Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 3 AMD vs Razer Blade 14 2023 Comparison

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Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 3 AMD vs Razer Blade 14 2023 Comparison Overview

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In this review, we will be comparing ThinkPad T14s Gen 3 AMD and Blade 14 2023, two laptops from Lenovo and Razer. Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 3 AMD was introduced to market in February 2022 and Razer Blade 14 2023 was launched in June 2023. There is 16 months difference between ThinkPad T14s Gen 3 AMD and Blade 14 2023 so it would still give an advantage to younger Blade 14 2023.

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Here is a brief look at the main features of Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 3 AMD and Razer Blade 14 2023 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 3 AMD Key Specs

Launched in February 2022
14.0" IPS LCD, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 6850U
GPU: Radeon 680M
8GB Ram
317.5 x 226.9 x 16.6 mm (12.5 x 8.93 x 0.65 inches)
Weight: 1.22 kg (2.69 lbs)

Razer Blade 14 2023 Key Specs

Launched in June 2023
14.0" IPS LCD, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS
GPU: GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile 8GB
16GB Ram
319.7 x 220 x 16.8 mm (12.59 x 8.66 x 0.66 inches)
Weight: 1.78 kg (3.92 lbs)

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how ThinkPad T14s Gen 3 AMD and Blade 14 2023 compares and decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 3 AMD over Razer Blade 14 2023

Weight	1.22 kg vs 1.78 kg	0.56 kg lighter
Side Bezel Thickness	8 mm vs 9.1 mm	1.1 mm thinner bezels
Noise Level	27.3 dB vs 55.5 dB	Less fan noise
Screen Opening Angle	180° vs 135°	More flexible screen
Dolby Atmos Speakers	Yes vs No	3D Surround Sound Support
Key Travel	1.5 mm vs 1 mm	Better typing feel
Avg. MSRP Price	$800-1200 vs $2400-2800	Lower Price (*may change depending on config, seller, location, and time)

Reasons to choose Razer Blade 14 2023 over Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 3 AMD

Screen-to-Body Ratio	~80.8% vs ~78.9%	Larger screen area ratio
Refresh Rate	240 Hz vs 60 Hz	Smoother media experience
Screen PPI	216 ppi vs 162 ppi	More pixels per inch
Screen Resolution	2560 x 1600 pixels vs 1920 x 1200 pixels	Higher pixel count screen
DCI-P3 Color Gamut	100% vs 69.4%	Wider DCI-P3 Color Gamut
Adobe RGB Profile	85.3% vs 71.4%	Wider Adobe RGB Coverage
Max Brightness	500 nits vs 400 nits	Brighter Screen
Response Time	3 ms vs 30 ms	Faster Response screen
CPU Fabrication Process	4 nm vs 6 nm	Newer Generation CPU
GPU Fabrication Process	4 nm vs 7 nm	Newer Generation GPU
GPU FLOPS	16.8 TFLOPS vs 3.686 TFLOPS	Dedicated GPU unit
GPU Type	Dedicated vs Integrated	Flexible cable positions
Charging Port Position	Left, Right vs Left	More RAM Options
Upgradable RAM	Yes vs No	Generates higher sound levels
Speaker Loudness	82.7 dB vs 70.2 dB	More advanced Bluetooth connectivity
Bluetooth	v5.3 vs v5.1	Better HDMI connectivity
HDMI Version	2.1 vs 2.0	Larger Touchpad Area
Touchpad Size	15.0 x 8.5 cm vs 11.5 x 6.1 cm

Common Strengths of Razer Blade 14 2023 and Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 3 AMD

Launch Dates	February 2022 vs June 2023	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	v6E 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
Keyboard Backlight	Yes vs Yes	Easily see the keys under low light

Common Weaknesses of Razer Blade 14 2023 and Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 3 AMD

Touchscreen Capability	No vs No	No Touchscreen Capability

Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 3 AMD vs Razer Blade 14 2023: Physical Specs Comparison

In this section, we will be comparing the physical specifications and body features of the Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 3 AMD and the Razer Blade 14 2023.

