2020 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD) vs. Xbox Series X: Full specs comparison

We have comprehensively compared the specifications for the 2020 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD) and Xbox Series X models. The report includes detailed information regarding both models' CPU, memory, storage, battery life, display quality, and other features.

2020 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD) Pros

Reasons that 2020 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD) is better than Xbox Series X.

Supports larger memory

The 2020 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD) supports a larger memory capacity than the Xbox Series X. It supports up to 32GB versus 16GB of system memory on the Xbox Series X.

Max system memory size
2020 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD)
32 GB
Xbox Series X
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 Xbox Series X since it has onboard memory.

Memory2020 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD)Xbox Series X
Slots
x2
Onboard
TypeDDR4GDDR6
Supports discrete graphics

Configurable up to NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650Ti 4GB GDDR6 vs. integrated

About 52% lighter

The 2020 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD) weighed 4.8 pounds, 52% lighter than the 9.8 pounds Xbox Series X.

Weight2020 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD)Xbox Series X
Pound
4.8 lbs.
9.8 lbs.
Kilogram
2.18 kg
4.45 kg
More versatile connectivity

The 2020 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD) has better versatile I/O connectivity than the Xbox Series X. It has six versus four commonly used ports and slots on the Xbox Series X.

Ports2020 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD)Xbox Series X
HDMIYesYes
power portYesYes
RJ-45YesYes
USB-AYesYes
headphone jackYesNo
USB-CYesNo

Xbox Series X Pros

Reasons that Xbox Series X is better than 2020 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD).

Has one more port and slot

Xbox Series X has more ports and slots count than the 2020 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD). It has eight versus seven amount of ports and slots on the 2020 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD).

Ports2020 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD)Xbox Series X
HDMIYesYes
headphone jackYesNo
lock slotNoYes
power portYesYes
RJ-45YesYes
SSD expansion slotNoYes
USB-AYes x2Yes x3
USB-CYesNo
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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
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
Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15 Laptop, 15.6" FHD Display, AMD Ryzen 5 5600H, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650, 8GB RAM, 256GB Storage, Windows 10H
Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15 Laptop, 15.6" FHD Display, AMD Ryzen 5 5600H, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650, 8GB RAM, 256GB Storage, Windows 10H
By Lenovo
$597.00
$699.99 15% OFF
Xbox Series X Price
Xbox Series X 1TB SSD Forza Horizons 5 Console Bundle - Includes Xbox Wireless Controller - Includes Forza Horizons 5 - 16GB RAM 1TB SSD - Experience True 4K Gaming - Xbox Velocity Architecture
Xbox Series X 1TB SSD Forza Horizons 5 Console Bundle - Includes Xbox Wireless Controller - Includes Forza Horizons 5 - 16GB RAM 1TB SSD - Experience True 4K Gaming - Xbox Velocity Architecture
By Xbox
$584.00
2021 Microsoft Xbox Series S 512GB Game All-Digital Console, One Xbox Wireless Controller, 1440p Gaming Resolution, 4K Streaming, 3D Sound, WiFi, White (Renewed)
2021 Microsoft Xbox Series S 512GB Game All-Digital Console, One Xbox Wireless Controller, 1440p Gaming Resolution, 4K Streaming, 3D Sound, WiFi, White (Renewed)
By Xbox
$299.00
Microsoft Xbox One X 1TB Console with Wireless Controller: Enhanced, HDR, Native 4K, Ultra HD (2017 Model) (Renewed)
Microsoft Xbox One X 1TB Console with Wireless Controller: Enhanced, HDR, Native 4K, Ultra HD (2017 Model) (Renewed)
By Microsoft
$279.90

Availability

2020 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD)Xbox Series X
Released20202020
Release DateAnnounced in April 2020
  • Announced on March 16th, 2020.
  • Preordered on September 22nd, 2020.
  • Available on November 10th, 2020.
PricingStarting at $869.99$499
Applicable Models
  • Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15ARH05
  • Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 AMD Ryzen 4000 Series
  • 2020 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD)
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Generations-

Exterior

2020 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD)Xbox Series X
Dimensions14.13" x 9.83" x 0.98" / 359mm x 249.6mm x 24.9mm11.85” x 5.94” x 5.94” (30.1cm x 15.1cm x 15.1cm)
WeightStarting at 4.8lbs / 2.2kg9.8 lbs. (4.44 kg)
ColorsOnyx Black
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.
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Display

2020 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD)Xbox Series X
Size15.6 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.
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Ports

