The portable gaming market is thriving, and Lenovo appears to be preparing to enter the scene again with the Lenovo Legion Go S, as revealed by recent leaks. This new model is expected to feature the AMD Ryzen Z2 Go processor and a smaller screen than its predecessor, potentially making it more accessible to budget-conscious gamers.
The choice of hardware points to a more affordable price point, as the Ryzen Z2 Go is based on older AMD technologies, including Zen 3+ CPU cores and RDNA 2 integrated graphics. While this hardware might not rival the cutting-edge portable consoles, it could balance performance and price, making it a strong contender in the growing handheld gaming segment.
| Comparison between Lenovo portable consoles | ||
| Models | Legion Go S | Legion Go |
| CPU | AMD Ryzen Z2 Go 8 cores and 16 threads Zen 3+ | AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme 8 cores and 16 threads Zen 4 |
| iGPU | Radeon 680M RDNA 2/12 CUs | Radeon 780M RDNA 3/12 CUs |
| Screen | 8″ IPS, 1920×1200, 120 Hz | 8.8″ IPS, 2560×1600, 144 Hz |
| RAM memory | 16GB LPDDR5 | 16GB LPDDR5-7500 |
| Storage | 512GB PCIe 4.0 SSD | 512GB/1TB PCIe 4.0 SSD |
| Battery | 55.5 Wh | 49.2 Wh, 900 mAh |
| Price | Estimated at 600 euros | 799 euros |
| Release date | 1st quarter of 2025 | October 2023 |
While the Lenovo Legion Go S is set to be a new addition to the portable gaming market, it falls short of its predecessor, the Legion Go, in terms of hardware and screen quality. The leaked details suggest this new model will feature less powerful components, particularly the AMD Ryzen Z2 Go with Zen 3+ CPU cores and the Radeon 680M iGPU. While still capable, these choices are considered older compared to the newer Zen 4 processors found in many current handheld consoles.
The leak, however, does not provide specific information on the CPU’s clock speed, the performance of the Radeon 680M iGPU, or the RAM speed. Additionally, the size and weight of the Legion Go S have not been disclosed, leaving some unknowns about the device’s portability.
Despite using older hardware, the Radeon 680M iGPU has already been used in other handheld consoles, so it’s not entirely unexpected. However, the Zen 3+ CPU might disadvantage the Legion Go S compared to other devices on the market equipped with AMD Zen 4 CPUs, which offer superior performance.
