{"id":2601,"date":"2022-02-20T16:20:04","date_gmt":"2022-02-20T21:20:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/upgrades-and-options.com\/?p=2601"},"modified":"2022-10-28T15:27:41","modified_gmt":"2022-10-28T20:27:41","slug":"ideapad-gaming-3-specs-review-tech","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/upgrades-and-options.com\/2022\/02\/ideapad-gaming-3-specs-review-tech.html","title":{"rendered":"Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 Review | Specs + Tech Info"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 laptop. Does it live up to the hype? It is an amazing device that offers the best of both worlds. It is perfect for gamers who want great performance and portability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The IdeaPad Gaming 3 laptop has a powerful processor and dedicated graphics card, which allows you to play the latest games without any problems. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, the IdeaPad Gaming 3 is very thin and lightweight, so you can take it with you wherever you go.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>But does it deliver? In this article, we give you an IdeaPad Gaming 3 review and discuss its specs and whether or not it is good for gaming. So, if you are curious about Lenovo&#8217;s latest gaming laptop, read on.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And if you need a <a href=\"https:\/\/upgrades-and-options.com\/2021\/08\/best-guide-amazing-gaming-chairs.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">new gaming chair<\/span><\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/upgrades-and-options.com\/2020\/12\/best-gaming-keyboards-under-100-wired-and-wireless.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">keyboard<\/span><\/a> for your computer or are looking for other <a href=\"https:\/\/upgrades-and-options.com\/category\/laptops\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How-To guides<\/a>, I\u2019ve got you covered with my other articles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center has-text-color wp-block-heading\" id=\"0-lenovo-ideapad-gaming-3-review\" style=\"color:#993366\">Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 Review<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-table-of-contents-block ub_table-of-contents ub_table-of-contents-collapsed\" data-showtext=\"show\" data-hidetext=\"hide\" data-scrolltype=\"auto\" id=\"ub_table-of-contents-00dcee35-3cf4-4448-a119-787fd4bcb71c\" data-initiallyhideonmobile=\"true\"\n                    data-initiallyshow=\"false\"><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-header-container\"><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-header\">\n                    <div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-title\">Contents<\/div><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-header-toggle\">\n                        <div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-toggle\">\n                        &nbsp;[<a class=\"ub_table-of-contents-toggle-link\" href=\"#\">show<\/a>]<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-extra-container\"><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-container ub_table-of-contents-1-column ub-hide\"><ul><li><a href=https:\/\/upgrades-and-options.com\/2022\/02\/ideapad-gaming-3-specs-review-tech.html#0-lenovo-ideapad-gaming-3-review>Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 Review<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/upgrades-and-options.com\/2022\/02\/ideapad-gaming-3-specs-review-tech.html#1-lenovo-ideapad-gaming-3-review>Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 review<\/a><ul><li><a href=https:\/\/upgrades-and-options.com\/2022\/02\/ideapad-gaming-3-specs-review-tech.html#2-processor-options->Processor Options:<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/upgrades-and-options.com\/2022\/02\/ideapad-gaming-3-specs-review-tech.html#3-graphics-options->Graphics Options:<\/a><ul><li><a href=https:\/\/upgrades-and-options.com\/2022\/02\/ideapad-gaming-3-specs-review-tech.html#4-ideapad-gaming-3-15ihu6->IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IHU6:<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/upgrades-and-options.com\/2022\/02\/ideapad-gaming-3-specs-review-tech.html#5-ideapad-gaming-3-15ach6->IdeaPad Gaming 3 15ACH6:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/upgrades-and-options.com\/2022\/02\/ideapad-gaming-3-specs-review-tech.html#6-improved-cooling->Improved Cooling:<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/upgrades-and-options.com\/2022\/02\/ideapad-gaming-3-specs-review-tech.html#7-display->Display:<\/a><ul><li><a href=https:\/\/upgrades-and-options.com\/2022\/02\/ideapad-gaming-3-specs-review-tech.html#8-ideapad-gaming-3-15ihu6-and-15ach6->IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IHU6 and 15ACH6:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/upgrades-and-options.com\/2022\/02\/ideapad-gaming-3-specs-review-tech.html#9-keyboard->Keyboard:<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/upgrades-and-options.com\/2022\/02\/ideapad-gaming-3-specs-review-tech.html#10-audio->Audio:<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/upgrades-and-options.com\/2022\/02\/ideapad-gaming-3-specs-review-tech.html#11-ports->Ports:<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/upgrades-and-options.com\/2022\/02\/ideapad-gaming-3-specs-review-tech.html#12-upgradable->Upgradable:<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/upgrades-and-options.com\/2022\/02\/ideapad-gaming-3-specs-review-tech.html#13-downsides->Downsides:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/upgrades-and-options.com\/2022\/02\/ideapad-gaming-3-specs-review-tech.html#14-ideapad-gaming-3-model-15ihu6-configurations>IdeaPad