AMD transformation-artist. ThinkPad Yoga is the name of Lenovo’s business convertibles. The ThinkPad L series is the affordable enterprise series, which means the Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga G4 AMD is a budget hybrid. With AMD Ryzen 7030U and a new design, this convertible can compete with more expensive models.
Benjamin Herzig 👁 (translated by Benjamin Herzig), Published 08/04/2023 🇩🇪
If there is an area in the Lenovo ThinkPad lineup where AMD CPUs are still not widely used, it is in convertibles. Most ThinkPad convertibles are still Intel based. The only exception is the ThinkPad L13. Lenovo introduced the AMD option with the ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 2. Our review device, the Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga G4, is accordingly the third generation of the AMD Yoga.
The positioning of this model has not changed since the L13 Yoga G2: It still is the most affordable ThinkPad convertible, a budget- and entry-level model among the flexible hybrids.
Processor
AMD Ryzen 5 7530U 6 x 2 – 4.5 GHz, 30 W PL2 / Short Burst, 15 W PL1 / Sustained, Barcelo-U Refresh
Memory
16 GB
, DDR4-3200, on-board, dual channel
Display
13.30 inch 16:10, 1920 x 1200 pixel 170 PPI, 10 point touch, native pen support, B133UAN01.2 , IPS LED, glossy: no
Mainboard
AMD Promontory/Bixby FCH
Storage
Kioxia BG5 KBG5AZNT512G, 512 GB
, M.2 2242, NVMe PCIe 4.0, 512 GB free
Connections
2 USB 3.0 / 3.1 Gen1, 2 USB 3.1 Gen2, USB-C Power Delivery (PD), 1 HDMI, 2 DisplayPort, 1 Kensington Lock, Audio Connections: 3.5mm Audio, 1 Fingerprint Reader
Networking
MediaTek RZ616 (a/b/g/n=Wi-Fi 4/ac=Wi-Fi 5/ax=Wi-Fi 6/ Wi-Fi 6E 6 GHz), Bluetooth 5.2
Size
height x width x depth (in mm): 17.1 x 305 x 218 (=0.67 x 12.01 x 8.58 in)
Battery
46 Wh Lithium-Polymer
Camera
Webcam: 1080p w/IR & ThinkShutterSecondary Camera: 5 MPix Fixed-Focus Cam for Tablet mode
Additional features
Speakers: 2 W Stereo, Keyboard: 6 row Chiclet 95 %, 1.5 mm travel, Keyboard Light: yes, 65 W USB-C charger, Lenovo ActivePen Pro, 36 Months Warranty
Weight
1.356 kg (= 47.83 oz / 2.99 pounds), Power Supply: 335 g (= 11.82 oz / 0.74 pounds)
Note: The manufacturer may use components from different suppliers including display panels, drives or memory sticks with similar specifications.
Compared with the ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 2, Lenovo has introduced a new chassis design, which was already used in last years L13 Yoga G3. On the surface many things are unchanged, but there are quite a few changes in actuality. The chassis color shifted from the normal black to the more dark-grey “Thunder Black”. The aspect ration of the ThinkPad laptop has changed, as the newer ThinkPad L13 adopted 16:10 screens instead of the previous 16:9 displays. This changes leads to smaller screen bezels, especially beneath the panel.
Not changed are the materials. Lenovo still makes the display-cover out of anodized black aluminum, while the lower part of the chassis completely consists of matte-coated GFRP plastic. The screen front is protected by a glass-cover.
The chassis is not balanced in terms of stability. The screen portion is rather stiff, but the base unit is one of the weakest designs among ThinkPads. The GFRP lacks an internal metal-frame, making the chassis easily bendable. At least the keyboard does not flex easily, and the craftsmanship of the chassis is flawless. A common problem for ThinkPads on the other hand is the fact that they smudge easily. For the ThinkPad L13 Yoga G4, this is especially true for the aluminum lid.
New are the hinges, which are still fitted with silver metal caps, allowing for the transformation into a tablet. Their design in the laptop mode is similar to normal drop down hinges, as they are located behind the base. This makes the L13 Yoga G4 look like a regular clamshell laptop. Starting at an opening angle of 90 degrees, the screen touches the surface of the desk beneath it. Stability is not negatively impacted by the new design, as the screen barely wobbles. It can not be opened with one hand.
Acer Aspire 5 Spin 14 Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga G2 21AES01A00 HP ProBook x360 435 G8 R7-5800U Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga G4 21FSS00100 Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga G3 21AW003UGE DIN A4 ❌
318.2 mm / 12.5 inch
225.5 mm / 8.88 inch
17.99 mm / 0.708 inch
1.6 kg3.57 lbs312 mm / 12.3 inch
218 mm / 8.58 inch
18 mm / 0.709 inch
1.4 kg3.16 lbs309 mm / 12.2 inch
223 mm / 8.78 inch
18 mm / 0.709 inch
1.5 kg3.22 lbs305 mm / 12 inch
218 mm / 8.58 inch
17.1 mm / 0.673 inch
1.4 kg2.99 lbs305 mm / 12 inch
214.15 mm / 8.43 inch
15.9 mm / 0.626 inch
1.2 kg2.73 lbs297 mm / 11.7 inch
210 mm / 8.27 inch
1 mm / 0.03937 inch
5.7 g0.01257 lbs
The status as a budget series is signified by the ports, as Lenovo does not include Thunderbolt or USB4 ports in this ThinkPad model. Otherwise, the port selection pretty much matches the newer business standard. Noteworthy is that the ThinkPad L13 Yoga G4 is one of the few ThinkPad laptops with USB C ports on both sides – enabling the user to choose the side he wants to use to charge the laptop from.
Different from the Intel variants or more expensive AMD models, Lenovo uses a WiFi 6E solution made by MediaTek in the L13 Yoga G4 AMD. Its performance is OK and very high when it comes to sending data, but much lower when receiving them.
WWAN is not present in our review unit and not user-upgradable either. Other model variants of the L13 Yoga G4 AMD do have 4G LTE.
iperf3 transmit AXE11000
734 (min: 350) MBit/s ∼49%
iperf3 receive AXE11000
1661 (min: 1521) MBit/s ∼100%
iperf3 transmit AXE11000 6GHz
741 (min: 452) MBit/s ∼48%
iperf3 receive AXE11000 6GHz
1628 (min: 1495) MBit/s ∼94%
iperf3 transmit AX12
674 (min: 631) MBit/s ∼48%
iperf3 receive AX12
788 (min: 669) MBit/s ∼64%
iperf3 transmit AXE11000
696 (min: 411) MBit/s ∼47%
iperf3 receive AXE11000
1667 (min: 1594) MBit/s ∼100%
iperf3 transmit AX12
1409 (min: 1274) MBit/s ∼100%
iperf3 receive AX12
1235 (min: 1079) MBit/s ∼100%
iperf3 transmit AXE11000
1485 (min: 1353) MBit/s ∼100%
iperf3 receive AXE11000
1639 (min: 1609) MBit/s ∼98%
iperf3 transmit AXE11000 6GHz
1559 (min: 1137) MBit/s ∼100%
iperf3 receive AXE11000 6GHz
1726 (min: 1691) MBit/s ∼100%
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5 megapixel camera for tablet mode
Even for its budget models, Lenovo is now using 1080p webcams. The progress compared to older 720p webcams is undeniable, though the absolute quality is still rather low and only good for video conferencing with a good lighting conditions.
Aside from the normal webcam, the ThinkPad L13 Yoga G4 also has a 5 megapixel camera above the keyboard, which is usable in tablet mode. The quality of this camera is only slightly better than the 1080p webcam and not comparable with recent smartphones.
22.7 ∆E
15.9 ∆E
17.1 ∆E
14.5 ∆E
10.7 ∆E
8.4 ∆E
14.7 ∆E
20.8 ∆E
12.7 ∆E
8.2 ∆E
7.8 ∆E
6.7 ∆E
12.5 ∆E
18.9 ∆E
8.5 ∆E
8.4 ∆E
7.3 ∆E
10 ∆E
2 ∆E
13.7 ∆E
11.9 ∆E
8.6 ∆E
6.6 ∆E
10.1 ∆E
ColorChecker Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga G4 21FSS00100: 11.62 ∆E min: 2.01 – max: 22.74 ∆E
Either the fingerprint reader or the IR webcam can be used for a biometric log-in. A smartcard reader is an option feature for the L13 Yoga G4, our model does not have it. Other included security features like the Kensington lock slot, a dedicated TPM chip or the mechanical camera shutter for the webcam are always part of this product.
