2021 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD) vs. 2020 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD): Which is better?
Here is a side by side comparison between 2021 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD) and 2020 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD) 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 2020 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD).
AMD Ryzen 7-5800H inside 2021 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD) has a 10% better multi-core CPU performance score than the AMD Ryzen 7-4800H inside 2020 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD).
2020 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD) Pros
We couldn't find any advantages of 2020 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD) over 2021 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD).
Key Similars
Similar characteristics share between 2021 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD) and 2020 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD).
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) | 2020 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD) |
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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) | 2020 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD) |
Released | 2021 | 2020 |
Release Date |
| Announced in April 2020 |
Pricing | Starting at $669.99 | Starting at $869.99 |
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Exterior | 2021 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD) | 2020 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD) |
Dimensions | 14.16 x 9.92 x 0.95 inches (359.6 x 251.9 x 24.2 mm) | 14.13" x 9.83" x 0.98" / 359mm x 249.6mm x 24.9mm |
Weight | 4.96 lbs (2.25 kg) | Starting at 4.8lbs / 2.2kg |
Colors | Shadow black | Onyx Black |
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Display | 2021 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD) | 2020 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD) |
Size | 15.6 Inches | 15.6 Inches |
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Ports | 2021 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD) | 2020 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD) |
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Right (1)
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Internal Specs | 2021 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD) | 2020 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD) |
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Integrated Graphics |
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Storage | Models with RTX 3060
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Connectivity | 2021 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD) | 2020 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD) |
Wi-Fi |
| WiFi 5 802.11AC (2 x 2)
WiFi 802.11 b/g/a/n/ac. |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
Ethernet | Gigabit LAN
Speed: 10/100/1000 Mbps. | Gigabit LAN
Speed: 10/100/1000 Mbps. |
Battery | 2021 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD) | 2020 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD) |
Size | 45Wh 60Wh Integrated Li-Polymer batterySupports Rapid Charge Pro (charge up to 50% in 30min). | 45Wh Integrated Li-Polymer batterySupports Rapid Charge Pro (charge up to 80% in 1hr). |
Battery Life |
| Up to 6.7 hours supports Rapid Charge |
Power Supply | 135W 170W AC power adapterLenovo proprietary 3-pin AC adapter. | 135W AC power adapterLenovo proprietary 3-pin AC adapter. |
Software | 2021 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD) | 2020 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD) |
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Camera & Audio | 2021 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD) | 2020 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD) |
Camera | Front-facing camera with Privacy Shutter Top-mount front camera with fixed focus lens, 720p, with camera shutter. | Front-facing camera with Privacy Shutter Top-mount front camera with fixed focus lens, 0.92 Megapixels (1280 x 720 HD) at 30 fps. |
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Misc | 2021 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD) | 2020 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD) |
Security | Security Chip
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Warranty |
| 1 Year Depot or Carry-in |
Key Features | 2021 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD) | 2020 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD) |
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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 15.6-inch IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD) was introduced by Lenovo about a year earlier in 2020. It comes with up to an octa-core AMD Ryzen 7-4800H with a boost clock speed up to 4.20 GHz. It has a dedicated GPU option up to NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650Ti with 4GB GDDR6.
Geekbench 5 Single Core
Geekbench 5 Multi Core
Both 2021 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD) and 2020 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD) have the same 15.6-inch display size. In addition, the 2021 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD) weighs 4.96 lbs. about 3% heavier than the 4.8 lbs. 2020 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD). Moreover, measured at 14.13” x 9.92” x 0.95”, the 2021 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD) is slightly more portable than the 2020 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD) at 14.13” x 9.83” 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 2020 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD), it supports up to 32GB 3200 MHz DDR4 memory that you can upgrade with two memory module slots on the motherboard. It also has a single removable M.2 SSD slot that users can replace or upgrade when needed. Besides that, it also comes with a SATA slot where you can install an additional 2.5-inch SATA-based SSD, SSHD, or a hard disk drive.
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