Lenovo ThinkPad W541

workstation 2014 15.6" dGPU ⏱ ~7h ⚖️ 2.70 kg ⚖️ GPU-bound

LB Score

LB composite

FormulaEvaluator

metrics.formula_ast[uscomp_score]

Inputs:

cpu_options: Intel Core i7-4810MQ
real
resolved_cpu:i7-4810MQ i7-4810MQ

→ processors:1376 (Core i7-4810MQ)
resolved_cpu:i5-4210M i5-4210M

→ processors:1161 (Core i5-4210M)
resolved_cpu:i5-4340M i5-4340M

→ processors:1280 (Core i5-4340M)
resolved_cpu:i7-4600M i7-4600M

→ processors:1070 (Core i7-4600M)
resolved_cpu:i7-4710MQ i7-4710MQ

→ processors:1474 (Core i7-4710MQ)
resolved_cpu:i7-4910MQ i7-4910MQ

→ processors:1378 (Core i7-4910MQ)
resolved_cpu:i7-4940MX i7-4940MX

→ processors:1752 (Core i7-4940MX)
discrete_gpu_options: NVIDIA Quadro k1100M 2 gb gddr5 128
real
gpu_config:Quadro K1100M 2GB Quadro K1100M 2GB

→ hw_gpus:797 (Quadro K1100M)
ram_max_supported_gb: 16
real
discrete_gpu_options: NVIDIA Quadro k1100M 2 gb gddr5 128
real
resolved_gpu:Quadro K1100M

→ hw_gpus:797 (Quadro K1100M)
discrete_gpu_options: NVIDIA Quadro k1100M 2 gb gddr5 128
real
gpu_config:Quadro K1100M 2GB Quadro K1100M 2GB

→ hw_gpus:797 (Quadro K1100M)
release_year: 2014
inferred_from_cpu
has_discrete_gpu: 1
real
ram_max_supported_gb: 16
real
cpu_options: Intel Core i7-4810MQ
real
resolved_cpu:i7-4810MQ i7-4810MQ

→ processors:1376 (Core i7-4810MQ)
resolved_cpu:i5-4210M i5-4210M

→ processors:1161 (Core i5-4210M)
resolved_cpu:i5-4340M i5-4340M

→ processors:1280 (Core i5-4340M)
resolved_cpu:i7-4600M i7-4600M

→ processors:1070 (Core i7-4600M)
resolved_cpu:i7-4710MQ i7-4710MQ

→ processors:1474 (Core i7-4710MQ)
resolved_cpu:i7-4910MQ i7-4910MQ

→ processors:1378 (Core i7-4910MQ)
resolved_cpu:i7-4940MX i7-4940MX

→ processors:1752 (Core i7-4940MX)
ram_max_supported_gb: 16
real
discrete_gpu_options: NVIDIA Quadro k1100M 2 gb gddr5 128
real
gpu_config:Quadro K1100M 2GB Quadro K1100M 2GB

→ hw_gpus:797 (Quadro K1100M)
cpu_options: Intel Core i7-4810MQ
real

out of 100

Fit for you

35/100

✚ Strong: fit_price ⚠ Weak: fit_mobility

M2 · Refining requirements — on-demand, from your Wizard answers + browsing signals.

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CPU

GPU

Quadro K1100M

RAM max

16 GB

DDR3

Battery

68 Wh ~

~7h

Price

$251

market

Age

12 years

2014

📝 Our review

Lenovo ThinkPad W541 review

Lenovo ThinkPad W541 — from 2014, 2.7 kg, performance 22.

LB Score

/100

Read full review

📌 Quick verdict

Overall score 30/100. Strongest suit — Connectivity (93), weakest — Gaming (10).

✓ Strengths

Connectivity (93)

⚠ Weaknesses

Gaming (10)

💰 Price trend

📉 Loses ~$169/year (8%). Dashed segment is a model forecast, not observed listings.

Specs in context

LB Score 30

CPU score 47 Office tier

GPU score 0 Office tier

RAM max 16 GB Comfort

Weight 2.70 kg Heavy

Battery 68 Wh Large tier

Bars show where each spec sits on the site-wide level scale (same thresholds as the quick verdict). For weight, shorter bars mean a lighter laptop.

