2020 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) vs. 2020 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD): Which is better?

Here is a side by side comparison between 2020 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) and 2020 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD) specs including CPU, RAM, storage, battery, display, and more.

2020 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) Pros

Reasons that 2020 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) is better than 2020 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD).

Supports faster memory

The 2020 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) 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
2020 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) - LPDDR4X
3,733 MHz
2020 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD) - DDR4
3,200 MHz
About 36% lighter

The 2020 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) weighed 3.1 pounds, 36% lighter than the 4.8 pounds 2020 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD).

Weight2020 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3)2020 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD)
Pound
3.1 lbs.
4.8 lbs.
Kilogram
1.41 kg
2.18 kg

2020 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD) Pros

Reasons that 2020 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD) is better than 2020 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3).

Significantly faster CPU performance

AMD Ryzen 7-4800H inside 2020 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD) has a 43% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i7-1068NG7 inside 2020 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3).

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
2020 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) - Intel Core i7-1068NG7
4,481
2020 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) - Intel Core i5-1038NG7
4,207
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 2020 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) since it has onboard memory.

Memory2020 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3)2020 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD)
Slots
Onboard
x2
TypeLPDDR4XDDR4
Supports discrete graphics

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

Upgradable storage

The 2020 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD) comes with a single removable M.2 SSD slot that you 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.

Slots2020 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3)2020 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD)
M.2
Onboard
Yes x1
17% larger display

The 2020 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD) has a 15.6-inch screen size 17% larger than the 13.3-inch 2020 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3).

Display size
2020 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD)
15.6-inch
2020 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3)
13.3-inch
Has two more ports and slots

The 2020 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD) has more ports and slots count than the 2020 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3). It has seven versus five amount of ports and slots on the 2020 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3).

Ports2020 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3)2020 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD)
HDMINoYes
headphone jackYesYes
power portNoYes
RJ-45NoYes
Thunderbolt 3Yes x4No
USB-ANoYes x2
USB-CNoYes
Total57
More versatile connectivity

The 2020 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD) has better versatile I/O connectivity than the 2020 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3). It has six versus two commonly used ports and slots on the 2020 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3).

Ports2020 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3)2020 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD)
headphone jackYesYes
HDMINoYes
power portNoYes
RJ-45NoYes
Thunderbolt 3YesNo
USB-ANoYes
USB-CNoYes

Key Similars

Similar characteristics share between 2020 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) and 2020 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 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3)
32 GB
2020 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD)
32 GB

Prices

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

2020 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) Price
2020 Apple MacBook Pro with 2.0GHz Intel Core i5 (13-inch, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD Storage) - Space Gray (Renewed)
2020 Apple MacBook Pro with 2.0GHz Intel Core i5 (13-inch, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD Storage) - Space Gray (Renewed)
By Apple
$604.00
$679.95 11% OFF
2020 Apple MacBook Pro with Apple M1 Chip (13-inch, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD Storage) Space Gray (Renewed)
2020 Apple MacBook Pro with Apple M1 Chip (13-inch, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD Storage) Space Gray (Renewed)
By Apple
$689.95
$725.51 5% OFF
Apple 2020 MacBook Pro 13-inch with 2.0GHz Intel Core i5, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD Storage - Silver (Renewed)
Apple 2020 MacBook Pro 13-inch with 2.0GHz Intel Core i5, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD Storage - Silver (Renewed)
By Apple
$644.66
$699.99 8% OFF
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 15ARH7, Ideapad Gaming 3 15.6" FHD Gaming Laptop 120Hz AMD Ryzen 7-7735HS 16GB RAM 512GB SSD NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Windows 11 Onyx Grey
Lenovo 15ARH7, Ideapad Gaming 3 15.6" FHD Gaming Laptop 120Hz AMD Ryzen 7-7735HS 16GB RAM 512GB SSD NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Windows 11 Onyx Grey
By Lenovo
$819.99

