5800U | ThinkBook 15 Gen 3 (15, AMD)
- Model: ThinkBook 15 Gen 3 (21A4 series)
- Processor: AMD Ryzen 7 5800U
- Graphics: AMD Radeon Vega 8
- Memory: 8GB–40GB DDR4 3200MHz
- Storage: 256GB–2TB PCIe NVMe SSD, optional 1TB–2TB HDD
- Display: 15.6-inch Full HD (IPS or TN)
- Connectivity: USB-C, USB-A, HDMI 1.4b, RJ45, Wi-Fi 6, SD card reader
- Weight: ~1.7 kg (3.75 lbs)
ThinkBook 15 Gen 3 (15, AMD)
AMD Ryzen 7 5800U Performance
The Lenovo ThinkBook 15 Gen 3 (15, AMD) with Ryzen 7 5800U (8 cores, 16 threads, 1.9–4.4 GHz, 4MB L2, 16MB L3 cache, 15W TDP) delivers strong performance. Cinebench R23 multi-core scores ~10,800, and Geekbench 5 multi-core ~7,200–7,800. Integrated AMD Radeon Vega 8 graphics (~1.8 TFLOPS) handle light gaming (~25–35 FPS in *GTA V* at 1080p, low settings). PCMark 10 scores ~5,800–6,200, ideal for office tasks, light photo editing (Photoshop), and multitasking (~15–20 Chrome tabs). Cooling maintains ~65–75°C under load, with fans at ~35 dB. Users praise its speed for business tasks but note limitations for heavy video editing.
Display and Stylish Design
Features a 15.6-inch display: Full HD (1920x1080, IPS, 300 nits, 100% sRGB) or TN (1920x1080, 250 nits, 45% NTSC). Anti-glare coating reduces reflections. The aluminum-plastic chassis (Mineral Gray) weighs ~1.7 kg (3.75 lbs) and measures 357 x 235 x 18.9 mm. MIL-STD-810H tested for durability. Backlit keyboard (1.5mm travel, optional numpad) and one-piece touchpad are lauded for comfort; 720p webcam with privacy shutter supports clear calls. Users note sleek design but criticize TN panel’s dimness (211 cd/m²) and poor angles; IPS recommended.
Connectivity and Battery Life
Includes 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps, power delivery, DisplayPort 1.4), 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps), 1x USB-A 2.0, HDMI 1.4b (4K@30Hz), RJ45 Ethernet, headphone/mic combo, SD card reader. Wi-Fi 6 (up to 1.2 Gbps) and Bluetooth 5.1 ensure fast connectivity. The 45Wh battery lasts ~7–8 hours (office tasks) or ~9–11 hours (video at 150 nits). Rapid Charge reaches 80% in ~1 hour (65W). Users appreciate port variety but note USB-C power delivery inconsistency and shorter battery life vs. competitors like HP ProBook 445 G8 (~10 hours).
Lenovo ThinkBook 15 Gen 3 (15, AMD) Ryzen 7 5800U: All Features
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 5800U (8 cores, 16 threads, 1.9–4.4 GHz, 4MB L2, 16MB L3 cache, 15W TDP) |
|---|---|
| Graphics | AMD Radeon Vega 8 (8 cores, up to 1.8 TFLOPS) |
| Memory | 8GB–40GB DDR4 3200MHz (soldered + 1x SODIMM, dual-channel) |
| Storage | 256GB–2TB PCIe NVMe SSD (M.2 2280, PCIe 3.0 x4), optional 1TB–2TB HDD (7200rpm) |
| Display | 15.6-inch Full HD (1920x1080, IPS, 300 nits, 100% sRGB), optional TN (1920x1080, 250 nits, 45% NTSC) |
| Connectivity | 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2, 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, 1x USB-A 2.0, HDMI 1.4b, RJ45 Ethernet, headphone/mic combo, SD card reader |
| Features | Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.1, fTPM 2.0, 720p webcam with privacy shutter, backlit keyboard, MIL-STD-810H, ThinkShield security |
| Warranty | 1–3 years (standard, optional extended) |
Lenovo ThinkBook 15 Gen 3 (15, AMD) Ryzen 7 5800U: All Specifications
| Model | ThinkBook 15 Gen 3 (21A4 series) |
|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 5800U (8 cores, 16 threads, 1.9–4.4 GHz, 4MB L2, 16MB L3 cache, 15W TDP) |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon Vega 8 (8 cores, up to 1.8 TFLOPS) |
| Memory | 8GB–40GB DDR4 3200MHz (8GB or 16GB soldered + 1x SODIMM, dual-channel) |
| Storage | 256GB–2TB PCIe NVMe SSD (M.2 2280, PCIe 3.0 x4, up to 3500 MB/s read), optional 1TB–2TB 2.5-inch HDD (7200rpm) |
| Display | 15.6-inch Full HD (1920x1080, IPS, 300 nits, 100% sRGB, 60Hz), optional TN (1920x1080, 250 nits, 45% NTSC, 60Hz) |
| Connectivity | 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps, power delivery, DisplayPort 1.4), 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps), 1x USB-A 2.0, HDMI 1.4b (4K@30Hz), RJ45 Ethernet, headphone/mic combo, SD card reader |
| Networking | Wi-Fi 6 (up to 1.2 Gbps), Bluetooth 5.1, Gigabit Ethernet |
| Battery | 45Wh, 7–8 hours (office tasks), 9–11 hours (video at 150 nits) |
| Power Supply | 65W USB-C (Rapid Charge) |
| Dimensions | 357 x 235 x 18.9 mm (14.06 x 9.25 x 0.74 inches) |
| Weight | Starting at 1.7 kg (3.75 lbs) |
| Operating System | Windows 10 Pro, Windows 11 Pro, no OS option |
| Security | fTPM 2.0, webcam privacy shutter, fingerprint reader, Kensington Lock, ThinkShield security suite |
| Audio | 2x 2W Dolby Audio speakers, dual mics with AI noise cancellation |
| Camera | 720p with privacy shutter, optional IR camera |
| Keyboard | Backlit, spill-resistant, 1.5mm key travel, optional numpad |
| Warranty | 1–3 years (standard, optional extended) |
| Certifications | RoHS, EPEAT Silver, Energy Star, MIL-STD-810H |
| Package Contents | Laptop, 65W USB-C charger, quick start guide |












