Dell DC16250 i5 vs Lenovo Yoga 7i 5 125U

Benchmark-weighted head-to-head · data updated 2026-08-19

Winner: Lenovo Yoga 7i 5 125U

Lenovo Yoga 7i 5 125U takes 6.5 weighted points vs 4.5, winning on CPU Benchmark, Storage, Value Score. 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 7i 5 125U

Intel Core Ultra 5 125U · Integrated (Intel iGPU)

Under $1000
4.5 (2)
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Use-Case Scores

CategoryDC16250 i5Yoga 7i 5 125U
Gaming2.6/102.8/10
Productivity4.7/104.5/10
Programming4.4/104.6/10
Engineering / 3D3.3/103.6/10
Student5.3/104.9/10
Travel / Portability5.4/105/10
AI Workloads3.1/103.3/10
Value for Money5.5/105.6/10

Detailed Specification Comparison

SpecDC16250 i5Yoga 7i 5 125U
CPUIntel Core i5 120UIntel Core Ultra 5 125U
PassMark Score15,98217,166
CPU Cores102P+10E
GPUIntegrated (Intel iGPU)Integrated (Intel 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 lbs4.63 lbs
Thickness0.75″0.75″
Amazon Rating4.7 ★ (65)4.5 ★ (2)
Value Score5.5/105.6/10

CPU Comparison

The Lenovo Yoga 7i 5 125U's Intel Core Ultra 5 125U is ~7% faster in multi-threaded PassMark (17,166 vs 15,982). In practice the difference is marginal.

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 4.5/10. 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 7i 5 125U: 16″ IPS 1920x1200 @ 60 Hz. Panel quality is effectively even.

RAM, Storage & Upgradeability

DC16250 i5: 16 GB DDR5 (upgradeable) + 512 GBSSD. Yoga 7i 5 125U: 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 4.63 lbs / 0.75″. The Dell DC16250 i5 is 0.4 lbs lighter — significant for daily carry. Travel scores: 5.4 vs 5.

Value

Value scores land 5.5/10 vs 5.6/10. The Lenovo Yoga 7i 5 125U extracts more performance per dollar.

Final Verdict

Buy the Lenovo Yoga 7i 5 125U — it wins the weighted spec battle. Choose the Dell DC16250 i5 only if portability matter more to you.

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