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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition (14ʺ Intel)
Overall Score
57/100
[ EXPERT VERDICT · SUMMARY ]
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition (14ʺ Intel) is an engineering-tested laptops achieving an overall rating of 57/100. It is positioned for balanced everyday compute and power efficiency.
Benchmark Performance Scores
Normalized 0–100 Scale
DeviceBenchmark Score
Rating: Below Average
57/100
Gaming
Rating: Poor
31/100
Performance
Rating: Average
61/100
Detailed Technical Specifications
Battery
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Battery type | Li-Po |
| Charge power | 65 W |
| Charging port position | Left |
| Charging via USB (Power Delivery) | Yes |
| Fast charging | Yes |
| Replaceable | No |
| Weight of AC adapter | 275 grams |
CPU
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Base frequency | 2.1 GHz |
| Cores | 8 (4P + 4E) |
| Fabrication process | 2 nm |
| Integrated GPU | Intel Xe3 Graphics |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB |
| Threads | 8 |
| Turbo frequency | 4.5 GHz |
Case
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Area | 674 cm2(104.4 inches2) |
| Colors | Black |
| Cooling system | Active |
| Dimensions | 312.5 x 215.75 x 12.3-15.3 mm12.3 x 8.49 x 0.48-0.6 inches |
| Liquid metal | No |
| Material | Top: Carbon fiberMiddle: Magnesium alloyBottom: Magnesium alloy |
| Noise level (max. load) | 38.9 dB |
| Number of fans | 2 |
| Opening angle | 180° |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~84.3% |
| Side bezels | 5.5 mm |
| Transformer | No |
| Vapor chamber | No |
| Weight | 1 kg (2.21 lbs) |
Connectivity
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Audio jack (3.5 mm) | Yes |
| Bluetooth | v6.0 |
| DisplayPort | No |
| Ethernet (RJ45) | No |
| Fingerprint | Yes |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.1 |
| Infrared sensor | Yes |
| Optical drive | No |
| Proprietary charging port | No |
| SD card reader | No |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 |
| USB Type-C | 3x USB 4.0 |
| USB-A | 1x USB 3.2 |
| VGA | No |
| Webcam | Above the display |
| Wi-Fi standard | v7 |
Display
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Adaptive refresh rate | No |
| Ambient light sensor | Yes |
| Aspect ratio | 16:10 |
| Coating | Matte |
| PPI | 162 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1200 pixels |
| Size | 14 inches |
| Sync technology | No |
| Touchscreen | No |
| Type | IPS LCD |
| sRGB color space | 100% |
Graphics Card
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| FLOPS | 2.5 TFLOPS |
| GPU base clock | 300 MHz |
| GPU boost clock | 2450 MHz |
| GPU performance | 2.5 TFLOPS |
| Memory size | System Shared |
| Memory speed | 9.6 Gbps |
| Memory type | LPDDR5X |
| Raster operations pipelines (ROPs) | 16 |
| Shading units (cores) | 512 |
| TGP | 25 W |
| Texture mapping units (TMUs) | 32 |
Input
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Backlight | Yes |
| Key travel | 1.5 mm |
| Keyboard type | Island |
| Numpad | No |
| Surface | Glass |
| Windows Precision | Yes |
RAM
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Channels | 2x8 GB |
| Clock | 9600 MHz |
| Upgradable | No |
Sound
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Dolby Atmos | Yes |
| Loudness | ~84.7 dB |
| Microphones | 2 |
| Speakers | 2.2 (2 tweeters and 2 woofers) |
Storage
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Bus | PCI-E Gen 5.0 (4x) |
| NVMe | Yes |
| Storage type | SSD (M2) |
| Total slots | 1 |
Strengths & Limitations
Key Advantages
- Dedicated Intel Xe3 Graphics graphics acceleration capable of modern 3D gaming and accelerated creative workloads.
- High-quality display panel (1920 x 1200 pixels) designed for sharp text rendering and accurate creative workflows.
- Configured with System Shared high-speed memory for reliable multi-application multitasking.
Key Considerations
- Heavyweight portable profile (275 grams) best suited for desktop-replacement rather than ultraportable travel.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the DeviceBenchmark score of the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition (14ʺ Intel)?
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition (14ʺ Intel) scores 57/100 in DeviceBenchmark testing across our standardized benchmark suite.
Is the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition (14ʺ Intel) good for gaming?
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition (14ʺ Intel) has a Gaming score of 31/100 in our benchmarks.
Methodology, Provenance & Verification
Score version 2026.1 · Data verified 2026-08-26 · Source: official manufacturer datasheets and standardized reproducible benchmark suites (Geekbench 6, Cinebench R24, 3DMark).