Gaming 3 Model 15IHU6 Configurations<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/upgrades-and-options.com\/2022\/02\/ideapad-gaming-3-specs-review-tech.html#15-ideapad-gaming-3-model-15ach6-configurations>IdeaPad Gaming 3 Model 15ACH6 Configurations<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/upgrades-and-options.com\/2022\/02\/ideapad-gaming-3-specs-review-tech.html#16-is-the-lenovo-ideapad-gaming-3-good-for-gaming>Is the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 good for gaming<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/upgrades-and-options.com\/2022\/02\/ideapad-gaming-3-specs-review-tech.html#17-lenovo-ideapad-gaming-3-specs>Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 specs<\/a><ul><li><a href=https:\/\/upgrades-and-options.com\/2022\/02\/ideapad-gaming-3-specs-review-tech.html#18-ideapad-gaming-3-gen-6-specs->IdeaPad Gaming 3 Gen 6 Specs:<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/upgrades-and-options.com\/2022\/02\/ideapad-gaming-3-specs-review-tech.html#19-ideapad-gaming-3-gen-5-specs->IdeaPad Gaming 3 Gen 5 Specs:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/upgrades-and-options.com\/2022\/02\/ideapad-gaming-3-specs-review-tech.html#20-frequently-asked-questions>Frequently Asked Questions:<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/upgrades-and-options.com\/2022\/02\/ideapad-gaming-3-specs-review-tech.html#21-ideapad-gaming-3-summary>IdeaPad Gaming 3 &#8211; Summary<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:15px\"><em>THIS POST MAY CONTAIN AFFILIATE LINKS. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.<\/em> <em>PLEASE READ MY <a href=\"https:\/\/upgrades-and-options.com\/affiliate-disclaimer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">DISCLOSURE<\/a> FOR MORE INFO<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-color wp-block-heading\" id=\"1-lenovo-ideapad-gaming-3-review\" style=\"color:#993366\">Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 Review<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To review the IdeaPad Gaming 3 laptop, we need to look at the latest <strong>Gen 6 models<\/strong>, the 15ACH6 and 15IHU6. As you would expect these new model releases have improved upon the processors and the GPU cards across the board. Also, with improved thermal performance, you are able to run your games for longer without the laptop heating up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-text-color wp-block-heading\" id=\"2-processor-options-\" style=\"color:#993366;font-size:26px\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Processor Options<\/span>:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The IdeaPad Gaming 3 laptops are a great option for gamers on a budget. The Gen 6 models are especially good with the new AMD Ryzen 5000H or Intel 11th generation processors and up to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 graphics cards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#fbf8d2\">As mentioned above, the IdeaPad Gaming 3 Gen 6 models run on the Ryzen 5000 H Series processor, which was designed for gaming. Your other option is the Intel 11th generation i5 or i7 mobile processor. Both these options are incredibly efficient, meaning your battery life will last longer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-text-color wp-block-heading\" id=\"3-graphics-options-\" style=\"color:#993366;font-size:26px\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Graphics Options<\/span>:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, let&#8217;s talk about the graphics. This laptop is powered by the <strong>GeForce RTX 30<\/strong> series laptop GPUs which are built on the NVIDIA Ampere Architecture. NVIDIA says this is the &#8220;most advanced platform for ray tracing and AI technologies that are revolutionizing the ways we play and create.&#8221; This is right on par with many of the Legion gaming laptops; some of them are offered with the RTX 30 series as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#fbf8d2\">The Gen 6 also has <strong>Advanced Optimus<\/strong> technology which delivers better performance, lower latency, and improves battery life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/upgrades-and-options.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/IdeaPad-Gaming-3-RTX-30.webp\" alt=\"IdeaPad Gaming 3 RTX 30\" class=\"wp-image-2610\" width=\"705\" height=\"465\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upgrades-and-options.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/IdeaPad-Gaming-3-RTX-30.webp 940w, https:\/\/upgrades-and-options.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/IdeaPad-Gaming-3-RTX-30-300x198.webp 300w, https:\/\/upgrades-and-options.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/IdeaPad-Gaming-3-RTX-30-768x507.