2020 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD) vs. 2021 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD): Full specs comparison

We thoroughly analyzed technical specifications for 2020 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD) and 2021 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD) models, including CPU, memory, storage, battery life, display quality, and other features.

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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).

2021 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD) Pros

Reasons that 2021 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD) is better than 2020 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD).

Slightly faster CPU performance

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).

Geekbench 5 multi-core score
2021 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD) - AMD Ryzen 7-5800H
7,098
2020 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD) - AMD Ryzen 7-4800H
6,440
2021 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD) - AMD Ryzen 5-5600H
5,476
2020 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD) - AMD Ryzen 5-4600H
4,908

Key Similars

Similar characteristics share between 2020 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD) and 2021 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD).

Supports the same maximum memory size of up to 32GB

Both laptops supports up to 32GB of system memory.

Max system memory size
2020 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD)
32 GB
2021 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD)
32 GB
Uses the same memory type and speed

Both laptops supports the same 3200MHz DDR4 RAM.

Memory type and speed
2020 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD) - DDR4
3,200 MHz
2021 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD) - DDR4
3,200 MHz
Upgradable memory

Both laptops come with available RAM slots that allow you to replace or upgrade when needed.

Memory2020 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD)2021 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD)
Slots
x2
x2
TypeDDR4DDR4

Prices

Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.

Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 4800H Price
Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15.6" Gaming Laptop 120Hz Ryzen 7-4800H 8GB RAM 512GB SSD GTX 1650 Ti 4GB - AMD Ryzen 7-4800H Octa-core - NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Ti 4GB GDDR6 - 120Hz Refresh Rate - in-pl
 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15.6" Gaming Laptop 120Hz Ryzen 7-4800H 8GB RAM 512GB SSD GTX 1650 Ti 4GB - AMD Ryzen 7-4800H Octa-core - NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Ti 4GB GDDR6 - 120Hz Refresh Rate - in-pl
By Lenovo
$878.90
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Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15.6" FHD IPS 120Hz Gaming Laptop, Ryzen Core 7-4800H, Webcam, Backlit Keyboard, USB-C, HDMI, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Ti 4GB GDDR6, 32GB RAM, 512GB PCIe SSD, Windows 10 Home
 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15.6" FHD IPS 120Hz Gaming Laptop, Ryzen Core 7-4800H, Webcam, Backlit Keyboard, USB-C, HDMI, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Ti 4GB GDDR6, 32GB RAM, 512GB PCIe SSD, Windows 10 Home
By Lenovo
$979.00
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Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 Laptop, 15.6" FHD IPS 120Hz, AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS (6 cores), up to 4.55GHz, GeForce RTX 2050, 16GB DDR5 RAM, 1TB SSD, Backlit Keyboard, Wi-Fi 6, HDMI, Windows 11, EAT Mouse pad
 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 Laptop, 15.6" FHD IPS 120Hz, AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS (6 cores), up to 4.55GHz, GeForce RTX 2050, 16GB DDR5 RAM, 1TB SSD, Backlit Keyboard, Wi-Fi 6, HDMI, Windows 11, EAT Mouse pad
By Lenovo
$639.99
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2021 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD) Price
Lenovo - 2021 - IdeaPad Gaming 3 - Laptop Computer - 15.6" FHD Display -120Hz - AMD Ryzen 5 5600H - 8GB RAM - 256GB Storage - NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 - Windows 11 Home
 Lenovo - 2021 - IdeaPad Gaming 3 - Laptop Computer - 15.6" FHD Display -120Hz - AMD Ryzen 5 5600H - 8GB RAM - 256GB Storage - NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 - Windows 11 Home
By Lenovo
$594.99
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Lenovo - 2021 - IdeaPad Gaming 3 - Laptop Computer - 15.6" FHD Display -120Hz - AMD Ryzen 5 5600H - 32GB RAM - 1TB Storage - NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 - Windows 11 Home, Black
 Lenovo - 2021 - IdeaPad Gaming 3 - Laptop Computer - 15.6" FHD Display -120Hz - AMD Ryzen 5 5600H - 32GB RAM - 1TB Storage - NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 - Windows 11 Home, Black
By Lenovo
$718.00
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Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 - (2022) - Essential Gaming Laptop Computer - 15.6" FHD - 120Hz - AMD Ryzen 5 6600H - NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 - 8GB DDR5 RAM - 256GB NVMe Storage - Windows 11 Home
 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 - (2022) - Essential Gaming Laptop Computer - 15.6" FHD - 120Hz - AMD Ryzen 5 6600H - NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 - 8GB DDR5 RAM - 256GB NVMe Storage - Windows 11 Home
By Lenovo
$673.00
$899.99 25% OFF
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Specs Comparison

Availability

2020 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD)2021 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD)
Released20202021
Release DateAnnounced in April 2020
  • Announced on January 7, 2021.
  • Available starting June 2021.
PricingStarting at $869.99Starting at $669.99
Applicable Models
  • Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15ARH05
  • Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 AMD Ryzen 4000 Series
  • 2020 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD)
  • Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15ACH6
  • Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 AMD Ryzen 5000 Series
  • 2021 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD)
  • AMD-based Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (2021)
Generations

