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Lenovo Legion Tower 5i Gaming PC, i5-11400, GTX 1650 Super with Dock

5120 x 2880i5-11400400WBluetooth 5.2USB 3.2

i5-11400 and GTX 1650 Super deliver reliable 1080p gaming in a full tower with the D6000 dock turning it into a triple-display workstation.

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Overview

The Lenovo Legion Tower 5i pairs Intel's 11th Gen Core i5-11400 — 6 cores, 12 threads, up to 4.4GHz boost, 12MB cache — with NVIDIA's GTX 1650 Super, a GPU equipped with 4GB of GDDR6 memory. The i5-11400 is a strong value processor for this GPU tier: its thread count ensures the CPU doesn't bottleneck the 1650 Super in gaming, and its per-core performance at 4.4GHz handles the mixed multi-threaded workloads of streaming, game logic, and background tasks without frame pacing issues. The GTX 1650 Super represents a meaningful step above the base 1650 — GDDR6 memory bandwidth and a wider shader count make a measurable difference in GPU-bound 1080p scenarios. What it is not is a future-proof card: 4GB VRAM is the architectural limitation that will become increasingly visible as game texture budgets grow.

Where this configuration earns its place is in the bundled Universal Dock D6000. Connected via USB-C, the D6000 transforms this tower into a multi-monitor workstation capable of driving up to three displays at up to 5120x2880 resolution, with RJ-45 Ethernet, USB 3.0, and audio ports consolidated into a single docking point. For a home office or small studio that needs one machine to handle both 1080p gaming and a productive multi-screen desk setup, this pairing removes the need for a separate dock purchase. The desktop form factor also keeps the upgrade path open: RAM expansion, SSD addition, and eventual GPU swap are all accessible on this platform, which gives it longevity that no laptop equivalent at this tier can match.

Key Features

11th Gen Intel Core i5-11400 2.60GHz Processor (upto 4.4 GHz, 12MB Cache, 6-Cores, 12-Threads, ) ; NVIDIA GTX 1650 SUPER 4GB GDDR6 Dedicated Graphics, .

802.11ax Wifi, Bluetooth 5.2, Ethernet LAN (RJ-45), No Webcam, Wired Keyboard, .

No Display ; 400W Power Supply; Air Cooling CPU Cooler Raven Black Color, .

4 USB 3.2 Gen1, 2 USB 2.0, 1 HDMI, 2 Display Port (DP), USB 3.2 Type-C Gen2, No Optical Drive, 1 x Headphone/Microphone Combo Jack., .,

Includes Universal Dock D6000 (USB-C)(Supports upto 3 Displays;Max Resolution 5120 x 2880;Combo Audio, Speaker Out Port;USB 3.0 Type-A, USB-C (1 Power share);HDMI, Display Port, RJ-45)

Specifications

Processor
Intel Core i5-11400, 6-Core/12-Thread, up to 4.4GHz, 12MB Cache
Graphics
NVIDIA GTX 1650 Super, 4GB GDDR6
Wireless
802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6), Bluetooth 5.2
Wired Network
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45)
Ports
4x USB 3.2 Gen1, 2x USB 2.0, 1x USB 3.2 Type-C Gen2, 1x HDMI, 2x DisplayPort
Audio
1x Headphone/Microphone Combo Jack
Power Supply
400W
Cooling
Air Cooling CPU Cooler
Color
Raven Black
Dimensions
8" x 15.5" x 16.5"
Weight
20.6 lb
Display Included
No
Included Dock
Universal Dock D6000 (USB-C, up to 3 displays, max 5120x2880, HDMI, DP, RJ-45, USB 3.0)

Pros & Cons

👍 Pros

  • i5-11400's 12-thread configuration handles background tasks, streaming, and game logic simultaneously without CPU-side frame drops at 1080p
  • GTX 1650 Super 4GB GDDR6 provides meaningful performance uplift over non-Super 1650 models — roughly 20–25% faster in GPU-bound scenarios
  • D6000 dock adds triple-display support and comprehensive port expansion over the tower's native I/O via a single USB-C connection
  • Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) and Gigabit Ethernet provide full networking flexibility without needing a separate adapter
  • Desktop tower form factor allows future upgrades — RAM, storage, and GPU swaps — that a laptop cannot accommodate

👎 Cons

  • GTX 1650 Super 4GB VRAM is a hard ceiling for 1440p or high-texture workloads — this GPU is 1080p specific and does not scale beyond that resolution gracefully
  • 400W PSU constrains GPU upgrade options; moving to a mid-range RTX card would require a PSU replacement alongside the GPU
  • No display included — the configuration requires a separate monitor purchase, which isn't always clear at point of sale
  • 20.6lb chassis and 8"x15.5"x16.5" footprint make this a dedicated desk machine, not a system you'll relocate frequently
  • No webcam included — video calling requires an external camera

Frequently Asked Questions

The GTX 1650 Super with 4GB GDDR6 handles 1080p medium settings in current AAA titles and high/max settings in older or less demanding games. E-sports titles like Valorant, CS2, and Rocket League run well above 60fps. It's not a 1440p card, and 4GB VRAM becomes a constraint in newer, texture-heavy titles.
At 1080p with the GTX 1650 Super, the i5-11400 is not the bottleneck. Its 6 cores and 12 threads at up to 4.4GHz handle gaming frame pacing cleanly. The GPU is the limiting component in this pairing, which is the correct balance for a 1080p gaming build.
The D6000 connects via USB-C and adds meaningful desk connectivity: HDMI, DisplayPort, RJ-45 Ethernet, USB 3.0 Type-A, USB-C with power share, and a combo audio port. It supports up to three simultaneous displays at resolutions up to 5120x2880, making this tower viable as a multi-monitor workstation without a dedicated docking solution.
The 400W PSU is adequate for the GTX 1650 Super, which draws under 100W TDP. A mid-range upgrade to an RTX 3060 (170W TDP) would stress this PSU under gaming load and should be paired with a PSU replacement. Verify the PSU connector compatibility before any GPU upgrade.
No display is included. This is a tower-only configuration. The D6000 dock expands display output options, but you will need to supply your own monitor(s).

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