IdeaPad 3 (15, AMD)

Name: IdeaPad 3 (15, AMD)
Brand: Lenovo
SKU: 11933
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4 (1 reviews)

Model: IdeaPad 3 15ALC6/15ADA05/15ABA7 series
Processor: Up to AMD Ryzen 7 5700U
Graphics: AMD Radeon Graphics (Vega 8/7/6/3)
Memory: 4GB–36GB DDR4 3200MHz
Storage: 128GB–1TB SSD, optional 1TB HDD
Display: 15.6" HD (TN) or FHD (TN/IPS), optional touchscreen
Connectivity: USB-A, USB-C, HDMI 1.4b, SD card reader, Wi-Fi 5/6
Weight: ~1.65–1.9 kg (3.6–4.2 lbs)

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IdeaPad 3 (15, AMD)

AMD Ryzen Performance

The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 (15, AMD) features AMD Ryzen processors (up to Ryzen 7 5700U, 8 cores, 16 threads, 1.8–4.3 GHz, 8MB L3 cache). Scores ~8,500 in Cinebench R23 multi-core, ~15% faster than Ryzen 5 5500U and comparable to Intel i5-1135G7. Ideal for productivity (~10–15 browser tabs), light photo editing, and casual gaming (~30–40 FPS in *League of Legends* at 1080p Low). Integrated AMD Radeon Graphics (Vega 8 for Ryzen 7, ~2.0 GHz) delivers ~0.8 TFLOPS. Users report smooth performance for school/work, but thermal throttling (~75°C) occurs under load without cooling. Q-Control toggles between Max Performance and Stealth Mode for quiet operation.

Display and Portable Design

Features a 15.6" display: HD (1366x768, TN, 220 nits, 45% NTSC) or FHD (1920x1080, TN/IPS, 250–300 nits, ~72% sRGB). Optional touchscreen. TN panels have poor angles (~30°); IPS recommended. Weighing 1.65–1.9 kg (3.6–4.2 lbs) and measuring 359.2 x 236.5 x 19.9 mm, the plastic chassis (Arctic Grey, Abyss Blue, Business Black) is portable but fingerprint-prone. Non-backlit chiclet keyboard and small touchpad are functional but fatiguing. 720p webcam with privacy shutter is average. Users note sturdy build for price but criticize plasticky feel.

Connectivity and Battery Life

Includes 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, 1x USB-A 2.0, 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (Power Delivery, DisplayPort on some models), HDMI 1.4b (4K@30Hz), SD card reader, and headphone/mic combo. Wi-Fi 5 (Realtek 8822CE, ~800 Mbps) or Wi-Fi 6 (~1.2 Gbps) with Bluetooth 5.0/5.1. Supports one external display. The 35–45Wh battery lasts ~6–9 hours (office tasks) or ~10–12 hours (video at 150 nits). Users criticize short battery life (~4–5 hours under load) and no USB-C charging on some models. Dolby Audio speakers (2x 1.5W) are decent but lack depth.

Lenovo IdeaPad 3 (15, AMD): All Features

Processor	Up to AMD Ryzen 7 5700U (8 cores, 1.8–4.3 GHz, 8MB cache), Ryzen 5 5500U, Ryzen 3 5300U, Ryzen 3 3250U, Athlon Gold 3150U, AMD 3020e
Graphics	AMD Radeon Graphics (Vega 8 for Ryzen 7, Vega 7 for Ryzen 5, Vega 6 for Ryzen 3, Vega 3 for others)
Memory	4GB–36GB DDR4 3200MHz (4GB/8GB soldered + 1x SODIMM)
Storage	128GB–1TB PCIe NVMe SSD (M.2 2280/2242), optional 1TB HDD
Display	15.6" HD (1366x768, TN, 220 nits), FHD (1920x1080, TN/IPS, 250–300 nits), optional touchscreen
Connectivity	2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, 1x USB-A 2.0, 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, HDMI 1.4b, SD card reader, headphone/mic
Features	Wi-Fi 5/6, Bluetooth 5.0/5.1, fTPM 2.0, webcam privacy shutter, Dolby Audio, optional fingerprint reader, MIL-STD-810H
Warranty	1–2 years (courier/carry-in, on-site options)

Lenovo IdeaPad 3 (15, AMD): All Specifications

Processor	AMD Ryzen 7 5700U (8 cores, 1.8–4.3 GHz, 8MB cache, 15W TDP), Ryzen 5 5500U (6 cores, 2.1–4.0 GHz), Ryzen 3 5300U (4 cores, 2.6–3.8 GHz), Ryzen 3 3250U (2 cores, 2.6–3.5 GHz), Athlon Gold 3150U (2 cores, 2.4–3.3 GHz), AMD 3020e (2 cores, 1.2–2.6 GHz)
Graphics	AMD Radeon Graphics (Vega 8 for Ryzen 7, Vega 7 for Ryzen 5, Vega 6 for Ryzen 3, Vega 3 for others)
Memory	4GB–36GB DDR4 3200MHz (4GB/8GB soldered + 1x SODIMM, dual-channel up to 36GB)
Storage	128GB–1TB PCIe NVMe SSD (M.2 2280/2242, PCIe 3.0/4.0 x4), optional 1TB SATA HDD (5400 RPM)
Display	15.6" HD (1366x768, TN, 220 nits, 45% NTSC), FHD (1920x1080, TN/IPS, 250–300 nits, 72% sRGB), optional touchscreen
Networking	Realtek 8822CE Wi-Fi 5 (~800 Mbps) or RTL8852BE Wi-Fi 6 (~1.2 Gbps), Bluetooth 5.0/5.1
Battery	35–45Wh, ~6–9 hours (office tasks), ~10–12 hours (video at 150 nits)
Power Supply	45W–65W USB-C or barrel charger
Dimensions	359.2 x 236.5 x 19.9 mm (14.14 x 9.31 x 0.78 inches)
Weight	1.65–1.9 kg (3.6–4.2 lbs)
Operating System	Windows 11 Home/Pro, Windows 10 Home/Pro/S Mode, DOS, Ubuntu 20.04
Security	fTPM 2.0, webcam privacy shutter, optional fingerprint reader, MIL-STD-810H
Audio	2x 1.5W Dolby Audio speakers, dual mics
Camera	720p HD with privacy shutter
Keyboard	Non-backlit, chiclet, optional numeric keypad
Warranty	1–2 years (courier/carry-in, on-site options)
Certifications	RoHS, EPEAT Silver, Energy Star, MIL-STD-810H
Package Contents	Laptop, 45W–65W charger, quick start guide