Exterior

2020 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD)2021 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD)
Dimensions14.13" x 9.83" x 0.98" / 359mm x 249.6mm x 24.9mm14.16 x 9.92 x 0.95 inches (359.6 x 251.9 x 24.2 mm)
WeightStarting at 4.8lbs / 2.2kg4.96 lbs (2.25 kg)
ColorsOnyx Black
Shadow black
Keyboard and Trackpad
  • Keyboard
    • 1.5mm full key travel
    • Full-size backlit keyboard.
  • Touchpad
    • One-piece trackpad with Windows Precision Drivers.
    • Supports multi-touch gesture.
  • Keyboard
    • 6-row, multimedia Fn keys, numeric keypad
    • White backlight or 4-Zone RGB backlight.
  • Touchpad
    • Buttonless Mylar® surface multi-touch touchpad.
    • 120 x 70 mm One-Piece PTP Gaming TouchPad.

Display

2020 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD)2021 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD)
Size15.6 Inches15.6 Inches
Info
  • 15.6" FHD 60Hz
    1920 x 1080, IPS, anti-glare, 250 nits, 60Hz.
  • 15.6" FHD 120Hz
    1920 x 1080, IPS, anti-glare, 250 nits, 120Hz.
  • 15.6” FHD 60Hz
    250 nits, 60Hz, 800:1, 45% NTSC
  • 15.6” FHD 120Hz 
    250 nits, 120Hz, 800:1, 45% NTSC
  • 15.6” FHD 165Hz 
    300 nits, 300Hz, 1000:1, 100% sRGB
  • All Configurations
    16:9, 1920x1080, IPS, Anti-glare, 170° Viewing Angle, DC dimmer

Ports

2020 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD)2021 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD)
2020 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD) Ports
Image Source: Lenovo
Left (6)
  • 1 x USB-C
    USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps), data transfer only
  • 1 x USB-A
    USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)
  • 1 x HDMI
    v2.0
  • 1 x RJ-45
    1 Gbps
  • 1 x headphone jack
    Headphone/Microphone
  • 1 x power port
Right (1)
  • 1 x USB-A
    USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)
Left
  • 1 x USB-C 
    USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps), supports data transfer only.
  • 1 x HDMI 2.0
  • 1 x RJ-45
    Gigabit Ethernet.
  • 1 x Power connector
Right
  • 2 x USB-A
    USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps).
  • 1 x Headset port
    3.5mm jack.

Internal Specs

2020 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD)2021 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD)
Processor
  1. AMD Ryzen™ 5 4600H
    6 cores, 12 threads, 3.00 → 4.00 GHz, 3MB L2 Cache, 8MB L3 Cache, 45W
  2. AMD Ryzen™ 7 4800H
    8 cores, 16 threads, 2.90 → 4.20 GHz, 4MB L2 Cache, 8MB L3 Cache, 45W
  1. AMD Ryzen™ 5 5600H
    6 cores, 12 threads, 3.30 → 4.20 GHz, 3MB L2 Cache, 16MB L3 Cache, 45W
  2. AMD Ryzen™ 7 5800H
    8 cores, 16 threads, 3.20 → 4.40 GHz, 4MB L2 Cache, 16MB L3 Cache, 45W
Integrated Graphics
  1. AMD Ryzen™ 5 4600H
    AMD Radeon™ Graphics
    6 Graphics Cores, 1500 MHz
  2. AMD Ryzen™ 7 4800H
    AMD Radeon™ Graphics
    7 Graphics Cores, 1600 MHz
  1. AMD Ryzen™ 5 5600H
    AMD Radeon™ Graphics
    7 Graphics Cores, 1800 MHz
  2. AMD Ryzen™ 7 5800H
    AMD Radeon™ Graphics
    8 Graphics Cores, 2000 MHz
Memory
  • Memory Slots
    • 2 x DDR4 SODIMM
  • Memory Configurations
    • Minimum Memory: 8GB
    • Maximum Memory: 32GB
    • Memory Speed: 3200MHz
  • Memory Slots
    • 2 x DDR4 SODIMM
  • Memory Configurations
    • Minimum Memory: 8GB
    • Maximum Memory: 32GB
    • Memory Speed: 3200MHz
Discrete Graphics
  • NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1650 with 4GB GDDR6 VRAM
  • NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1650 Ti with 4GB GDDR6 VRAM
  • NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1650 with 4GB GDDR6
    Supports DirectX® 12.
  • NVIDIA GeForce RTX™ 3050 with 4GB GDDR6
    1500 MHz at 75W TGP, supports Advanced Optimus, Resizable BAR, Dynamic Boost 2.0, DirectX 12.
  • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti with 4GB GDDR6
    1485 MHz at 75W TGP, supports Advanced Optimus, Resizable BAR, Dynamic Boost 2.0, DirectX 12.
  • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 with 6GB GDDR6
    1282 ~ 1486 MHz at 95W TGP, supports Advanced Optimus, Resizable BAR, Dynamic Boost 2.0, DirectX 12.
Storage
  • Storage Slots
    • 1 x M.2 2230/2280 PCIe SSD slot
    • 1 x 2.5 inches hard drive slot
  • Storage Configurations
    • 128 GB/256 GB/512 GB/1 TB PCIe NVMe SSD
    • 1 TB/2 TB HDD
Models with RTX 3060
  • 2 x M.2 slots
    2242/2280 PCIe NVMe SSD slot.
Models with Non RTX 3060
  • 1 x M.2 slot 
    2242/2280 PCIe NVMe SSD slot.
  • 1 x SATA slot
    2.5 inches hard drive slot.

