Intel Core i5-1235U, 10C (2P + 8E)/12T, P-core 1.3/4.4GHz, E-core 0.9/3.3GHz, 12MB, 8GB DDR4-3200, 256GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0x4 NVMe Opal 2.0, 15.6" FHD (1920x1080) IPS 300nits 45% NTSC, Intel Iris Xe Graphics Functions as UHD Graphics, Wi-Fi 6 802.11ax 2x2 + BT5.1, FHD 1080p + IR Hybrid with Privacy Shutter, Windows 11 Pro

Unleash the beast of Legion
- A competitive edge with Intel® Core™ processors & NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 40 series GPUs
- Ice cold cooling tech with a larger VRM heatsink, higher Vcore, & increased airflow
- Lightning-fast memory with 5600MHz DDR5 memory
- Slick & stylish design with a glass panel that shows off internals lit up by ARGB fans
- Versatile connections for all of your favorite peripherals

Game Without Compromise. Go Beyond Performance With Intel® Core™ Processors.    
Intel® Core™ processors feature newly optimized hybrid architecture and industry-leading technology that enables you to go beyond gaming and creation. With Intel, you can do it all. From progressing in-game to advancing in real life, Intel empowers you to be your best self.

Beyond fast    
NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 40 Series GPUs are beyond fast for gamers and creators. They're powered by the ultra-efficient NVIDIA Ada Lovelace architecture, which delivers a quantum leap in performance and AI-powered graphics. Experience lifelike virtual worlds with ray tracing and ultra-high FPS gaming with the lowest latency. Discover revolutionary new ways to create unprecedented workflow acceleration.

Enjoy 3 months of Xbox Game Pass on Lenovo Legion devices    
Play over 100 high-quality games with your new Lenovo Legion tower and three months of Xbox Game Pass-including EA Play. With new games added all the time, there's always something new to play. Download and play in full fidelity or play console games from the cloud with a connected controller.

Over-powered cooling tech    
Beat the sweatiest player in the lobby with a cooling-forward gaming system that boasts unprecedented up to 260W liquid cooling or 190W air cooling. Cool faster with more airflow via a larger VRM heatsink and higher Vcore for higher clock speeds and CPU stability. You’ll also enjoy decreased airflow obstruction with the mesh front bezel, which boosts fan efficiency and operates as quiet as 20db for a system that’s quiet as a whisper.

Slay in style    
A stylish battle station makes smoking your opponents so much more satisfying. With the signature Legion design, featuring a Storm Grey chassis, a 3D mesh front bezel, and an eye-catching rail-side transparent glass panel to show off your shiny internals—this is an eye-catching piece of gear.    

Unhinged power for toppling opponents    
Achieve a critical advantage over your competition with cutting-edge 5600MHz DDR5 memory for faster, snappier gaming performance that can handle intense multitasking under heavy loads. This easily upgradeable and expandable memory will essentially future-proof your rig and keep you dominating for years to come.     

Fast & abundant storage    
You'll have to try hard to run out of storage space on the Legion Tower 7i Gen 8. Its high-capacity PCIe Gen 4 SSDs let you enjoy faster load times and instant data transfers, perfect for demanding games. These drives also provide a smoother system response, so even completing everyday tasks feels snappier. Plus, there's room to install another drive for added storage and fun.

Connect at the speed of now    
Access blazing-fast USB-C port at the back of the Legion Tower 7i Gen 8, as well as plenty more ports for all your cutting-edge gaming or content creation essentials and accessories. Plus, with ultrafast 2.5G Ethernet and WiFi 6E capabilities, you can stream your epic gameplay to an audience of adoring fans without lags or skips.

Savage performance, superior style    
Explore an array of gaming accessories and monitors designed to help you win—and win big—with Legion's legendary tactile keyboards, 7.1 surround sound headsets, precision mouses, armored bags for ultimate gear protection, and a comprehensive portfolio of ultra-fast and cinematic gaming monitors. Each Legion accessory is designed to give you the edge over your competition and deliver you sweet victory.

Nahimic® Audio by SteelSeries for gamers, immersive 3D audio    
Nahimic® by SteelSeries drastically improves your gaming experience by providing unprecedented immersive 3D audio designed for gamers. Experience crystal-clear communication with your teammates, allowing you to use a simple way of mixing and sharing audio streaming journeys like a professional streamer. Nahimic doesn't just let you play your games—it lets you live it.

Embrace the Lenovo Vantage    
Lenovo Vantage helps you optimize settings to elevate your gaming experience. You can adjust, customize, and maximize your laptop's capabilities through our all-in-one suite of tools. With our real-time performance dashboard, overclocking controls, and AI-performance tuning with intelligent fan controls, nothing stands in the way of your success.