In addition to the 65 W USB C charger, there is only one accessory included: The integrated Digitizer pen, which is always included with the ThinkPad L13 Yoga G4.
Easy maintenance is not normal for compact ultrabooks. Luckily, this is not true for the Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga G4, as it is rather easy to open up. Eight screws and a few clips hold the bottom cover in place. When it is removed, all innards lay bare. The RAM is soldered down, as is the WiFi module, but the M.2 2242 SSD is upgradable. Also, the fan can be cleaned and the internal screwed-in battery replaced.
The keyboard is repairable too, unusual for newer laptops. To change the keyboard, two internal screws have to be removed. Afterwards, the keyboard slides back and it can be lifted out of the laptop after the ribbon connectors are unplugged.
Usually, Lenovo sells the ThinkPad L13 Yoga G4 AMD with a one year warranty. As our model is a special edition for the education market, it has a three year warranty. This package only includes bring-in warranty, but it can be upgraded to on-site service – for a price. Same is true for an optional warranty extension, a maximum of five years is possible. The warranty does not only apply here in Germany, but also internationally, though internationally, it is only good for 12 months.
Compared with the preceding design of the ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 2, there have only been a few changes to the keyboard. The older model already had a 1.5 mm key travel keyboard, but the key-caps are now reduced in height and thinner. The layout it identical, it is a 95 percent keyboard. This means that all keys are 95 percent as big as on a regular keyboard. Compared with bigger models, the dedicated Insert key is missing.
The typing feel of the backlit keyboard with smooth keys is very good, though not as good as the bigger ThinkPads and far worse than some of the older models.
ThinkPad L13 Yoga G4 AMD: keyboard area
With a width of 11.5 centimeters, the touchpad has grown horizontally. The surface is made up of rather smooth Mylar plastic, which is not as smooth as the Mylar plastic used in the more expensive T/X models. The click mechanism is good, it produces a soft click sound that is not very loud. All in all, this is a good touchpad, but not a very good one.
Aside from the touchpad, there is the red TrackPoint, as always on ThinkPads. The three dedicated, flat button beneath the keyboard and above the touchpad are the corresponding dedicated TrackPoint buttons. The TrackPoint works exactly as great as ever and enables a precise manipulation of the mouse cursor, without forcing the user to remove their hands from the keyboard. It is still an excellent alternative to the touchpad and far better suited for some tasks, like drag and drop.
The touchscreen of the Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 4 recognizes ten fingers at the same time and works flawlessly. The same is true for the Wacom AES digitizer pen with pressure sensitivity, which is integrated into the chassis and automatically charged there – making a battery change unnecessary. The pen is rather thin and thus not very comfortable to hold for a long time. Also, the integrated buttons are too flat, making them hard to use. For taking quick notes, the stylus works well enough.
ThinkPad L13 Yoga G4 AMD: stylus
As so often with ThinkPad laptops, there are multiple screen options. There is a choice between two different 13.3 inch IPS displays with touch:
WUXGA (1,920 x 1,200), 300 cd/m², semi-glossy, 100 % sRGBWUXGA (1,920 x 1,200), 400 cd/m², matte, 100 % sRGB, Low Power
With an average of 320 cd/m². the display is brighter than the advertised 300 cd/m². In comparison with the Acer Aspire 5 Spin 14, the L13 Yoga G4 has the brighter display, but it pales compared with the more expensive ThinkPad X13 Yoga G3.
The display is a bit grainy for a glossy screen, which is probably due to the anti-glare coating.
309
cd/m²331
cd/m²328
cd/m²297
cd/m²336
cd/m²319
cd/m²310
cd/m²331
cd/m²326
cd/m²
Distribution of brightness
B133UAN01.2
X-Rite i1Pro 2
Maximum: 336 cd/m² (Nits) Average: 320.8 cd/m² Minimum: 8 cd/m²
Brightness Distribution: 88 %
Center on Battery: 336 cd/m²
Contrast: 1527:1 (Black: 0.22 cd/m²)
ΔE Color 2.8 | 0.55-29.43 Ø5.1, calibrated: 1.4
ΔE Greyscale 3.8 | 0.57-98 Ø5.4
74.5% AdobeRGB 1998 (Argyll 2.2.0 3D)
99.3% sRGB (Argyll 2.2.0 3D)
74.1% Display P3 (Argyll 2.2.0 3D)
Gamma: 2.15
Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga G4 21FSS00100
B133UAN01.2 , IPS LED, 1920×1200, 13.30Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga G2 21AES01A00
N133HCE-EP2, IPS LED, 1920×1080, 13.30Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga G3 21AW003UGE
LP133WQ1-SPF2, IPS LED, 2560×1600, 13.30HP ProBook x360 435 G8 R7-5800U
AUO4B2D, IPS, 1920×1080, 13.30Acer Aspire 5 Spin 14
BOE CQ NV140WUM-N41, IPS, 1920×1200, 14.00 Display P3 Coverage
74.1
64.7
-13%
68
-8%
40.1
-46%
38.5
-48%
sRGB Coverage
99.3
96
-3%
98.6
-1%
59.9
-40%
57.3
-42%
AdobeRGB 1998 Coverage
74.5
66.5
-11%
69.5
-7%
41.4
-44%
39.8
-47%
Response Time Grey 50% / Grey 80% *
43.3 ?(20.2, 23.1)
48 ?(26, 22)
-11%
45.9 ?(20.5, 25.4)
-6%
42.8 ?(20, 22.8)
1%
29 ?(13, 16)
33%
Response Time Black / White *
28 ?(16.1, 11.9)
34 ?(19, 15)
-21%
27.6 ?(13.5, 14.1)
1%
32 ?(18, 14)
-14%
19 ?(10, 9)
32%
PWM Frequency
25000 ?(50)
Brightness middle
336
310
-8%
438
30%
304
-10%
249
-26%
Brightness
321
291
-9%
399
24%
292
-9%
235
-27%
Brightness Distribution
88
89
1%
84
-5%
89
1%
85
-3%
Black Level *
0.22
0.38
-73%
0.29
-32%
0.23
-5%
0.27
-23%
Contrast
1527
816
-47%
1510
-1%
1322
-13%
922
-40%
Colorchecker dE 2000 *
2.8
2
29%
1.8
36%
5
-79%
5
-79%
Colorchecker dE 2000 max. *
6.9
5.9
14%
4
42%
17.7
-157%
8.32
-21%
Colorchecker dE 2000 calibrated *
1.4
1
29%
0.8
43%
4.2
-200%
5.06
-261%
Greyscale dE 2000 *
3.8
3.3
13%
2.8
26%
2.1
45%
2.86
25%
Gamma
2.15 102%
2.21 100%
2.24 98%
2.03 108%
2.19 100%
CCT
6664 98%
6838 95%
6785 96%
6443 101%
6419 101%
* … smaller is better
We measured a deltaE score of 2.8 with Calman and the X-Rite i1Pro 2 Colorimeter. With a calibration via the X-Rite i1Profiler, this was cut in half to the deltaE of 1.4. This means that this screen is pretty color accurate, but there are large inaccuracies when it comes to the color blue. The ICC profile we created is available to download for free, as always.
The color gamut of the Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga G4 is good for a budget laptop. The almost complete sRGB coverage is good enough for simple photo editing.
In outdoor usage, the ThinkPad L13 Yoga G4 is middling. The semi-glossy surface combined with a so-so brightness makes using the screen hard.
Display Response Times
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Display response times show how fast the screen is able to change from one color to the next. Slow response times can lead to afterimages and can cause moving objects to appear blurry (ghosting). Gamers of fast-paced 3D titles should pay special attention to fast response times.
Screen Flickering / PWM (Pulse-Width Modulation)
ℹ
To dim the screen, some notebooks will simply cycle the backlight on and off in rapid succession – a method called Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) . This cycling frequency should ideally be undetectable to the human eye. If said frequency is too low, users with sensitive eyes may experience strain or headaches or even notice the flickering altogether.
Screen flickering / PWM not detected
In comparison: 54 % of all tested devices do not use PWM to dim the display. If PWM was detected, an average of 18867 (minimum: 5 – maximum: 3846000) Hz was measured.
