Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Series

Graphics Adapter: unknown, AMD Vega 6, AMD Vega 7, AMD Vega 8, Intel Iris Xe G7 80EUs, Intel Iris Xe G7 96EUs, Intel UHD Graphics 620
Display: 13.30 inch
Weight: 1.06kg, 1.25kg, 1.287kg, 1.29kg, 1.31kg, 1.321kg, 1.339kg, 1.443kg
Price: 1000, 1300, 1350, 1465, 1800, 1899 euro
Average of 16 scores (from 29 reviews)
Lenovo ThinkPad X13 AMD, Ryzen 5 Pro 4650U
The Lenovo ThinkPad X13 is the latest to join the Lenovo ThinkPad family. As far as the design is concerned, there is nothing new with the X13. Instead of taking advantage of a first-gen laptop to modernize the signature ThinkPad design, Lenovo has taken the easy way out by reusing the ThinkPad X390 mould. Overall, the ThinkPad X13 looks almost identical to its spiritual predecessor, except that the lid is reinforced with carbon fibre, while the deck is made of magnesium alloy. It feels sturdy and has all of the traditional ThinkPad accoutrement, including a rubber pointing stick, discrete touchpad clickers with red accents, and an illuminated "i" on the ThinkPad lid branding. In addition, there is a fingerprint sensor, a 180-degree folding hinge, and a webcam cover, which makes for a rather practical design. The chunky bezels above and below the display produce a laptop with a larger footprint than its competitors and make the ThinkPad X13 appear rather outdated.
It is definitely worth noting that, no matter the materials Lenovo uses, if it is a ThinkPad, it has military-grade durability. As for this case, the Lenovo ThinkPad X13 has passed 12 MIL-STD-810G tests for various extreme conditions, including high altitudes, freezing temperatures and dust storms. Apart from that, the ThinkPad comes with a fingerprint sensor and an optional IR camera for secure and quick login using Windows Hello. In addition, the device has been equipped with a webcam cover (ThinkShutter), which has been a standard feature on business notebooks.
In terms of connectivity, the ThinkPad X13 has a USB-3.2 Type-A input and a Kensington lock slot on the right side. On the other side, there are two USB-C inputs, an Ethernet extension port, a second USB-3.2 Type-A connector, an HDMI port, and a headphone/mic jack. It should be noted that Thunderbolt 3 is an Intel technology which would not be featured on this AMD-powered laptop. As far as the display is concerned, the X13 comes with a good 13.3-inch 1080p display with an anti-reflective finish. This model also has a really great keyboard. Every key pouch was countered with a tactile bump. There is a touchpad located just beneath the keyboard for user convenience. While those with smaller hands can easily get away with the touchpad, those with large hands might encounter some difficulty in handling it. As for the performance, the X13 comes with a Ryzen 5 Pro 4650U paired with 8 GB of RAM. The ‘Pro’ simply means that the chip has been designed specifically for business laptops. As for the GPU, the ThinkPad X13 has been equipped with Radeon graphics. In terms of its battery life, this device has a runtime of 7 hours and 53 minutes, falling short of the 10-hour premium laptop battery-life average. Overall, this is a great device to be explored for small businesses, depending on their needs and preferences.
Hands-on article by Jagadisa Rajarathnam
Specifications

Processor: AMD Renoir (Ryzen 4000 APU) R5 PRO 4650U
Graphics Adapter: AMD Vega 6
Display: 13.30 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 1.29kg
Price: 1350 euro
Links: Lenovo homepage
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Source: Tom's Guide

I would have liked a laptop like the ThinkPad X13 to carry me through college and my first few years on the job force. It's rugged, packs extra keys in the keyboard, and has enough ports to have adapters coming in and out of it. I appreciate the flexibility of the touchscreen and multiple mouse offerings, even if the combination trackpad and TrackPoint took me a while to get used to. I also like that the X13 doesn't take up a ton of room; this is the kind of laptop to get if you want it docked in a tight space. And you will want it docked because although the 13.3-inch touchscreen is viable, you must have a monitor to make full use of the X13's capabilities.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/05/2021
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Unbox

