Is the laptop suitable for regular use over five to six years?
Is the laptop suitable for regular use over five to six years?
Hello, considering this laptop:
Lenovo Legion 5 Stingray White
Ryzen 7 5800H CPU
RTX 3060 130W 6GB GPU
2x8GB DDR4 3200 MHz RAM
1TB SSD
2560x1440 WQHD sRGB %100 Panel
Ideal for: video editing, rendering, photoshopping, programming and gaming.
Is it a good option?
The only positive point about the laptop is its portability. In all other areas, a desktop PC performs better. Also, laptops tend to run at thermal limits, which can affect performance. The RTX 3060 inside a laptop isn’t as powerful as an RTX 3060 in a desktop setup—it’s comparable to a desktop RTX 2060.
Comparison link: https://gpu.userbenchmark.com/Compare/Nv...2971vs4034
Unless you need the laptop for its portability, there’s no strong reason to buy one. If you choose a desktop, you can upgrade components like the GPU regularly, making it viable for longer use. For instance, a 6-7 year old GPU would likely be less useful today, especially for gaming and rendering.
I own a GTX 1060 from 2016 that I replaced with a GTX 1660 Ti in 2020. With a desktop PC, I’d have around 4 years left, but I’m not too particular. For casual gaming, you might get about 2 years out of your laptop—less if you demand higher graphics quality later.
For rendering tasks, a solid 3D capability requires at least 32 GB RAM, with 64 GB being ideal.