Lenovo gives customers the choice between three different CPUs: The AMD Ryzen 3 7330U, the AMD Ryzen 5 Pro 7530U and the AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 7730U. Dedicated GPUs are no option, though three different iGPUs are available: the Radeon RX Vega 6, RX Vega 7 or RX Vega 8. In terms of RAM, 8, 16 or 32 GB DDR4-3200 memory are available, which is soldered. In terms of the mass storage, there is a single M.2 2242 SSD.
The Windows energy management is utilized by Lenovo on all their ThinkPad laptops. The energy profiles and therefore processor settings are thus managed via the Windows settings:
Best battery life: PL1 6 W / PL2 6 WBalanced: PL1 9 W / PL2 9 WBest performance: PL1 15 W / PL2 30 W
The power limit 1 describes the energy consumption of the processor under sustained load, the power limit 2 the short term boost performance.
The AMD Ryzen 5 Pro 7530U is a recent Barcelo Refresh processor, based on the old Ryzen 5000/Zen 4 series and thus only nominally new. The six cores work with a maximum of 4.5 GHz and a base clock of 2 GHz. The typical consumption of this processor sits at 15 W, it has twelve threads thanks to the virtual cores. Our CPU list can be used for deep dive comparisons with other CPUs.
Basically, this processor of the ThinkPad L13 Yoga G4 is exactly the same chip as the CPU of the ThinkPad L13 Yoga G2. Interestingly, the older model turns out to be slightly faster than the newer model – even if that is only a small difference. In any case, the ThinkPad L13 Yoga G4 AMD is no performance champion, the other devices are faster – except for the more expensive Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 3, which performs worse under sustained load.
CPU performance is not limited in battery mode.
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Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64Bit
83 fps
Cinebench R15 Ref. Match 64Bit
97.9 %
Cinebench R15 CPU Single 64Bit
213 Points
Cinebench R15 CPU Multi 64Bit
1289 Points
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Better than the raw CPU power is the system performance. In PCMark10, the L13 Yoga G4 AMD takes the pole position in the comparison. In everyday use, the performance does not disappoint either.
Average AMD Ryzen 5 7530U, AMD Radeon RX Vega 7
(5686 – 6209, n=3)
6007 Points ∼100% +6%
Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga G4 21FSS00100
Vega 7, R5 7530U, Kioxia BG5 KBG5AZNT512G
5686 Points ∼95%
Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga G2 21AES01A00
Vega 7, R5 PRO 5650U, SK Hynix HFS512 GDE9X081N
5621 Points ∼94% -1%
HP ProBook x360 435 G8 R7-5800U
Vega 8, R7 5800U, Samsung PM991 MZVLQ512HALU
5334 Points ∼89% -6%
Acer Aspire 5 Spin 14
Iris Xe G7 80EUs, i5-1335U, Micron 2450 512GB MTFDKBA512TFK
5216 Points ∼87% -8%
Average of class Convertible
(1486 – 6469, n=64, last 2 years)
5099 Points ∼85% -10%
Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga G3 21AW003UGE
Iris Xe G7 96EUs, i7-1265U, Samsung PM9A1 MZVL2512HCJQ
5028 Points ∼84% -12%
Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga G4 21FSS00100
Vega 7, R5 7530U, Kioxia BG5 KBG5AZNT512G
11242 Points ∼100%
Average AMD Ryzen 5 7530U, AMD Radeon RX Vega 7
(10603 – 11242, n=3)
10866 Points ∼97% -3%
Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga G2 21AES01A00
Vega 7, R5 PRO 5650U, SK Hynix HFS512 GDE9X081N
10750 Points ∼96% -4%
Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga G3 21AW003UGE
Iris Xe G7 96EUs, i7-1265U, Samsung PM9A1 MZVL2512HCJQ
10655 Points ∼95% -5%
Acer Aspire 5 Spin 14
Iris Xe G7 80EUs, i5-1335U, Micron 2450 512GB MTFDKBA512TFK
10342 Points ∼92% -8%
Average of class Convertible
(3975 – 12059, n=64, last 2 years)
9935 Points ∼88% -12%
HP ProBook x360 435 G8 R7-5800U
Vega 8, R7 5800U, Samsung PM991 MZVLQ512HALU
9476 Points ∼84% -16%
Average AMD Ryzen 5 7530U, AMD Radeon RX Vega 7
(8983 – 9967, n=3)
9574 Points ∼100% +7%
Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga G4 21FSS00100
Vega 7, R5 7530U, Kioxia BG5 KBG5AZNT512G
8983 Points ∼94%
Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga G2 21AES01A00
Vega 7, R5 PRO 5650U, SK Hynix HFS512 GDE9X081N
8860 Points ∼93% -1%
HP ProBook x360 435 G8 R7-5800U
Vega 8, R7 5800U, Samsung PM991 MZVLQ512HALU
8336 Points ∼87% -7%
Average of class Convertible
(2764 – 9772, n=64, last 2 years)
6862 Points ∼72% -24%
Acer Aspire 5 Spin 14
Iris Xe G7 80EUs, i5-1335U, Micron 2450 512GB MTFDKBA512TFK
6626 Points ∼69% -26%
Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga G3 21AW003UGE
Iris Xe G7 96EUs, i7-1265U, Samsung PM9A1 MZVL2512HCJQ
6150 Points ∼64% -32%
Average AMD Ryzen 5 7530U, AMD Radeon RX Vega 7
(4941 – 6061, n=3)
5675 Points ∼100% +15%
Acer Aspire 5 Spin 14
Iris Xe G7 80EUs, i5-1335U, Micron 2450 512GB MTFDKBA512TFK
5619 Points ∼99% +14%
Average of class Convertible
(811 – 8679, n=64, last 2 years)
5375 Points ∼95% +9%
Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga G3 21AW003UGE
Iris Xe G7 96EUs, i7-1265U, Samsung PM9A1 MZVL2512HCJQ
5265 Points ∼93% +7%
HP ProBook x360 435 G8 R7-5800U
Vega 8, R7 5800U, Samsung PM991 MZVLQ512HALU
5214 Points ∼92% +6%
Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga G2 21AES01A00
Vega 7, R5 PRO 5650U, SK Hynix HFS512 GDE9X081N
5063 Points ∼89% +2%
Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga G4 21FSS00100
Vega 7, R5 7530U, Kioxia BG5 KBG5AZNT512G
4941 Points ∼87%
Acer Aspire 5 Spin 14
Iris Xe G7 80EUs, i5-1335U, Micron 2450 512GB MTFDKBA512TFK
1599 Points ∼100% +29%
Average of class Convertible
(285 – 1756, n=49, last 2 years)
1431 Points ∼89% +15%
Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga G3 21AW003UGE
Iris Xe G7 96EUs, i7-1265U, Samsung PM9A1 MZVL2512HCJQ
1301 Points ∼81% +5%
Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga G4 21FSS00100
Vega 7, R5 7530U, Kioxia BG5 KBG5AZNT512G
1239 Points ∼77%
Average AMD Ryzen 5 7530U, AMD Radeon RX Vega 7
(1029 – 1336, n=4)
1207 Points ∼75% -3%
Acer Aspire 5 Spin 14
Iris Xe G7 80EUs, i5-1335U, Micron 2450 512GB MTFDKBA512TFK
1638 Points ∼100% +27%
Average of class Convertible
(310 – 1717, n=49, last 2 years)
1424 Points ∼87% +11%
Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga G4 21FSS00100
Vega 7, R5 7530U, Kioxia BG5 KBG5AZNT512G
1287 Points ∼79%
Average AMD Ryzen 5 7530U, AMD Radeon RX Vega 7
(1115 – 1370, n=4)
1257 Points ∼77% -2%
Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga G3 21AW003UGE
Iris Xe G7 96EUs, i7-1265U, Samsung PM9A1 MZVL2512HCJQ
1230 Points ∼75% -4%
Average of class Convertible
(252 – 1965, n=49, last 2 years)
1495 Points ∼100% +16%
Acer Aspire 5 Spin 14
Iris Xe G7 80EUs, i5-1335U, Micron 2450 512GB MTFDKBA512TFK
1483 Points ∼99% +15%
Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga G3 21AW003UGE
Iris Xe G7 96EUs, i7-1265U, Samsung PM9A1 MZVL2512HCJQ
1413 Points ∼95% +10%
Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga G4 21FSS00100
Vega 7, R5 7530U, Kioxia BG5 KBG5AZNT512G
1284 Points ∼86%
Average AMD Ryzen 5 7530U, AMD Radeon RX Vega 7
(992 – 1390, n=4)
1245 Points ∼83% -3%
Acer Aspire 5 Spin 14
Iris Xe G7 80EUs, i5-1335U, Micron 2450 512GB MTFDKBA512TFK
1868 Points ∼100% +88%
Average of class Convertible
(204 – 1868, n=49, last 2 years)
1290 Points ∼69% +30%
Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga G3 21AW003UGE
Iris Xe G7 96EUs, i7-1265U, Samsung PM9A1 MZVL2512HCJQ
1202 Points ∼64% +21%
Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga G4 21FSS00100
Vega 7, R5 7530U, Kioxia BG5 KBG5AZNT512G
991 Points ∼53%
Average AMD Ryzen 5 7530U, AMD Radeon RX Vega 7
(900 – 1096, n=4)
975 Points ∼52% -2%
PCMark 10 Score
5686 points
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When working with audio and video content, DPC latency problems can occur with the ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 4 AMD, including some dropped frame in our Youtube test. The reason seems to be the GPU driver. This problem can be fixed by the manufacturer via driver updates at any time.
Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga G3 21AW003UGE
Iris Xe G7 96EUs, i7-1265U, Samsung PM9A1 MZVL2512HCJQ
3665.7 μs * ∼100% -233%
Acer Aspire 5 Spin 14
Iris Xe G7 80EUs, i5-1335U, Micron 2450 512GB MTFDKBA512TFK
1156.5 μs * ∼32% -5%
Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga G4 21FSS00100
Vega 7, R5 7530U, Kioxia BG5 KBG5AZNT512G
1102.3 μs * ∼30%
Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga G2 21AES01A00
Vega 7, R5 PRO 5650U, SK Hynix HFS512 GDE9X081N
540 μs * ∼15% +51%
HP ProBook x360 435 G8 R7-5800U
Vega 8, R7 5800U, Samsung PM991 MZVLQ512HALU
503 μs * ∼14% +54%
* … smaller is better
A single sided M.2 2242 SSD is used in the Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 4. It was made by Kioxia and could run with NVMe PCIe 4.0 speeds, but is limited to PCIe 3.0, as the AMD platform of this Lenovo laptop has that limitation. Despite this, it is not a slow SSD.
Sequential Read:
2295MB/s
Sequential Write:
1470MB/s
Access Time Write:
0.038ms
Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga G3 21AW003UGE
Samsung PM9A1 MZVL2512HCJQ
3043 (2849.36min – 3043.18max) MB/s ∼100% +29%
Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga G4 21FSS00100
Kioxia BG5 KBG5AZNT512G
2354 (2277.98min – 2354.26max) MB/s ∼77%
Average Kioxia BG5 KBG5AZNT512G
2354 MB/s ∼77% 0%
Average of class Convertible
(251 – 4494, n=67, last 2 years)
2246 MB/s ∼74% -5%
Acer Aspire 5 Spin 14
Micron 2450 512GB MTFDKBA512TFK
2107 (1985.81min – 2107.03max) MB/s ∼69% -10%
Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga G2 21AES01A00
SK Hynix HFS512 GDE9X081N
1795 (1774.61min – 1794.53max) MB/s ∼59% -24%
HP ProBook x360 435 G8 R7-5800U
Samsung PM991 MZVLQ512HALU
1509 (1485.59min – 1509.19max) MB/s ∼50% -36%
Acer Aspire 5 Spin 14
Micron 2450 512GB MTFDKBA512TFK
3147 (3111.96min – 3146.57max) MB/s ∼100% +41%
Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga G4 21FSS00100
Kioxia BG5 KBG5AZNT512G
2226 (1899.16min – 2226.29max) MB/s ∼71%
Average Kioxia BG5 KBG5AZNT512G
2226 MB/s ∼71% 0%
Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga G2 21AES01A00
SK Hynix HFS512 GDE9X081N
2091 (2066.95min – 2091.29max) MB/s ∼66% -6%
Average of class Convertible
(202 – 4440, n=67, last 2 years)
1990 MB/s ∼63% -11%
Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga G3 21AW003UGE
Samsung PM9A1 MZVL2512HCJQ
1496 (1143.14min – 1496.26max) MB/s ∼48% -33%
HP ProBook x360 435 G8 R7-5800U
Samsung PM991 MZVLQ512HALU
1215 (1171.85min – 1215.42max) MB/s ∼39% -45%
Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga G3 21AW003UGE
Samsung PM9A1 MZVL2512HCJQ
6101 (5821.9min – 6101.41max) MB/s ∼100% +124%
Acer Aspire 5 Spin 14
Micron 2450 512GB MTFDKBA512TFK
3634 (3074.84min – 3633.94max) MB/s ∼60% +33%
Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga G2 21AES01A00
SK Hynix HFS512 GDE9X081N
3615 (1809.58min – 3614.76max) MB/s ∼59% +33%
Average of class Convertible
(272 – 7005, n=67, last 2 years)
3433 MB/s ∼56% +26%
Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga G4 21FSS00100
Kioxia BG5 KBG5AZNT512G
2726 (2431.61min – 2725.67max) MB/s ∼45%
Average Kioxia BG5 KBG5AZNT512G
2726 MB/s ∼45% 0%
HP ProBook x360 435 G8 R7-5800U
Samsung PM991 MZVLQ512HALU
2252 (2243.32min – 2252.44max) MB/s ∼37% -17%
Acer Aspire 5 Spin 14
Micron 2450 512GB MTFDKBA512TFK
3274 (2963.01min – 3274.24max) MB/s ∼100% +28%
Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga G2 21AES01A00
SK Hynix HFS512 GDE9X081N
3067 (3059.95min – 3066.61max) MB/s ∼94% +20%
Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga G4 21FSS00100
Kioxia BG5 KBG5AZNT512G
2560 (490.8min – 2559.57max) MB/s ∼78%
Average Kioxia BG5 KBG5AZNT512G
2560 MB/s ∼78% 0%
Average of class Convertible
(215 – 5160, n=67, last 2 years)
2482 MB/s ∼76% -3%
Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga G3 21AW003UGE
Samsung PM9A1 MZVL2512HCJQ
1521 (1333.01min – 1521.48max) MB/s ∼46% -41%
HP ProBook x360 435 G8 R7-5800U
Samsung PM991 MZVLQ512HALU
1375 (1358.33min – 1374.87max) MB/s ∼42% -46%
Acer Aspire 5 Spin 14
Micron 2450 512GB MTFDKBA512TFK
60 (54.84min – 60.04max) MB/s ∼100% +25%
Average of class Convertible
(9.13 – 90.3, n=67, last 2 years)
55.5 MB/s ∼93% +16%
Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga G2 21AES01A00
SK Hynix HFS512 GDE9X081N
51.4 (51.24min – 51.37max) MB/s ∼86% +7%
Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga G4 21FSS00100
Kioxia BG5 KBG5AZNT512G
47.9 (47.64min – 47.91max) MB/s ∼80%
Average Kioxia BG5 KBG5AZNT512G
47.9 MB/s ∼80% 0%
HP ProBook x360 435 G8 R7-5800U
Samsung PM991 MZVLQ512HALU
44.1 (42.36min – 44.09max) MB/s ∼74% -8%
Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga G3 21AW003UGE
Samsung PM9A1 MZVL2512HCJQ
42.7 (42.02min – 42.65max) MB/s ∼71% -11%
Acer Aspire 5 Spin 14
Micron 2450 512GB MTFDKBA512TFK
398 (289.3min – 398.01max) MB/s ∼100% +192%
Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga G3 21AW003UGE
Samsung PM9A1 MZVL2512HCJQ
189.4 (186.87min – 189.37max) MB/s ∼48% +39%
Average of class Convertible
(18.7 – 398, n=67, last 2 years)
152.2 MB/s ∼38% +12%
Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga G4 21FSS00100
Kioxia BG5 KBG5AZNT512G
136.5 (134.88min – 136.52max) MB/s ∼34%
Average Kioxia BG5 KBG5AZNT512G
136.5 MB/s ∼34% 0%
HP ProBook x360 435 G8 R7-5800U
Samsung PM991 MZVLQ512HALU
118 (107.36min – 117.74max) MB/s ∼30% -14%
Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga G2 21AES01A00
SK Hynix HFS512 GDE9X081N
113 (111.17min – 112.51max) MB/s ∼28% -17%
Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga G3 21AW003UGE
Samsung PM9A1 MZVL2512HCJQ
2167 (2162.17min – 2167.36max) MB/s ∼100% +25%
Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga G4 21FSS00100
Kioxia BG5 KBG5AZNT512G
1734 (1719.37min – 1734.3max) MB/s ∼80%
Average Kioxia BG5 KBG5AZNT512G
1734 MB/s ∼80% 0%
Acer Aspire 5 Spin 14
Micron 2450 512GB MTFDKBA512TFK
1577 (1573.42min – 1577.23max) MB/s ∼73% -9%
Average of class Convertible
(48.8 – 3523, n=67, last 2 years)
1021 MB/s ∼47% -41%
Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga G2 21AES01A00
SK Hynix HFS512 GDE9X081N
1006 (983.68min – 1005.79max) MB/s ∼46% -42%
HP ProBook x360 435 G8 R7-5800U
Samsung PM991 MZVLQ512HALU
567 (565.52min – 566.56max) MB/s ∼26% -67%
Acer Aspire 5 Spin 14
Micron 2450 512GB MTFDKBA512TFK
2760 (1274.42min – 2759.52max) MB/s ∼100% +228%
Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga G3 21AW003UGE
Samsung PM9A1 MZVL2512HCJQ
1374 (1197.84min – 1373.93max) MB/s ∼50% +63%
Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga G4 21FSS00100
Kioxia BG5 KBG5AZNT512G
842 (484.63min – 841.92max) MB/s ∼31%
Average Kioxia BG5 KBG5AZNT512G