While it is slightly more expensive than the equally good ThinkPad T14 Gen 1, our review of the ThinkPad X13 Gen 1 shows that it comes with practically a better set of internals across the board–from the display to the SSD used. The configuration may be dead similar to the one used on the ThinkPad T14 Gen 1, but it looks like Lenovo used a better set of components to the ThinkPad X13 Gen 1.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 02/03/2021
Source: Tom's Guide

I would have liked a laptop like the ThinkPad X13 to carry me through college and my first few years on the job force. It's rugged, packs extra keys in the keyboard, and has enough ports to have adapters coming in and out of it. I appreciate the flexibility of the touchscreen and multiple mouse offerings, even if the combination trackpad and TrackPoint took me a while to get used to. I also like that the X13 doesn't take up a ton of room; this is the kind of laptop to get if you want it docked in a tight space. And you will want it docked because although the 13.3-inch touchscreen is viable, you must have a monitor to make full use of the X13's capabilities.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 01/29/2021
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Tom's Guide

I would have liked a laptop like the ThinkPad X13 to carry me through college and my first few years on the job force. It's rugged, packs extra keys in the keyboard, and has enough ports to have adapters coming in and out of it. I appreciate the flexibility of the touchscreen and multiple mouse offerings, even if the combination trackpad and TrackPoint took me a while to get used to. I also like that the X13 doesn't take up a ton of room; this is the kind of laptop to get if you want it docked in a tight space. And you will want it docked because although the 13.3-inch touchscreen is viable, you must have a monitor to make full use of the X13's capabilities.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/09/2020
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: PC Mag

You should shun its base models that lack full HD screen resolution, but Lenovo's Ryzen Pro-based ThinkPad X13 is an otherwise well-built, perky alternative to the company's ultra-deluxe X1 Carbon.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/02/2020
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Neowin

My biggest complaint about the Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 1 is that the design feels a bit dated for a PC that I do consider premium, even if this configuration comes in at under a thousand dollars. I have no doubt that we'll see slimmer bezels on next year's model, which will be called Gen 2 under the new naming model, as Lenovo does tend to redesign all of these things at once. Honestly, the whole array of ThinkPads from this generation is mostly a spec bump, but that that's a bad thing.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/13/2020
Rating: Total score: 85%
Source: Laptop Mag

The ThinkPad X13 strips away all of the X1 Carbon's seductive qualities and leaves the practical bits. If the subpar battery life is a deal-breaker, we recommend splurging on the Asus ExpertBook B9450 or Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (8th Gen). Otherwise, the X13 is a great option for small businesses that need fast performance in a portable package without breaking the budget.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/13/2020
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Lon.TV

Lenovo is releasing a bunch of nicely performing Ryzen based laptops this year. This one is a small form factor Thinkpad with a 13.3" display.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 09/05/2020
Source: On MSFT

If you’re considering the X13, you should pick it up now. If you’re looking for an AMD laptop for a business that can overpower an Intel one, then this is the one for you. The build and design might be the same, but the AMD Ryzen 5 Pro 4650U inside the laptop makes a huge difference and come closer in performance to a Core i7 10th Gen Intel CPU. The integrated graphics, meanwhile, are great for light gaming, and in combination, make the X13 a great multitasking machine.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/27/2020
Source: Hot Hardware

We really dig the Lenovo ThinkPad X13. Very often a notebook can do so much right, but there's a fatal flaw somewhere. Sometimes the cooling isn't up to snuff, or the design language is a little awkward. The ThinkPad X13 does away with all of that, and all we're really left with to complain about is a minor issue with ventilation placement while gaming. Snappy performance, aggressive pricing, excellent battery life, great portability, and solid expansions options add up to a laptop we could see using for years to come. Everyone who needs a great ultraportable should add the ThinkPad X13 to their short list. It is an excellent machine.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 08/26/2020
Source: Neowin

