Lenovo releases new lightweight ThinkPad with AMD Zen 5 and Intel Panther Lake processors
Hardly any time has passed since Lenovo launched the ThinkPad X13 Gen 7. Replacing Gen 6 models that we reviewed in December (curr. $1,256 on Amazon), the ThinkPad X13 Gen 7 adds more powerful processors while retaining its predecessor's 930 g starting weight.
Now, Lenovo is selling AMD and Intel variants across East Asia, Southeast Asia and Australia. Specifically, the ThinkPad X13 Gen 7 starts with a Core Ultra 5 325 and a Ryzen AI 5 Pro 440 from Intel's Panther Lake and AMD's Gorgon Point families. However, both variants can be configured with more powerful options like the Core Ultra 7 356H and the Ryzen AI 7 Pro 450.
Moreover, Lenovo equips the ThinkPad X13 Gen 7 with 16 GB or 32 GB of LPDDR5X-8533 RAM and up to 1 TB of storage regardless of whether you opt for AMD or Intel processors. Only AMD models can be configured with PCIe Gen 5.0 SSDs, though. In comparison, Intel models make do with slower PCIe 4.0 SSDs. Setting that aside, all variants ship with 1200p, 60 Hz and 400-nit IPS displays and the choice of adding cellular connectivity plus a 41 Wh or 54.7 Wh battery.
The ThinkPad X13 Gen 7 retails for AUD 2,429, HKD 15,330, MYR 6,664 and SGD 2,400 with Intel processors in Australia, Hong Kong, Malaysia and Singapore, respectively. By contrast, Lenovo has priced AMD versions at AUD 2,220, HKD 15,341 and SGD 3,322, respectively. The ThinkPad X13 Gen 7 should reach the US later this year, starting at $1,500.
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