Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 10 Gets a Major Upgrade With RTX 5070 12GB and 240Hz OLED Display
Lenovo has quietly refreshed its 16-inch Legion 7i Gen 10 gaming laptop with more powerful hardware, giving gamers and creators a stronger configuration option built around Intel’s latest high-end mobile processor and Nvidia’s upgraded graphics.
The updated model, also known as the Lenovo Legion 7 16IAX10, is now available in the United States with an Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus processor and an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU featuring 12GB of VRAM. This makes the new configuration one of the most capable versions of the Legion 7i Gen 10 so far.
The upgraded Legion 7i continues Lenovo’s push to refresh its 16-inch gaming laptop lineup with newer CPU and GPU options. The company recently introduced similar hardware updates across other Legion models, and now the more premium Legion 7i is getting the same treatment.
Previously, the Legion 7 16IAX10 could be configured with up to an Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX processor and a GeForce RTX 5070 with 8GB of VRAM. The new version steps things up with the Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, a newer Arrow Lake HX processor designed to deliver stronger performance in demanding workloads such as gaming, video editing, 3D rendering, and multitasking.
The graphics upgrade is also notable. Moving from an 8GB GeForce RTX 5070 configuration to a 12GB GeForce RTX 5070 gives the laptop more room for modern games, high-resolution textures, creative applications, and AI-assisted workflows. For gamers who want better long-term performance headroom, the additional VRAM could make the new model more appealing.
Lenovo pairs the upgraded processor and GPU with a premium 16-inch OLED display. The panel features a 2560 x 1600 resolution, a fast 240Hz refresh rate, and peak HDR brightness of up to 1,100 nits. This combination should make the laptop attractive not only for competitive gaming but also for users who want deep contrast, vivid colors, and smooth motion in everyday use.
The current US configuration includes 32GB of RAM and a 1TB SSD, placing it firmly in high-end gaming laptop territory. Pricing is listed at $3,139.99, making it more expensive than the base Legion 7i Gen 10. However, compared with configuring the previous Core Ultra 9 275HX model with the GeForce RTX 5070 8GB, the new 12GB RTX 5070 version appears to cost only slightly more.
Availability may vary by region. Lenovo’s product information suggests that markets such as the United States, Australia, India, and Singapore are among those expected to receive the upgraded Legion 7 16IAX10. Regional listings also hint that broader availability could follow in additional countries.
With this refresh, Lenovo is positioning the Legion 7i Gen 10 as a stronger option for users shopping for a premium 16-inch gaming laptop in 2026. The combination of the Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, GeForce RTX 5070 12GB graphics, 32GB of memory, fast SSD storage, and a bright 240Hz OLED screen makes it a compelling choice for gamers, streamers, and creative professionals who want desktop-class performance in a portable machine.