Hands-On, online available, Long, Date: 08/16/2020
Foreign Reviews
Source: Nghenhin Vietnam

Positive: Premium design; solid workmanship; powerful hardware; high performance; compact size; light weight; high mobility.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 06/12/2020
Lenovo ThinkPad X13-20T20033GE
Specifications

Processor: Intel Comet Lake i5-10210U
Graphics Adapter: Intel UHD Graphics 620
Display: 13.30 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 1.287kg
Price: 1300 euro
Links: Lenovo homepage
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The Lenovo ThinkPad X390 is followed by ... the ThinkPad X13. Lenovo has changed the name of its small office laptops using a new naming scheme, but the new laptop remains true to the strengths of its predecessors. We show what buyers of the 13-inch laptop can expect in our review.
Source: Laptop Media

So, what is wrong with this device? Well, frankly – anything. The execution is great, the materials of use are extremely premium and the performance is …there. Okay, there is still the issue with the soldered memory, which drives us crazy. This is a productivity machine. And it is not cheap. This means you have to deal with it for at least a couple of years. And to do so, it would be extremely helpful if you were able to upgrade it. Instead, Lenovo is providing you with a handful of options, which you can only choose when buying the device. Indeed, you can pick the 32GB option right off the bat and it will do you well for quite a while. Additionally, the 16GB variant is not a bad choice either. However, in our opinion, you should stay away from the 8GB unit – you know better than anyone that most productivity apps are feasting on your machine’s precious RAM.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 08/20/2020
Source: Laptop Media

So, what is wrong with this device? Well, frankly – anything. The execution is great, the materials of use are extremely premium and the performance is …there. Okay, there is still the issue with the soldered memory, which drives us crazy. This is a productivity machine. And it is not cheap. This means you have to deal with it for at least a couple of years. And to do so, it would be extremely helpful if you were able to upgrade it. Instead, Lenovo is providing you with a handful of options, which you can only choose when buying the device. Indeed, you can pick the 32GB option right off the bat and it will do you well for quite a while. Additionally, the 16GB variant is not a bad choice either. However, in our opinion, you should stay away from the 8GB unit – you know better than anyone that most productivity apps are feasting on your machine’s precious RAM.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 08/20/2020
Source: Laptop Media

Support, online available, Very Short, Date: 08/19/2020
Source: Laptop Media

Support, online available, Very Short, Date: 08/19/2020
Lenovo ThinkPad X13-20UGS00800
Specifications

Processor: AMD Renoir (Ryzen 4000 APU) R7 PRO 4750U
Graphics Adapter: AMD Vega 7
Display: 13.30 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 1.287kg
Price: 1000 euro
Links: Lenovo homepage
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As the newest small ThinkPad laptop, the Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 1 is the continuation of the traditional ThinkPad X series. In 2020, the AMD version bears the same name as the Intel model - and it is much faster. Buyers still have to live without Thunderbolt, but the performance advantage is so big that we do not consider it a deal-breaker.
Lenovo ThinkPad X13 G2 20WK0024GE
Specifications

Processor: Intel Tiger Lake i7-1165G7
Graphics Adapter: Intel Iris Xe G7 96EUs
Display: 13.30 inch, 16:10, 1920 x 1200 pixels
Weight: 1.339kg
Price: 1800 euro
Links: Lenovo homepage
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Lenovo equips its compact business Ultrabook with a completely new chassis, updated processors, and a 16:10 screen. You can also get a fast 5G modem, but the manufacturer now uses a worse keyboard.
Lenovo ThinkPad X13-20UF000NMH
Specifications

Processor: AMD Renoir (Ryzen 4000 APU) R7 PRO 4750U
Graphics Adapter: AMD Vega 7
Display: 13.30 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 1.29kg
Links: Lenovo homepage
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Foreign Reviews
Source: Tweakers

Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 05/21/2021
Rating: Total score: 80%
Lenovo ThinkPad X13 G2-20WK00AHGE
Specifications

Processor: Intel Tiger Lake i5-1135G7
Graphics Adapter: Intel Iris Xe G7 80EUs
Display: 13.30 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 1.31kg
Price: 1300 euro
Links: Lenovo homepage
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Source: PC Mag

The ThinkPad X13 Gen 2 is what every business should expect from a ThinkPad. What it lacks in cutting-edge features like 4K resolution or an impossibly thin and light chassis, it makes up for in typing comfort, competent performance, and long battery life. This isn't a business laptop to impress C-suite executives, but it's a great laptop to run the rest of the business on. The ThinkPad X1 Carbon is a better choice for businesses with deeper pockets, while it's hard to beat the performance of the Apple M1 processor in the MacBook Pro. For every other organization whose IT department is looking for a compact workhorse, the X13 Gen 2 is a fine choice.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/08/2021
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Laptop Mag

The Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 2 has an edge over its competitors; it serves up impressive overall performance and its video-transcoding speed gave its rivals whiplash. However, I hesitate to recommend it because, as of this writing, the ThinkPad X1 Carbon with the same specs (Intel Core i5-1135G7 CPU, 256GB SSD and 8GB of RAM) is priced at $1,392 at Lenovo. This is only $200 more than our X13 Gen 2 review unit. You’d be better off shelling out a little more for the ThinkPad X1 Carbon, which garnered a five-star rating and an Editor’s Choice badge. Plus, the ThinkPad X1 Carbon comes with a fingerprint reader, great quad speakers, slim bezels, a consistently working touchpad and nearly 16 hours of battery life — the ThinkPad X13 Gen 2 could never.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/31/2021
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: Laptop Mag

The ThinkPad X13 Gen 2 serves up zippy video transcoding, impressive overall performance and a productivity-boosting keyboard, but you’ll be better off shelling out a little more for the highly rated X1 Carbon.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/15/2021
Lenovo ThinkPad X13 G2 AMD 20XH001KGE
Specifications

Processor: AMD Cezanne (Zen 3, Ryzen 5000) R5 PRO 5650U
Graphics Adapter: AMD Vega 7
Display: 13.30 inch, 16:10, 1920 x 1200 pixels
Weight: 1.443kg
Price: 1465 euro
Links: Lenovo homepage
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The Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 2 already received a very good rating in its version with an Intel CPU. The compact business laptop gets even better with the AMD Ryzen 5000 series. The Cezanne U CPUs make the Lenovo ThinkPad faster while reducing temperatures and fan noise.
Lenovo ThinkPad X13s
Specifications

Processor: unknown
Graphics Adapter: unknown
Display: 13.30 inch, 16:10, 1920 x 1200 pixels
Weight: 1.06kg
Links: Lenovo homepage
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Source: Laptop Media

Support, online available, Very Short, Date: 11/04/2022
Source: On MSFT

The Lenovo ThinkPad X13s is one of the best Windows on ARM laptops that you can buy. It sports killer battery life and really great day-to-day performance for a device of its class. That's mainly thanks to 32-bit and 64-bit app-emulation in Windows 11 and the power of the Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3. Only the fact that emulated apps can't leverage the GPU holds this back from being the perfect laptop.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 07/05/2022
Source: Engadget

Hands-On, online available, Short, Date: 02/28/2022
Lenovo ThinkPad X13 G3 21BN0046GE
Specifications

Processor: Intel Alder Lake-M i5-1235U
Graphics Adapter: Intel Iris Xe G7 80EUs
Display: 13.30 inch, 16:10, 1920 x 1200 pixels
Weight: 1.321kg
Price: 1899 euro
Links: Lenovo homepage
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- Magnesium gives the smallest ThinkPad a light and durable casing. Inside, there is powerful hardware and a long-lasting battery. Thus, the ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 invites you to work and travel. Thanks to LTE, you can stay online
Lenovo ThinkPad X13 G2, Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U
Specifications

