Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 10 (15IAX10, 83F00012CF) / MSI Crosshair 16 HX AI D2XWGKG-211US

Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 10 (15IAX10, 83F00012CF): 83F00012CF: Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX, GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop GPU 8 GB (115 W), 1 × 16 GB DDR5-5600, 1 TB SSD, 15.1-inch 2560 × 1600 OLED 165 Hz, Eclipse Black, French/English keyboard. 15IAX10 configurations with the RTX 5060/5070 and the Legion 5i 15IRX10 with Core i7-13650HX/14700HX are separate models.

MSI Crosshair 16 HX AI D2XWGKG-211US: D2XWGKG-211US: Core Ultra 7 255HX, RTX 5070 Laptop GPU, 32 GB DDR5, 1 TB, Cosmo Gray. The D2XWFKG version of the same chassis uses an RTX 5060 Laptop GPU; other SKUs go up to a Core Ultra 9 275HX.

SpecificationLenovo Legion 5i Gen 10 (15IAX10, 83F00012CF)MSI Crosshair 16 HX AI D2XWGKG-211US
Release year20252025
ProcessorIntel Core Ultra 7 255HX; 20 cores (8 performance + 12 efficiency), 20 threads, up to 5.2 GHz, 30 MB Intel Smart Cache

The Intel AI Boost NPU, rated at up to 13 TOPS, is built into the processor.

Lenovo		Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX; 1.8–5.2 GHz; Intel HM870 chipset

Other SKUs of the Crosshair 16 HX AI family use up to a Core Ultra 9 275HX.

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GraphicsNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop GPU, 8 GB GDDR7; 2662 MHz boost, 115 W TGP, 440 AI TOPS

115 W TGP is among the higher power limits used for this GPU in laptops; the same RTX 5050 runs at lower power in thinner chassis. The graphics chip is soldered. Lenovo also offers the RTX 5060 and 5070 Laptop GPU in this chassis at 115 W.

Lenovo		NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU, 8 GB GDDR7; boost up to 2347 MHz; up to 115 W with Dynamic Boost

In MSI OverBoost mode, the processor and graphics card can draw up to 170 W combined; actual power varies by scenario. MSI quotes 798 AI TOPS for the GPU.

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Display15.1-inch WQXGA (2560 × 1600) OLED; 165 Hz, 500 nits typical / 1000 nits peak, 100% DCI-P3, glossy surface, DisplayHDR True Black 600, Dolby Vision

DisplayHDR True Black 600 is the VESA tier verifying 600-nit peak brightness and very low black level on OLED panels. The panel is factory colour-calibrated and TÜV-certified for low blue light and flicker-free operation; it is not a touchscreen. The platform sheet does not list G-SYNC for this panel.

Lenovo		16-inch QHD+ (2560 × 1600), 16:10, 240 Hz; wide-viewing-angle thin-bezel panel; 100% DCI-P3

MSI’s family page lists the panel type as IPS-level. 100% DCI-P3 indicates coverage of the wide colour space used for cinema and HDR content. MSI gives no brightness or HDR figure for this SKU.

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Memory16 GB (1 × 16 GB) DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM; 2 slots, dual-channel capable

With one module fitted at the factory, memory runs in single channel; adding a matching module to the free slot enables dual channel. The highest capacity Lenovo has tested is 32 GB.

Lenovo		32 GB (2 × 16 GB) DDR5-5600; 2 slots

According to the family page, the two slots take up to 96 GB and support up to DDR5-6400; actual speed depends on the memory and processor combination.

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Storage1 TB M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD; 2 × M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 slots

A second SSD can be fitted in the free M.2 slot.

Lenovo		1 TB NVMe SSD (PCIe Gen4 x4); 1 × PCIe Gen4 and 1 × PCIe Gen5 M.2 slot

The free slot can be used for an extra SSD; MSI recommends consulting an authorised service centre for storage upgrades.

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Ports1 × Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 40 Gbps USB-C (DisplayPort 2.1), 1 × USB-C 10 Gbps (USB PD 95–100 W, DisplayPort 2.1), 3 × USB-A 5 Gbps (one always on), 1 × HDMI 2.1 (up to 8K 60 Hz), 1 × RJ-45 gigabit Ethernet, 3.5 mm headset jack, slim-tip power input

USB-C charging works only through the 10 Gbps port; the Thunderbolt 4 port does not accept power. Up to 3 external displays are supported alongside the built-in panel: HDMI up to 8K 60 Hz, USB-C up to 5K 60 Hz. There is no SD card reader.

Lenovo		1 × Thunderbolt 4 (DisplayPort, PD 3.0); 3 × USB-A 5 Gbps (USB 3.2 Gen1); HDMI 2.1; RJ45 Gigabit LAN; 3.5 mm combo audio

The only USB-C-type connection is the Thunderbolt 4 port, which handles both external displays and USB-C power. According to MSI, the HDMI 2.1 output drives an external display at 8K 60 Hz or 4K 120 Hz. There is no card reader.

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WirelessWi-Fi 7 (802.11be) 2 × 2, Bluetooth 5.4 LenovoIntel Wi-Fi 6E AX211 (2×2); Bluetooth 5.3 MSI
Battery and power80 Wh lithium-ion; 245 W slim-tip adapter, Super Rapid Charge

Lenovo rates battery life at 4.4 hours in MobileMark 30 and 10.8 hours in local 1080p video playback. Super Rapid Charge goes from 0 to 30% in 10 minutes and to 70% in 30 minutes; the battery must be at least 10 °C while charging.

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Keyboard and touchpad24-zone RGB backlit keyboard (French/English); 75 × 120 mm buttonless Mylar-surface touchpad Lenovo—
Audio, camera and security2 × 2 W HARMAN speakers, Nahimic Audio; 5 MP camera with e-shutter; firmware TPM 2.0

This model has no IR camera or fingerprint reader, so Windows Hello biometric sign-in is not supported.

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ChassisEclipse Black; aluminium lid (sandblasted anodised), PC-ABS plastic bottom Lenovo—
Operating systemWindows 11 Home (French/English) LenovoWindows 11 Home MSI
Size and weight344.9 × 255.35 × 19.95–21.54 mm; from 1.9 kg Lenovo—
Certifications and warrantyENERGY STAR 9.0, EPEAT Gold; 1-year courier or carry-in warranty on the Canadian model

Warranty length varies by country.

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Battery and adapter—90 Wh, 4-cell lithium-ion; 240 W adapter MSI
Keyboard, camera and audio—SteelSeries 24-zone RGB keyboard (99 keys, anti-ghosting); 720p camera with shutter; 2 × 2 W speakers; microphone array

24-zone lighting allows separate colours for key groups; anti-ghosting aims to keep simultaneous key presses from being lost.

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Dimensions and weight—359 × 266.4 × 21.8–27.9 mm; 2.5 kg MSI
Security—Firmware TPM 2.0; Kensington lock slot; webcam shutter MSI
Warranty—1-year limited warranty (includes 1 year global coverage)

Warranty terms can vary by country of purchase.

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