Dell DC16250 i5 vs Lenovo Yoga 7 7i

Benchmark-weighted head-to-head · data updated 2026-09-10

Winner: Lenovo Yoga 7 7i

Lenovo Yoga 7 7i takes 7.3 weighted points vs 4.5, winning on CPU Benchmark, Storage, Thickness. The Dell DC16250 i5 counters in a higher tier — worth it if its strengths match your needs.

Dell DC16250 i5

Intel Core i5 120U · Integrated (Intel iGPU)

Under $1000
4.7 (65)
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Lenovo Yoga 7 7i

AMD Ryzen 7 8840HS · Integrated (AMD iGPU)

Under $1000
4 (27)
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Use-Case Scores

CategoryDC16250 i5Yoga 7 7i
Gaming2.6/103.1/10
Productivity4.7/104.7/10
Programming4.4/104.9/10
Engineering / 3D3.3/103.9/10
Student5.3/105.1/10
Travel / Portability5.4/105.4/10
AI Workloads3.1/103.7/10
Value for Money5.5/106.3/10

Detailed Specification Comparison

SpecDC16250 i5Yoga 7 7i
CPUIntel Core i5 120UAMD Ryzen 7 8840HS
PassMark Score15,98224,349
CPU Cores108
GPUIntegrated (Intel iGPU)Integrated (AMD iGPU)
G3DMark Score——
RAM16 GB DDR516 GB DDR5
RAM UpgradeableYesNo (soldered)
Storage512 GBSSD1 TBSSD
Display16″ IPS16″ IPS
Resolution1920x12001920x1200
Refresh Rate60 Hz60 Hz
Pixel Density142 PPI142 PPI
TouchscreenYesYes
Weight4.2 lbs4.4 lbs
Thickness0.75″0.67″
Amazon Rating4.7 ★ (65)4 ★ (27)
Value Score5.5/106.3/10

CPU Comparison

The Lenovo Yoga 7 7i's AMD Ryzen 7 8840HS is ~52% faster in multi-threaded PassMark (24,349 vs 15,982). A generational gap you will feel in exports, compiles and heavy multitasking.

GPU & Gaming

Neither carries a dedicated GPU — both fine for esports at low settings, neither for modern AAA gaming.

Productivity & Battery

Office scores: 4.7/10 vs 4.7/10. Battery isn't in our dataset, but both share a similar power class, so expect comparable endurance.

Display

DC16250 i5: 16″ IPS 1920x1200 @ 60 Hz. Yoga 7 7i: 16″ IPS 1920x1200 @ 60 Hz. Panel quality is effectively even.

RAM, Storage & Upgradeability

DC16250 i5: 16 GB DDR5 (upgradeable) + 512 GBSSD. Yoga 7 7i: 16 GB DDR5 (soldered) + 1 TBSSD. The Dell DC16250 i5's socketed RAM is a longevity advantage.

Build & Portability

4.2 lbs / 0.75″ vs 4.4 lbs / 0.67″. Effectively identical to carry. Travel scores: 5.4 vs 5.4.

Value

Value scores land 5.5/10 vs 6.3/10. The Lenovo Yoga 7 7i extracts more performance per dollar.

Final Verdict

Buy the Lenovo Yoga 7 7i — it wins the weighted spec battle. Choose the Dell DC16250 i5 only if its specific strengths matter more to you.

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