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In this review, we will be comparing Legion 9i Gen 8 and Legion 5 Gen 7 2022, AMD, two laptops by Lenovo. Lenovo Legion 9i Gen 8 was introduced to market in September 2023 and Lenovo Legion 5 Gen 7 2022, AMD was launched in January 2022. There is 20 months difference between Legion 9i Gen 8 and Legion 5 Gen 7 2022, AMD so it would still give an advantage to younger Legion 9i Gen 8.

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Legion 9i Gen 8 and Legion 5 Gen 7 2022, AMD are members of Lenovo's Legion series of laptops. Below you can find the latest models from this series.

Lenovo Legion Series History

	Release Date	Screen Size	Dimensions	Weight
Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 16IRX9, 2024	January 2024	16.0"	363.4 x 261.75 x 21.99-26.95 mm	2.5 kg (5.51 lbs)
Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 9 16IRX9H, 2024	January 2024	16.0"	363.5 x 262.1 x 21.95-25.9 mm	2.62 kg (5.78 lbs)
Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 2024	January 2024	16.0"	359.7 x 262.3 x 19.7-25.2 mm	2.3 kg (5.07 lbs)
Lenovo Legion 9i Gen 9 2024	January 2024	16.0"	357.7 x 277.7 x 18.99-22.7 mm	2.5 kg (5.51 lbs)
Lenovo Legion 9i Gen 8	September 2023	16.0"	357.7 x 277.7 x 18.99-22.7 mm	2.55 kg (5.62 lbs)
Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 8 Intel, 2023	January 2023	16.0"	363.4 x 260.4 x 21.9-26.7 mm	2.5 kg (5.51 lbs)
Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 8 Intel, 2023	January 2023	16.0"	363.4 x 262.1 x 21.9-25.9 mm	2.8 kg (6.17 lbs)
Lenovo Legion Pro 7 Gen 8 AMD, 2023	January 2023	16.0"	363.4 x 262.15 x 21.95-25.9 mm	2.8 kg (6.17 lbs)

Here is a brief look at the main features of Lenovo Legion 9i Gen 8 and Lenovo Legion 5 Gen 7 2022, AMD before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Lenovo Legion 9i Gen 8 Key Specs

Launched in September 2023
16.0" Mini LED, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core i9 13980HX
GPU: GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile 12GB
32GB Ram
357.7 x 277.7 x 18.99-22.7 mm (14.08 x 10.93 x 0.75-0.89 inches)
Weight: 2.55 kg (5.62 lbs)

Lenovo Legion 5 Gen 7 2022, AMD Key Specs

Launched in January 2022
15.6" IPS LCD, 16:9 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 6600H
GPU: GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile 4GB
16GB Ram
358.8 x 262.3 x 19.99 mm (14.13 x 10.33 x 0.79 inches)
Weight: 2.4 kg (5.29 lbs)

Lenovo Legion 9i Gen 8 was replaced by Lenovo Legion 9i Gen 9 2024. You may also be interested in these comparisons:
Lenovo Legion 9i Gen 9 2024 vs Lenovo Legion 9i Gen 8
Lenovo Legion 9i Gen 9 2024 vs Lenovo Legion 5 Gen 7 2022, AMD

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Legion 9i Gen 8 and Legion 5 Gen 7 2022, AMD compares and decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose Lenovo Legion 9i Gen 8 over Lenovo Legion 5 Gen 7 2022 AMD

Screen-to-Body Ratio	~74.7% vs ~71.3%	Larger screen area ratio
Side Bezel Thickness	6.5 mm vs 6.7 mm	0.2 mm thinner bezels
Display Size	16 inches vs 15.6 inches	Larger Screen Estate
Refresh Rate	165 Hz vs 60 Hz	Smoother media experience
Screen PPI	236 ppi vs 145 ppi	More pixels per inch
Screen Resolution	3200 x 2000 pixels vs 1920 x 1200 pixels	Higher pixel count screen
Max Brightness	1200 nits vs 300 nits	Brighter Screen
GPU Fabrication Process	4 nm vs 8 nm	Newer Generation GPU
GPU FLOPS	24.7 TFLOPS vs 7.12 TFLOPS	Higher RAM potential
Max Total RAM	64 GB vs 32 GB	More advanced Wi-fi connectivity
WiFi Standard	v7 vs v6E	More advanced Bluetooth connectivity
Bluetooth	v5.3 vs v5.2	Easy login with fingerprint
Fingerprint Sensor	Yes vs No	Support audio, data, power and video all through one single port
Thunderbolt	v4 vs No	Read & Write SD Cards with the built-in reader
SD Card Reader	Yes vs No