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 705px) 100vw, 705px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"has-text-color has-medium-font-size wp-block-heading\" id=\"4-ideapad-gaming-3-15ihu6-\" style=\"color:#993366\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IHU6<\/span>:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Graphics Options<\/th><th>Memory<\/th><th>Boost Clock<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU<\/td><td>4GB GDDR6<\/td><td>1500 MHz \/ 1740 MHz<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop GPU<\/td><td>4GB GDDR6<\/td><td>1485 MHz \/ 1695 MHz<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption>The graphics options for IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IHU6<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"has-text-color has-medium-font-size wp-block-heading\" id=\"5-ideapad-gaming-3-15ach6-\" style=\"color:#993366\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">IdeaPad Gaming 3 15ACH6<\/span>:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Graphics Option<\/th><th>Memory<\/th><th>Boost Clock<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU<\/td><td>4GB GDDR6<\/td><td>1500 MHz \/ 1635 MHz<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop GPU<\/td><td>4GB GDDR6<\/td><td>1485 MHz \/ 1597.5 MHz<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU<\/td><td>6GB GDDR6<\/td><td>1282 MHz \/ 1485 MHz<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption>The graphics options for IdeaPad Gaming 3 15ACH6<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/upgrades-and-options.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/IdeaPad-Gaming-3-Spec-Sheet.webp\" alt=\"IdeaPad Gaming 3 Spec Sheet\" class=\"wp-image-2611\" width=\"597\" height=\"523\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upgrades-and-options.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/IdeaPad-Gaming-3-Spec-Sheet.webp 796w, https:\/\/upgrades-and-options.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/IdeaPad-Gaming-3-Spec-Sheet-300x263.webp 300w, https:\/\/upgrades-and-options.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/IdeaPad-Gaming-3-Spec-Sheet-768x672.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 597px) 100vw, 597px\" \/><figcaption>From Lenovo<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-text-color wp-block-heading\" id=\"6-improved-cooling-\" style=\"color:#993366;font-size:26px\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Improved Cooling<\/span>:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Dissipating <strong>35% to 41% more heat<\/strong> (120W) than the last generation, the IdeaPad Gaming 3 runs faster and cooler than the previous models. Get more than double the airflow out of more air outlets and up to four heat pipes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#fbf8d2\">Lenovo Vantage allows you to choose your thermal profile, so you can run the IdeaPad Gaming 3 at its maximum performance or quiet mode when doing less demanding tasks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/upgrades-and-options.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/IdeaPad-Gaming-3-Cooling-Fans.webp\" alt=\"IdeaPad Gaming 3 Cooling Fans\" class=\"wp-image-2608\" width=\"689\" height=\"130\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upgrades-and-options.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/IdeaPad-Gaming-3-Cooling-Fans.webp 918w, https:\/\/upgrades-and-options.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/IdeaPad-Gaming-3-Cooling-Fans-300x57.webp 300w, https:\/\/upgrades-and-options.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/IdeaPad-Gaming-3-Cooling-Fans-768x145.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 689px) 100vw, 689px\" \/><figcaption>From Lenovo<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-styled-box ub-styled-box ub-notification-box\" id=\"ub-styled-box-39f1910c-31d3-423b-947b-81c714a3fdb8\">\n\n\n<p id=\"ub-styled-box-notification-content-\">Get your<strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3fchB8J\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">NEW IdeaPad Gaming 3 Gen 6<\/a><\/strong> laptop straight from Lenovo using my affiliate link.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-282b66fa\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">\namzn_assoc_tracking_id = \"upgraandoptio-20\";\namzn_assoc_ad_mode = \"manual\";\namzn_assoc_ad_type = \"smart\";\namzn_assoc_marketplace = \"amazon\";\namzn_assoc_region = \"US\";\namzn_assoc_design = \"enhanced_links\";\namzn_assoc_asins = \"B09RND1LP2\";\namzn_assoc_placement = \"adunit\";\namzn_assoc_linkid = \"73052df9cf87e3b8ae49ae193f335671\";\n<\/script>\n<script src=\"\/\/z-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/onejs?MarketPlace=US\"><\/script>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-text-color wp-block-heading\" id=\"7-display-\" style=\"color:#993366;font-size:26px\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Display<\/span>:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The display is pretty good, especially for a somewhat entry-level gaming laptop. You can get up-to-<strong>165Hz FHD<\/strong> (1920&#215;1080) IPS display that provides great detail and frame rates. Plus, you can play games at 100% sRGB on a near bezel-less 15.6&#8243; screen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"has-text-color has-medium-font-size wp-block-heading\" id=\"8-ideapad-gaming-3-15ihu6-and-15ach6-\" style=\"color:#993366\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IHU6 and 15ACH6<\/span>:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th><\/th><th>Display Option 1<\/th><th>Display Option 2<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Display Size<\/strong><\/td><td>15.6&#8243;<\/td><td>15.6&#8243;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Resolution<\/strong><\/td><td>FHD (1920&#215;1080)<\/td><td>FHD (1920&#215;1080)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Type<\/strong><\/td><td>IPS<\/td><td>IPS<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Brightness nits<\/strong><\/td><td>250 nits<\/td><td>300 nits<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Aspect Ratio<\/strong><\/td><td>16:9<\/td><td>16:9<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Contrast Ratio<\/strong><\/td><td>800:1<\/td><td>1000:1<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Color Gamut<\/strong><\/td><td>45% NTSC<\/td><td>100% sRGB<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Viewing Angle<\/strong><\/td><td>170\u00b0 Viewing<\/td><td>170\u00b0 Viewing<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Refresh Rate<\/strong><\/td><td>120Hz Refresh<\/td><td>165Hz Refresh<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption>IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IHU6 and 15ACH6 display options<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:16px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-text-color wp-block-heading\" id=\"9-keyboard-\" style=\"color:#993366;font-size:26px\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Keyboard<\/span>:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The IdeaPad Gaming 3 Gen 6 keyboard continues the Lenovo tradition of providing great keyboards. It has <strong>1.5mm full key travel, 100% anti-ghosting, and 100% N-key rollover<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is very similar to the previous model&#8217;s keyboard except the Gen 6 is offered with a <strong>white backlight<\/strong> and <strong>optional 4-zone RGB keyboard<\/strong> for full immersion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-text-color wp-block-heading\" id=\"10-audio-\" style=\"color:#993366;font-size:26px\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Audio<\/span>:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The IdeaPad Gaming 3 Gen 6 uses the Realtek ALC3287 codec audio chip and also includes <strong>Nahimic Audio<\/strong>, which provides a 7.1 channel, 3D sound technology. It gives you an immersive audio experience out of the laptop&#8217;s speakers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-text-color wp-block-heading\" id=\"11-ports-\" style=\"color:#993366;font-size:26px\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Ports<\/span>:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The ports are fairly standard. They run along both sides of the laptop, whereas the Legion has ports along the back. It&#8217;s worth noting there is only <strong>one USB-C port<\/strong> and is for data transfer only, you cannot charge the laptop with this port.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-text-color wp-block-heading\" id=\"12-upgradable-\" style=\"color:#993366;font-size:26px\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Upgradable<\/span>:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A great thing about this laptop is you can upgrade both the RAM and SSD drives. The RAM is upgradable to 32GB of DDR4-3200, and there are two slots. The SSD and HDD drives can be upgraded to either 512GB or 1TB, depending on the model. (<a href=\"#2-ideapad-gaming-3-gen-6-specs\">see above<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile has-base-2-background-color has-background\" style=\"grid-template-columns:30% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><a href=\"https:\/\/upgrades-and-options.com\/2021\/06\/ideapad-gaming-3-upgrade-full-specs.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"826\" height=\"466\" src=\"https:\/\/upgrades-and-options.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/IdeaPad-Gaming-3-Upgrade.webp\" alt=\"IdeaPad Gaming 3 Upgrade\" class=\"wp-image-1792 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upgrades-and-options.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/IdeaPad-Gaming-3-Upgrade.webp 826w, https:\/\/upgrades-and-options.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/IdeaPad-Gaming-3-Upgrade-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/upgrades-and-options.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/IdeaPad-Gaming-3-Upgrade-768x433.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 826px) 100vw, 826px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"has-accent-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-size:24px\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/upgrades-and-options.com\/2021\/06\/ideapad-gaming-3-upgrade-full-specs.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Check out my article on how to upgrade the IdeaPad Gaming 3 laptop.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-text-color wp-block-heading\" id=\"13-downsides-\" style=\"color:#993366;font-size:26px\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Downsides<\/span>:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Battery<\/strong>: There are two battery options, a 45W and 60W. The 45W battery might be too low for some users, and they might want to opt for the 60W battery. That being said, if you are playing games, you will most likely keep the laptop plugged in anyway.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>x16 RAM<\/strong>: I&#8217;ve seen at least some models of the Gen 6 come with x16 RAM. It looks like others may come with the better-performing x8 RAM though.