Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9, 2024) review
Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9, 2024) — from 2024, 2.5 kg, performance 83.
Technical specifications
| Type | Gaming |
| Release year | 2024 |
| Screen | 16" · 2560x1600 |
| Processor | Intel Core i5 14450HX , Intel Core i5 14500HX , Intel Core i7 14650HX , Intel Core i7 14700HX , Intel Core i9 14900HX |
| Graphics | GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile 6GB , GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile 8GB , GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile 8GB |
| Max. RAM | 32 GB |
| Weight | 2.5 kg |
| Battery | 80 Wh |
Performance scores
Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9: the 4050 refresh of a proven formula
The Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9, 2024) at $1,152 pairs an Intel Core i5 14450HX with a GeForce RTX 4050 carrying 6GB, and 32GB of memory. Its axis sheet is identical to the Legion 7i Gen 9's — the same 99-band modeling and CAD figures — with a slightly different card and chassis doing the same work.
Where it holds up
Reliability posts 87, top quartile, and the CPU score of 93.95 clears the class median by 44.5%. Modeling at 99 and engineering CAD at 99 — both top band — lead the sheet, with photo design at 95 (top), office at 91.78 (top), gaming at 82 (high), performance at 83.14 (high) and value at 77.4 (high). Every recommended-bar check passes: Overwatch, GTA V, Rainbow Six Siege, Premiere, Photoshop and Visual Studio Code. The 4050 handles the composite axes the HX processor feeds it.
Where it falls short
Memory is the named weakness: 32GB against a 64GB class median, half the norm at a four-figure price. Portability at 21.7 (low) is the 16-inch gaming tax in its standard denomination. The card remains mainstream-tier — the sheet's strength is compute-led, and the gaming index says so quietly.
Price and depreciation
At $1,152 the class rate reads 18% per year with no cohort anchor for a projection — rate-only framing for 2024 gaming flagships. The value band at 77.4 (high) says the capability-per-dollar case is already made; the curve simply prices the platform year.
Alternatives to consider
The Legion 7i Gen 9 at the same $1,152 posts the identical sheet with an 8GB RTX 3050 — data-neutral, chassis-decided. The Legion Pro 7i Gen 9 at the same price steps up to an RTX 4080 12GB and an i9; for graphics-led buyers that is the same-money answer.
Bottom line
Fairly priced for the class. The Pro 5i Gen 9 is the compute-refreshed workhorse — twin 99-band professional axes, seven bands at high or better, every bar passing — with the half-median memory ceiling as the one line item a buyer should negotiate.
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⭐ What stands out
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reliability is higher than typical gaming class (+64.2%) (high tier).
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memory capacity is lower than typical gaming class (+50%) (professional).
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CPU performance is higher than typical gaming class (+44.5%) (enthusiast tier).
top 25% of its category
🎮 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 Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9, 2024): verdict
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