842 MB/s ∼31% 0%
Average of class Convertible
(17.4 – 2760, n=67, last 2 years)
763 MB/s ∼28% -9%
Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga G2 21AES01A00
SK Hynix HFS512 GDE9X081N
447 (399.98min – 446.78max) MB/s ∼16% -47%
HP ProBook x360 435 G8 R7-5800U
Samsung PM991 MZVLQ512HALU
364 (360.08min – 363.91max) MB/s ∼13% -57%
Acer Aspire 5 Spin 14
Micron 2450 512GB MTFDKBA512TFK
4882 Points ∼100% +28%
Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga G3 21AW003UGE
Samsung PM9A1 MZVL2512HCJQ
4064 Points ∼83% +6%
Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga G4 21FSS00100
Kioxia BG5 KBG5AZNT512G
3826 Points ∼78%
Average Kioxia BG5 KBG5AZNT512G
3826 Points ∼78% 0%
Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga G2 21AES01A00
SK Hynix HFS512 GDE9X081N
3453 Points ∼71% -10%
Average of class Convertible
(125 – 8167, n=65, last 2 years)
3329 Points ∼68% -13%
HP ProBook x360 435 G8 R7-5800U
Samsung PM991 MZVLQ512HALU
1892 Points ∼39% -51%
Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga G3 21AW003UGE
Samsung PM9A1 MZVL2512HCJQ
1899 Points ∼100% +14%
Acer Aspire 5 Spin 14
Micron 2450 512GB MTFDKBA512TFK
1780 Points ∼94% +7%
Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga G4 21FSS00100
Kioxia BG5 KBG5AZNT512G
1661 Points ∼87%
Average Kioxia BG5 KBG5AZNT512G
1661 Points ∼87% 0%
Average of class Convertible
(54 – 3045, n=65, last 2 years)
1239 Points ∼65% -25%
Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga G2 21AES01A00
SK Hynix HFS512 GDE9X081N
1184 Points ∼62% -29%
HP ProBook x360 435 G8 R7-5800U
Samsung PM991 MZVLQ512HALU
879 Points ∼46% -47%
Acer Aspire 5 Spin 14
Micron 2450 512GB MTFDKBA512TFK
2172 Points ∼100% +61%
Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga G2 21AES01A00
SK Hynix HFS512 GDE9X081N
1717 Points ∼79% +27%
Average of class Convertible
(45 – 3626, n=65, last 2 years)
1502 Points ∼69% +11%
Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga G4 21FSS00100
Kioxia BG5 KBG5AZNT512G
1350 Points ∼62%
Average Kioxia BG5 KBG5AZNT512G
1350 Points ∼62% 0%
Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga G3 21AW003UGE
Samsung PM9A1 MZVL2512HCJQ
1290 Points ∼59% -4%
HP ProBook x360 435 G8 R7-5800U
Samsung PM991 MZVLQ512HALU
589 Points ∼27% -56%
Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga G3 21AW003UGE
Samsung PM9A1 MZVL2512HCJQ
2986 MB/s ∼100% +30%
Acer Aspire 5 Spin 14
Micron 2450 512GB MTFDKBA512TFK
2921.98 MB/s ∼98% +27%
Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga G2 21AES01A00
SK Hynix HFS512 GDE9X081N
2896 MB/s ∼97% +26%
Average of class Convertible
(226 – 5478, n=65, last 2 years)
2792 MB/s ∼94% +22%
Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga G4 21FSS00100
Kioxia BG5 KBG5AZNT512G
2295 MB/s ∼77%
Average Kioxia BG5 KBG5AZNT512G
2295 MB/s ∼77% 0%
HP ProBook x360 435 G8 R7-5800U
Samsung PM991 MZVLQ512HALU
1936 MB/s ∼65% -16%
Acer Aspire 5 Spin 14
Micron 2450 512GB MTFDKBA512TFK
2881.87 MB/s ∼100% +96%
Average of class Convertible
(162.8 – 4335, n=65, last 2 years)
1665 MB/s ∼58% +13%
Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga G2 21AES01A00
SK Hynix HFS512 GDE9X081N
1626 MB/s ∼56% +11%
Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga G4 21FSS00100
Kioxia BG5 KBG5AZNT512G
1470 MB/s ∼51%
Average Kioxia BG5 KBG5AZNT512G
1470 MB/s ∼51% 0%
HP ProBook x360 435 G8 R7-5800U
Samsung PM991 MZVLQ512HALU
1237 MB/s ∼43% -16%
Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga G3 21AW003UGE
Samsung PM9A1 MZVL2512HCJQ
1115 MB/s ∼39% -24%
Acer Aspire 5 Spin 14
Micron 2450 512GB MTFDKBA512TFK
82.37 MB/s ∼100% +59%
Average of class Convertible
(7.89 – 82.4, n=65, last 2 years)
53.6 MB/s ∼65% +4%
Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga G4 21FSS00100
Kioxia BG5 KBG5AZNT512G
51.7 MB/s ∼63%
Average Kioxia BG5 KBG5AZNT512G
51.7 MB/s ∼63% 0%
Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga G2 21AES01A00
SK Hynix HFS512 GDE9X081N
49.21 MB/s ∼60% -5%
HP ProBook x360 435 G8 R7-5800U
Samsung PM991 MZVLQ512HALU
40.35 MB/s ∼49% -22%
Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga G3 21AW003UGE
Samsung PM9A1 MZVL2512HCJQ
39.2 MB/s ∼48% -24%
Acer Aspire 5 Spin 14
Micron 2450 512GB MTFDKBA512TFK
346.54 MB/s ∼100% +190%
Average of class Convertible
(14 – 347, n=65, last 2 years)
155 MB/s ∼45% +29%
Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga G3 21AW003UGE
Samsung PM9A1 MZVL2512HCJQ
152.5 MB/s ∼44% +27%
Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga G4 21FSS00100
Kioxia BG5 KBG5AZNT512G
119.7 MB/s ∼35%
Average Kioxia BG5 KBG5AZNT512G
119.7 MB/s ∼35% 0%
Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga G2 21AES01A00
SK Hynix HFS512 GDE9X081N
112.2 MB/s ∼32% -6%
HP ProBook x360 435 G8 R7-5800U
Samsung PM991 MZVLQ512HALU
99.5 MB/s ∼29% -17%
Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga G3 21AW003UGE
Samsung PM9A1 MZVL2512HCJQ
1561 MB/s ∼100% +13%
Acer Aspire 5 Spin 14
Micron 2450 512GB MTFDKBA512TFK
1405.56 MB/s ∼90% +2%
Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga G4 21FSS00100
Kioxia BG5 KBG5AZNT512G
1380 MB/s ∼88%
Average Kioxia BG5 KBG5AZNT512G
1380 MB/s ∼88% 0%
Average of class Convertible
(19.6 – 2446, n=65, last 2 years)
906 MB/s ∼58% -34%
Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga G2 21AES01A00
SK Hynix HFS512 GDE9X081N
845 MB/s ∼54% -39%
HP ProBook x360 435 G8 R7-5800U
Samsung PM991 MZVLQ512HALU
645 MB/s ∼41% -53%
Acer Aspire 5 Spin 14
Micron 2450 512GB MTFDKBA512TFK
1537.5 MB/s ∼100% +42%
Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga G2 21AES01A00
SK Hynix HFS512 GDE9X081N
1442 MB/s ∼94% +33%
Average of class Convertible
(15 – 3050, n=65, last 2 years)
1179 MB/s ∼77% +9%
Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga G4 21FSS00100
Kioxia BG5 KBG5AZNT512G
1083 MB/s ∼70%
Average Kioxia BG5 KBG5AZNT512G
1083 MB/s ∼70% 0%
Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga G3 21AW003UGE
Samsung PM9A1 MZVL2512HCJQ
1026 MB/s ∼67% -5%
HP ProBook x360 435 G8 R7-5800U
Samsung PM991 MZVLQ512HALU
365.8 MB/s ∼24% -66%
Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga G4 21FSS00100
Kioxia BG5 KBG5AZNT512G
0.16 ms * ∼100%
Average Kioxia BG5 KBG5AZNT512G
0.16 ms * ∼100% -0%
Acer Aspire 5 Spin 14
Micron 2450 512GB MTFDKBA512TFK
0.116 ms * ∼73% +27%
HP ProBook x360 435 G8 R7-5800U
Samsung PM991 MZVLQ512HALU
0.104 ms * ∼65% +35%
Average of class Convertible
(0.021 – 0.284, n=64, last 2 years)
0.08909 ms * ∼56% +44%
Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga G3 21AW003UGE
Samsung PM9A1 MZVL2512HCJQ
0.089 ms * ∼56% +44%
Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga G2 21AES01A00
SK Hynix HFS512 GDE9X081N
