Lenovo LOQ Intel Core i7-13645HX AI-Powered, RTX 4050 8GB DDR6, 16GB DDR5, 512GB SSD, 15.6” IPS 144Hz – Gaming Laptop

The Lenovo LOQ 15 is a purpose-built gaming laptop engineered for players who demand genuine mid-range GPU performance, a high-TGP RTX 4050 at 105W, and reliable build quality — without the premium price of flagship gaming hardware. Powered by the Intel Core i7-13645HX with 14 cores and 4.90GHz boost, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop GPU at 105W TGP, 16GB DDR5-4800, a 512GB PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD, a 144Hz IPS display with G-Sync, and a full port suite including HDMI 2.1 and USB-C PD 140W — the Lenovo LOQ 15 delivers the essentials for 1080p gaming without compromise.

INTEL CORE i7-13645HX — 14 CORES, 20 THREADS, UP TO 4.90GHz

The i7-13645HX is a 13th Generation Raptor Lake HX-series processor with 6 Performance cores (P-cores) boosting to 4.90GHz and 8 Efficiency cores (E-cores) across 14 cores, 20 threads, and 24MB L3 cache. The HX platform operates at 55W base TDP — providing significantly more sustained CPU performance than H-series (45W) and standard U-series (15W) alternatives in CPU-intensive gaming and multitasking scenarios:

- Gaming titles that are CPU-bound or require strong background process management benefit directly from the i7-13645HX's 14-core thread count

- Simultaneous game streaming, Discord, browser sessions, and background downloads are handled without CPU bottlenecking the GPU

- Creative workloads — video editing, game capture, 3D rendering — complete faster with the HX-class sustained clock speeds

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 LAPTOP GPU — 6GB GDDR6, 105W TGP, 2370MHz BOOST

The RTX 4050 Laptop GPU in the Lenovo LOQ 15 operates at 105W TGP — the highest power envelope available for the RTX 4050 Laptop configuration. TGP (Total Graphics Power) directly determines gaming performance: a 105W RTX 4050 delivers measurably higher frame rates than the same GPU at 65W or 80W found in thinner, lower-powered competitors. At 105W with 2370MHz boost clock, the RTX 4050 achieves:

- 1080p High-to-Ultra settings in AAA titles: Cyberpunk 2077 (DLSS Quality), Elden Ring, God of War, Spider-Man Remastered

- Stable 100+ FPS at 1080p in competitive titles: Valorant, CS2, Fortnite, Apex Legends, Overwatch 2

- DLSS 3 (Frame Generation) support for AI-powered frame rate boost in supported titles

- Ray Tracing support (DX12 Ultimate): hardware RT for supported games at 1080p with DLSS

6GB GDDR6 VRAM: the RTX 4050's 6GB GDDR6 frame buffer is adequate for 1080p gaming at high-to-ultra texture settings in all current AAA titles — handling modern game assets, high-resolution texture packs, and ray-traced shadow buffers without VRAM overflow at the target 1080p resolution.

G-SYNC — SMOOTH, TEAR-FREE 144Hz GAMING

The LOQ 15's IPS display supports NVIDIA G-Sync — dynamically synchronising the 144Hz panel's refresh rate to the RTX 4050's output frame rate to eliminate screen tearing and micro-stuttering. Unlike V-Sync (which introduces input latency) or no sync (which produces tearing at frame rate mismatches), G-Sync provides consistently smooth, tear-free output across the RTX 4050's full operating frame rate range — from GPU-limited scenes at 60fps up to the panel's 144Hz ceiling.

15.6" FHD IPS G-SYNC DISPLAY — 144Hz, 300 NITS, 100% sRGB

- 1920×1080 FHD: native 1080p — the optimal resolution for RTX 4050 gaming, maximising frame rates without the GPU overhead of 1440p or 4K

- 144Hz: 144 frames-per-second ceiling — significantly smoother than standard 60Hz panels for fast-paced gaming, character movement, and cursor tracking

- IPS panel: wide viewing angle consistency and accurate colour reproduction — superior to TN panels at competitive price tiers

- 300 nits: sufficient brightness for standard indoor and darkened gaming room environments

- 100% sRGB: accurate colour coverage for gaming visuals and content creation

- Anti-glare coating: reflection reduction for indoor gaming environments

- Thin bezel: maximised screen presence within the 15.6" chassis footprint

16GB DDR5-4800 — GAMING AND MULTITASKING MEMORY

16GB DDR5-4800 provides ample gaming headroom — handling VRAM overflow buffering, game asset streaming, Discord and browser sessions simultaneously without memory pressure. DDR5's higher bandwidth over DDR4 directly benefits the i7-13645HX's memory controller and GPU compute operations under mixed gaming workloads.

512GB PCIe GEN4 NVMe SSD — FAST GAME LOADING

The 512GB M.2 PCIe Gen4 x4 NVMe SSD delivers sequential read speeds that reduce game loading times, Windows boot, and large file transfers. Note: the M.2 2242 slot form factor (per platform) — confirm with Lenovo PSREF for this exact SKU before advising on SSD upgrade compatibility.

NAHIMIC AUDIO — IMMERSIVE GAMING SOUND

Nahimic Audio processing enhances the LOQ 15's 2W×2 stereo speaker output with 3D surround sound virtualisation — providing positional audio awareness (directional footsteps, environmental sound cues) that improves competitive gaming performance alongside standard media enjoyment.

720p WEBCAM WITH E-SHUTTER

HD 720p webcam with E-shutter (electronic privacy shutter) for video calls, streaming, and Discord without an external webcam. The E-shutter electronically disables the camera sensor rather than a physical lens block — disabling camera signal at the hardware level.

COMPREHENSIVE CONNECTIVITY

- 3x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 (5Gbps)

- 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps, Lenovo PD 140W, DisplayPort 1.4)

- 1x HDMI 2.1 (up to 8K/60Hz external display output)

- 1x RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet

- 1x 3.5mm Headphone/Microphone Combo Jack

- Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax, 2×2) + Bluetooth 5.2

KEY SPECIFICATIONS

- CPU: Intel Core i7-13645HX (13th Gen HX) | 14C/20T (6P+8E) | up to 4.90GHz | 24MB L3 | 55W TDP

- GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop GPU | 6GB GDDR6 | 105W TGP | 2370MHz Boost | DLSS 3 | G-Sync

- RAM: 16GB DDR5-4800 SO-DIMM (expandable)

- Storage: 512GB M.2 PCIe Gen4 ×4 NVMe SSD

- Display: 15.6" FHD (1920×1080) | IPS | 144Hz | G-Sync | 300 nits | 100% sRGB | Anti-Glare | Thin Bezel

- Webcam: 720p HD | E-shutter

- Keyboard: White backlit | Full-size with NumPad

- Audio: Nahimic Audio | 2W×2 stereo speakers

- Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax, 2×2) + Bluetooth 5.2

- Ports: 3x USB-A 3.2 Gen1, 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen2 (PD 140W + DP 1.4), HDMI 2.1, RJ-45, 3.5mm

- Battery: 60Whr 3-cell

- Charger: 135W (proprietary)

- Dimensions: 359.4 × 235.7 × 22.9mm

- Weight: ~2.38 kg

- Colour: Gray

- OS: Windows 11 Home

- Warranty: 1-Year Lenovo Limited Hardware Warranty