Lenovo has refreshed its LOQ gaming laptop lineup for the 2026 market, introducing new configurations featuring Intel Core HX and AMD Ryzen 7 processors paired with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 graphics.
The Lenovo LOQ 15IRX10-52ID, aimed at gamers and creative professionals, utilizes an Intel Core i5-13450HX processor, according to okinews. This chip features 10 cores—six performance and four efficient—and 16 threads, with a boost clock speed reaching 4.6 GHz.
Performance Specifications for New LOQ Models
The LOQ 15IRX10-52ID includes 12GB of DDR5 RAM and a 512GB SSD, okinews reported. The graphics processing is handled by an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 GPU with 8GB of GDDR7 VRAM, supporting DLSS 4 and DirectX 12 Ultimate. The laptop features a 15.6-inch display with a 144Hz refresh rate.
A separate variant, the Lenovo LOQ 15AHP11-0TID, runs on an AMD Ryzen 7 250 processor with 8 cores and 16 threads, as reported by Bengkulu Ekspress. This model reaches speeds up to 5.1 GHz and includes AMD Ryzen AI with an NPU capable of 16 TOPS.
RTX 5050 Power and Display Specs Differ by Model
The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 GPU appears across the new LOQ range, though power configurations vary by model. Bengkulu Ekspress noted the 15AHP11-0TID version features a Total Graphics Power (TGP) of 115W and a boost clock up to 2,662 MHz. In contrast, gadget.qoo10.co.id reported that the Lenovo LOQ Essential 15ARP11 uses the same RTX 5050 GPU but with a lower TGP of 65W.
Display specifications also differ among the models. While the LOQ 15IRX10-52ID offers a standard 15.6-inch 144Hz panel, the 15AHP11-0TID features a 15.3-inch WUXGA display with a 165Hz refresh rate and 100% sRGB coverage, according to Bengkulu Ekspress.
Battery Capacity Increases and Pricing Varies by Region
The Lenovo LOQ Essential 15ARP11 introduces a 60 Wh battery, which the company claims provides more than 20% more longevity than the previous 15ARP10E model. This version includes 16GB of RAM and a 1TB SSD.
Pricing and regional availability vary by configuration. The LOQ Essential 15ARP11 is listed at $1,892.99 in the United States and CAD 2,630.99 in Canada, per gadget.qoo10.co.id. Lenovo has indicated that certain variants, such as those with Ryzen 5 150 processors, will not be released in the North American market.
Technical Questions Regarding the LOQ Series
The main difference lies in the processor architecture; the 15IRX10 uses an Intel Core i5-13450HX, while the 15AHP11 uses an AMD Ryzen 7 250.
According to benchmark data cited by gadget.qoo10.co.id, the GeForce RTX 5050 shows a 51% performance increase over the RTX 4050 and a 98% increase compared to the RTX 3050.
The AMD Ryzen 7 250 processor included in the LOQ 15AHP11-0TID supports AMD Ryzen AI with an NPU capable of up to 16 TOPS, as reported by Bengkulu Ekspress.