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#fbf8d2\">1Rx8 RAM is faster and has better timings than x16 RAM which therefore gives you better game performance. Manufacturers across the board are installing x16 memory in their laptops, but it is seemingly impossible to know if the laptop you are going to buy has x8 or x16.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Fingerprint Reader<\/strong>: The IdeaPad Gaming 3 Gen 6 does not have a fingerprint reader.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-color wp-block-heading\" id=\"14-ideapad-gaming-3-model-15ihu6-configurations\" style=\"color:#993366\">IdeaPad Gaming 3 Model 15IHU6 Configurations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>See the table below for configuration offerings for the Intel 15IHU6 models.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Model 82K1<\/th><th>Processor<\/th><th>Graphics<\/th><th>Memory<\/th><th>SSD Drive<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>82K10003US<\/td><td>Intel Core i7-11370H (4C \/ 8T, 3.3 \/ 4.8GHz, 12MB)<\/td><td>NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti 4GB GDDR6<\/td><td>1x 8GB SO-DIMM DDR4-3200<\/td><td>256GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0&#215;4 NVMe + 1TB HDD 5400rpm 2.5&#8243;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>82K1000HUS<\/td><td>Intel Core i5-11300H (4C \/ 8T, 3.1 \/ 4.4GHz, 8MB)<\/td><td>NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 4GB GDDR6<\/td><td>1x 8GB SO-DIMM DDR4-3200<\/td><td>256GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0&#215;4 NVMe<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>82K1000JUS<\/td><td>Intel Core i7-11370H (4C \/ 8T, 3.3 \/ 4.8GHz, 12MB)<\/td><td>NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 4GB GDDR6<\/td><td>1x 8GB SO-DIMM DDR4-3200<\/td><td>512GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0&#215;4 NVMe + 1TB HDD 5400rpm 2.5&#8243;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>82K1000KUS<\/td><td>Intel Core i5-11300H (4C \/ 8T, 3.1 \/ 4.4GHz, 8MB)<\/td><td>NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti 4GB GDDR6<\/td><td>1x 8GB SO-DIMM DDR4-3200<\/td><td>512GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0&#215;4 NVMe + 1TB HDD 5400rpm 2.5&#8243;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>82K100HWUS<\/td><td>Intel Core i5-11300H (4C \/ 8T, 3.1 \/ 4.4GHz, 8MB)<\/td><td>NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 4GB GDDR6<\/td><td>1x 8GB SO-DIMM DDR4-3200<\/td><td>512GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0&#215;4 NVMe<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>82K100LMUS<\/td><td>Intel Core i7-11370H (4C \/ 8T, 3.3 \/ 4.8GHz, 12MB)<\/td><td>NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 4GB GDDR6<\/td><td>1x 8GB SO-DIMM DDR4-3200<\/td><td>512GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0&#215;4 NVMe + 1TB HDD 5400rpm 2.5&#8243;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>82K100LPUS<\/td><td>Intel Core i7-11370H (4C \/ 8T, 3.3 \/ 4.8GHz, 12MB)<\/td><td>NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti 4GB GDDR6<\/td><td>1x 8GB SO-DIMM DDR4-3200<\/td><td>256GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0&#215;4 NVMe + 1TB HDD 5400rpm 2.5&#8243;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>82K100LTUS<\/td><td>Intel Core i7-11370H (4C \/ 8T, 3.3 \/ 4.8GHz, 12MB)<\/td><td>NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 4GB GDDR6<\/td><td>1x 8GB SO-DIMM DDR4-3200<\/td><td>256GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0&#215;4 NVMe + 1TB HDD 5400rpm 2.5&#8243;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>82K100LWCC<\/td><td>Intel Core i7-11370H (4C \/ 8T, 3.3 \/ 4.8GHz, 12MB)<\/td><td>NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 4GB GDDR6<\/td><td>2x 8GB SO-DIMM DDR4-3200<\/td><td>512GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0&#215;4 NVMe + 1TB HDD 5400rpm 2.5&#8243;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>82K100RKUS<\/td><td>Intel Core i7-11370H (4C \/ 8T, 3.3 \/ 4.8GHz, 12MB)<\/td><td>NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 4GB GDDR6<\/td><td>1x 8GB SO-DIMM DDR4-3200<\/td><td>256GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0&#215;4 NVMe<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>82K1015EUS<\/td><td>Intel Core i5-11300H (4C \/ 8T, 3.1 \/ 4.4GHz, 8MB)<\/td><td>NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 4GB GDDR6<\/td><td>1x 8GB SO-DIMM DDR4-3200<\/td><td>256GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0&#215;4 NVMe<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption>IdeaPad Gaming 3 Model 15IHU6 Configurations<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:16px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-color wp-block-heading\" id=\"15-ideapad-gaming-3-model-15ach6-configurations\" style=\"color:#993366\">IdeaPad Gaming 3 Model 15ACH6 Configurations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>See the table below for configuration offerings for the Intel 15ACH6 models.