Lenovo has updated its Legion 7 16IAX10 gaming laptop with a faster processor and more video memory, which matters for buyers who need higher frame rates in demanding games without upgrading the entire system. The new configuration replaces the previous model that used a less powerful CPU and a GPU with less memory, giving users a clear path to better performance in the same chassis.
Updated laptop includes faster processor and more video memory
The updated Legion 7 16IAX10 features an Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus processor paired with an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 12GB laptop GPU. This combination sits inside the same 16-inch gaming laptop body that users know from the previous generation, maintaining the same form factor while changing the internal components.
Specifications
- CPU: Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus
- GPU: Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 12GB
- RAM: 32 GB
- Storage: 1 TB SSD
- Display: 1600p OLED, 240 Hz, 1,100 nits HDR
This specific SKU includes 32 GB of RAM and a 1 TB SSD to store games and files. The laptop uses a 1600p OLED display that runs at a 240 Hz refresh rate and reaches 1,100 nits of peak brightness in HDR mode, providing high contrast and smooth motion for fast-paced titles.
Lenovo claims the Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus delivers around 7% higher CPU performance than the previous Core Ultra 9 275HX in their benchmarks. The new GPU also offers more video memory than the older RTX 5070 8GB version, which helps handle higher resolution textures in modern games.
The updated model is priced at $3,139.99 (around $3,140) in the United States. We can currently find this specific configuration in the US, Australia, India, and Singapore, though regional websites suggest a global release could be on the cards for the future.
Source: NotebookCheck