Full specifications

Brand: Lenovo
Series: ThinkPad (other)
Type: Workstation
Release year: 2014≈
Screen size: 15.6"
Resolution: 1920x1080
Panel type: ips
Color gamut (sRGB): 100%~
Processor: Intel Core i7 4810MQ , Core i5 4210M , Core i5 4340M , Core i7 4600M , Core i7 4710MQ , Core i7 4910MQ , Core i7 4940MX
Graphics: Quadro K1100M 2GB
RAM (max): 16 GB DDR3
Weight: 2.70 kg
Ports: 7
Battery: 68 Wh~

Performance metrics

Performance 23

Performance composite

FormulaEvaluator

metrics.formula_ast[performance_index]

Inputs:

cpu_options: Intel Core i7-4810MQ
real
resolved_cpu:i7-4810MQ i7-4810MQ

→ processors:1376 (Core i7-4810MQ)
resolved_cpu:i5-4210M i5-4210M

→ processors:1161 (Core i5-4210M)
resolved_cpu:i5-4340M i5-4340M

→ processors:1280 (Core i5-4340M)
resolved_cpu:i7-4600M i7-4600M

→ processors:1070 (Core i7-4600M)
resolved_cpu:i7-4710MQ i7-4710MQ

→ processors:1474 (Core i7-4710MQ)
resolved_cpu:i7-4910MQ i7-4910MQ

→ processors:1378 (Core i7-4910MQ)
resolved_cpu:i7-4940MX i7-4940MX

→ processors:1752 (Core i7-4940MX)
discrete_gpu_options: NVIDIA Quadro k1100M 2 gb gddr5 128
real
gpu_config:Quadro K1100M 2GB Quadro K1100M 2GB

→ hw_gpus:797 (Quadro K1100M)
ram_max_supported_gb: 16
real

Portability 20

Light office 40

Light office composite

FormulaEvaluator

metrics.formula_ast[office_index]

Inputs:

release_year: 2014
inferred_from_cpu
has_discrete_gpu: 1
real
ram_max_supported_gb: 16
real
cpu_options: Intel Core i7-4810MQ
real
resolved_cpu:i7-4810MQ i7-4810MQ

→ processors:1376 (Core i7-4810MQ)
resolved_cpu:i5-4210M i5-4210M

→ processors:1161 (Core i5-4210M)
resolved_cpu:i5-4340M i5-4340M

→ processors:1280 (Core i5-4340M)
resolved_cpu:i7-4600M i7-4600M

→ processors:1070 (Core i7-4600M)
resolved_cpu:i7-4710MQ i7-4710MQ

→ processors:1474 (Core i7-4710MQ)
resolved_cpu:i7-4910MQ i7-4910MQ

→ processors:1378 (Core i7-4910MQ)
resolved_cpu:i7-4940MX i7-4940MX

→ processors:1752 (Core i7-4940MX)
ram_max_supported_gb: 16
real

Gaming 10

Gaming composite

FormulaEvaluator

metrics.formula_ast[gaming_index]

Inputs:

discrete_gpu_options: NVIDIA Quadro k1100M 2 gb gddr5 128
real
resolved_gpu:Quadro K1100M

→ hw_gpus:797 (Quadro K1100M)
discrete_gpu_options: NVIDIA Quadro k1100M 2 gb gddr5 128
real
gpu_config:Quadro K1100M 2GB Quadro K1100M 2GB

→ hw_gpus:797 (Quadro K1100M)

Creative 27

Creative composite

FormulaEvaluator

metrics.formula_ast[creative_index]

Inputs:

release_year: 2014
inferred_from_cpu
has_discrete_gpu: 1
real
discrete_gpu_options: NVIDIA Quadro k1100M 2 gb gddr5 128
real
gpu_config:Quadro K1100M 2GB Quadro K1100M 2GB

→ hw_gpus:797 (Quadro K1100M)

