Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) vs Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 10 (15IRX10)
VS
30.7Performance59.3
26.5Display44.8
33.3Battery73.3
76.6Portability54.4
2 spec wins — Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3)7 spec wins — Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 10 (15IRX10)
InnoReviews verdict
Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 10 (15IRX10) wins this laptop face-off, 57.9 to 38.5, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+40) and performance (+29). Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3)
- Stronger portability score: 77 vs 54
- 32% lower weight: 1.3 kg vs 1.9 kg
- 14% lower thickness: 18.5 mm vs 21.5 mm
- Lower launch price: $699 vs $1,299
Reasons to pick the Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 10 (15IRX10)
- Stronger performance score: 59 vs 31
- Stronger display score: 45 vs 27
- Stronger battery score: 73 vs 33
- 308% higher charging: 245 W vs 60 W
- 300% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 8 GB
Display
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 10 (15IRX10) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 12.2 ″ | 15.1 ″+24% |
| Panel type | LCD (glass, convertible touchscreen, MPP 2.0/USI 2.0 stylus support) | OLED (PureSight) |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 165 Hz+175% |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits | 500 nits+25% |
Performance
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 10 (15IRX10) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core 3 304 | Intel Core i7-14700HX |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics (1 Xe3 core, up to 2.3GHz) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop |
| RAM | 8 GB | 32 GB+300% |
| RAM type | DDR5-6400 (SO-DIMM) | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 1,024 GB+100% |
| Storage type | M.2 2230 NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 10 (15IRX10) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,895Top 46% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 17,711Top 33% |
Battery
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 10 (15IRX10) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 50 Wh | 80 Wh+60% |
| Charging | 60 W | 245 W+308% |
Design
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 10 (15IRX10) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.3 kg+32% | 1.9 kg |
| Thickness | 18.5 mm+14% | 21.5 mm |
| Material | Overmolded shock-absorbing TPU over plastic with an internal metal structure | Aluminum lid, plastic (PC-ABS) base |
Connectivity
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 10 (15IRX10) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 4x swappable Expansion Cards (2x rear Thunderbolt 4, 2x front USB 3.2 Gen 2; USB-C/USB-A, HDMI, DisplayPort, Ethernet, microSD/SD options), 3.5mm combo jack | 3x USB-A 5Gbps, 2x USB-C 10Gbps (one with DisplayPort 2.1 and up to 100W PD), HDMI 2.1, RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (Intel BE213) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p 30fps (2MP OmniVision OV02C sensor, 80° FOV), hardware privacy switch | 5MP with e-shutter |
| Biometrics | None on this configuration — fingerprint reader is bundled only with the Core 5 320/Core 7 350 pre-built tiers, not Core 3 304 | None |
Software
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 10 (15IRX10) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Fedora 44 (KDE Plasma) (Windows 11 Home/Pro option available) | Windows 11 Home |
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