Lenovo Legion Slim 7i Gen 7 (2022, Intel) review
Lenovo Legion Slim 7i Gen 7 (2022, Intel) — from 2022, 2.17 kg, performance 60.
Technical specifications
| Type | Gaming |
| Release year | 2022 |
| Screen | 16" · 1920x1200 |
| Processor | Intel Core i5 12500H , Intel Core i7 12700H , Intel Core i9 12900H , Intel Core i9 12900HK |
| Graphics | GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile 4GB , GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile 6GB , GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile 8GB |
| Max. RAM | 24 GB |
| Weight | 2.17 kg |
| Battery | 71 Wh |
Performance scores
Lenovo Legion Slim 7i Gen 7 (2022, Intel) — the twelve-core slim with a twenty-four-gig sheet
The Legion Slim 7i Gen 7 at $737 pairs an Intel Core i5 12500H — a twelve-core, sixteen-thread part — with a GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile (4 GB) and 24 GB of RAM. No strength is flagged by the verdict engine, while the flagged weakness is memory: 24 GB, 63% below the 64 GB pro-tier class median — the comfort tier, not the pro one. Overall performance reads 59.53, 19% below the gaming-class median.
Where it holds up
Photo design at 92 — top band — is the strongest absolute axis on the sheet, with office at 79.94 (high) behind it and gaming at 70 (high) keeping the Legion promise. 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 holds its own at $737.
Where it falls short
Memory at 24 GB is the flagged ceiling — the only sub-32 GB sheet among this batch's gaming machines. Portability reads 31.6 (low), and 3D modeling and engineering CAD both sit at 61 (mid), behind the 92-plus figures the Pro-chassis siblings post at the same price.
Price and depreciation
No depreciation anchor is recorded (base $0); no curve or projection applies. The 2022 cohort rate is 14.76% per year — the steepest stretch past, the slope continuing.
Alternatives to consider
The Legion 7i Gen 7 at the same $737 adds the 3070 Ti with a 99.9 Wh battery and photo 93. The Legion 5i 15 (2021) at $590 posts photo 92 with value 81.95 for $147 less. The Legion 5 Pro Gen 7 at $737 is the AMD route with modeling and CAD at 92.
Bottom line
Fairly priced for the class. The twelve-core slim: photo 92 with rec-tier titles at $737 — the 24 GB ceiling and portability 31.6 the honest limits of the build year.
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⭐ What stands out
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memory capacity is lower than typical gaming class (+62.5%) (comfort).
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overall performance is lower than typical gaming class (+19.4%) (mid).
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🎮 What it can run
⚙️ Configuration analysis
Top configuration handles modern AAA games at high settings, video editing, and heavy multitasking.
🤔 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 7i Gen 7 (2022, Intel): verdict
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