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Model<\/th><th>Processor<\/th><th>Graphics<\/th><th>Memory<\/th><th>SSD Drive<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>82K20001US<\/td><td>AMD Ryzen 5 5600H (6C \/ 12T, 3.3 \/ 4.2GHz, 3MB L2 \/ 16MB L3)<\/td><td>NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 4GB GDDR6<\/td><td>1x 8GB SO-DIMM DDR4-3200<\/td><td>256GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0&#215;4 NVMe + 1TB HDD 5400rpm 2.5&#8243;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>82K2000VUS<\/td><td>AMD Ryzen 7 5800H (8C \/ 16T, 3.2 \/ 4.4GHz, 4MB L2 \/ 16MB L3)<\/td><td>NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 4GB GDDR6<\/td><td>2x 8GB SO-DIMM DDR4-3200<\/td><td>512GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0&#215;4 NVMe<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>82K2000WCC<\/td><td>AMD Ryzen 5 5600H (6C \/ 12T, 3.3 \/ 4.2GHz, 3MB L2 \/ 16MB L3)<\/td><td>NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti 4GB GDDR6<\/td><td>1x 8GB SO-DIMM DDR4-3200<\/td><td>512GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0&#215;4 NVMe<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>82K20013US<\/td><td>AMD Ryzen 5 5600H (6C \/ 12T, 3.3 \/ 4.2GHz, 3MB L2 \/ 16MB L3)<\/td><td>NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 4GB GDDR6<\/td><td>1x 8GB SO-DIMM DDR4-3200<\/td><td>512GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0&#215;4 NVMe<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>82K20014US<\/td><td>AMD Ryzen 7 5800H (8C \/ 16T, 3.2 \/ 4.4GHz, 4MB L2 \/ 16MB L3)<\/td><td>NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 4GB GDDR6<\/td><td>1x 8GB SO-DIMM DDR4-3200<\/td><td>256GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0&#215;4 NVMe + 1TB HDD 5400rpm 2.5&#8243;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>82K2001FUS<\/td><td>AMD Ryzen 7 5800H (8C \/ 16T, 3.2 \/ 4.4GHz, 4MB L2 \/ 16MB L3)<\/td><td>NVIDIA GeForce RTX <strong>3060<\/strong> 6GB GDDR6<\/td><td>1x 8GB SO-DIMM DDR4-3200<\/td><td>512GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0&#215;4 NVMe<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>82K2003KUS<\/td><td>AMD Ryzen 7 5800H (8C \/ 16T, 3.2 \/ 4.4GHz, 4MB L2 \/ 16MB L3)<\/td><td>NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 4GB GDDR6<\/td><td>1x 8GB SO-DIMM DDR4-3200<\/td><td>256GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0&#215;4 NVMe + 1TB HDD 5400rpm 2.5&#8243;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>82K200V0US<\/td><td>AMD Ryzen 5 5600H (6C \/ 12T, 3.3 \/ 4.2GHz, 3MB L2 \/ 16MB L3)<\/td><td>NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 4GB GDDR6<\/td><td>1x 8GB SO-DIMM DDR4-3200<\/td><td>512GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0&#215;4 NVMe<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>82K200XXUS<\/td><td>AMD Ryzen 5 5600H (6C \/ 12T, 3.3 \/ 4.2GHz, 3MB L2 \/ 16MB L3)<\/td><td>NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti 4GB GDDR6<\/td><td>1x 8GB SO-DIMM DDR4-3200<\/td><td>512GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0&#215;4 NVMe<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>82K200UYUS<\/td><td>AMD Ryzen 7 5800H (8C \/ 16T, 3.2 \/ 4.4GHz, 4MB L2 \/ 16MB L3)<\/td><td>NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 4GB GDDR6<\/td><td>1x 8GB SO-DIMM DDR4-3200<\/td><td>256GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0&#215;4 NVMe + 1TB HDD 5400rpm 2.5&#8243;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption>IdeaPad Gaming 3 Model 15ACH6 Configurations<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-color wp-block-heading\" id=\"16-is-the-lenovo-ideapad-gaming-3-good-for-gaming\" style=\"color:#993366\">Is the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 good for gaming<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-base-2-background-color has-background\">Yes, it&#8217;s great for gaming, especially the latest Gen 6 models. The IdeaPad Gaming 3 was designed to be an affordable, entry-level gaming laptop. You can think of it as Lenovo Legion&#8217;s little brother. It offers both work and gaming performance in one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lenovo&#8217;s latest release of the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3faZ2Se\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">IdeaPad Gaming 3 is the Gen 6<\/span><\/a> (Amazon link) <\/strong>was released mid-year 2021. While it may not be as powerful as the more expensive Legion gaming laptops from Lenovo, this laptop can run most games with no problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>New models have <strong>improved thermal performance<\/strong> that Lenovo states &#8220;dissipates 35% &#8211; 45% more heat&#8221;, 1.5mm key travel with anti-ghosting, 165Hz FHD IPS display, Nahimic Audio, which is described as &#8220;7.1 channel immersive surround sound&#8221;, and is <a href=\"https:\/\/upgrades-and-options.com\/2021\/06\/ideapad-gaming-3-upgrade-full-specs.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">upgradable with more RAM and SSD<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-color wp-block-heading\" id=\"17-lenovo-ideapad-gaming-3-specs\" style=\"color:#993366\">Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 specs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 is a 15.6&#8243; laptop and is offered with either Intel or AMD Ryzen processors. All models have an NVIDIA discrete graphics card and other gaming specifications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Gen 6<\/strong> models have the latest <mark style=\"background-color:#fdf6bc\" class=\"has-inline-color\">AMD Ryzen 5 5600H or 7 5800H<\/mark>, or the <mark style=\"background-color:#fcf3be\" class=\"has-inline-color\">11th generation Intel<\/mark> Core i5-11300H, i5-11320H, i7-11370H, or i7-11390H. In addition, you can get an <mark style=\"background-color:#fdf8d1\" class=\"has-inline-color\">NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 4GB, 3050 Ti 4GB, or RTX 3060 6GB graphics<\/mark>. The models are <strong>15ACH6<\/strong> and <strong>15IHU6<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-text-color wp-block-heading\" id=\"18-ideapad-gaming-3-gen-6-specs-\" style=\"color:#993366;font-size:24px\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">IdeaPad Gaming 3 Gen 6 Specs<\/span>:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"has-base-2-background-color has-background\"><li><strong>RAM<\/strong>: Up to 32GB DDR4-3200 RAM &#8211; Two DDR4 SO-DIMM slots, dual-channel capable<\/li><li><strong>SSD Slot1<\/strong>: M.2 2242 SSD up to 512GB &#8211; PCIe NVMe, PCIe 3.0 x4<\/li><li><strong>SSD Slot2<\/strong>: M.2 2280 SSD up to 1TB &#8211; PCIe NVMe, PCIe 3.0 x2<\/li><li><strong>HDD<\/strong>: 2.5&#8243; HDD up to 1TB<\/li><li><strong>Display<\/strong>: 15.6&#8243; Display FHD (1920&#215;1080) IPS 250 or 300 Nits, up to refresh rate 165Hz<\/li><li><strong>Audio<\/strong>: High Definition (HD) Audio, Realtek ALC3287 codec<\/li><li><strong>Battery<\/strong>: Integrated Li-Polymer 45Wh or 60Wh battery, supports Rapid Charge Pro (charge up to 50% in 30min)<\/li><li><strong>Keyboard<\/strong>: 1.5 mm key travel, anti-ghosting, 100% N-key rollover. Backlit &#8211; white, or 4-zone RGB<\/li><li><strong>Dimensions<\/strong>: 14.16 x 9.92 x 0.95 inches<\/li><li><strong>Weight<\/strong>: 4.96 lbs<\/li><li><strong>WiFi<\/strong>: Up to WiFi 6 &#8211; 802.11ax 2&#215;2 Wi-Fi + Bluetooth 5.0<\/li><li><strong>Ports<\/strong>: 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports data transfer only), 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, HDMI 2.0, RJ45, Power In, Headphone \/ mic combo,<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-text-color wp-block-heading\" id=\"19-ideapad-gaming-3-gen-5-specs-\" style=\"color:#993366;font-size:24px\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">IdeaPad Gaming 3 Gen 5 Specs<\/span>:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Gen 5 was released 01\/25\/2021 and is available with Intel 10th generation or AMD Ryzen 4600,4800 processors. Both offer NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 graphics cards. The models are <strong>15IMH05<\/strong> (81Y4,82CG), and <strong>15ARH05<\/strong>. See the specs below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"has-base-2-background-color has-background\"><li><strong>RAM<\/strong>: Up to 32GB DDR4-2933 or DDR4-3200 RAM &#8211; Two DDR4 SO-DIMM slots, dual-channel capable<\/li><li><strong>SSD Slot1<\/strong>: M.2 2242 SSD up to 512GB &#8211; PCIe NVMe, PCIe 3.0 x4<\/li><li><strong>SSD Slot2<\/strong>: M.2 2280 SSD up to 512GB or 1TB &#8211; PCIe NVMe, PCIe 3.0 x4<\/li><li><strong>HDD<\/strong>: 2.5&#8243; HDD up to 1TB<\/li><li><strong>Display<\/strong>: 15.6&#8243; Display FHD (1920&#215;1080) IPS 250 Nits, up to refresh rate 120Hz<\/li><li><strong>Battery<\/strong>: Integrated Li-Polymer 45Wh battery, supports Rapid Charge (charge up to 80% in 1 hour)<\/li><li><strong>Keyboard<\/strong>: Backlit &#8211; blue<\/li><li><strong>Dimensions<\/strong>: 14.13 x 9.83 x 0.98 inches<\/li><li><strong>Weight<\/strong>: 4.8 lbs<\/li><li><strong>WiFi<\/strong>: Up to WiFi 6 &#8211; 802.11ax 2&#215;2 Wi-Fi + Bluetooth 5.0<\/li><li><strong>USB-C Port<\/strong>: 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports data transfer only)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/upgrades-and-options.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/IdeaPad-Gaming-3-Gen-6-Models-1024x411.webp\" alt=\"IdeaPad Gaming 3 Gen 6 Models\" class=\"wp-image-2609\" width=\"768\" height=\"308\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upgrades-and-options.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/IdeaPad-Gaming-3-Gen-6-Models-1024x411.webp 1024w, https:\/\/upgrades-and-options.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/IdeaPad-Gaming-3-Gen-6-Models-300x121.webp 300w, https:\/\/upgrades-and-options.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/IdeaPad-Gaming-3-Gen-6-Models-768x308.webp 768w, https:\/\/upgrades-and-options.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/IdeaPad-Gaming-3-Gen-6-Models.webp 1429w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption>IdeaPad Gaming 3 Gen 6 Models<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:16px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-color wp-block-heading\" id=\"20-frequently-asked-questions\" style=\"color:#993366\">Frequently Asked Questions:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1645384743339\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Does the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 have a backlit keyboard?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes, depending on the model, your options are white, blue, or 4-zone RGB.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1645384764573\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What generation is Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The latest version or generation of the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 is Gen 6.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1645384805570\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Can the IdeaPad Gaming 3 be upgraded?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes, the RAM and SSD can both be upgraded. 32GB max. RAM See my <a href=\"https:\/\/upgrades-and-options.com\/2021\/06\/ideapad-gaming-3-upgrade-full-specs.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">upgrade article<\/a>.