2021 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD) vs. 2021 ASUS TUF Gaming F17: Which is better?
Here is a side by side comparison between 2021 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD) and 2021 ASUS TUF Gaming F17 specs including CPU, RAM, storage, battery, display, and more.
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2021 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD) Pros
Reasons that 2021 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD) is better than 2021 ASUS TUF Gaming F17.
The 2021 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD) weighed 4.96 pounds, 14% lighter than the 5.73 pounds 2021 ASUS TUF Gaming F17.
Weight | 2021 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD) | 2021 ASUS TUF Gaming F17 |
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Pound | 4.96 lbs. | 5.73 lbs. |
Kilogram | 2.25 kg | 2.60 kg |
2021 ASUS TUF Gaming F17 Pros
Reasons that 2021 ASUS TUF Gaming F17 is better than 2021 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD).
Intel Core i9-11900H inside 2021 ASUS TUF Gaming F17 has a 14% better multi-core CPU performance score than the AMD Ryzen 7-5800H inside 2021 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD).
The 2021 ASUS TUF Gaming F17 has a 17.3-inch screen size 10% larger than the 15.6-inch 2021 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD).
Key Similars
Similar characteristics share between 2021 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD) and 2021 ASUS TUF Gaming F17.
Both laptops supports up to 32GB of system memory.
Both laptops supports the same 3200MHz DDR4 RAM.
Both laptops come with available RAM slots that allow you to replace or upgrade when needed.
Memory | 2021 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD) | 2021 ASUS TUF Gaming F17 |
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Slots | x2 | x2 |
Type | DDR4 | DDR4 |
Prices
Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.
Availability | 2021 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD) | 2021 ASUS TUF Gaming F17 |
Released | 2021 | 2021 |
Release Date |
| Announced on May 11, 2021 |
Pricing | Starting at $669.99 | - |
Applicable Models |
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Exterior | 2021 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD) | 2021 ASUS TUF Gaming F17 |
Dimensions | 14.16 x 9.92 x 0.95 inches (359.6 x 251.9 x 24.2 mm) | 15.71” x 10.59” x 0.92 ~ 0.98” (399 x 269 x 23.3 ~ 24.8 mm) |
Weight | 4.96 lbs (2.25 kg) | 5.73 lbs. (2.60 kg) |
Colors | Shadow black | Bonfire Black Fortress Gray |
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Display | 2021 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD) | 2021 ASUS TUF Gaming F17 |
Size | 15.6 Inches | 17.3 Inches |
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Ports | 2021 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD) | 2021 ASUS TUF Gaming F17 |
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Internal Specs | 2021 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD) | 2021 ASUS TUF Gaming F17 |
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Integrated Graphics |
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Memory |
| 8GB 16GB 32GB 2933 MHz or 3200 MHz Dual-channel DDR4 SDRAM
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Discrete Graphics |
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Storage | Models with RTX 3060
| 512GB 1TB M.2 NVMe™ PCIe® 3.0 Performance SSD
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Connectivity | 2021 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD) | 2021 ASUS TUF Gaming F17 |
Wi-Fi |
| Intel® Wi-Fi 6 with Gig+ performance (802.11ax) |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.2 |
Ethernet | Gigabit LAN
Speed: 10/100/1000 Mbps. | Gigabit LAN Speed: 10/100/1000 Mbps. |
Battery | 2021 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD) | 2021 ASUS TUF Gaming F17 |
Size | 45Wh 60Wh Integrated Li-Polymer batterySupports Rapid Charge Pro (charge up to 50% in 30min). |
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Power Supply | 135W 170W AC power adapterLenovo proprietary 3-pin AC adapter. |
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Software | 2021 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD) | 2021 ASUS TUF Gaming F17 |
OS |
| Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Pro Upgradable to Windows 11 |
Built-in Apps |
| Armoury Crate |
Camera & Audio | 2021 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD) | 2021 ASUS TUF Gaming F17 |
Camera | Front-facing camera with Privacy Shutter Top-mount front camera with fixed focus lens, 720p, with camera shutter. | Front-facing camera
Top-mount front camera, 0.92 Megapixels (1280 x 720 HD). |
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Misc | 2021 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD) | 2021 ASUS TUF Gaming F17 |
Security | Security Chip
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Warranty |
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Key Features | 2021 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD) | 2021 ASUS TUF Gaming F17 |
At Glance |
Comparison Summary
Lenovo has released the IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD), a 15.6-inch machine, in early-2021. It is powered by up to an octa-core AMD Ryzen 7-5800H with a boost clock speed up to 4.40 GHz. The laptop has a dedicated GPU option up to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 with 6GB GDDR6 95W TGP.
On the other hand, we have the 17.3-inch TUF Gaming F17 was introduced by ASUS around the same year in mid-2021. It comes with up to an octa-core Intel Core i9-11900H with a boost clock speed up to 4.90 GHz. It has a dedicated GPU option up to Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 with 6GB GDDR6.
Geekbench 5 Single Core
Geekbench 5 Multi Core
The 2021 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD) has a 15.6-inch display which is slightly smaller than the 17.3-inch 2021 ASUS TUF Gaming F17. In addition, The 2021 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD) weighs 4.96 lbs. about 15% lighter than the 5.73 lbs. 2021 ASUS TUF Gaming F17. Moreover, measured at 14.13” x 9.92” x 0.95”, the 2021 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD) is much more portable than the 2021 ASUS TUF Gaming F17 at 15.71” x 10.59” x 0.98”.
Moving over to upgradability, Lenovo claims that the 2021 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD) supports up to 32GB 3200 MHz DDR4 memory that you can upgrade with two memory module slots on the motherboard. It also comes with two M.2 slots that users can easily upgrade and install an additional SSD to expand the storage on the device. On top of that, it also has a single SATA slot that users can use to install a 2.5-inch SATA SSD, SSHD, or a hard disk drive to add even more storage.
For 2021 ASUS TUF Gaming F17, it supports up to 32GB 3200 MHz DDR4 memory that you can upgrade with two memory module slots on the motherboard. It also has two M.2 slots that users can easily swap or add an extra SSD to get extra space when needed.
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