ThinkBook 14 | ThinkBook 14 Gen 3 (14, AMD)
- Model: ThinkBook 14 Gen 3 (AMD, Type 20YF, 20YG)
- Processor: AMD Ryzen 3 5300U, Ryzen 5 5500U/5600U, Ryzen 7 5700U/5800U
- Graphics: AMD Radeon RX Vega 5/6/7/8
- Memory: Up to 40GB DDR4, 3200 MHz
- Storage: Up to 1TB SSD + 2TB HDD
- Display: 14" FHD TN or IPS, up to 300 nits
- Battery: 45Wh, ~6–8 hours
- Weight: ~1.4 kg
ThinkBook 14 Gen 3 (14, AMD)
Processor and Performance
The Lenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 3 (AMD) is powered by AMD Ryzen 5000 Series processors, including Ryzen 3 5300U (4C/8T, 2.6–3.8 GHz), Ryzen 5 5500U (6C/12T, 2.1–4.0 GHz), Ryzen 5 5600U (6C/12T, 2.3–4.2 GHz), Ryzen 7 5700U (8C/16T, 1.8–4.3 GHz), or Ryzen 7 5800U (8C/16T, 1.9–4.4 GHz). It delivers strong performance for productivity tasks (Cinebench R20 Multi: ~3200–3800 for Ryzen 7 5800U), suitable for office work, light content creation, and multitasking. Users praise its efficiency but note thermal throttling under sustained loads (~15W–25W TDP). Ideal for business users seeking value and performance.
Graphics and Display
The 14" display offers Full HD (1920x1080) with TN (220 nits, ~45% NTSC) or IPS (300 nits, ~60% sRGB) panels, with optional touchscreen. Integrated AMD Radeon Graphics (Vega 5/6/7/8) support light gaming (~30–50 FPS in *Valorant* Medium) and basic creative tasks. Users appreciate the IPS panel’s clarity for work but criticize the TN panel’s poor color accuracy and viewing angles. The display is adequate for business use but not ideal for design work.
Design and Connectivity
Weighing ~1.4 kg with an aluminum-plastic chassis, it’s MIL-STD-810H tested. Ports include 2x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2, 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, HDMI 1.4b, RJ45, 3.5mm audio, and SD card reader. Wi-Fi 6 (Realtek RTL8852AE, ~1200 Mbps) and Bluetooth 5.0 ensure connectivity, though some users report slow Wi-Fi connections (2–3 min to connect). The 45Wh battery lasts ~6–8 hours (web browsing). Users note fan noise (~40 dB) and modest battery life compared to competitors.
Lenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 3 (AMD): All Features
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 3 5300U, Ryzen 5 5500U, Ryzen 5 5600U, Ryzen 7 5700U, Ryzen 7 5800U |
|---|---|
| Graphics | AMD Radeon RX Vega 5 (Ryzen 3), Vega 6 (Ryzen 5 5500U), Vega 7 (Ryzen 5 5600U), Vega 8 (Ryzen 7) |
| Display | 14" FHD (1920x1080), TN (220 nits, 45% NTSC) or IPS (300 nits, ~60% sRGB), optional touchscreen |
| Memory | Up to 40GB DDR4 (3200 MHz, soldered + 1 SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | Up to 1TB M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD + up to 2TB HDD |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 6 (Realtek RTL8852AE), Bluetooth 5.0, Gigabit Ethernet |
| Ports | 2x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (PD, DP), 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, HDMI 1.4b, RJ45, 3.5mm audio, 4-in-1 SD card reader |
| Battery | 45Wh, ~6–8 hours (web browsing) |
| Features | Backlit keyboard, fingerprint reader, TPM 2.0, 720p webcam with shutter, MIL-STD-810H, dual-array mic, Dolby Audio |
| Warranty | 1–3 years (varies by region, registration recommended) |
Lenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 3 (AMD): All Specifications
| Model | ThinkBook 14 Gen 3 (AMD, Type 20YF, 20YG) |
|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 3 5300U (4C/8T, 2.6/3.8 GHz, 4MB L3), Ryzen 5 5500U (6C/12T, 2.1/4.0 GHz, 8MB L3), Ryzen 5 5600U (6C/12T, 2.3/4.2 GHz, 8MB L3), Ryzen 7 5700U (8C/16T, 1.8/4.3 GHz, 8MB L3), Ryzen 7 5800U (8C/16T, 1.9/4.4 GHz, 16MB L3) |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon RX Vega 5 (Ryzen 3), Vega 6 (Ryzen 5 5500U), Vega 7 (Ryzen 5 5600U), Vega 8 (Ryzen 7 5700U/5800U, 15W) |
| Display | 14" FHD (1920x1080), TN (220 nits, 45% NTSC) or IPS (300 nits, ~60% sRGB), anti-glare, optional touchscreen |
| Battery | 45Wh, ~6–8 hours (web browsing), ~5–6 hours (video playback) |
| Ports | 2x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (Power Delivery, DisplayPort 1.4), 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, 1x HDMI 1.4b, 1x RJ45, 1x 3.5mm audio, 1x 4-in-1 SD card reader |
| Connectivity | Realtek RTL8852AE Wi-Fi 6 (up to 1200 Mbps), Bluetooth 5.0, Realtek RTL8168/8111 Gigabit Ethernet |
| Audio | 2x 2W speakers, Dolby Audio, dual-array mic |
| Camera | 720p HD with privacy shutter, optional IR camera |
| Keyboard | Backlit, spill-resistant, 6-row Chiclet, 1.5mm key travel |
| Security | TPM 2.0, fingerprint reader, webcam shutter, Kensington lock slot |
| Dimensions | 323 x 218 x 17.9 mm (12.72" x 8.58" x 0.70") |
| Weight | ~1.4 kg (3.1 lbs) |
| Build | Aluminum top, plastic bottom |
| Operating System | Windows 10/11 Home/Pro 64-bit, Linux (Ubuntu supported) |
| Power Adapter | 65W USB-C, supports rapid charge (80% in 1 hour) |
| Warranty | 1–3 years (varies by region, registration recommended) |
| Certifications | EPEAT Gold, Energy Star, RoHS, TCO Certified |
| Package Contents | Laptop, 65W USB-C charger, quick start guide |
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