Lenovo Legion Slim 5i Gen 8 (2023) review
Lenovo Legion Slim 5i Gen 8 (2023) — from 2023, 2.3 kg, performance 69.
Technical specifications
| Type | Gaming |
| Release year | 2023 |
| Screen | 16" · 1920x1200 |
| Processor | Intel Core i5 12450H , Intel Core i5 13420H , Intel Core i5 13500H , Intel Core i7 13700H |
| Graphics | GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile 6GB , GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile 6GB , GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile 8GB , GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile 8GB |
| Max. RAM | 32 GB |
| Weight | 2.3 kg |
| Battery | 60 Wh |
Performance scores
Lenovo Legion Slim 5i Gen 8 (2023) — the eight-core Intel slim with the photo peak
The Legion Slim 5i Gen 8 at $922 pairs an Intel Core i5 12450H — an eight-core, twelve-thread part — with a GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile (6 GB) and 32 GB of RAM. No strength is flagged by the verdict engine, while the flagged weakness is memory: 32 GB against the 64 GB pro-tier class median. The 60 Wh battery sits 16% below the class median.
Where it holds up
Photo design at 99 — top band, the joint-highest photo reading in this batch — is the strongest absolute axis on the sheet. Office follows at 87.4 (top), gaming at 76 (high) and overall performance at 69.16 (high). The measured fits clear recommended bars across Overwatch, GTA V and Rainbow Six Siege, with the Photoshop minimum passing. No strength flag, but the card speaks for itself.
Where it falls short
Memory at 32 GB is the flagged ceiling in a 64 GB-median class, and the 60 Wh cell repeats the slim-line endurance shortfall. Portability reads 27.7 (low), and value at 50.4 (mid) — fair, though the AMD siblings at the same price post stronger value figures.
Price and depreciation
No depreciation anchor is recorded (base $0); no curve or projection applies. The 2023 cohort rate is 16.26% per year — a steep modern gaming slope.
Alternatives to consider
The Legion Slim 5 Gen 8 16 at the same $922 carries the AMD platform with value 79.2 and the same photo peak. The Legion Slim 7i Gen 8 at $922 adds the 99.9 Wh battery with photo 95. The Legion 5i Gen 7 at $737 is the budget route with photo 92 for $185 less.
Bottom line
Fairly priced for the class. The Intel photo-peak slim: photo 99 with office 87.4 and rec-tier titles — the 32 GB ceiling, 60 Wh cell and portability 27.7 the standing costs at $922.
🧭 Your context
Stage: Vague sense of need
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🎮 What it can run
⚙️ Configuration analysis
Top configuration easily handles AAA games at ultra settings, 4K video editing, and engineering applications.
🤔 How to choose
Universal advice for any use case.
- Reliability vs price: reliability (median 53) ↔ price (median 749.6).
- Weight vs CPU: mobility (median 29) ↔ overall performance (median 73.9).
- Upgradeability vs battery: upgradability (median 100) ↔ battery life (median 2.5).
Legion Slim 5i Gen 8 (2023): verdict
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