The Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 laptop reflects some key changes in the design and performance architecture of the gaming laptop together with a seemingly affordable price. The 2022 IdeaPad Gaming 3 lineup includes two Intel 12th Gen-powered models and two AMD Ryzen 6000 series-equipped models. Two size variants are available for the IdeaPad Gaming 3 lineup namely 15.6” and 16”.
The 16-inch models will have a 16:10 Aspect Ratio for any of the CPU options. The display resolution could go up to 2560 x 1600 which offers a better vertical space for gaming, browsing, and other applications. The 16:10 aspect ratio however is not suited for watching TV or movies which are produced with the 16:9 standard. Apart from the specs variation across CPU and size, each of the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 laptops looks similar design-wise. The Intel-based models are called IdeaPad Gaming 3i while the AMD-based models are known as the IdeaPad Gaming 3.
The memory configuration for the IdeaPad Gaming 3 lineup includes up to 32GB of DDR4 3200MHz RAM and up to 1TB of storage. The IdeaPad Gaming 3i and 3 models support Thunderbolt 4 with the exception of the RTX 3060-based model. The graphics of the IdeaPad Gaming 3i is significantly better than that of the models running on AMD processors.
Dimension-wise, the 16-inch model has a slimmer design than the 15.6-inch models. As per pricing, the IdeaPad Gaming 3i starts from $989.99 while the AMD-based models start at $929. The 16-inch model begins at $1,489. The IdeaPad Gaming 3 lineup will surface in April and June 2022.
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