Availability

2020 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3)2020 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD)
Released20202020
Release Date
  • Announced on May 4th, 2020
  • Available on May 4th, 2020
Announced in April 2020
Pricing
  • $1,799 - Intel Core i5 | 16GB RAM | 512GB SSD
  • $1,999 - Intel Core i5 | 16GB RAM | 1TB SSD
Starting at $869.99
Applicable Models-
  • Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15ARH05
  • Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 AMD Ryzen 4000 Series
  • 2020 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD)
Generations

Exterior

2020 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3)2020 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD)
Dimensions
  • Width: 11.97 inches (30.41 cm)
  • Depth: 8.36 inches (21.24 cm)
  • Height: 0.61 inch (1.56 cm)
14.13" x 9.83" x 0.98" / 359mm x 249.6mm x 24.9mm
WeightStarting at 3.1 pounds (1.4 kg)Starting at 4.8lbs / 2.2kg
Colors
Space Gray Silver
Onyx Black
Keyboard and TrackpadBacklit Magic Keyboard with:
  • 65 (U.S.) or 66 (ISO) keys including 4 arrow keys in an inverted‑T arrangement
  • Touch Bar
  • Touch ID sensor
  • Ambient light sensor
  • Force Touch trackpad for precise cursor control and pressure‑sensing capabilities; enables Force clicks, accelerators, pressure‑sensitive drawing, and Multi-Touch gestures
  • Keyboard
    • 1.5mm full key travel
    • Full-size backlit keyboard.
  • Touchpad
    • One-piece trackpad with Windows Precision Drivers.
    • Supports multi-touch gesture.

Display

2020 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3)2020 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD)
Size13.3 Inches15.6 Inches
InfoRetina display
  • 13.3‑inch (diagonal) LED-backlit display with IPS technology
  • 2560‑by‑1600 native resolution at 227 pixels per inch with support for millions of colors
  • Supported scaled resolutions:
    • 1680 by 1050
    • 1440 by 900
    • 1024 by 640
  • 500 nits brightness
  • Wide color (P3)
  • True Tone technology
  • 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.

Ports

2020 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3)2020 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD)
2020 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) Ports
Image Source: Apple
Left (2)
2020 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) Ports - Left
Image Source: Apple
  • 2 x Thunderbolt 3
    40 Gpbs, USB 3.1 Gen 2 (10 Gbps), Charging, Displayport
Right (3)
2020 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) Ports - Right
Image Source: Apple
  • 1 x headphone jack
    Headphone/Microphone
  • 2 x Thunderbolt 3
    40 Gpbs, USB 3.1 Gen 2 (10 Gbps), Charging, Displayport
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)

Internal Specs

2020 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3)2020 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD)
Processor
  1. 10th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-1038NG7
    4 cores, 8 threads, 2.00 → 3.80 GHz, 6MB SmartCache, 28W
  2. 10th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-1068NG7
    4 cores, 8 threads, 2.30 → 4.10 GHz, 8MB SmartCache, 28W
  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
Integrated Graphics
  1. 10th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-1038NG7
    Intel® Iris® Plus Graphics
    64 Execution Units, 300 → 1050 MHz
  2. 10th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-1068NG7
    Intel® Iris® Plus Graphics
    64 Execution Units, 300 → 1100 MHz
  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
Memory
16GB
configurable to 32GB of 3733MHz LPDDR4X onboard memory
  • 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
Storage
512GB 1TB
configurable to 2TB or 4TB SSD
  • 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

Connectivity

2020 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3)2020 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD)
Wi-Fi
  • 802.11ac Wi‑Fi wireless networking
  • IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n compatible
WiFi 5 802.11AC (2 x 2)
WiFi 802.11 b/g/a/n/ac.
BluetoothBluetooth 5.0 wireless technologyBluetooth 5.0
Ethernet-Gigabit LAN
Speed: 10/100/1000 Mbps.

Battery

2020 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3)2020 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD)
Size58.0 Wh lithium‑polymer battery
45Wh
Integrated Li-Polymer battery
Supports Rapid Charge Pro (charge up to 80% in 1hr).
Battery Life
  • Up to 10 hours wireless web
  • Up to 10 hours Apple TV app movie playback
  • Up to 30 days of standby time
Up to 6.7 hours
supports Rapid Charge
Power Supply61W USB‑C Power Adapter
135W
AC power adapter
Lenovo proprietary 3-pin AC adapter.

