"Preorder Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 with RTX 5080 for 2025"

Lenovo has exciting news for gaming enthusiasts with the launch of preorders for the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 gaming laptop, set to redefine gaming in 2025. This powerhouse is packed with the latest technology, featuring a cutting-edge Intel processor and Nvidia graphics card, a stunning high-resolution OLED display, and ample RAM and SSD storage right out of the box. Although still listed as a preorder, Lenovo has begun shipping these laptops, with deliveries expected as early as late April.

New Release: Lenovo Legion Pro RTX 5080 Gaming Laptop

Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 16" 2560x1600 OLED Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX RTX 5080 Gaming Laptop with 32GB RAM, 2TB SSD

$3,599.99 at Lenovo

The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i is a beast of a machine, boasting a 16" 2560x1600 240Hz OLED display, an Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX CPU, and an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 GPU. It comes equipped with 32GB of DDR5-6400MHz RAM and a whopping 2TB (2x1TB) of SSD storage. The Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX significantly outpaces the Core Ultra 9 185H found in previous flagship models, which prioritized energy efficiency over raw power. This new processor is a true successor to the i9-14900HX and pairs perfectly with the GeForce RTX 5080 mobile GPU.

The Legion Pro 7i is loaded with the latest connectivity options, including WiFi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4, USB Type-C with up to 140W Power Delivery, Thunderbolt 4 with DisplayPort 2.1 (40Gbps), and a USB Type-A port with USB 3.2 Gen 2 specifications. It also retains the increasingly rare RJ45 ethernet port and includes a privacy shutter for the webcam. The laptop's chassis, made from aluminum and magnesium, ensures durability and a premium feel.

We've reviewed an RTX 5080 equipped gaming laptop

While we haven't yet had the chance to test Lenovo's latest Legion laptop, we've evaluated another gaming laptop featuring the RTX 5080 GPU. The RTX 5080 offers only a marginal improvement over the RTX 4080 in terms of raw rasterized performance. However, it shines when games support DLSS 4.0 with multi-frame generation, significantly boosting performance. The Gigabyte Aorus Master laptop, equipped with an RTX 5080 with a 150W TGP rating and a 2560x1600 display, provided a benchmark for what to expect from the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i, which shares the same TGP rating and display resolution.

Gigabyte Aorus Master 16" RTX 5080 Laptop Review by Chris Coke

"Nvidia's 50-series GPUs are heavily focused on AI capabilities rather than pure native rendering performance. While the RTX 5080's performance is disappointingly close to the RTX 4080, this gap closes when playing games that support multi-frame generation. The concept of 'fake frames' might be a meme, but when it works, it's truly impressive and can dramatically enhance performance. This varies from game to game, depending on how well it manages latency. For instance, Alan Wake 2 can feel a bit laggy at higher multiplier settings, whereas Cyberpunk 2077 does not. With technologies like multi-frame generation and neural shaders on the horizon for future games, there's a compelling case for investing in these emerging technologies. However, you're essentially buying into a promise as Nvidia and game developers continue to integrate these features into new and existing titles."