0.071 ms * ∼44% +56%
Acer Aspire 5 Spin 14
Micron 2450 512GB MTFDKBA512TFK
0.166 ms * ∼100% -337%
Average of class Convertible
(0.017 – 0.865, n=65, last 2 years)
0.1385 ms * ∼83% -264%
HP ProBook x360 435 G8 R7-5800U
Samsung PM991 MZVLQ512HALU
0.038 ms * ∼23% -0%
Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga G4 21FSS00100
Kioxia BG5 KBG5AZNT512G
0.038 ms * ∼23%
Average Kioxia BG5 KBG5AZNT512G
0.038 ms * ∼23% -0%
Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga G2 21AES01A00
SK Hynix HFS512 GDE9X081N
0.032 ms * ∼19% +16%
Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga G3 21AW003UGE
Samsung PM9A1 MZVL2512HCJQ
0.027 ms * ∼16% +29%
* … smaller is better
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The AMD Radeon RX Vega 7 is an outdated iGPU based on the Vega architecture. It is the same integrated GPU that was used in the two year old ThinkPad L13 Yoga G2 AMD. Not surprisingly, the performance is basically identical and far behind dedicated GPUs. Even the Intel Iris Xe GPUs, which are not really new them self, are faster. This iGPU is sufficient for basic tasks and old games, but nothing more.
Acer Aspire 5 Spin 14
Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs, Intel Core i5-1335U
25702 Points ∼100% +14%
Average of class Convertible
(2965 – 74205, n=61, last 2 years)
24262 Points ∼94% +8%
Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga G3 21AW003UGE
Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs, Intel Core i7-1265U
23550 Points ∼92% +5%
Average AMD Radeon RX Vega 7
(13713 – 31437, n=40)
23421 Points ∼91% +4%
Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga G4 21FSS00100
AMD Radeon RX Vega 7, AMD Ryzen 5 7530U
22530 Points ∼88%
HP ProBook x360 435 G8 R7-5800U
AMD Radeon RX Vega 8 (Ryzen 4000/5000), AMD Ryzen 7 5800U
19683 Points ∼77% -13%
Acer Aspire 5 Spin 14
Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs, Intel Core i5-1335U
4526 Points ∼100% +50%
Average of class Convertible
(365 – 13081, n=74, last 2 years)
4250 Points ∼94% +41%
Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga G3 21AW003UGE
Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs, Intel Core i7-1265U
4044 Points ∼89% +34%
Average AMD Radeon RX Vega 7
(1772 – 4037, n=58)
3199 Points ∼71% +6%
Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga G2 21AES01A00
AMD Radeon RX Vega 7, AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5650U
3141 Points ∼69% +4%
Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga G4 21FSS00100
AMD Radeon RX Vega 7, AMD Ryzen 5 7530U
3009 Points ∼66%
HP ProBook x360 435 G8 R7-5800U
AMD Radeon RX Vega 8 (Ryzen 4000/5000), AMD Ryzen 7 5800U
2659 Points ∼59% -12%
Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga G3 21AW003UGE
Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs, Intel Core i7-1265U
1424 Points ∼100% +49%
Average of class Convertible
(94 – 5081, n=73, last 2 years)
1382 Points ∼97% +44%
Acer Aspire 5 Spin 14
Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs, Intel Core i5-1335U
1281 Points ∼90% +34%
Average AMD Radeon RX Vega 7
(496 – 1249, n=54)
990 Points ∼70% +3%
Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga G4 21FSS00100
AMD Radeon RX Vega 7, AMD Ryzen 5 7530U
957 Points ∼67%
Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga G2 21AES01A00
AMD Radeon RX Vega 7, AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5650U
956 Points ∼67% 0%
HP ProBook x360 435 G8 R7-5800U
AMD Radeon RX Vega 8 (Ryzen 4000/5000), AMD Ryzen 7 5800U
863 Points ∼61% -10%
3DMark 11 Performance
5390 points3DMark Cloud Gate Standard Score
17008 points3DMark Fire Strike Score
2774 points3DMark Time Spy Score
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Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga G4 21FSS00100
AMD Radeon RX Vega 7, AMD Ryzen 5 7530U
880 Seconds * ∼100%
Average AMD Radeon RX Vega 7
(570 – 1215, n=8)
767 Seconds * ∼87% +13%
Average of class Convertible
(346 – 880, n=6, last 2 years)
642 Seconds * ∼73% +27%
Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga G3 21AW003UGE
Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs, Intel Core i7-1265U
911 Seconds * ∼100% -11%
Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga G4 21FSS00100
AMD Radeon RX Vega 7, AMD Ryzen 5 7530U
820 Seconds * ∼90%
Acer Aspire 5 Spin 14
Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs, Intel Core i5-1335U
750 Seconds * ∼82% +9%
Average AMD Radeon RX Vega 7
(556 – 878, n=21)
707 Seconds * ∼78% +14%
Average of class Convertible
(486 – 1253, n=33, last 2 years)
702 Seconds * ∼77% +14%
* … smaller is better
Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga G4 21FSS00100
AMD Ryzen 5 7530U, AMD Radeon RX Vega 7
10.9 (2.63min, 7.35P1) fps ∼100%
Average of class Convertible
(4.9 – 57.1, n=57, last 2 years)
10.3 fps ∼94% -6%
Acer Aspire 5 Spin 14
Intel Core i5-1335U, Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs
9.39 (4.15min, 5.56P1) fps ∼86% -14%
Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga G2 21AES01A00
AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5650U, AMD Radeon RX Vega 7
9.37 (1.801min, 6.54P1) fps ∼86% -14%
Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga G3 21AW003UGE
Intel Core i7-1265U, Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs
8.19 (2.84min, 6.62P1) fps ∼75% -25%
HP ProBook x360 435 G8 R7-5800U
AMD Ryzen 7 5800U, AMD Radeon RX Vega 8 (Ryzen 4000/5000)
7.36 (2.53min, 5.05P1) fps ∼68% -32%
Average of class Convertible
(10.1 – 88.2, n=56, last 2 years)
24.7 fps ∼100% +31%
Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga G3 21AW003UGE
Intel Core i7-1265U, Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs
21.2 (5min, 6.2P1) fps ∼86% +12%
Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga G2 21AES01A00
AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5650U, AMD Radeon RX Vega 7
20.5 (14min, 15.9P1) fps ∼83% +8%
Acer Aspire 5 Spin 14
Intel Core i5-1335U, Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs
19 (5min, 5P1) fps ∼77% +1%
Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga G4 21FSS00100
AMD Ryzen 5 7530U, AMD Radeon RX Vega 7
18.9 (8.9min, 11.8P1) fps ∼77%
HP ProBook x360 435 G8 R7-5800U
AMD Ryzen 7 5800U, AMD Radeon RX Vega 8 (Ryzen 4000/5000)
13.9 (10.8min, 11.2P1) fps ∼56% -26%
Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga G4 AMD: barely active fan
The Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 4 AMD is well suited even for sensitive ears, as far as the active cooling is concerned. In the normal surf- and office-usage, the fan is barely on. Even under sustained load, the fan only runs with a maximum of 30.1 dB(a).
