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6.6Graphics9.6
7.8Overall performance9.7
7.1Display9.6
8.6Memory & storage8.6
9.5Battery & portability9.0
6.8Features & cooling9.0
Dimensions
Size comparison
Legion 5i Gen 10 RTX 5060 (2025)Legion 9i Gen 9 RTX 4090 (2024)
| Legion 5i Gen 10 RTX 5060 (2025) | Legion 9i Gen 9 RTX 4090 (2024) | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 255.3 mm | 277.7 mm | −22.4 mm |
| Width | 344.9 mm | 357.7 mm | −12.8 mm |
| Thickness | 21.5 mm | 22.7 mm | −1.2 mm |
| Weight | 1.9 kg | 2.5 kg | −0.6 kg |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Legion 5i Gen 10 RTX 5060 (2025) better than Legion 9i Gen 9 RTX 4090 (2024)?
- Weight1.9 kg vs 2.54 kg+34%
- Advanced OptimusYes · Legion 9i Gen 9 RTX 4090 (2024): No
- Thickness21.5 mm vs 22.7 mm+6%
- USB-A ports3 vs 2+50%
- Webcam1,440p vs 1,080p+33%
- Key travel1.6 mm vs 1.5 mm+7%
Why is Legion 9i Gen 9 RTX 4090 (2024) better than Legion 5i Gen 10 RTX 5060 (2025)?
- GPU compute (FP32)18.4 TFLOPS vs 45.2 TFLOPS2.5×
- 3DMark Steel Nomad Light11,646 vs 24,7882.1×
- GPU power (TGP)115 W vs 175 W+52%
- GPU shader cores3,328 vs 9,7282.9×
- Brightness300 nits vs 1,200 nits4×
- Battery capacity80 Wh vs 100 Wh+25%
- Geekbench 6 multi-core13,183 vs 19,717+50%
- Video memory8 GB vs 16 GB2×
- Resolution classFull HD (1080p/1200p) vs 3K (1800p/2000p)
- Panel typeIPS vs Mini-LED
- Thunderbolt or USB4No · Legion 5i Gen 10 RTX 5060 (2025): Yes
- Cinebench 2024 multi-core1,026 vs 1,888+84%
Specifications
Side by side
| Graphics | ||
| Graphics card | GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop | GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop |
| GPU maker | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| GPU power (TGP) | 115 W | 175 W |
| Video memory | 8 GB | 16 GB |
| Video memory type | GDDR7 | GDDR6 |
| GPU shader cores | 3,328 | 9,728 |
| GPU compute (FP32) | 18.4 TFLOPS | 45.2 TFLOPS |
| 3DMark Steel Nomad Light | 11,646 | 24,788 |
| Processor | ||
| Processor | Core i7-13650HX | Core i9-14900HX |
| CPU maker | Intel | Intel |
| CPU cores | 14 | 24 |
| CPU threads | 20 | 32 |
| Max CPU clock | 4.9 GHz | 5.8 GHz |
| Processor options | Core i7-13650HX, Core i7-14700HX, Core Ultra 7 255HX, Core i9-14900HX, Core Ultra 9 275HX | Core i9-14900HX |
| Geekbench 6 multi-core | 13,183 | 19,717 |
| Geekbench 6 single-core | 2,577 | 3,232 |
| Cinebench 2024 multi-core | 1,026 | 1,888 |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 15.1″ | 16″ |
| Resolution | 1920 × 1200 | 3200 × 2000 |
| Resolution class | Full HD (1080p/1200p) | 3K (1800p/2000p) |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 165 Hz |
| Panel type | IPS | Mini-LED |
| Brightness | 300 nits | 1,200 nits |
| sRGB coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Response time | — | 1 ms |
| DCI-P3 coverage | — | 100% |
| Pixel density | 150 ppi | 236 ppi |
| Aspect ratio | 16:10 | 16:10 |
| G-Sync / FreeSync | Yes | Yes |
| Advanced Optimus | Yes | No |
| MUX switch | Yes | Yes |
| HDR | No | Yes |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM (up to) | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM (base) | 8 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| RAM speed | 5,600 MHz | 5,600 MHz |
| Max. supported RAM | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM slots | 2 | 2 |
| Upgradable RAM | Yes | Yes |
| SSD (up to) | 4,096 GB | 4,096 GB |
| SSD (base) | 512 GB | 1,024 GB |
| M.2 SSD slots | 2 | 2 |
| SSD interface | PCIe 4.0 x4 | PCIe 4.0 x4 |
| Battery & power | ||
| Battery capacity | 80 Wh | 100 Wh |
| Power adapter | 245 W | 330 W |
| USB-C charging (Power Delivery) | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C charging power | 100 W | 140 W |
| Design & cooling | ||
| Weight | 1.9 kg | 2.54 kg |
| Thickness | 21.5 mm | 22.7 mm |
| Width | 344.9 mm | 357.7 mm |
| Depth | 255.3 mm | 277.7 mm |
| Body material | Aluminium, Plastic | Aluminium |
| Colours | Black | Black |
| Cooling fans | 2 | 3 |
| Vapor chamber cooling | No | No |
| Liquid metal (CPU) | No | Yes |
| Fan noise (max. load) | 66.7 dB | 55.5 dB |
| Ports & wireless | ||
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | — | Thunderbolt 4 |
| Thunderbolt or USB4 | No | Yes |
| USB-C ports | 2 | 3 |
| USB-A ports | 3 | 2 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | HDMI 2.1 |
| HDMI 2.1 | Yes | Yes |
| (Mini) DisplayPort | No | No |
| Ethernet port | Yes | Yes |
| SD card reader | No | Yes |
| 3.5 mm audio jack | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Keyboard & camera | ||
| Backlit keyboard | Yes | Yes |
| Numeric keypad | Yes | Yes |
| Key travel | 1.6 mm | 1.5 mm |
| Webcam | 1,440p | 1,080p |
| IR camera (face login) | No | No |
| Fingerprint reader | No | Yes |
| Audio | ||
| Speakers | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Dolby Atmos | No | No |
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