Lenovo Legion Pro 7 16IRX9H with RTX 4090 Lenovo Legion Pro 5i (i9-14900HX, RTX 4060) Comparison

Lenovo Legion Pro 7 16IRX9H with RTX 4090 $2,949	Lenovo Legion Pro 5i (i9-14900HX, RTX 4060) $1,749	MSI Pulse GL66 with RTX 3070 and i7 12th Gen
Overview
Brand
Lenovo	Lenovo
Model
Legion Pro 7 16IRX9H (2024)	Legion Pro 5i (2024)
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 16GB GDDR6	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 8GB GDDR6
RTX 4090 Laptops \| RTX 4060 Laptops
RAM
32GB DDR5-5600MHz	32GB DDR5-5600MHz
32GB Laptops
Storage
2TB SSD (1TB x 2)	2TB PCIe Gen4 SSD
1TB Laptops \| 2TB Laptops
Display
16-inch WQXGA (2560 x 1600), IPS, 240Hz	16-inch WQXGA (2560 x 1600), 165Hz, Anti-Glare
Operating System
Windows 11 Home	Windows 11 Pro
Weight
2.5 kg or 5.51 lbs	2.46 kg or 5.43 lbs
Color
Black	Onyx Grey
Processor
CPU
Intel Core i9-14900HX	Intel Core i9-14900HX
Intel Core i9 Laptops
Cores
24 Cores (8 Performance Cores + 16 Efficient Cores)	24 Cores (8 Performance + 16 Efficient)
Threads
32 Threads	32 Threads
Base Clock
2.6 GHz	2.2 GHz
Max Turbo Boost
5.4 GHz	Up to 5.8 GHz
Cache
36MB Intel Smart Cache	36MB Intel Smart Cache
TDP
55W	55W
Display
Screen Size
16 inches	16 inches
Resolution
2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)	2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)
Refresh Rate
240Hz	165Hz
Panel Type
IPS	IPS
Color Gamut
100% DCI-P3	100% sRGB
Brightness
500 nits	350 nits
Additional Features
Anti-Glare, G-Sync	Anti-Glare, G-Sync, Dolby Vision
Response Time
	3ms
Aspect Ratio
	16:10
Graphics
GPU
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060
VRAM
16GB GDDR6	8GB GDDR6
Ray Tracing
Yes	Yes
DLSS Support
Yes, NVIDIA DLSS 3	Yes, NVIDIA DLSS 3
Additional Features
MUX Switch with NVIDIA Advanced Optimus	MUX Switch, Advanced Optimus, DirectX 12 Ultimate
TGP
	140W (115W base + 25W Boost)
Benchmark Scores
	3DMark Time Spy ≈ 10400
Memory
RAM Type
DDR5	DDR5
RAM Speed
5600MHz	5600MHz
Expandable Memory
Yes, up to 64GB	Yes, up to 64GB
Storage
Primary Storage
2TB SSD (1TB x 2)	2TB PCIe Gen4 SSD
Secondary Storage Options
Not specified	Additional M.2 slot available
RAID Support
Yes, RAID 0	No
Gaming Features
Dedicated Gaming Keys
Yes, with Macro Functionality	Yes, with Macro Functionality
RGB Customization
Yes, via Legion Spectrum	Yes, 4-Zone RGB via Lenovo Vantage
Game Optimization
AI-powered performance tuning	AI-powered performance tuning
Performance
Cooling Technology
Legion Coldfront 5.0 with advanced thermal design	Legion ColdFront 5.0 with dual fans and hybrid heat pipes
Overclocking Support
Yes, via Lenovo Vantage	Yes, via Lenovo Vantage
Performance Modes
Silent, Performance, Turbo	Quiet, Balanced, Performance, Turbo
Benchmark Scores
Not specified	Geekbench 6 Multi-Core ≈12000 \|\| Cinebench R23 Multi-Core ≈18000
Battery
Capacity
80Wh	80Wh
Backup Time
Up to 6 hours (varies with usage)	Up to 5.5 hours (varies with usage)
Charging Type
Fast Charging	Rapid Charge Pro (50% in 30 minutes)
Power Adapter
330W	300W Slim Adapter
Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)	Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
Bluetooth
5.3	5.2
Ports
1 x HDMI 2.1, 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (DisplayPort, Power Delivery, G-Sync), 1 x Thunderbolt 4 (DisplayPort, G-Sync), 1 x 2.5G LAN port, 1 x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack	1 x HDMI 2.1, 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (with DisplayPort 1.4), 1 x RJ-45 LAN port, 1 x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack
Keyboard & Touchpad
Keyboard Type
Per-Key RGB Backlit Chiclet	4-Zone RGB Backlit
Key Travel
1.9mm	1.5mm
N-Key Rollover
Yes	Yes
Touchpad Features
Large Glass Touchpad with Multi-Gesture Support	Precision Glass Touchpad
Audio
Speakers
4-speaker system with Smart Amplifier Technology	2 x 2W Stereo Speakers with Nahimic Audio
Audio Enhancements
Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio	Dolby Atmos, Smart Amplifier
Dedicated Audio Jack
Yes, 3.5mm combo jack	Yes, 3.5mm combo jack
Camera
Webcam
1080p FHD	1080p FHD with E-Privacy Shutter
Privacy Shutter
Yes	Yes
Build & Design
Material
Aluminum and Plastic	Aluminum and Polycarbonate
Color Options
Black	Onyx Grey
RGB Lighting
Yes, Legion Spectrum Lighting	Yes, Legion Spectrum RGB
Dimensions
36.4 x 26.2 x 2.36 cm	35.6 x 26.0 x 2.6 cm
Special Features
Virtual Reality Ready
Yes	Yes
Advanced Cooling
Yes, with Legion Coldfront 5.0	Yes, with Legion ColdFront 5.0
Software
Pre-installed Lenovo Vantage for system control and customization	Pre-installed Lenovo Vantage, Lenovo AI Engine+, Nahimic Audio Software
Box Contents
Laptop
Yes	Yes
Power Adapter
Yes, 330W	Yes, 300W
User Manual
Yes	Yes
Warranty Card
Yes	Yes
Additional Accessories
None	Cefesfy Accessories Bundle
Launch Date
Release Date
2024.0	2024.0
Status
Available	Available

Which is Better: Lenovo Legion Pro 7 16IRX9H with RTX 4090 or Lenovo Legion Pro 5i (i9-14900HX, RTX 4060)?

Based on the comparison, here's how each product stands out:

Advantages of Lenovo Legion Pro 7 16IRX9H with RTX 4090:

Offers better Refresh Rate (240Hz vs 165Hz)
Has better GPU (NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060)

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