2020 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD)Xbox Series X
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)
Back (7)
  • 2 x USB-A
    USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)
  • 1 x HDMI
    v2.1, Variable Refresh Rate, AMD FreeSync, 4K (2160p) @120Hz, 8K (4320p) @24-60Hz
  • 1 x RJ-45
    1 Gbps
  • 1 x SSD expansion slot
  • 1 x lock slot
  • 1 x power port
Front (1)
  • 1 x USB-A
    USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)

Internal Specs

2020 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD)Xbox Series X
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. Custom AMD Zen 2 for Xbox Series X
    8 cores, 16 threads, 3.66 → 3.80 GHz,
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. Custom AMD Zen 2 for Xbox Series X
    Custom AMD RDNA 2 GPU
    52 Compute Units, 12 TFLOPs, 1.825 MHz
Memory
  • Memory Slots
    • 2 x DDR4 SODIMM
  • Memory Configurations
    • Minimum Memory: 8GB
    • Maximum Memory: 32GB
    • Memory Speed: 3200MHz
16GB of GDDR6 Memory (320-bit wide bus)
  • 10GB @ 560GB/s
  • 6GB @ 336GB/s
Discrete Graphics
  • NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1650 with 4GB GDDR6 VRAM
  • NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1650 Ti with 4GB GDDR6 VRAM
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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
1TB PCIe Gen 4 Custom NVME SSD
  • 2.4GB/s uncompressed
  • 4.8GB/s compressed
Support Expandable Storage
  • Support for 1TB Seagate Expansion Card for Xbox Series X|S matches internal storage exactly (sold separately).
  • Support for USB 3.1 external HDD (sold separately).

Connectivity

2020 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD)Xbox Series X
Wi-FiWiFi 5 802.11AC (2 x 2)
WiFi 802.11 b/g/a/n/ac.
Wi-Fi 5 802.11ac dual band
BluetoothBluetooth 5.0-
EthernetGigabit LAN
Speed: 10/100/1000 Mbps.
Gigabit LAN
Speed: 10/100/1000 Mbps.
More-Dedicated dual band Xbox Wireless radio

Battery

2020 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD)Xbox Series X
Size
45Wh
Integrated Li-Polymer battery
Supports Rapid Charge Pro (charge up to 80% in 1hr).
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Battery LifeUp to 6.7 hours
supports Rapid Charge
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Power Supply
135W
AC power adapter
Lenovo proprietary 3-pin AC adapter.
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Software

2020 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD)Xbox Series X
OS
  • Windows 10 Home 64-bit
  • Windows 10 Pro 64-bit
Xbox OS
Built-in Apps
  •  Lenovo Antivirus Plus
  • Lenovo PC Manager
  • Lenovo Utility
  • Lenovo Vantage
  • LinkedIn
  • McAfee LiveSafe™
  • Microsoft Office
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Camera & Audio

2020 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD)Xbox Series X
CameraFront-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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Audio
  • 2 x 1.5W Speakers with Dolby Audio™
  • Dual-array microphones
  • L-PCM, up to 7.1
  • Dolby Digital 5.1
  • DTS 5.1
  • Dolby TrueHD with Atmos

Misc

2020 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD)Xbox Series X
SecuritySecurity Chip
  • Firmware TPM 2.0 integrated chipset
BIOS Security
  • Supervisor password
  • Power-on password
  • Hard disk password
Other Security
  • Camera privacy shutter
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In the box
  • Legion IdeaPad Gaming 3 15" AMD
  • AC Adapter
  • Internal Battery
  • Quick start guide
  • Xbox Series X
  • Xbox Wireless Controller
  • HDMI 2.1 Cable
  • Power Supply Cable
Warranty1 Year Depot or Carry-in-
More-Video Capabilities
  • Gaming Resolution True 4K
  • High Dynamic Range Up to 8K HDR
  • Optical Drive 4K UHD Blu-Ray
  • Performance Target Up to 120 FPS
  • HDMI Features Auto Low Latency Mode. HDMI Variable Refresh Rate. AMD FreeSync.
 

Key Features

2020 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD)Xbox Series X
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 Late
2020
Weight
9.8 lb
4.45 kg
Powered By
Custom AMD Zen 2 for Xbox Series X
8C/16T, 3.66 → 3.80 GHz
With integrated
Custom AMD RDNA 2 GPU
52 Compute Units, 12 TFLOPs, 1.825 MHz
16GB
GDDR6 Memory

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