Reasons to choose Lenovo Legion 5 Gen 7 2022 AMD over Lenovo Legion 9i Gen 8

Weight	2.40 kg vs 2.55 kg	0.15 kg lighter
CPU Fabrication Process	6 nm vs 10 nm	Newer Generation CPU
Number of USB-A Ports	3x USB 3.2 vs 2x USB 3.2	Connect more device at the same time
Avg. MSRP Price	$800-1200 vs $3200-3600	Lower Price (*may change depending on config, seller, location, and time)

Common Strengths of Lenovo Legion 5 Gen 7 2022 AMD and Lenovo Legion 9i Gen 8

Launch Dates	September 2023 vs January 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
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
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 Gen 7 2022 AMD and Lenovo Legion 9i Gen 8

Touchscreen Capability	No vs No	No Touchscreen Capability

Lenovo Legion 9i Gen 8 vs Lenovo Legion 5 Gen 7 2022, AMD: Physical Specs Comparison

In this section, we will be comparing the physical specifications and body features of the Lenovo Legion 9i Gen 8 and the Lenovo Legion 5 Gen 7 2022, AMD.

Physical Specs
Weight	2.55 kg (5.62 lbs)	2.4 kg (5.29 lbs)
Surface Area	993 cm2 (153.9 inches2)	941 cm2 (146 inches2)
Screen to Surface Ratio	~74.7%	~71.3%
Side Bezel Thickness	~6.5 mm	~6.7 mm
Weight per Inch of Screen	0.16 kg/inch	0.15 kg/inch
	0.352 lbs/inch	0.33 lbs/inch
Colors	Black	Gray

Comparison of the Lenovo Legion 9i Gen 8 and the Lenovo Legion 5 Gen 7 2022, AMD External Dimensions

Weight

Legion 9i Gen 8 weighs 2.55 kg (5.62 lbs), whereas the Legion 5 Gen 7 2022, AMD weighs 2.4 kg (5.29 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 9i Gen 8 2.55 kg

Avg: 16.0-16.9" 2.07 kg

Lenovo Legion 5 Gen 7 2022, AMD 2.40 kg

Avg: 15.0-15.9" 1.95 kg

Thickness Comparison

Lenovo Legion 9i Gen 8 22.70 mm

Avg: 16.0-16.9" 20.35 mm

Lenovo Legion 5 Gen 7 2022, AMD 20.00 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 9i Gen 8 is 0.16 kg/inch.In comparison, this value for the Lenovo Legion 5 Gen 7 2022, AMD is 0.15 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 9i Gen 8 vs Lenovo Legion 5 Gen 7 2022, AMD: Internals (CPU, GPU, RAM, Battery, SSD, etc.) Comparison

CPU Comparison

CPU Model	Intel Core i9 13980HX	AMD Ryzen 5 6600H AMD Ryzen 7 6800H
Base Frequency	2.2 GHz	3.3 GHz
Turbo Frequency	5.6 GHz	4.5 GHz
Number of Cores	24	6
Number of Threads	32	12
L3 Cache	36 MB	16 MB
Integrated GPU	Intel UHD Graphics (32EU)	AMD Radeon 660M
CPU Fabrication Process	10 nm	6 nm
Geekbench 5 (Single)	2103	1460
Geekbench 5 (Multi)	20352	8077
Cinebench 23 (Single)	2199	1462
Cinebench 23 (Multi)	31359	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 9i Gen 8 and Lenovo Legion 5 Gen 7 2022, AMD.

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

Laptops with: Intel Core i9 13980HX

Laptops with: AMD Ryzen 5 6600H

GPU Comparison

GPU Model	GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile 12GB GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile 16GB	GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile 4GB GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile 4GB GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile 6GB GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Mobile 8GB
Base Clock Frequency	1290 MHz	1065 MHz
Boost CLock Frequency	1665 MHz	1343 MHz
TGP (Total Graphics Power)	110 W	45 W
Nvidia Optimus	MUX	Yes, Advanced Optimus
Type	Dedicated	Dedicated
FLOPS	24.72 TFLOPS	5.501 TFLOPS
Memory Size	12 GB	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bus	192 bit	128 bit
Memory Speed	2250 MHz 18 Gbps effective	1500 MHz 12 Gbps effective
Shading Units Cores	7424	2048
TMUs	232	64
ROPs	80	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 9i Gen 8 has a FLOPS value of 24.7 TFLOPS whereas the Lenovo Legion 5 Gen 7 2022, AMD ' has a FLOPS value of 7.12 TFLOPS. If graphical performance of the laptop is important for your use type, the Lenovo Legion 5 Gen 7 2022, AMD may be the better choice between these two setups.