We could not detect any coil-whine with this laptop.
Noise Level
Idle
23.4 / 23.4 / 23.4 dB(A)
Load
24 / 30.1 dB(A)
30 dB
silent
40 dB(A)
audible
50 dB(A)
loud
min: 
, med: 
, max: 
Earthworks M23R, Arta (15 cm distance) environment noise: 23.4 dB(A)
dB(A)
0102030405060708090Deep BassMiddle BassHigh BassLower RangeMidsHigher MidsLower HighsMid HighsUpper HighsSuper Highs2019.624.118.62521.618.218.73120.41920.34022.51920.85019.416.917.46316.917.517.18013.113.917.710013.214.614.112512.114.313.91601211.712.920011.311.71325011.111.215.531511.912.316.940011.512.217.550010.911.416.86301212.919.480011.41118.4100011.710.119125012.69.919160012.410.318.620001210.219250011.910.921.1315011.811.320.1400012.111.716.6500011.81213.8630011.91212.980001212.112.21000012.112121250012.112.111.91600011.511.411.3SPL2423.430N0.50.51.2median 11.9median 11.7median 16.6Delta0.20.7323.525.825.124.920.520.91919.218.819.320.218.920.421.519.923.918.319.719.819.516.919.115.519.120.215.515.721.718.216.415.918.218.616.216.819.218.114.712.317.819.513.712.618.322.714.111.622.324.715.211.523.12615.611.525.426.716.810.725.32817.712.226.926.215.510.126.329.717.89.829.326.915.69.726.428.317.11027.927.716.510.326.528.416.310.82732.820.111.331.831.918.111.831.227.814.511.826.727.813.412.127.221.712.912.120.91512.411.814.61412.211.913.113.912.111.312.640.728.623.239.83.410.53.2median 26.2median 15.6median 11.6median 25.44.41.60.74.2hearing rangehide median Fan NoiseLenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga G4 21FSS00100Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga G3 21AW003UGE
Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga G4 21FSS00100
Vega 7, R5 7530U, Kioxia BG5 KBG5AZNT512GLenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga G2 21AES01A00
Vega 7, R5 PRO 5650U, SK Hynix HFS512 GDE9X081NLenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga G3 21AW003UGE
Iris Xe G7 96EUs, i7-1265U, Samsung PM9A1 MZVL2512HCJQHP ProBook x360 435 G8 R7-5800U
Vega 8, R7 5800U, Samsung PM991 MZVLQ512HALUAcer Aspire 5 Spin 14
Iris Xe G7 80EUs, i5-1335U, Micron 2450 512GB MTFDKBA512TFKoff / environment *
23.4
25.44
-9%
23.22
1%
23.7
-1%
26
-11%
Idle Minimum *
23.4
25.44
-9%
23.2
1%
23.7
-1%
27.7
-18%
Idle Average *
23.4
25.44
-9%
23.2
1%
27.5
-18%
27.7
-18%
Idle Maximum *
23.4
25.44
-9%
28.6
-22%
34.4
-47%
29.7
-27%
Load Average *
24
27.04
-13%
39.8
-66%
36.2
-51%
46.3
-93%
Witcher 3 ultra *
30.8
41.8
-36%
Load Maximum *
30.1
30.63
-2%
40.6
-35%
38.7
-29%
45.4
-51%
* … smaller is better
Stresstest: Prime95 + FurMark
On the flip side of the low fan noise of the Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 4, the chassis temperatures are rather high. Even while idling, a slightly increase in chassis temperature was detectable. Under load, we measured a peak temperature of 46.5 degrees Celsius on the bottom of the laptop. The palmrest on the other hand stays cool, even under load.
When the CPU and GPU are under maximum load in the stress test, the CPU can consume 15 W after one hour. We did not detect and throttling of the CPU beneath its base clock speeds.
30.3 °C
87 F43.3 °C
110 F37.3 °C
99 F 27 °C
81 F39.5 °C
103 F37 °C
99 F 24.5 °C
76 F25.3 °C
78 F25.4 °C
78 F
Maximum: 43.3 °C=110 F
Average: 32.2 °C=90 F
44.5 °C
112 F46.5 °C
116 F37.5 °C
100 F39.3 °C
103 F36.4 °C
98 F28.1 °C
83 F25.3 °C
78 F25.5 °C
78 F24.7 °C
76 F
Maximum: 46.5 °C=116 F
Average: 34.2 °C=94 F
Power Supply (max.) 33.1 °C=92 F | Room Temperature 24 °C=75 F | Fluke 62 Max+
(±) The average temperature for the upper side under maximal load is 32.2 °C / 90 F, compared to the average of 30.2 °C / 86 F for the devices in the class Convertible.
(±) The maximum temperature on the upper side is 43.3 °C / 110 F, compared to the average of 35.3 °C / 96 F, ranging from 19.6 to 55.7 °C for the class Convertible.
(-) The bottom heats up to a maximum of 46.5 °C / 116 F, compared to the average of 36.7 °C / 98 F
(+) In idle usage, the average temperature for the upper side is 28.4 °C / 83 F, compared to the device average of 30.2 °C / 86 F.
(±) Playing The Witcher 3, the average temperature for the upper side is 32.9 °C / 91 F, compared to the device average of 30.2 °C / 86 F.
(+) The palmrests and touchpad are cooler than skin temperature with a maximum of 27.6 °C / 81.7 F and are therefore cool to the touch.
(±) The average temperature of the palmrest area of similar devices was 28.2 °C / 82.8 F (+0.6 °C / 1.1 F).
The volume of the bottom-facing speakers of the Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga G4 is average. A lack of base and depth characterizes the emitted sound.
dB(A)
0102030405060708090Deep BassMiddle BassHigh BassLower RangeMidsHigher MidsLower HighsMid HighsUpper HighsSuper Highs2020.823.12523.522.63122.220.64024.525.25018.820.46320.222.78016.123.710015.529.112514.532.116013.733.920011.740.525014.644.43151053.34009.856.6500958.86309.362.680010.369.510009.671.112509.866.816001063.5200010.664.1250012.963.3315012.162.940001265.6500011.760.9630011.865800011.964.21000011.961.51250011.861.31600011.254.4SPL23.477.2N0.439.8median 11.7median 61.5Delta1.77.222.829.122.820.531.820.517.625.117.621.828.721.818.823.718.819.721.919.722.82322.820.828.320.82622.12625.922.325.936.517.236.546.921.246.956.919.156.958.919.558.95814.25855.511.555.551.711.151.75816.7586111.96156.99.456.958.61058.659.410.959.460.11160.154.91154.956.311.256.350.911.450.955.511.355.556.711.556.75711.55750.710.850.769.725.469.725.90.725.9median 56.3median 11.5median 56.373.17hearing rangehide median Pink NoiseLenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga G4 21FSS00100Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga G2 21AES01A00
Frequency diagram (checkboxes can be checked and unchecked to compare devices)
Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga G4 21FSS00100 audio analysis
(±) | speaker loudness is average but good (77.2 dB)
Bass 100 – 315 Hz
(-) | nearly no bass – on average 22.7% lower than median
(±) | linearity of bass is average (9.9% delta to prev. frequency)
Mids 400 – 2000 Hz
(+) | balanced mids – only 4.5% away from median
(+) | mids are linear (6.5% delta to prev. frequency)
Highs 2 – 16 kHz
(+) | balanced highs – only 2% away from median
(+) | highs are linear (4.6% delta to prev. frequency)
Overall 100 – 16.000 Hz
(±) | linearity of overall sound is average (18.5% difference to median)
Compared to same class
» 32% of all tested devices in this class were better, 9% similar, 58% worse
» The best had a delta of 6%, average was 21%, worst was 57%
Compared to all devices tested
» 34% of all tested devices were better, 8% similar, 58% worse
» The best had a delta of 4%, average was 26%, worst was 134%
Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga G2 21AES01A00 audio analysis
(-) | not very loud speakers (69.7 dB)
Bass 100 – 315 Hz
(-) | nearly no bass – on average 21% lower than median
(±) | linearity of bass is average (14.2% delta to prev. frequency)
Mids 400 – 2000 Hz
(+) | balanced mids – only 2.4% away from median
(+) | mids are linear (6.7% delta to prev. frequency)
Highs 2 – 16 kHz
(+) | balanced highs – only 2.1% away from median
(+) | highs are linear (6.1% delta to prev. frequency)
Overall 100 – 16.000 Hz
(±) | linearity of overall sound is average (18.7% difference to median)
Compared to same class
» 34% of all tested devices in this class were better, 9% similar, 57% worse
» The best had a delta of 6%, average was 21%, worst was 57%
Compared to all devices tested
» 35% of all tested devices were better, 8% similar, 57% worse
» The best had a delta of 4%, average was 26%, worst was 134%
Compared with the more expensive Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga G3, the L13 Yoga G4 AMD consumes less energy, though with a lower resolution screen. The power consumption is pretty much the same as the older ThinkPad L13 Yoga G2, which makes sense at is similar hardware.
