Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 3 AMD vs Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 Pro 16 , Gen 7 Comparison

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Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 3 AMD vs Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 Pro 16 , Gen 7 Comparison Overview

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In this review, we will be comparing ThinkPad T14s Gen 3 AMD and IdeaPad Slim 5 Pro 16 , Gen 7, two laptops by Lenovo. Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 3 AMD was introduced to market in February 2022 and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 Pro 16 , Gen 7 was launched in January 2022. There is only 1 months difference between ThinkPad T14s Gen 3 AMD and IdeaPad Slim 5 Pro 16 , Gen 7 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 ThinkPad T14s Gen 3 AMD and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 Pro 16 , Gen 7 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)

Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 Pro 16 , Gen 7 Key Specs

Launched in January 2022
16.0" IPS LCD, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 6600HSâ€‹
GPU: GeForce GTX 1650 Mobile 4GB
16GB Ram
356 x 251 x 16.9 mm (14.02 x 9.88 x 0.67 inches)
Weight: 1.92 kg (4.23 lbs)

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how ThinkPad T14s Gen 3 AMD and IdeaPad Slim 5 Pro 16 , Gen 7 compares and decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 3 AMD over Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 Pro 16 Gen 7

Weight	1.22 kg vs 1.60 kg	0.38 kg lighter
Max Brightness	400 nits vs 350 nits	Brighter Screen
GPU Fabrication Process	7 nm vs 12 nm	Newer Generation GPU
GPU FLOPS	3.686 TFLOPS vs 3.195 TFLOPS	Connect more device at the same time
Number of USB-C Ports	2x USB 4.0 vs 1x USB 3.2	Faster USB-C connection
USB-C Port Type	v4.0 vs v3.2

Reasons to choose Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 Pro 16 Gen 7 over Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 3 AMD

Screen-to-Body Ratio	~83.1% vs ~78.9%	Larger screen area ratio
Side Bezel Thickness	5.7 mm vs 8 mm	2.3 mm thinner bezels
Display Size	16 inches vs 14 inches	Larger Screen Estate
Screen PPI	189 ppi vs 162 ppi	More pixels per inch
Screen Resolution	2560 x 1600 pixels vs 1920 x 1200 pixels	Higher pixel count screen
sRGB Color Space	100% vs 99.8%	Wider sRGB Color Space Coverage
GPU Type	Dedicated vs Integrated	Dedicated GPU unit
SD Card Reader	Yes vs No	Read & Write SD Cards with the built-in reader
Numeric Pad	Yes vs No	Fast way to input numbers
Touchpad Size	12.0 x 7.5 cm vs 11.5 x 6.1 cm	Larger Touchpad Area
Avg. MSRP Price	$400-800 vs $800-1200	Lower Price (*may change depending on config, seller, location, and time)

Common Strengths of Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 Pro 16 Gen 7 and Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 3 AMD

Launch Dates	February 2022 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
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
Dolby Atmos Support	Yes vs Yes	3D Surround Sound Support
Wi-Fi Standard	v6E vs v6	Fast and Reliable Wi-Fi Connections
Bluetooth Standard	v5.1 vs v5.1	Fast and Reliable Bluetooth 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 Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 Pro 16 Gen 7 and Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 3 AMD

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

Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 3 AMD vs Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 Pro 16 , Gen 7: 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 Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 Pro 16 , Gen 7.

Physical Specs
Weight	1.22 kg (2.69 lbs)	1.92 kg (4.23 lbs)
Surface Area	720 cm2 (111.6 inches2)	894 cm2 (138.5 inches2)
Screen to Surface Ratio	~78.9%	~83.1%
Side Bezel Thickness	~8 mm	~5.7 mm
Weight per Inch of Screen	0.09 kg/inch	0.10 kg/inch
	0.198 lbs/inch	0.22 lbs/inch
Colors	Black, Gray	Gray

Comparison of the Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 3 AMD and the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 Pro 16 , Gen 7 External Dimensions

Weight

ThinkPad T14s Gen 3 AMD weighs 1.22 kg (2.69 lbs), whereas the IdeaPad Slim 5 Pro 16 , Gen 7 weighs 1.92 kg (4.23 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 ThinkPad T14s Gen 3 AMD 1.22 kg

Avg: 14.0-14.9" 1.42 kg

Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 Pro 16 , Gen 7 1.60 kg

Avg: 16.0-16.9" 2.07 kg

Thickness Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 3 AMD 16.60 mm

Avg: 14.0-14.9" 17.12 mm

Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 Pro 16 , Gen 7 16.90 mm

Avg: 16.0-16.9" 20.35 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 Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 Pro 16 , Gen 7 is 0.10 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 Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 Pro 16 , Gen 7: Internals (CPU, GPU, RAM, Battery, SSD, etc.) Comparison

CPU Comparison

CPU Model	AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 6850U	AMD Ryzen 5 6600HSâ€‹ AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS
Base Frequency	2.7 GHz	3.3 GHz
Turbo Frequency	4.7 GHz	4.5 GHz
Number of Cores	8	6
Number of Threads	16	12
L3 Cache	16 MB	16 MB
Integrated GPU	AMD Radeon 680M	AMD Radeon 660M
CPU Fabrication Process	6 nm	6 nm

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 Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 Pro 16 , Gen 7.