Software

2020 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3)2020 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD)
OSShipped with macOS Catalina
  • Windows 10 Home 64-bit
  • Windows 10 Pro 64-bit
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
  •  Lenovo Antivirus Plus
  • Lenovo PC Manager
  • Lenovo Utility
  • Lenovo Vantage
  • LinkedIn
  • McAfee LiveSafe™
  • Microsoft Office

Camera & Audio

2020 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3)2020 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD)
Camera720p FaceTime HD cameraFront-facing camera with Privacy Shutter
Top-mount front camera with fixed focus lens, 0.92 Megapixels (1280 x 720 HD) at 30 fps.
Audio
  • Stereo speakers with high dynamic range
  • Wide stereo sound
  • Support for Dolby Atmos playback
  • Three-mic array with directional beamforming
  • 3.5mm headphone jack
  • 2 x 1.5W Speakers with Dolby Audio™
  • Dual-array microphones

Misc

2020 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3)2020 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD)
Sensors
  • Touch ID sensor
-
Security
  • Touch ID sensor
  • Apple T2 Security Chip
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
  • 13‑inch MacBook Pro
  • 61W USB‑C Power Adapter
  • USB-C Charge Cable (2 m)
  • Legion IdeaPad Gaming 3 15" AMD
  • AC Adapter
  • Internal Battery
  • Quick start guide
WarrantyYour MacBook Pro comes with 90 days of complimentary technical support and a one‑year limited warranty. Purchase AppleCare+ for Mac 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.1 Year Depot or Carry-in

Key Features

2020 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3)2020 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD)
At Glance
Released in
2020
16:10 WQXGA
13.3”
1600p 60Hz
Weight
3.1 lb
1.41 kg
Up to
Intel Core i7-1068NG7
4C/8T, 2.30 → 4.10 GHz
Geekbench 5
1,228
Single Core
Geekbench 5
4,481
Multi-Core
With integrated
Intel® Iris® Plus Graphics
64 Execution Units, 300 → 1100 MHz
Configurable up to
32GB
3733 MHz LPDDR4X
2020 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) Ports
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

Comparison Summary

2020 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) vs. 2020 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD)

Apple has released the MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3), a 13.3-inch machine, in 2020. It is powered by up to a quad-core Intel Core i7-1068NG7 with a boost clock speed up to 4.10 GHz. The laptop has an integrated graphics option up to Intel® Iris® Plus Graphics (64 Execution Units, 300 → 1100 MHz).

On the other hand, we have the 15.6-inch IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD) was introduced by Lenovo around the same time 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

2020 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3)1
10th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-1038NG71,13592.43%
2
10th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-1068NG71,228100.00%
2020 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD)1
AMD Ryzen™ 5 4600H98780.37%
2
AMD Ryzen™ 7 4800H1,07887.79%
01,228

Geekbench 5 Multi Core

2020 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3)1
10th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-1038NG74,20765.33%
2
10th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-1068NG74,48169.58%
2020 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD)1
AMD Ryzen™ 5 4600H4,90876.21%
2
AMD Ryzen™ 7 4800H6,440100.00%
06,440

The 2020 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) has a 13.3-inch display which is considerably smaller than the 15.6-inch 2020 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD). In addition, The 2020 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) weighs 3.1 lbs. about 54% lighter than the 4.8 lbs. 2020 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD). Moreover, measured at 11.97” x 8.36” x 0.61”, the 2020 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) is much more portable than the 2020 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD) at 14.13” x 9.83” x 0.98”.

2020 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3)2020 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD)

There are only three Thunderbolt 3 ports, a headphone jack available on 2020 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3). With that said, it has two ports and slots fewer than the 2020 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD) that has 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, Apple claims that the 2020 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) supports up to 32GB 3733 MHz LPDDR4X memory. However, it has an onboard memory module that is not upgradable by the users. It also has soldered storage, and there are no M.2 slots for expansion.

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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