Processor: AMD Cezanne (Zen 3, Ryzen 5000) R7 PRO 5850U
Graphics Adapter: AMD Vega 8
Display: 13.30 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 1.31kg
Links: Lenovo homepage
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Foreign Reviews
Source: Log.com.tr

Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 09/17/2022
Rating: Total score: 84%
Lenovo ThinkPad X13 G3, i5-1240P
Specifications

Processor: Intel Alder Lake-P i5-1240P
Graphics Adapter: Intel Iris Xe G7 80EUs
Display: 13.30 inch, 16:10, 1920 x 1200 pixels
Weight: 1.25kg
Links: Lenovo homepage
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Average Score:
Source: PC Mag

The ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 upholds the legendary ThinkPad X-series standards in all ways but one: battery life. It lacks all-day unplugged stamina and isn’t competitive in its class, at least with its standard 41WHr battery. However, even had it lasted longer off the plug, Lenovo’s own ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 would still be a rosier choice. It has superior features and battery life and can be nearly the same price dependent upon Lenovo’s ever-changing sales. That said, the X13 Gen 3 should be more competitive with its optional 54WHr battery. If you can find it with that for less than the X1 Carbon, and especially if you want an AMD processor (which the X1 Carbon doesn’t offer), the X13 Gen 3 becomes a much more attractive buy.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/05/2022
Rating: Total score: 70%
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Lenovo: Lenovo ( "Le" as in the English word legend and "novo" (Latin) for new) was founded in 1984 as a Chinese computer trading company. From 2004, the company has been the largest laptop manufacturer in China and got the fourth largest manufacturer worldwide after the acquisition of IBM's PC division in 2005. In addition to desktops and notebooks, the company also produces monitors, projectors, servers, etc.
In 2011, Lenovo acquired the majority of Medion AG, a European computer hardware manufacturer. In 2014, Lenovo took over Motorola Mobility, which gave them a boost in the smartphone market.
From 2014 to 2016 Lenovo's market share in the global notebook market was 20-21%, ranking second behind HP. However, the distance decreased gradually. In the smartphone market, Lenovo did not belong to the Top 5 global manufacturers in 2016.
Modern games should be playable with these graphics cards at low settings and resolutions. Casual gamers may be happy with these cards.
AMD Vega 6: Integrated graphics adapter of the Ryzen APUs based on the Vega architecture with 6 CUs (= 384 shaders) and a clock of up to 1,500 MHz.
Intel UHD Graphics 620: Integrated GPU (GT2, 24 EUs) found on some Kaby-Lake-Refresh CPU models (15 W ULV series). Technically identical to the previous Kaby-Lake GPU called HD Graphics 620.
AMD Vega 7: Integrated graphics adapter of the Ryzen APUs based on the Vega architecture with 7 CUs (= 448 shaders) and a clock speed of up to 1,600 MHz.
Intel Iris Xe G7 96EUs: Integrated graphics card in Intel Tiger Lake G4 SoCs based on the new Gen. 12 architecture with 96 EUs (Execution Units / Shader Cluster). The clock rate depends on the processor model. The Tiger Lake chips are produced in the modern 10nm+ process at Intel.
Intel Iris Xe G7 80EUs: Integrated graphics card in Intel Tiger Lake G7 SoCs based on the new Gen. 12 architecture with 80 EUs (Execution Units / Shader Cluster). The clock rate depends on the processor model. The Tiger Lake chips are produced in the modern 10nm+ process at Intel.
AMD Vega 8: Integrated graphics card of the Ryzen APUs based on the Vega architecture with 8 CUs (= 512 shaders) and a clock of up to 2.100 MHz.
