 AMD 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 5 15ARP8 vs Lenovo Legion 5 Pro Gen 7 2022 AMD: Internals (CPU, GPU, RAM, Battery, SSD, etc.) Comparison

CPU Comparison

CPU Model	AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS	AMD Ryzen 5 6600H AMD Ryzen 7 6800H AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX
Base Frequency	3.2 GHz	3.3 GHz
Turbo Frequency	4.75 GHz	4.5 GHz
Number of Cores	8	6
Number of Threads	16	12
L3 Cache	16 MB	16 MB
Integrated GPU	Radeon 680M	AMD Radeon 660M
CPU Fabrication Process	6 nm	6 nm
Geekbench 5 (Single)	1579	1460
Geekbench 5 (Multi)	9851	8077
Cinebench 23 (Single)	1562	1462
Cinebench 23 (Multi)	14116	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 5 15ARP8 and Lenovo Legion 5 Pro Gen 7 2022 AMD.

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

Laptops with: AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS

Laptops with: AMD Ryzen 5 6600H

GPU Comparison

GPU Model	GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile 8GB	GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile 4GB GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile 6GB GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile 8GB GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Mobile 8GB
Base Clock Frequency	1545 MHz	735 MHz
Boost CLock Frequency	1890 MHz	1035 MHz
TGP (Total Graphics Power)	115 W	75 W
Nvidia Optimus	Yes, Advanced Optimus	Yes, Advanced Optimus
Type	Dedicated	Dedicated
FLOPS	11.61 TFLOPS	5.299 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	3072	2560
TMUs	96	80
ROPs	48	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 5 15ARP8 has a FLOPS value of 16.8 TFLOPS whereas the Lenovo Legion 5 Pro Gen 7 2022 AMD ' has a FLOPS value of 8.7 TFLOPS. If graphical performance of the laptop is important for your use type, the Lenovo Legion 5 Pro Gen 7 2022 AMD may be the better choice between these two setups.

RAM Comparison

RAM	8GB 16GB 32GB 64GB	16GB 32GB
Memory Bus	1x8 GB	2x8 GB
RAM Clock	4800 MHz	4800 MHz
RAM Type	DDR5	DDR5
Upgradable	Yes	Yes
Max RAM Size	64 GB	32 GB
Total Slots	2	2
Memory Bus	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)

The Legion 5 Pro Gen 7 2022 AMD provides a larger RAM capacity of 16 GB, which allows for smoother multitasking and improved performance in memory-demanding tasks compared to the Legion 5 15ARP8's RAM capacity of 8 GB.

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 5 15ARP8	Lenovo Legion 5 Pro Gen 7 (2022, AMD)
Small Models(1-3B):Examples: Phi-2, Qwen-1.8B	✔ Run smoothly.	✔ Run smoothly.
Medium Models(7-8B):Examples: Mistral-7B, Qwen-7B	✔ Good performance.	✖ 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 Wh 80 Wh	80 Wh
Battery Type	Li-Po	Li-Po
Replaceable	No	No
Fast Charging	Yes	Yes
USB Power Delivery	Yes	Yes
Charging Port Position	Bottom	Bottom
Charge Power	230 W	230 / 300 W

On the other hand, the Legion 5 Pro Gen 7 2022 AMD features a higher battery capacity of 80 Wh, delivering longer usage time compared to the Legion 5 15ARP8's 60 Wh.

Battery Comparison

Lenovo Legion 5 15ARP8

Avg: 15.0-15.9"

Lenovo Legion 5 Pro Gen 7 2022 AMD

Avg: 16.0-16.9"

STORAGE
Both laptops, the Legion 5 15ARP8 and the Legion 5 Pro Gen 7 2022 AMD have similar max. storage capacities of 4 TB, allowing for ample space to store files and applications.

Storage Options	512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB, 4 TB	512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB, 4 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 5 15ARP8 vs Lenovo Legion 5 Pro Gen 7 2022 AMD: Display Comparison

The display is an essential aspect to consider when comparing the Lenovo Legion 5 15ARP8 and Lenovo Legion 5 Pro Gen 7 2022 AMD 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 5 15ARP8 has a display size of 15.6".On the other hand, Legion 5 Pro Gen 7 2022 AMD has a larger16.0" display.The total usable screen area of the Legion 5 15ARP8 is 670cm² / 104inch² whereas the Legion 5 Pro Gen 7 2022 AMD's total usable screen area is 742cm² / 115inch².

PPI (Pixels per Inch)
Additionally, the Legion 5 Pro Gen 7 2022 AMD features a higher pixel density with 189 pixels per inch (PPI), ensuring sharper image details.

Screen PPI (Pixels Per Inch) Comparison

Lenovo Legion 5 15ARP8

Avg: 15.0-15.9"

Lenovo Legion 5 Pro Gen 7 2022 AMD

Avg: 16.0-16.9"

Refresh Rate
Both Legion 5 15ARP8 and Legion 5 Pro Gen 7 2022 AMD offer the same refresh rate of 165 Hz.

Brightness
The Legion 5 Pro Gen 7 2022 AMD offers a higher maximum brightness of 500 nits, delivering a brighter screen.

Brightness Comparison

Lenovo Legion 5 15ARP8

Avg: 15.0-15.9"

Lenovo Legion 5 Pro Gen 7 2022 AMD

Avg: 16.0-16.9"

Lenovo Legion 5 15ARP8 vs Lenovo Legion 5 Pro Gen 7 2022 AMD Connectivity Comparison

In terms of connectivity,

Wifi
Legion 5 Pro Gen 7 2022 AMD features a more advanced Wi-Fi standard v6E, providing faster and more reliable wireless connections compared to Legion 5 15ARP8 (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 5 15ARP8 and Legion 5 Pro Gen 7 2022 AMD feature 3x USB 3.2 USB-A ports.
Both Legion 5 15ARP8 and Legion 5 Pro Gen 7 2022 AMD have USB Type-C ports. Legion 5 15ARP8 has 2x USB 3.2 USB Type-C ports, while Legion 5 Pro Gen 7 2022 AMD 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
Neither Legion 5 15ARP8 nor Legion 5 Pro Gen 7 2022 AMD has Thunderbolt port.

HDMI
Both Legion 5 15ARP8 and Legion 5 Pro Gen 7 2022 AMD 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
Neither Legion 5 15ARP8 nor Legion 5 Pro Gen 7 2022 AMD has an SD Card Reader.

Audio Jack
Both Legion 5 15ARP8 and Legion 5 Pro Gen 7 2022 AMD 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)	v5.2	v5.1
USB-A (latest: 3.2)	3x USB 3.2	3x USB 3.2
USB Type-C (latest: USB4 2.0)	2x USB 3.2	3x 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	No	Optional
Optical Drive	No	No
Audio Jack 3.5mm	Yes	Yes
Ethernet RJ45	Yes	Yes
SD CardReader	No	No
Proprietary Charging Port	Yes	Yes