The 65 W charger has no issue supplying enough energy to the ThinkPad L13 Yoga G4, even under max load. The laptop only consumes up to 49 W in the stress test.
Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga G4 21FSS00100
R5 7530U, Vega 7, Kioxia BG5 KBG5AZNT512G, IPS LED, 1920×1200, 13.30Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga G2 21AES01A00
R5 PRO 5650U, Vega 7, SK Hynix HFS512 GDE9X081N, IPS LED, 1920×1080, 13.30Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga G3 21AW003UGE
i7-1265U, Iris Xe G7 96EUs, Samsung PM9A1 MZVL2512HCJQ, IPS LED, 2560×1600, 13.30HP ProBook x360 435 G8 R7-5800U
R7 5800U, Vega 8, Samsung PM991 MZVLQ512HALU, IPS, 1920×1080, 13.30Acer Aspire 5 Spin 14
i5-1335U, Iris Xe G7 80EUs, Micron 2450 512GB MTFDKBA512TFK, IPS, 1920×1200, 14.00Average AMD Radeon RX Vega 7
Average of class Convertible
Idle Minimum *
4.4
4.56
-4%
4.6
-5%
3.2
27%
4.3
2%
4.62 ?(2.6 – 8.4, n=49)
-5%
4.75 ?(0.8 – 9.8, n=71, last 2 years)
-8%
Idle Average *
7.2
7.15
1%
7.9
-10%
5.5
24%
5.8
19%
7.53 ?(4.8 – 10.7, n=49)
-5%
7.72 ?(3.8 – 15.3, n=71, last 2 years)
-7%
Idle Maximum *
8.3
7.33
12%
8.9
-7%
6.4
23%
8.8
-6%
8.96 ?(5.6 – 13.8, n=49)
-8%
9.39 ?(3.9 – 20.8, n=71, last 2 years)
-13%
Load Average *
21.6
31.93
-48%
56.1
-160%
35.5
-64%
44
-104%
38.4 ?(21.6 – 50.7, n=50)
-78%
39.7 ?(5.4 – 101.3, n=71, last 2 years)
-84%
Witcher 3 ultra *
32.1
32.2
-0%
40.4
-26%
36.4
-13%
41.5
-29%
Load Maximum *
49.3
34.65
30%
66.1
-34%
47.5
4%
67
-36%
51.7 ?(31 – 73.4, n=49)
-5%
56.3 ?(8.9 – 155.7, n=71, last 2 years)
-14%
* … smaller is better
Charging time: 158 minutes
The battery life of the Lenovo laptop is only average. With 46 Wh, the battery is not particularly large. This results in only seven hours and 43 minutes of battery runtime in our WiFi test. It should be noted that the more expensive ThinkPad X13 Yoga G3 barely outcompetes the L13 here – only the bigger Acer Aspire 5 Spin 14 manages to deliver a much longer battery life.
Battery Runtime
WiFi Websurfing (Edge 114)
7h 43min
WiFi Websurfing max. Brightness (Edge 114)
7h 11min
Load (maximum brightness)
1h 31min
Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga G4 21FSS00100
R5 7530U, Vega 7, 46 WhLenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga G2 21AES01A00
R5 PRO 5650U, Vega 7, 46 WhLenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga G3 21AW003UGE
i7-1265U, Iris Xe G7 96EUs, 52.8 WhHP ProBook x360 435 G8 R7-5800U
R7 5800U, Vega 8, 45 WhAcer Aspire 5 Spin 14
i5-1335U, Iris Xe G7 80EUs, 54.6 WhAverage of class Convertible
WiFi v1.3
463
470
2%
487
5%
567
22%
664
43%
548 ?(335 – 876, n=71, last 2 years)
18%
Load
91
95
4%
115
26%
68
-25%
129.7 ?(53 – 294, n=47, last 2 years)
43%
Pros
+ cooling fan is barely on
+ good ThinkPad input devices
+ integrated stylus
+ user-replaceable keyboard
+ USB C with PD on both sides
+ many ports
Cons
– weak base unit chassis strength
– missing USB4/PCIe 4.0 support
– middling battery life
– soldered RAM
As the only AMD ThinkPad convertible, the Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 4 is a singular model. At the same time, it is still a ThinkPad L series, a budget series for institutional customers – no high end model. This combination leaves its mark on this review.
Advantage AMD: The Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga G4 is barely audible in terms of fan noise, yet it still delivers a good level of performance. In this instance, the technically obsolete Ryzen 7030U series shows how efficient it still can be. At the same time, the notebook has good input devices as typical for a ThinkPad as well as a good port selection. The repairability is better than many more expensive laptops, thanks to the user-replaceable keyboard.
The cost savings that are part and parcel with the lower price also have negative consequences. For one, the base unit of the L13 Yoga G4 is much less stiff and stable compared to other ThinkPad; not ideal for a mobile convertible model. USB4 and PCIe 4.0 are not supported by the Ryzen 7030 platform. More expensive competitors have those features. Also, the battery life is rather limited, thanks to the smallish battery.
The affordable convertible with AMD: The Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga G4 AMD is a great fit for the education market, thanks to its integrated stylus.
Overall, the Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga G4 AMD just managed to reach a “very good” rating, thanks to the high fan-noise (or lack thereof) sub-rating. Buyers should suffer no illusions though: The L13 does not reach the level of quality of more expensive convertibles models like the Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 3, especially in terms of build quality. For customers who want to save some money, this model still is an interesting choice, especially if it mostly sits on a table. For students who need a device for digital note-taking, the L13 also seems like a great buy, thanks to the integrated Wacom stylus. Intel alternatives for a similar price, like the Acer Aspire 5 Spin 14, do offer Thunderbolt 4, unlike the ThinkPad, but they also tend to have much louder cooling fans.
The reviewed model of the Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga G4 costs roughly €840 as a special education model from Campuspoint.
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08/03/2023 v7
Benjamin Herzig
Connectivity
70 / 75 → 93%
Games Performance
59 / 78 → 76%
Application Performance
88 / 85 → 100%
Convertible – Weighted Average
Transparency
The present review sample was made available to the author as a loan by the manufacturer or a shop for the purposes of review. The lender had no influence on this review, nor did the manufacturer receive a copy of this review before publication. There was no obligation to publish this review.
I was an ardent reader of Notebookcheck’s laptop reviews even back in school. After writing reviews as a hobby, I then joined Notebookcheck in 2016 and have worked on device reviews and news articles ever since then. My personal interest lies more with laptops than smartphones, with business laptops being the most interesting category for me. Technology should make our lives and work easier and good laptops are an essential tool for that to happen. This is why laptop reviews are not just my work but are also my passion.
Benjamin Herzig, 2023-08- 4 (Update: 2023-08- 4)
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