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1645384894429\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">When did the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 come out?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The newest generation, the IdeaPad Gaming 3 Gen 6 was released mid-year 2021.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1645384911754\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Does the IdeaPad 3 have a touchscreen?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">No, the IdeaPad Gaming 3 laptop does not have a touchscreen.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1645384961730\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Is Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 dual-channel?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes, all models of the IdeaPad Gaming 3 are dual-channel capable.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1645384974332\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Is IdeaPad Gaming 3 120hz?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The previous models of the Gaming 3 had up to 120Hz display. The latest Gen 6 IdeaPad Gaming 3 models offer up to 165Hz displays.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1645385005310\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Does Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 support 5G?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">No, the IdeaPad Gaming 3 laptop does not support 5G. It does use WiFi 6 however.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1645385022666\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What is the brightness in nits?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The IdeaPad Gaming 3 laptop comes with either a 250 nit or 300 nit display, depending on the model. The 300 nits display is an option only on the new Gen 6 models.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-color wp-block-heading\" id=\"21-ideapad-gaming-3-summary\" style=\"color:#993366\">IdeaPad Gaming 3 &#8211; Summary<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Lenovo&#8217;s IdeaPad Gaming 3 is a powerful laptop that is perfect for many gamers. It has a dedicated graphics card and the latest processors, which allows you to play the latest games without any problems. Additionally, the IdeaPad Gaming 3 is very thin and lightweight, so you can take it with you wherever you go. So, if you are looking for a great gaming laptop, the IdeaPad Gaming 3 should definitely be at the top of your list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-86f77883\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-wrapper gb-grid-wrapper-d246a620\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-949f8575\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-949f8575\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/upgrades-and-options.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Picture.webp\" alt=\"JS Author Picture\" class=\"wp-image-3441\" style=\"width:160px;height:120px\" width=\"160\" height=\"120\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upgrades-and-options.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Picture.webp 640w, https:\/\/upgrades-and-options.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Picture-300x225.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 160px) 100vw, 160px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-af8674fd\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-af8674fd\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/upgrades-and-options.com\/author\/js\">J.S.<\/a> is the owner, content creator, and editor at Upgrades-and-Options.com. 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In addition, as part of my lab administrator responsibilities, I\u2019ve learned, supported, and repaired\/upgraded network hardware such as Cisco routers and switches.","sameAs":["http:\/\/upgrades-and-options.com"],"url":"https:\/\/upgrades-and-options.com\/author\/js"},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https:\/\/upgrades-and-options.com\/2022\/02\/ideapad-gaming-3-specs-review-tech.html#faq-question-1645384743339","position":1,"url":"https:\/\/upgrades-and-options.com\/2022\/02\/ideapad-gaming-3-specs-review-tech.html#faq-question-1645384743339","name":"Does the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 have a backlit keyboard?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"Yes, depending on the model, your options are white, blue, or 4-zone RGB.","inLanguage":"en-US"},"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https:\/\/upgrades-and-options.com\/2022\/02\/ideapad-gaming-3-specs-review-tech.html#faq-question-1645384764573","position":2,"url":"https:\/\/upgrades-and-options.com\/2022\/02\/ideapad-gaming-3-specs-review-tech.html#faq-question-1645384764573","name":"What generation is Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"The latest version or generation of the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 is Gen 6.","inLanguage":"en-US"},"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https:\/\/upgrades-and-options.com\/2022\/02\/ideapad-gaming-3-specs-review-tech.html#faq-question-1645384805570","position":3,"url":"https:\/\/upgrades-and-options.com\/2022\/02\/ideapad-gaming-3-specs-review-tech.html#faq-question-1645384805570","name":"Can the IdeaPad Gaming 3 be upgraded?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"Yes, the RAM and SSD can both be upgraded. 32GB max. 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