Physical Specs
Weight	1.22 kg (2.69 lbs)	1.78 kg (3.92 lbs)
Surface Area	720 cm2 (111.6 inches2)	703 cm2 (109 inches2)
Screen to Surface Ratio	~78.9%	~80.8%
Side Bezel Thickness	~8 mm	~9.1 mm
Weight per Inch of Screen	0.09 kg/inch	0.13 kg/inch
	0.198 lbs/inch	0.286 lbs/inch
Colors	Black, Gray	Black
Cover Opening Angle	180Â°	135Â°

Comparison of the Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 3 AMD and the Razer Blade 14 2023 External Dimensions

Weight

ThinkPad T14s Gen 3 AMD weighs 1.22 kg (2.69 lbs), whereas the Blade 14 2023 weighs 1.78 kg (3.92 lbs). There is a notable difference in weight between these two laptops. The weight difference between the two laptops is not significant.

Weight Comparison

Displays size 14.0-14.9 inches

Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 3 AMD 1.22 kg

Razer Blade 14 2023 1.78 kg

Min 0.88 kg

Average 1.42 kg

Max 2.19 kg

Thickness Comparison

Displays size 14.0-14.9 inches

Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 3 AMD 16.60 mm

Razer Blade 14 2023 16.80 mm

Min 8.40 mm

Average 17.12 mm

Max 32.50 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 ThinkPad T14s Gen 3 AMD is 0.09 kg/inch.In comparison, this value for the Razer Blade 14 2023 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 ThinkPad T14s Gen 3 AMD vs Razer Blade 14 2023: Internals (CPU, GPU, RAM, Battery, SSD, etc.) Comparison

CPU Comparison

CPU Model	AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 6850U	AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS
Base Frequency	2.7 GHz	4.0 GHz
Turbo Frequency	4.7 GHz	5.2 GHz
Number of Cores	8	8
Number of Threads	16	16
L3 Cache	16 MB	16 MB
Integrated GPU	AMD Radeon 680M	Radeon 780M
CPU Fabrication Process	6 nm	4 nm
Geekbench 5 (Single)	1508	2035
Geekbench 5 (Multi)	7764	12583
Cinebench 23 (Single)	1501	1838
Cinebench 23 (Multi)	10077	17620

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 ThinkPad T14s Gen 3 AMD and Razer Blade 14 2023.

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

Laptops with: AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 6850U

Laptops with: AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS

GPU Comparison

GPU Model	Radeon 680M	GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile 8GB GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile 8GB
Base Clock Frequency	2000 MHz	1545 MHz
Boost CLock Frequency	2200 MHz	1890 MHz
TGP (Total Graphics Power)	50 W	115 W
Type	Integrated	Dedicated
FLOPS	3.379 TFLOPS	11.61 TFLOPS
Memory Size	System Shared	8 GB
Memory Type	System Shared	GDDR6
Memory Bus	System Shared	128 bit
Memory Speed	System Shared	2000 MHz 16 Gbps effective
Shading Units Cores	768	3072
TMUs	48	96
ROPs	32	48

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 ThinkPad T14s Gen 3 AMD has a FLOPS value of 3.686 TFLOPS whereas the Razer Blade 14 2023 ' has a FLOPS value of 16.8 TFLOPS. If graphical performance of the laptop is important for your use type, the Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 3 AMD may be the better choice between these two setups.