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 5 6600HSâ€‹

GPU Comparison

GPU Model	Radeon 680M	GeForce GTX 1650 Mobile 4GB GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile 4GB GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile 4GB
Base Clock Frequency	2000 MHz	1380 MHz
Boost CLock Frequency	2200 MHz	1515 MHz
TGP (Total Graphics Power)	50 W	50 W
Type	Integrated	Dedicated
FLOPS	3.379 TFLOPS	3.103 TFLOPS
Memory Size	System Shared	4 GB
Memory Type	System Shared	GDDR6
Memory Bus	System Shared	128 bit
Memory Speed	System Shared	1500 MHz 12 Gbps effective
Shading Units Cores	768	1024
TMUs	48	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 ThinkPad T14s Gen 3 AMD has a FLOPS value of 3.686 TFLOPS whereas the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 Pro 16 , Gen 7 ' has a FLOPS value of 3.195 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
Memory Bus	2x4 GB	2x8 GB
RAM Clock	6400 MHz	6400 MHz
RAM Type	LPDDR5	LPDDR5
Upgradable	No	No
Memory Bus	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)

The IdeaPad Slim 5 Pro 16 , Gen 7 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)	Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 Pro (16", Gen 7)
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	57 Wh	75 Wh
Battery Type	Li-Po	Li-Po
Replaceable	No	No
Fast Charging	No	No
USB Power Delivery	Yes	Yes
Charging Port Position	Left	Left
Charge Power	45 / 65 W	100 / 135 W
Full Charging Time	1:59 hr
AC Adapter Weight	340 grams

On the other hand, the IdeaPad Slim 5 Pro 16 , Gen 7 features a higher battery capacity of 75 Wh, delivering longer usage time compared to the ThinkPad T14s Gen 3 AMD's 67 Wh.

Battery Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 3 AMD 67 Wh

Avg: 14.0-14.9" 55.79 Wh

Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 Pro 16 , Gen 7 75 Wh

Avg: 16.0-16.9" 74.15 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 IdeaPad Slim 5 Pro 16 , Gen 7'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 Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 Pro 16 , Gen 7: Display Comparison

The display is an essential aspect to consider when comparing the Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 3 AMD and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 Pro 16 , Gen 7 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. ThinkPad T14s Gen 3 AMD has a display size of 14.0".On the other hand, IdeaPad Slim 5 Pro 16 , Gen 7 has a larger16.0" display.The total usable screen area of the ThinkPad T14s Gen 3 AMD is 568cm² / 88inch² whereas the IdeaPad Slim 5 Pro 16 , Gen 7's total usable screen area is 742cm² / 115inch².

PPI (Pixels per Inch)
Additionally, the IdeaPad Slim 5 Pro 16 , Gen 7 features a higher pixel density with 189 pixels per inch (PPI), ensuring sharper image details.

Screen PPI (Pixels Per Inch) Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 3 AMD 162 PPI

Avg: 14.0-14.9" 173 PPI

Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 Pro 16 , Gen 7 189 PPI

Avg: 16.0-16.9" 169 PPI

Refresh Rate
Both ThinkPad T14s Gen 3 AMD and IdeaPad Slim 5 Pro 16 , Gen 7 offer the same refresh rate of 60 Hz.

Brightness
The ThinkPad T14s Gen 3 AMD offers a higher maximum brightness of 400 nits, delivering a brighter screen.

Brightness Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 3 AMD 400 nits

Avg: 14.0-14.9" 383 nits

Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 Pro 16 , Gen 7 350 nits

Avg: 16.0-16.9" 413 nits

Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 3 AMD vs Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 Pro 16 , Gen 7 Connectivity Comparison

In terms of connectivity,

Wifi
ThinkPad T14s Gen 3 AMD features a more advanced Wi-Fi standard v6E, providing faster and more reliable wireless connections compared to IdeaPad Slim 5 Pro 16 , Gen 7 (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 ThinkPad T14s Gen 3 AMD and IdeaPad Slim 5 Pro 16 , Gen 7 feature 2x USB 3.2 USB-A ports.
Both ThinkPad T14s Gen 3 AMD and IdeaPad Slim 5 Pro 16 , Gen 7 have USB Type-C ports. ThinkPad T14s Gen 3 AMD has 2x USB 4.0 USB Type-C ports, while IdeaPad Slim 5 Pro 16 , Gen 7 has 1x 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 ThinkPad T14s Gen 3 AMD nor IdeaPad Slim 5 Pro 16 , Gen 7 has Thunderbolt port.

HDMI
Both ThinkPad T14s Gen 3 AMD and IdeaPad Slim 5 Pro 16 , Gen 7 feature an HDMI port (1x HDMI 2.0) 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
IdeaPad Slim 5 Pro 16 , Gen 7 is equipped with an SD Card Reader for easy access to memory cards. ThinkPad T14s Gen 3 AMD does not have an SD Card Reader.

Audio Jack
Both ThinkPad T14s Gen 3 AMD and IdeaPad Slim 5 Pro 16 , Gen 7 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	v6
Bluetooth (latest: v5.4)	v5.1	v5.1
USB-A (latest: 3.2)	2x USB 3.2	2x USB 3.2
USB Type-C (latest: USB4 2.0)	2x USB 4.0	1x USB 3.2
Thunderbolt (latest: 4)	No	No
HDMI (latest: 2.1)	1x HDMI 2.0	1x HDMI 2.0
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	Yes