Design
Housing material	Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), Aluminium
Form factor	Clamshell
Colour name	Black
Product colour	Black
Product type	Laptop

Display
Contrast ratio (typical)	800:1
RGB colour space	NTSC
Colour gamut	45%
Display brightness	300 cd/m²
Anti-glare screen	Yes
LED backlight	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9
Panel type	IPS
HD type	Full HD
Touchscreen	No
Display resolution	1920 x 1080 pixels
Display diagonal	39.6 cm (15.6")

Processor
Processor base power	15 W
Maximum turbo power	55 W
Configurable TDP-down	12 W
Motherboard chipset	Intel SoC
Processor cache type	Smart Cache
Processor cache	12 MB
Processor cores	10
Performance cores	2
Efficient cores	8
Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency	4.4 GHz
Efficient-core Max Turbo Frequency	3.3 GHz
Processor boost frequency	4.4 GHz
Processor model	i5-1235U
Processor generation	12th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor family	Intel® Core™ i5
Processor manufacturer	Intel

Memory
Memory channels	Dual-channel
Maximum internal memory	40 GB
Memory slots	1x SO-DIMM
Memory layout (slots x size)	1 x 8 GB
Memory clock speed	3200 MHz
Memory form factor	On-board
Internal memory type	DDR4-SDRAM
Internal memory	8 GB

Storage
Card reader integrated	No
Optical drive type	No
SSD form factor	M.2
SSD interface	NVMe, PCI Express 4.0
NVMe	Yes
SSD capacity	256 GB
Number of SSDs installed	1
Total SSDs capacity	256 GB
Storage media	SSD
Total storage capacity	256 GB

Graphics
On-board graphics card model	Intel Iris Xe Graphics
On-board graphics card family	Intel Iris Xe Graphics
On-board GPU manufacturer	Intel
Discrete graphics card model	Not available
Discrete graphics card	No
On-board graphics card	Yes

Audio
Number of microphones	2
Built-in microphone	Yes
Speaker power	2 W
Speakers manufacturer	Harman Kardon
Number of built-in speakers	2
Audio system	Dolby Audio
Audio chip	Realtek ALC3287

Camera
Privacy type	Privacy shutter
Privacy camera	Yes
Infrared (IR) camera	Yes
Front camera resolution	1920 x 1080 pixels
Front camera HD type	Full HD
Front camera	Yes

Network
WWAN	Not installed
Near Field Communication (NFC)	No
Bluetooth version	5.2
Bluetooth	Yes
Ethernet LAN data rates	100,1000 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN	Yes
Antenna type	2x2
Wi-Fi standards	Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Top Wi-Fi standard	Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Mobile network connection	No

Ports & interfaces
USB Sleep-and-Charge ports	1
USB Sleep-and-Charge	Yes
USB Power Delivery	Yes
USB Type-C DisplayPort Alternate Mode	Yes
Combo headphone/mic port	Yes
Thunderbolt 4 ports quantity	1
Intel® Thunderbolt 4	Yes
HDMI version	2.1
HDMI ports quantity	1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	1
USB 2.0 ports quantity	1

Keyboard
Spill-resistant keyboard	Yes
Keyboard backlit	Yes
Numeric keypad	Yes
Keyboard language	English
Keyboard layout	QWERTY
Pointing device	ThinkPad UltraNav

Software
Operating system language	English
Operating system architecture	64-bit
Operating system installed	Windows 11 Pro

Processor special features
Intel Flex Memory Access	Yes
Intel Trusted Execution Technology	Yes
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes
CPU configuration (max)	1
Embedded options available	No
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)	Yes

Battery
Battery capacity	57 Wh
Battery technology	Lithium Polymer (LiPo)

Power
AC adapter input voltage	100 - 240 V
AC adapter frequency	50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter power	65 W

Security
Password protection type	BIOS, Power on, Supervisor, SSD
Password protection	Yes
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)	Yes
Trusted Platform Module (TPM) version	2.0
Windows Hello	Yes
Fingerprint reader	Yes
Smart card reader	No
Cable lock slot type	Kensington
Cable lock slot	Yes

Operational conditions
Maximum shipping altitude	3048 m
Storage relative humidity (H-H)	5 - 95%
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	8 - 95%
Storage temperature (T-T)	5 - 43 °C
Operating temperature (T-T)	5 - 35 °C

Certificates
Compliance certificates	RoHS

Sustainability
Sustainability certificates	ENERGY STAR, EPEAT Gold, ErP, TCO

Weight & dimensions
Height	18.9 mm
Depth	240 mm
Width	365 mm
Weight	1.7 kg

General
Product Family	ThinkPad
Product Series	E

Logistics data
Harmonized System (HS) code	84713000