Energy efficiency 42

Energy efficiency atomic

EnergyEfficiencyIndexCalculator

Inputs:

resolved_cpu:i7-4810MQ i7-4810MQ

→ processors:1376 (Core i7-4810MQ)
resolved_cpu:i5-4210M i5-4210M

→ processors:1161 (Core i5-4210M)
resolved_cpu:i5-4340M i5-4340M

→ processors:1280 (Core i5-4340M)
resolved_cpu:i7-4600M i7-4600M

→ processors:1070 (Core i7-4600M)
resolved_cpu:i7-4710MQ i7-4710MQ

→ processors:1474 (Core i7-4710MQ)
resolved_cpu:i7-4910MQ i7-4910MQ

→ processors:1378 (Core i7-4910MQ)
resolved_cpu:i7-4940MX i7-4940MX

→ processors:1752 (Core i7-4940MX)
gpu_config:Quadro K1100M 2GB Quadro K1100M 2GB

→ hw_gpus:797 (Quadro K1100M)

Notes:

⚠ dGPU present: index = mean(CPU-eff + GPU-eff)

Connectivity 93

Connectivity atomic

ConnectivityIndexCalculator

Inputs:

ports: 2x USB 2.0, 2x USB 3.0, 1x VGA, 1x Mini DisplayPort, 2x Audio, 1x LAN (RJ-45), 1x Card Reader
has_thunderbolt:
real
has_usb_c:
real
has_hdmi:
real
has_rj45: 1

Value 49

Value composite

FormulaEvaluator

metrics.formula_ast[value_index]

Inputs:

cpu_options: Intel Core i7-4810MQ
real
resolved_cpu:i7-4810MQ i7-4810MQ

→ processors:1376 (Core i7-4810MQ)
resolved_cpu:i5-4210M i5-4210M

→ processors:1161 (Core i5-4210M)
resolved_cpu:i5-4340M i5-4340M

→ processors:1280 (Core i5-4340M)
resolved_cpu:i7-4600M i7-4600M

→ processors:1070 (Core i7-4600M)
resolved_cpu:i7-4710MQ i7-4710MQ

→ processors:1474 (Core i7-4710MQ)
resolved_cpu:i7-4910MQ i7-4910MQ

→ processors:1378 (Core i7-4910MQ)
resolved_cpu:i7-4940MX i7-4940MX

→ processors:1752 (Core i7-4940MX)
discrete_gpu_options: NVIDIA Quadro k1100M 2 gb gddr5 128
real
gpu_config:Quadro K1100M 2GB Quadro K1100M 2GB

→ hw_gpus:797 (Quadro K1100M)
source_price_usd: 250.98
real
release_year: 2014
inferred_from_cpu
cpu_options: Intel Core i7-4810MQ
real
resolved_cpu:i7-4810MQ i7-4810MQ

→ processors:1376 (Core i7-4810MQ)
resolved_cpu:i5-4210M i5-4210M

→ processors:1161 (Core i5-4210M)
resolved_cpu:i5-4340M i5-4340M

→ processors:1280 (Core i5-4340M)
resolved_cpu:i7-4600M i7-4600M

→ processors:1070 (Core i7-4600M)
resolved_cpu:i7-4710MQ i7-4710MQ

→ processors:1474 (Core i7-4710MQ)
resolved_cpu:i7-4910MQ i7-4910MQ

→ processors:1378 (Core i7-4910MQ)
resolved_cpu:i7-4940MX i7-4940MX

→ processors:1752 (Core i7-4940MX)

Color accuracy —

Graphics (1 discrete + 0 integrated)

Quadro K1100M (dGPU)

