Lenovo Legion LOQ RTX 5050 vs Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 3

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

Winner: Lenovo Legion LOQ RTX 5050

Lenovo Legion LOQ RTX 5050 takes 9 weighted points vs 4.3, winning on CPU Benchmark, Pixel Density, Amazon Rating. The winner also sits in a more competitive value tier — a clear-cut call.

Winner

Lenovo Legion LOQ RTX 5050

Intel Core i7 13650HX · NVIDIA RTX 5050

Under $1300
4.6 (51)
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Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 3

Intel Core Ultra 7 155H · Integrated (Intel iGPU)

Under $1300
4 (6)
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Use-Case Scores

CategoryLegion LOQ RTX 5050ThinkPad T16 Gen 3
Gaming4.3/103.4/10
Productivity4.9/105.2/10
Programming4.4/105/10
Engineering / 3D4.7/104.4/10
Student5/105.4/10
Travel / Portability4.5/105.6/10
AI Workloads4.6/104.4/10
Value for Money7.1/106.3/10

Detailed Specification Comparison

SpecLegion LOQ RTX 5050ThinkPad T16 Gen 3
CPUIntel Core i7 13650HXIntel Core Ultra 7 155H
PassMark Score30,24525,023
CPU Cores6P+8E6P+10E
GPUNVIDIA RTX 5050Integrated (Intel iGPU)
G3DMark Score14,439—
RAM16 GB DDR532 GB DDR5
RAM UpgradeableYesYes
Storage1 TBSSD1 TBSSD
Display15.6″ IPS16″ IPS
Resolution1920x10801920x1080
Refresh Rate60 Hz60 Hz
Pixel Density141 PPI138 PPI
TouchscreenNoNo
Weight5.28 lbs3.9 lbs
Thickness0.94″0.77″
Amazon Rating4.6 ★ (51)4 ★ (6)
Value Score7.1/106.3/10

CPU Comparison

The Lenovo Legion LOQ RTX 5050's Intel Core i7 13650HX is ~21% faster in multi-threaded PassMark (30,245 vs 25,023). Noticeable in sustained workloads, less so in everyday browsing.

GPU & Gaming

Only the Lenovo Legion LOQ RTX 5050 has a dedicated GPU (RTX 5050, 14,439 G3DMark) — it wins gaming outright.

Productivity & Battery

Office scores: 4.9/10 vs 5.2/10. Battery isn't in our dataset, but the iGPU-only Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 3 will typically outlast the Lenovo Legion LOQ RTX 5050 unplugged.

Display

Legion LOQ RTX 5050: 15.6″ IPS 1920x1080 @ 60 Hz. ThinkPad T16 Gen 3: 16″ IPS 1920x1080 @ 60 Hz. Panel quality is effectively even.

RAM, Storage & Upgradeability

Legion LOQ RTX 5050: 16 GB DDR5 (upgradeable) + 1 TBSSD. ThinkPad T16 Gen 3: 32 GB DDR5 (upgradeable) + 1 TBSSD.

Build & Portability

5.28 lbs / 0.94″ vs 3.9 lbs / 0.77″. The Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 3 is 1.4 lbs lighter — significant for daily carry. Travel scores: 4.5 vs 5.6.

Value

Value scores land 7.1/10 vs 6.3/10. The Lenovo Legion LOQ RTX 5050 extracts more performance per dollar.

Final Verdict

Buy the Lenovo Legion LOQ RTX 5050 — it wins the weighted spec battle and costs less. Choose the Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 3 only if portability matter more to you.

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