Connectivity

2020 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD)2021 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD)
Wi-FiWiFi 5 802.11AC (2 x 2)
WiFi 802.11 b/g/a/n/ac.
  • Wi-Fi 5, 802.11ac 1x1 Wi-Fi® + Bluetooth 5.0, M.2 card
  • Wi-Fi 6, 802.11ax 2x2 Wi-Fi + Bluetooth 5.0, M.2 card
BluetoothBluetooth 5.0Bluetooth 5.0
EthernetGigabit LAN
Speed: 10/100/1000 Mbps.
Gigabit LAN
Speed: 10/100/1000 Mbps.

Battery

2020 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD)2021 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD)
Size
45Wh
Integrated Li-Polymer battery
Supports Rapid Charge Pro (charge up to 80% in 1hr).
45Wh 60Wh
Integrated Li-Polymer battery
Supports Rapid Charge Pro (charge up to 50% in 30min).
Battery LifeUp to 6.7 hours
supports Rapid Charge
  • Up to 5 hours
    45Wh models.
  • Up to 7 hours
    60Wh models.
Power Supply
135W
AC power adapter
Lenovo proprietary 3-pin AC adapter.
135W 170W
AC power adapter
Lenovo proprietary 3-pin AC adapter.

Software

2020 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD)2021 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD)
OS
  • Windows 10 Home 64-bit
  • Windows 10 Pro 64-bit
  • Windows 10 Home
  • Windows 10 Pro
  • Windows 11 Home
  • Windows 11 Pro
  • No OS
Built-in Apps
  •  Lenovo Antivirus Plus
  • Lenovo PC Manager
  • Lenovo Utility
  • Lenovo Vantage
  • LinkedIn
  • McAfee LiveSafe™
  • Microsoft Office
  • Lenovo Utility
  • Lenovo Vantage
  • McAfee LiveSafe™
  • Microsoft Office

Camera & Audio

2020 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD)2021 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD)
CameraFront-facing camera with Privacy Shutter
Top-mount front camera with fixed focus lens, 0.92 Megapixels (1280 x 720 HD) at 30 fps.
Front-facing camera with Privacy Shutter
Top-mount front camera with fixed focus lens, 720p, with camera shutter.
Audio
  • 2 x 1.5W Speakers with Dolby Audio™
  • Dual-array microphones
  • High Definition (HD) Audio, Realtek® ALC3287 codec
  • 2 x 2W Stereo Speakers with Nahimic Audio
  • Dual-array microphones

Misc

2020 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD)2021 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD)
SecuritySecurity Chip
  • Firmware TPM 2.0 integrated chipset
BIOS Security
  • Supervisor password
  • Power-on password
  • Hard disk password
Other Security
  • Camera privacy shutter
Security Chip
  • Firmware TPM 2.0 integrated chipset
BIOS Security
  • Supervisor password
  • Power-on password
  • Hard disk password
Other Security
  • Camera privacy shutter
In the box
  • Legion IdeaPad Gaming 3 15" AMD
  • AC Adapter
  • Internal Battery
  • Quick start guide
  • Legion IdeaPad Gaming 3 15" AMD
  • AC Adapter
  • Internal Battery
  • Quick start guide
Warranty1 Year Depot or Carry-in
  • 1-year depot service
  • 1-year depot with 2-year system board service
  • 2-year (1-yr battery) depot service
  • 3-year (1-yr battery) depot service

Key Features

2020 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD)2021 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD)
At Glance
Released in
2020
16:9 FHD
15.6”
1080p 120Hz
Weight
4.8 lb
2.18 kg
Up to
AMD Ryzen 7-4800H
8C/16T, 2.90 → 4.20 GHz
Geekbench 5
1,078
Single Core
Geekbench 5
6,440
Multi-Core
With integrated
AMD Radeon™ Graphics
7 Graphics Cores, 1600 MHz
Upgradable up to
32GB
3200 MHz DDR4
2020 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD) Ports
NVIDIA GeForce
GTX 1650Ti
4GB GDDR6
Released in Early
2021
16:9 FHD
15.6”
1080p 165Hz
Weight
4.96 lb
2.25 kg
Up to
AMD Ryzen 7-5800H
8C/16T, 3.20 → 4.40 GHz
Geekbench 5
1,334
Single Core
Geekbench 5
7,098
Multi-Core
With integrated
AMD Radeon™ Graphics
8 Graphics Cores, 2000 MHz
Upgradable up to
32GB
3200 MHz DDR4
NVIDIA GeForce
RTX 3060
6GB GDDR6 95W TGP

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