Dell DC16250 i5 vs Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14" 14AHP9

Benchmark-weighted head-to-head · data updated 2026-09-10

Winner: Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14" 14AHP9

Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14" 14AHP9 takes 11.8 weighted points vs 0, winning on CPU Benchmark, Storage, Pixel Density. The winner also sits in a more competitive value tier — a clear-cut call.

Dell DC16250 i5

Intel Core i5 120U · Integrated (Intel iGPU)

Under $1000
4.7 (65)
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Winner

Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14" 14AHP9

AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS · Integrated (AMD iGPU)

Under $1000
4.7 (5)
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Use-Case Scores

CategoryDC16250 i5IdeaPad 5 14" 14AHP9
Gaming2.6/103.2/10
Productivity4.7/105.5/10
Programming4.4/105.3/10
Engineering / 3D3.3/104.1/10
Student5.3/105.8/10
Travel / Portability5.4/106.2/10
AI Workloads3.1/103.8/10
Value for Money5.5/106.7/10

Detailed Specification Comparison

SpecDC16250 i5IdeaPad 5 14" 14AHP9
CPUIntel Core i5 120UAMD Ryzen 7 8845HS
PassMark Score15,98228,669
CPU Cores108
GPUIntegrated (Intel iGPU)Integrated (AMD iGPU)
G3DMark Score——
RAM16 GB DDR516 GB DDR5
RAM UpgradeableYesNo (soldered)
Storage512 GBSSD1 TBSSD
Display16″ IPS14″ IPS
Resolution1920x12001920x1200
Refresh Rate60 Hz60 Hz
Pixel Density142 PPI162 PPI
TouchscreenYesYes
Weight4.2 lbs3.31 lbs
Thickness0.75″0.7″
Amazon Rating4.7 ★ (65)4.7 ★ (5)
Value Score5.5/106.7/10

CPU Comparison

The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14" 14AHP9's AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS is ~79% faster in multi-threaded PassMark (28,669 vs 15,982). A generational gap you will feel in exports, compiles and heavy multitasking.

GPU & Gaming

Neither carries a dedicated GPU — both fine for esports at low settings, neither for modern AAA gaming.

Productivity & Battery

Office scores: 4.7/10 vs 5.5/10. Battery isn't in our dataset, but both share a similar power class, so expect comparable endurance.

Display

DC16250 i5: 16″ IPS 1920x1200 @ 60 Hz. IdeaPad 5 14" 14AHP9: 14″ IPS 1920x1200 @ 60 Hz. Panel quality is effectively even.

RAM, Storage & Upgradeability

DC16250 i5: 16 GB DDR5 (upgradeable) + 512 GBSSD. IdeaPad 5 14" 14AHP9: 16 GB DDR5 (soldered) + 1 TBSSD. The Dell DC16250 i5's socketed RAM is a longevity advantage.

Build & Portability

4.2 lbs / 0.75″ vs 3.31 lbs / 0.7″. The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14" 14AHP9 is 0.9 lbs lighter — significant for daily carry. Travel scores: 5.4 vs 6.2.

Value

Value scores land 5.5/10 vs 6.7/10. The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14" 14AHP9 extracts more performance per dollar.

Final Verdict

Buy the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14" 14AHP9 — it wins the weighted spec battle and costs less. Choose the Dell DC16250 i5 only if its specific strengths matter more to you.

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