Lenovo's upcoming Legion Go handheld will feature a much faster variant too with AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme APUs & LPDDR5-7500 memory as spotted in a leak.
Our previous coverage of the upcoming Lenovo handheld highlighted several new aspects one should expect with the Legion Go. Amongst them was the inclusion of separate AR glasses for the handheld device, potentially providing users with an immersive experience. However, we did doubt how Lenovo would squeeze out such performance from an 8-inch device, but today's information has created a vivid picture.
The reputable fellow @AnhPhuH has obtained the expected specifications for "Legion Go" from BAPCo's database, which reveals that the company will indeed employ both AMD Ryzen Z1 & Z1 Extreme APUs, which were made famous after the inclusion in ASUS's ROG Ally. The processors hold immense power, which we will come later on. Apart from the onboard powerhouse, it is also mentioned that the Legion Go will feature 16GB LPDDR5-7500 RAM, which is the fastest we have seen being utilized in a handheld.
The benchmarks below show the standard Z1 APU leading the charge because it is set to the "Best Performance" mode whereas the Z1 Extreme configurations are set to "Best Battery" modes.
Lenovo Legion GO:
- AMD Ryzen Z1/ Z1 Extreme
- 16GB LPDDR5-7500
- 256/ 512GB M.2 2242 NVMe (Samsung PM991/ WD SN740)
- 2560x1600 display
Z1: https://t.co/5Gi9cEKcbl
Z1E (PM991): https://t.co/hDeZOjd5BV
Z1E (SN740): https://t.co/ZkXKsZUgGd pic.twitter.com/PaidEBjYxo
— Hoang Anh Phu (@AnhPhuH) August 22, 2023
Lenovo isn't comprised in the screen department as well, as it is rumored that the company will employ an 8-inch screen with a maximum resolution of 2560x1600. Having such resolution in handhelds is a unique factor;
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