RAM Comparison

RAM	32GB 64GB	16GB 32GB
Memory Bus	2x16 GB	2x8 GB
RAM Clock	6400 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)

With a larger RAM capacity of 32 GB, the Legion 9i Gen 8 offers an advantage for multitasking and resource-intensive applications compared to the Legion 5 Gen 7 2022, AMD's RAM capacity of 16 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 9i Gen 8	Lenovo Legion 5 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	⚠ Can run using CPU + RAM fallback. Expect slower performance.	✖ 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	99.9 Wh	60 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	330 W	230 / 300 W
Full Charging Time	1:20 hr

Moreover, the Legion 9i Gen 8 boasts a larger battery capacity of 100 Wh, offering extended usage time compared to the Legion 5 Gen 7 2022, AMD's60 Wh.

Battery Comparison

Lenovo Legion 9i Gen 8 100 Wh

Avg: 16.0-16.9" 74.15 Wh

Lenovo Legion 5 Gen 7 2022, AMD 60 Wh

Avg: 15.0-15.9" 62.1 Wh

STORAGE
With a larger storage capacity up to 2 TB, the Legion 9i Gen 8 provides more space for storing files and applications compared to the Legion 5 Gen 7 2022, AMD's max. storage capacity of 1 TB.

Storage Options	512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB	256 GB, 512 GB, 1 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 9i Gen 8 vs Lenovo Legion 5 Gen 7 2022, AMD: Display Comparison

The display is an essential aspect to consider when comparing the Lenovo Legion 9i Gen 8 and Lenovo Legion 5 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 9i Gen 8 has a display size of 16.0".On the other hand, Legion 5 Gen 7 2022, AMD has a smaller 15.6" display.The total usable screen area of the Legion 9i Gen 8 is 742cm² / 115inch² whereas the Legion 5 Gen 7 2022, AMD's total usable screen area is 670cm² / 104inch².

PPI (Pixels per Inch)
Additionally, the Legion 9i Gen 8 features a higher pixel density with 236 pixels per inch (PPI), ensuring sharper image details.

Screen PPI (Pixels Per Inch) Comparison

Lenovo Legion 9i Gen 8 236 PPI

Avg: 16.0-16.9" 169 PPI

Lenovo Legion 5 Gen 7 2022, AMD 145 PPI

Avg: 15.0-15.9" 144 PPI

Refresh Rate
The Legion 9i Gen 8 offers a higher refresh rate of 165 Hz, resulting in smoother motion and improved visual experience.

Brightness
The Legion 9i Gen 8 offers a higher maximum brightness of 1200 nits, delivering a brighter screen.

Brightness Comparison

Lenovo Legion 9i Gen 8 1200 nits

Avg: 16.0-16.9" 413 nits

Lenovo Legion 5 Gen 7 2022, AMD 300 nits

Avg: 15.0-15.9" 319 nits

Lenovo Legion 9i Gen 8 vs Lenovo Legion 5 Gen 7 2022, AMD Connectivity Comparison

In terms of connectivity,

Wifi
Legion 9i Gen 8 features a more advanced Wi-Fi standard v7, providing faster and more reliable wireless connections compared to Legion 5 Gen 7 2022, AMD (v6E).

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 9i Gen 8 and Legion 5 Gen 7 2022, AMD have USB-A ports. Legion 9i Gen 8 has 2x USB 3.2 USB-A ports, while Legion 5 Gen 7 2022, AMD has 3x USB 3.2 USB-A ports.
Both Legion 9i Gen 8 and Legion 5 Gen 7 2022, AMD feature 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
Legion 9i Gen 8 is equipped with Thunderbolt 4 port. Legion 5 Gen 7 2022, AMD does not have Thunderbolt port.

HDMI
Both Legion 9i Gen 8 and Legion 5 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
Legion 9i Gen 8 is equipped with an SD Card Reader for easy access to memory cards. Legion 5 Gen 7 2022, AMD does not have an SD Card Reader.

Audio Jack
Both Legion 9i Gen 8 and Legion 5 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)	v7	v6E
Bluetooth (latest: v5.4)	v5.3	v5.2
USB-A (latest: 3.2)	2x USB 3.2	3x USB 3.2
USB Type-C (latest: USB4 2.0)	3x USB 3.2	3x USB 3.2
Thunderbolt (latest: 4)	Thunderbolt 4	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	Yes	Yes
SD CardReader	Yes	No
Proprietary Charging Port	Yes	Yes