Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen5 is a reliable and powerful assistant even under extreme conditions

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20.06.2023

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen5 laptop impresses with its performance, fantastic durability and mobility. With the help of this device, you can cope with complex tasks and demanding programs.

Target Users

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen5 is designed for professionals and users who need a high-performance laptop. It will be appreciated by business users, creative professionals, software developers and anyone looking for a laptop that meets high standards of quality and reliability. Thanks to modern components and powerful features, the ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen5 allows you to efficiently perform various tasks, such as data processing, photo and video editing, running demanding programs, etc.

Design

The design of the ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen5 reflects its professional and solid character. The laptop has a classic ThinkPad series design.

The logo with the name of the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 series and model is located on the laptop lid.

The ThinkPad series logo is also printed on the stand of the laptop, under the keyboard.

The size of the laptop makes it easy to transport and use. The device is compact and thin, so it easily fits into a bag or backpack. Additionally, the laptop's weight has been optimized for maximum portability.

The keyboard has a classic design with separate keys and a backlight, making it convenient to work when it's dark.

Durable Case

One of the main advantages of the laptop is its light and durable case that meets military standards related to reliability. This means the ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen5 can withstand drops, heavy pressure, dust and moisture.

Ports and Connectors

On the right side, there is a Kensington slot, 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type A ports and a memory card reader.

On the left side, there is a network port, 2 Thunderbolt 4 Type C ports, HDMI, and a headphone/microphone jack.

Moreover, the laptop has an Intel AX211 11ax (Wi-Fi 6) Wi-Fi adapter to ensure a stable Internet connection and Bluetooth 5.1.

Security

The facial recognition function and fingerprint reader integrated with the power button are used for reliable data storage, making it easy and secure to log in.

Display

The ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen5 has a 16-inch IPS matrix screen with a resolution of 3,840 × 2,400 - WQUXGA. The display has 100% support for the Adobe RGB spectrum, which means that graphics editors can use the laptop without wasting time calibrating the monitor.

CPU

In this modification, the ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5 has a 12th Gen Intel Core i7-12800H CPU with 14 cores, 20 threads, and a maximum frequency of 4.6 MHz. The device with such a "stuffing" can work smoothly, allowing you to perform several complex tasks at the same time, search for information on the Internet, communicate in messengers, etc. 32GB DDR5 RAM is responsible for the fast response of the device to numerous requests.

Graphics Card

With a powerful 8GB NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti discrete graphics card, the ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen5 is ready for graphics-intensive tasks like video editing, 3D modeling or gaming. It provides fast and smooth operation, as well as realistic graphics rendering in demanding graphics programs. The graphics card supports high resolutions, including 4K, which will allow you to enjoy a clear and detailed image on the laptop screen.

Memory and Storage

By default, the laptop is equipped with 32GB DDR5 RAM, there are no free slots in this modification, so you cannot increase RAM. The ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5 laptop comes with a fast 1TB SSD drive to store large amounts of data and process them quickly.

To make sure of this, let's move on to the benchmarks.

Benchmarks

CPU-Z shows full specifications:

Geekbench6 is a cross-platform benchmark that measures multi-core CPU performance:

Crystal Disk tested drive C read/write speed.

Cinebench 23 helped to evaluate the hardware capabilities of the laptop. During the benchmarking, photorealistic 3D scenes containing about 2,000 objects, consisting of hundreds of thousands of polygons, were calculated. Two tests were carried out: on 14 cores and on 1 core.

PCMark 10 made it possible to evaluate the overall performance of the system, as well as the behavior of the laptop in situations close to typical daily use. Three main tests are offered:

  • Essentials (covers typical user behavior);
  • Productivity (measures system performance and workload related to office tasks);
  • Digital Content Creation (tests such workloads as surfing the Internet, editing texts and photos, video chats, etc.).

3D Mark uses demo scenes played using different technologies under different loads.

  • Fire Strike performance evaluation using DirectX 11 for gaming PCs;

  • Night Raid – performance evaluation using DirectX 12 for entry-level PCs with an integrated GPU;

  • Time Spy – performance evaluation using DirectX 12.

Software

Windows 10 Pro.

Conclusion

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen5 is a powerful, reliable and elegant laptop with high value, performance and well-balanced features, making it an attractive choice for those looking for a work tool that meets high quality standards.

Specifications:

  • Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen5 (21DE001MRA)
  • Weight: 1.88 kg
  • Dimensions: 359.5 × 253.8 × 17.9 mm
  • Intel Core i7-12800H CPU, 14 cores/20 threads, 2.4 GHz to 4.6 MHz
  • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti graphics card, 8GB GDDR6
  • 32GB DDR5 RAM, 4800 MHz
  • 1TB SSD drive
  • Wi-Fi 6, BT 5.1

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The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5 (21DE001MRA) combines mobility, impressive performance and fantastic durability. It is designed for users who are used to performing complex tasks in the office, on trips and even on extreme expeditions. The device weighs 1.88 kg and works in autonomous mode for up to 10.7 hours on one battery charge. Rapid Charge technology will allow you to replenish the battery of your electronic assistant from 0 to 80% in just 60 minutes.
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