RAM Comparison

RAM	8GB 16GB 32GB	16GB 32GB
Memory Bus	2x4 GB	2x8 GB
RAM Clock	6400 MHz	5600 MHz
RAM Type	LPDDR5	DDR5
Upgradable	No	Yes
Memory Bus	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)

The Blade 14 2023 provides a larger RAM capacity of 16 GB, which allows for smoother multitasking and improved performance in memory-demanding tasks compared to the ThinkPad T14s Gen 3 AMD'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 ThinkPad T14s Gen 3 (AMD)	Razer Blade 14 (2023)
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.	✔ Good performance.
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	57 Wh	68.1 Wh
Battery Type	Li-Po	Li-Po
Replaceable	No	No
Fast Charging	No	Yes
USB Power Delivery	Yes	Yes
Charging Port Position	Left	Left, Right
Charge Power	45 / 65 W	230 W
Full Charging Time	1:59 hr	1:30 hr
AC Adapter Weight	340 grams

On the other hand, the Blade 14 2023 features a higher battery capacity of 68 Wh, delivering longer usage time compared to the ThinkPad T14s Gen 3 AMD's 67 Wh.

Battery Comparison

Displays size 14.0-14.9 inches

Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 3 AMD 67 Wh

Razer Blade 14 2023 68 Wh

Min 32.00 Wh

Average 55.79 Wh

Max 90.00 Wh

STORAGE
With a larger storage capacity up to 2 TB, the ThinkPad T14s Gen 3 AMD provides more space for storing files and applications compared to the Blade 14 2023's max. storage capacity of 1 TB.

Storage Options	256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB	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 ThinkPad T14s Gen 3 AMD vs Razer Blade 14 2023: Display Comparison

The display is an essential aspect to consider when comparing the Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 3 AMD and Razer Blade 14 2023 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. Both ThinkPad T14s Gen 3 AMD and Blade 14 2023 screens have the same size of 14.0".The total usable screen area of the ThinkPad T14s Gen 3 AMD is 568cm² / 88inch² whereas the Blade 14 2023's total usable screen area is 568cm² / 88inch².

PPI (Pixels per Inch)
Additionally, the Blade 14 2023 features a higher pixel density with 216 pixels per inch (PPI), ensuring sharper image details.

Screen PPI (Pixels Per Inch) Comparison

Displays size 14.0-14.9 inches

Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 3 AMD 162 ppi

Razer Blade 14 2023 216 ppi

Min 112 PPI

Average 173 PPI

Max 323.00 PPI

Refresh Rate
The Blade 14 2023 offers a higher refresh rate of 240 Hz, resulting in smoother motion and improved visual experience.

Furthermore, the Blade 14 2023 boasts a faster response time of 3.0 ms, reducing motion blur for fast-paced content.

Brightness
The Blade 14 2023 offers a higher maximum brightness of 500 nits, delivering a brighter screen.

Brightness Comparison

Displays size 14.0-14.9 inches

Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 3 AMD 400 nits

Razer Blade 14 2023 500 nits

Min

200 nits

Average 383 nits

Max 1200.00 nits

Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 3 AMD vs Razer Blade 14 2023 Connectivity Comparison

In terms of connectivity,

Wifi
Both laptops offer the same Wi-Fi standard (v6E), 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
Both ThinkPad T14s Gen 3 AMD and Blade 14 2023 feature 2x USB 3.2 USB-A ports.
Both ThinkPad T14s Gen 3 AMD and Blade 14 2023 feature 2x USB 4.0 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 ThinkPad T14s Gen 3 AMD nor Blade 14 2023 has Thunderbolt port.

HDMI
Both ThinkPad T14s Gen 3 AMD and Blade 14 2023 feature an HDMI port. ThinkPad T14s Gen 3 AMD offers 1x HDMI 2.0, while Blade 14 2023 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
Neither ThinkPad T14s Gen 3 AMD nor Blade 14 2023 has an SD Card Reader.

Audio Jack
Both ThinkPad T14s Gen 3 AMD and Blade 14 2023 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	v6E
Bluetooth (latest: v5.4)	v5.1	v5.3
USB-A (latest: 3.2)	2x USB 3.2	2x USB 3.2
USB Type-C (latest: USB4 2.0)	2x USB 4.0	2x USB 4.0
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	Optional	No
Optical Drive	No	No
Audio Jack 3.5mm	Yes	Yes
Ethernet RJ45	No	No
SD CardReader	No	No
Proprietary Charging Port	No	No