2020 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD) vs. 2020 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3i: Which is better?
Here is a side by side comparison between 2020 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD) and 2020 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3i specs including CPU, RAM, storage, battery, display, and more.
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2020 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD) Pros
Reasons that 2020 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD) is better than 2020 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3i.
AMD Ryzen 7-4800H inside 2020 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD) has a 18% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i7-10750H inside 2020 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3i.
The 2020 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD) supports a faster memory speed than the 2020 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3i. It supports up to 3200MHz versus 2933MHz of system memory on the 2020 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3i.
2020 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3i Pros
We couldn't find any advantages of 2020 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3i over 2020 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD).
Key Similars
Similar characteristics share between 2020 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD) and 2020 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3i.
Both laptops supports up to 32GB of system memory.
Both laptops come with available RAM slots that allow you to replace or upgrade when needed.
Memory | 2020 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD) | 2020 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3i |
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Slots | x2 | x2 |
Type | DDR4 | DDR4 |
Prices
Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.
Availability | 2020 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD) | 2020 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3i |
Released | 2020 | 2020 |
Release Date | Announced in April 2020 |
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Pricing | Starting at $869.99 | Starting at $729.99 |
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Exterior | 2020 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD) | 2020 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3i |
Dimensions | 14.13" x 9.83" x 0.98" / 359mm x 249.6mm x 24.9mm | 14.13" x 9.83" x 0.98" / 359mm x 249.6mm x 24.9mm |
Weight | Starting at 4.8lbs / 2.2kg | Starting at 4.8lbs / 2.2kg |
Colors | Onyx Black | Onyx Black |
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Display | 2020 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD) | 2020 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3i |
Size | 15.6 Inches | 15.6 Inches |
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Ports | 2020 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD) | 2020 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3i |
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Right (1)
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Right (1)
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Internal Specs | 2020 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD) | 2020 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3i |
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Connectivity | 2020 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD) | 2020 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3i |
Wi-Fi | WiFi 5 802.11AC (2 x 2)
WiFi 802.11 b/g/a/n/ac. | WiFi 6 802.11AX (2 x 2)
Up to 2400 Mbps, WiFi 802.11 b/g/a/n/ac/ax. |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
Ethernet | Gigabit LAN
Speed: 10/100/1000 Mbps. | Gigabit LAN
Speed: 10/100/1000 Mbps. |
Battery | 2020 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD) | 2020 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3i |
Size | 45Wh Integrated Li-Polymer batterySupports Rapid Charge Pro (charge up to 80% in 1hr). | 45 Wh (3 Cell) |
Battery Life | Up to 6.7 hours supports Rapid Charge | Up to 7 hours supports Rapid Charge |
Power Supply | 135W AC power adapterLenovo proprietary 3-pin AC adapter. | 135W AC power adapter Lenovo proprietary charging port. |
Software | 2020 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD) | 2020 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3i |
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Camera & Audio | 2020 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD) | 2020 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3i |
Camera | Front-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, 0.92 Megapixels (1280 x 720 HD) at 30 fps. |
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Misc | 2020 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD) | 2020 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3i |
Security | Security Chip
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Warranty | 1 Year Depot or Carry-in | 1 Year Depot or Carry-in |
Key Features | 2020 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD) | 2020 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3i |
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Comparison Summary
Lenovo has released the IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD), a 15.6-inch machine, in 2020. It is powered by up to an octa-core AMD Ryzen 7-4800H with a boost clock speed up to 4.20 GHz. The laptop has a dedicated GPU option up to NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650Ti with 4GB GDDR6.
On the other hand, we have the 15.6-inch IdeaPad Gaming 3i was introduced by Lenovo around the same time in 2020. It comes with up to a hexa-core Intel Core i7-10750H with a boost clock speed up to 5.00 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 2020 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD) and 2020 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3i have the same 15.6-inch display size. In addition, they both have the same weight at 4.8 lbs. Moreover, measured at 14.13” x 9.83” x 0.98”, the 2020 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD) share the same chassis as the 2020 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3i.
There are a toal number of 7 ports and slots available on 2020 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD). That includes a USB-C port, two USB-A ports, an HDMI port, an RJ-45 port, a headphone jack, and a power port. With that said, it has the same number of ports and slots as the 2020 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3i including a USB-C port, two USB-A ports, an HDMI port, an RJ-45 port, a headphone jack, and a power port.
Moving over to upgradability, Lenovo claims that the 2020 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 a single removable M.2 SSD slot that users can replace and upgrade in the future. 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 3i, it supports up to 32GB 2933 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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