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| The Lenovo ThinkBook 14+ and 16+ laptops now feature AMD Gorgon Point APUs in China. |
For professionals and power users constantly on the hunt for the next performance breakthrough, Lenovo’s latest move in China is causing serious waves. The tech giant has just unveiled refreshed models of its acclaimed ThinkBook 14+ and 16+ laptops, and the headline act is under the hood: a cutting-edge AMD “Gorgon Point” APU that, in early tests, is nipping at the heels of Apple’s flagship M4 silicon.
The Heart of the Matter: AMD Ryzen AI 7 H 450 with Zen 5 DNA
Gone are the familiar Ryzen 7 chips. The new powerhouse driving these machines is the AMD Ryzen AI 7 H 450 APU. This isn't just a simple refresh; it's built on AMD's next-generation "Gorgon Point" architecture, featuring a hybrid core design of 4 Zen 5 and 4 Zen 5c cores (8 cores/16 threads total). While it shares much of its DNA with the previous Ryzen AI 7 350, it steps up with a 100 MHz clock speed bump and support for faster memory.
The result? Potentially groundbreaking CPU performance. In a tantalizing leaked Geekbench 6 result, the Ryzen AI 7 H 450 managed to outscore the Apple M4 SoC by a narrow margin. This benchmark leak, while preliminary, signals that AMD is bringing fierce competition to the high-efficiency performance arena long dominated by Apple.
No Compromises on Premium Features: TGX eGPU, Stunning Displays
Lenovo isn’t just betting on the CPU. Recognizing that integrated graphics, even capable ones like the Radeon 860M iGPU included here, have limits, they’ve equipped the ThinkBook 14+/16+ with a secret weapon for graphics-intensive tasks: the TGX interface.
This proprietary slot offers external GPU (eGPU) support with blistering transfer speeds around 64 Gbps, putting it in the same performance league as the popular OCuLink standard. For creators, engineers, or gamers who occasionally need desktop-level GPU power, this feature is a game-changer, allowing for a seamless, high-speed connection to a powerful external graphics dock.
The displays continue to be a major selling point. The ThinkBook 14+ sports a sharp 14.5-inch, 3072 x 1920 (120Hz) panel with 100% DCI-P3 color coverage. Its larger sibling, the ThinkBook 16+, goes even further with a 3200 x 2000 resolution and a super-smooth 165Hz refresh rate—ideal for both color-accurate design work and fluid visual experiences.
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| The Lenovo ThinkBook 14+ |
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| The Lenovo ThinkBook 14+ |
Ports, Power, and Practicality: A Creator’s Toolkit
Connectivity is thoroughly modern and abundant:
- Dual USB4 Type-C (for power, data, and display)
- Dual USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A
- HDMI 2.1
- Ethernet port
- TGX graphics interface
- 3.5mm audio jack
- SD card reader
Under the chassis, dual-channel LPDDR5X-8533 memory and dual M.2 2280 SSD slots ensure multitasking and storage are never bottlenecks. The package is rounded out by a 99.9 Wh battery, WiFi 7, a four-speaker audio system, and an IR camera with Windows Hello support paired with a physical shutter for privacy.
The Catch: A China-Exclusive Launch (For Now)
There is a significant caveat for international buyers. As first reported by ITHome, these specific AMD Gorgon Point models are currently a China-only release. A variant with 32GB of RAM and a 512GB SSD is already listed on JD.com for 6,999 Yuan (approximately $1,008).
🔗 You can check the current pricing and specs on JD.com here.
Unfortunately, Lenovo has given no indication of a global launch for this configuration, making it an elusive prize for tech enthusiasts outside China.
The Bottom Line
Lenovo’s new ThinkBook 14+ and 16+ with AMD’s Gorgon Point APU represent a tantalizing peek into the future of high-performance, AI-ready thin-and-light laptops. By combining a CPU that challenges Apple’s best, a revolutionary high-speed eGPU interface, and no-compromise premium features, Lenovo has crafted what could be the ultimate mobile workstation for a niche of demanding users. The only question remaining is if—or when—the rest of the world will get a chance to experience it.
Source: ITHome