2020 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD) vs. Intel MacBook Air: Full specs comparison
We thoroughly analyzed technical specifications for 2020 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD) and Intel MacBook Air models, including CPU, memory, storage, battery life, display quality, and other features.
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2020 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD) Pros
Reasons that 2020 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD) is better than Intel MacBook Air.
Much faster CPU performance
AMD Ryzen 7-4800H inside 2020 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD) has a 113% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i7-1060NG7 inside Intel MacBook Air.
Geekbench 5 multi-core score
2020 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD) - AMD Ryzen 7-4800H
6,440
2020 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD) - AMD Ryzen 5-4600H
4,908
Intel MacBook Air - Intel Core i7-1060NG7
3,018
Intel MacBook Air - Intel Core i5-1030NG7
2,818
Intel MacBook Air - Intel Core i3-1000NG4
1,942
Supports larger memory
The 2020 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD) supports a larger memory capacity than the Intel MacBook Air. It supports up to 32GB versus 16GB of system memory on the Intel MacBook Air.
Max system memory size
2020 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD)
32 GB
Intel MacBook Air
16 GB
Upgradable memory
The 2020 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD) comes with two SODIMM slots that allow you to replace or upgrade when needed. On the flip side, you can't upgrade RAM on the Intel MacBook Air since it has onboard memory.
| Memory | 2020 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD) | Intel MacBook Air |
|---|---|---|
| Slots | x2 | Onboard |
| Type | DDR4 | LPDDR4X |
Supports discrete graphics
Configurable up to NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650Ti 4GB GDDR6 vs. integrated
17% larger display
The 2020 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD) has a 15.6-inch screen size 17% larger than the 13.3-inch Intel MacBook Air.
Display size
2020 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD)
15.6-inch
Intel MacBook Air
13.3-inch
Intel MacBook Air Pros
Reasons that Intel MacBook Air is better than 2020 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD).
Supports faster memory
Intel MacBook Air supports a faster memory speed than the 2020 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD). It supports up to 3733MHz versus 3200MHz of system memory on the 2020 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD).
Memory type and speed
Intel MacBook Air - LPDDR4X
3,733 MHz
2020 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD) - DDR4
3,200 MHz
About 42% lighter
Intel MacBook Air weighed 2.8 pounds, 42% lighter than the 4.8 pounds 2020 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD).
| Weight | 2020 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD) | Intel MacBook Air |
|---|---|---|
| Pound | 4.8 lbs. | 2.8 lbs. |
| Kilogram | 2.18 kg | 1.27 kg |
Prices
Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.
Availability | 2020 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD) | Intel MacBook Air |
| Released | 2020 | 2020 |
| Release Date | Announced in April 2020 |
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| Pricing | Starting at $869.99 |
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Exterior | 2020 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD) | Intel MacBook Air |
| Dimensions | 14.13" x 9.83" x 0.98" / 359mm x 249.6mm x 24.9mm |
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| Weight | Starting at 4.8lbs / 2.2kg | Starting at 2.8 pounds (1.29 kg) |
| Colors | Onyx Black | Gold Space Gray Silver |
| Keyboard and Trackpad |
| Backlit Magic Keyboard with:
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Display | 2020 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD) | Intel MacBook Air |
| Size | 15.6 Inches | 13.3 Inches |
| Info |
| Retina display
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Ports | 2020 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD) | Intel MacBook Air |
 Left (6)
Right (1)
| Two Thunderbolt 3 (USB‑C) ports with support for:
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Internal Specs | 2020 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD) | Intel MacBook Air |
| Processor |
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| Integrated Graphics |
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| Memory |
| 8GB Configurable to 16GB 3733MHz LPDDR4X onboard memory |
| Discrete Graphics |
| - |
| Storage |
| 256GB 512GB Configurable to 1TB and 2TB SSD |
Connectivity | 2020 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD) | Intel MacBook Air |
| Wi-Fi | WiFi 5 802.11AC (2 x 2)
WiFi 802.11 b/g/a/n/ac. |
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| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 wireless technology |
| Ethernet | Gigabit LAN
Speed: 10/100/1000 Mbps. | - |
Battery | 2020 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD) | Intel MacBook Air |
| Size | 45Wh Integrated Li-Polymer batterySupports Rapid Charge Pro (charge up to 80% in 1hr). | 49.9 Wh lithium‑polymer battery |
| Battery Life | Up to 6.7 hours supports Rapid Charge |
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| Power Supply | 135W AC power adapterLenovo proprietary 3-pin AC adapter. | 30W USB‑C Power Adapter |
Software | 2020 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD) | Intel MacBook Air |
| OS |
| Shipped with macOS Catalina |
| Built-in Apps |
| Photos iMovie GarageBand Pages Numbers Keynote Siri Safari Mail FaceTime Messages Maps News Stocks Home Voice Memos Notes Calendar Contacts Reminders Photo Booth Preview Music Podcasts TV Books App Store Time Machine Find My QuickTime Player |
Camera & Audio | 2020 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD) | Intel MacBook Air |
| 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. | 720p FaceTime HD camera |
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Misc | 2020 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD) | Intel MacBook Air |
| Sensors | - |
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| Security | Security Chip
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| In the box |
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| Warranty | 1 Year Depot or Carry-in | Your MacBook Air comes with 90 days of complimentary technical support and a one-year limited warranty. Purchase AppleCare+ to extend your coverage to three years from your AppleCare+ purchase date and add up to two incidents of accidental damage coverage, each subject to a service fee of $99 for screen damage or external enclosure damage, or $299 for other repairable damage, plus applicable tax. |
| More | - | Video Support
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Key Features | 2020 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD) | Intel MacBook Air |
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