Lenovo has recently opened preorders for its highly anticipated 2025 model, the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 gaming laptop. This powerhouse device is packed with top-of-the-line features, including the latest Intel processor and Nvidia graphics card, a stunning high-resolution OLED display, and ample RAM and SSD storage right out of the box. Although listed as a preorder, the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 has already begun shipping, 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 Gen 10 is a marvel of modern technology, featuring a 16" 2560x1600 240Hz OLED display, an Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX CPU, and an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 GPU. It comes loaded with 32GB of DDR5-6400MHz RAM and 2TB (2x1TB) of SSD storage. The Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX significantly outperforms its predecessor, the Core Ultra 9 185H, which was more focused on energy efficiency rather than raw power. This new processor perfectly complements the GeForce RTX 5080 mobile GPU, promising exceptional performance.

In addition to its core components, the Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 is equipped with the latest connectivity options, including WiFi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4, USB Type-C with up to 140W of 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 features a privacy shutter for the webcam. The chassis, constructed from aluminum and magnesium, ensures both durability and a premium feel.

We've reviewed an RTX 5080 equipped gaming laptop

While we haven't yet tested Lenovo's newest Legion laptop, we have evaluated a gaming laptop equipped with the RTX 5080 GPU. The RTX 5080 offers only a marginal improvement over the RTX 4080 in raw rasterized performance, but it significantly excels when games support DLSS 4.0 with multi-frame generation. The Gigabyte Aorus Master laptop, fitted with an RTX 5080 and a 150W TGP rating along with a 2560x1600 display, provided insights into 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

"Here's the thing: Nvidia hasn't been shy about tying the 50-series to its AI capabilities rather than focusing solely on native rendering performance. While the RTX 5080's performance is disappointingly close to the RTX 4080, this gap narrows dramatically when playing games that support multi-frame generation. The concept of 'fake frames' may be a topic of debate, but when implemented effectively, it's quite remarkable and significantly boosts performance. This varies by game, depending on how well it manages latency. For instance, Alan Wake 2 might feel a bit laggy at higher multiplier settings, whereas Cyberpunk 2077 does not. With upcoming technologies like neural shaders being integrated into future games, there's a strong case for investing in these future technologies. However, buyers are essentially purchasing based on promises while Nvidia and game developers work to add support to both new and existing titles."