These graphics cards are not suited for Windows 3D games. Office and Internet surfing however is possible.
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» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.
AMD Renoir (Ryzen 4000 APU):
R5 PRO 4650U: Mobile Hexa-Core APU using six Zen 2 cores clocked at 2.1 to 4 GHz and a Vega graphics adapter with 6 CUs clocked at up to 1500 MHz. The PRO version of Renoir offers additional security and management features.
R7 PRO 4750U: Mobile Octa-Core APU using Zen 2 cores clocked at 1.7 to 4 GHz and a Vega graphics card with 7 CUs clocked at up to 1600 MHz. The PRO version of Renoir is offering additional security and management features.
Intel Comet Lake:
i5-10210U: Comet Lake based low power quad-core processor (technically identical to Whiskey Lake and still produced in 14nm++). The CPU cores can clock between 1.6 and 4.2 GHz (all 4 cores 3.9 GHz max.) with HyperThreading (8 threads). The integrated memory controller supports LPDDR4-2933 and using cTDP up/down the performance can be adjusted by the OEM (10 - 25 Watt possible, 15W default). Compared to the faster i5-10510U, the level 3 cache was reduced from 8 to 6 MB.
Intel Tiger Lake:
i7-1165G7: An upper mid-range, quad-core processor of Tiger Lake product family. The i7 is designed for use in ultra-light (yet actively cooled) laptops; it is manufactured on Intel's second-gen 10 nm process marketed as SuperFin. The CPU cores run at 2.8 GHz (base clock speed @ 28 W TDP) to 4.7 GHz (single-core Boost frequency). This i7 features the 96 EU Intel Iris Xe G7 iGPU; it was the second-fastest CPU of TGL-UP3 line-up when Intel initially launched the series in 2020.
i5-1135G7: A quad-core, mid-range processor of Tiger Lake product family designed for use in ultra-light laptops. The i5 is manufactured on Intel's second-gen 10 nm process marketed as SuperFin and features an 80 EU Iris Xe G7 iGPU. Core i5-1135G7 has a base clock speed of 2.4 GHz as long as it is allowed to consume 28 watts.
AMD Cezanne (Zen 3, Ryzen 5000):
R5 PRO 5650U: Mobile six core APU using Zen 3 cores clocked at 2.3 to 4.2 GHz and a Vega graphics card with 7 CUs clocked at up to 1800 MHz. The PRO CPUs offer additional management and security features. The 5650U is otherwise identical to the Ryzen 5 5600U.
R7 PRO 5850U: A mobile Octa-Core APU with Zen 3 cores clocked at 1.9 to 4.4 GHz and a Vega iGPU with 8 CUs clocked at up to 2000 MHz. The PRO CPUs offer additional management and security features.
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Intel Alder Lake-M:
i5-1235U: On Alder-Lake based mobile CPU with 2 performance cores and 8 efficient cores. The performance cores offer hyper threading, leading to 12 threads that can be processed. The CPU clocks from 0.9 to 4.4 GHz. The TDP is specified at 15 Watt.
Intel Alder Lake-P:
i5-1240P: A mid-range 28 W Alder Lake family CPU featuring 4 performance cores and 8 efficient cores. This SoC is designed for use in ultra-light (yet actively cooled) laptops. The i5's performance cores are Hyper-Threading-enabled for a total of 16 threads. Core i5-1240P runs at 1.2 GHz to 4.4 GHz; it has a built-in 80 EU Iris Xe GPU and supports "Essentials" tier vPro features.
» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.
» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.
1.06 kg:
In former time,s this weight was typical for big tablets, small subnotebooks, ultrabooks and convertibles with a 10-11 inch display-diagonal. Nowadays, often 15 inch laptops weigh as much.
1.443 kg:
82.24%: This rating should be considered to be average. This is because the proportion of notebooks which have a higher rating is approximately equal to the proportion which have a lower rating.
» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.