2 GB · GDDR5

CUDA

🎮 Gaming performance

FPS @ 1080p for the model's best GPU

Game	FPS (1080p)	Verdict
CS:GO	240	✓ Comfortable
Overwatch	240	✓ Comfortable
GTA V	140	✓ Comfortable
Playerunknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG)	140	✓ Comfortable
F1 2014	55	⚠ Playable
Valorant	40	⚠ Playable
Sims 4	36	⚠ Playable
GRID: Autosport	35	⚠ Playable
Alien: Isolation	25	✗ Low
Dota 2	24	✗ Low
Dirt Rally	23	✗ Low
Battlefield Hardline	17	✗ Low
Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare	15	✗ Low
Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor	14	✗ Low
Far Cry 4	12	✗ Low
Fortnite	12	✗ Low
Forza Horizon 4	12	✗ Low
Dragon Age: Inquisition	11	✗ Low
Evolve	11	✗ Low
Watch Dogs	11	✗ Low
Assassin's Creed Unity	9	✗ Low
Ryse: Son of Rome	9	✗ Low
Batman: Arkham Knight	8	✗ Low
Battlefield 5	8	✗ Low
Counter-Strike 2	8	✗ Low
Far Cry 5	7	✗ Low
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt	7	✗ Low
The Witcher 3	7	✗ Low
Forza Horizon 5	6	✗ Low
Cyberpunk 2077	5	✗ Low
Metro Exodus	4	✗ Low
Resident Evil 4 Remake	3	✗ Low

💡 32 games in the database for this GPU. ✓ playable (≥60 FPS), ⚠ medium (30-59), ✗ low (<30).

💻 Software compatibility

Counter-Strike 2 ✗ Weak

CPU

94%

GPU

RAM

200%

Grand Theft Auto V ✗ Weak

CPU

235%

GPU

RAM

400%

Cyberpunk 2077 ✗ Weak

CPU

135%

GPU

RAM

200%

Minecraft ✗ Weak

CPU

471%

GPU

RAM

400%

Fortnite ✗ Weak

CPU

86%

GPU

RAM

200%

Valorant ✗ Weak

CPU

314%

GPU

RAM

400%

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt ✗ Weak

CPU

157%

GPU

RAM

267%

Elden Ring ✗ Weak

CPU

86%

GPU

RAM

133%

Red Dead Redemption 2 ✗ Weak

CPU

157%

GPU

RAM

200%

Apex Legends ✗ Weak

CPU

86%

GPU

RAM

267%

Hogwarts Legacy ✗ Weak

CPU

105%

GPU

RAM

100%

Dota 2 ✗ Weak

CPU

314%

GPU

RAM

400%

Baldur's Gate 3 ✗ Weak

CPU

86%

GPU

RAM

200%

Starfield ✗ Weak

CPU

67%

GPU

RAM

100%

Call of Duty: Warzone ✗ Weak

CPU

86%

GPU

RAM

200%

League of Legends ✗ Weak

CPU

471%

GPU

RAM

800%

Sims 4 ✗ Weak

CPU

314%

GPU

RAM

400%

Helldivers 2 ✗ Weak

CPU

67%

GPU

RAM

200%

Battlefield 5 ✗ Weak

CPU

105%

GPU

RAM

200%

Far Cry 5 ✗ Weak

CPU

118%

GPU

RAM

200%

Forza Horizon 4 ✗ Weak

CPU

135%

GPU

RAM

200%

Forza Horizon 5 ✗ Weak

CPU

105%

GPU

RAM

200%

Metro Exodus ✗ Weak

CPU

118%

GPU

RAM

200%

Overwatch ✗ Weak

CPU

188%

GPU

RAM

400%

PUBG: Battlegrounds ✗ Weak

CPU

118%

GPU

RAM

200%

Resident Evil 4 Remake ✗ Weak

CPU

94%

GPU

RAM

200%

Escape from Tarkov ✗ Weak

CPU

157%

GPU

RAM

200%

God of War ✗ Weak

CPU

214%

GPU

RAM

200%

Horizon Zero Dawn ✗ Weak

CPU

214%

GPU

RAM

200%

Death Stranding ✗ Weak

CPU

188%

GPU

RAM

200%

Control ✗ Weak

CPU

157%

GPU

RAM

200%

Doom Eternal ✗ Weak

CPU

214%

GPU

RAM

200%

Batman: Arkham Knight ✗ Weak

CPU

262%

GPU

RAM

267%

Hitman 3 ✗ Weak

CPU

214%

GPU

RAM

200%

Flight Simulator 2020 ✗ Weak

CPU

168%

GPU

RAM

200%

Watch Dogs Legion ✗ Weak

CPU

168%

GPU

RAM

200%

Borderlands 3 ✗ Weak

CPU

188%

GPU

RAM

267%

Anno 1800 ✗ Weak

CPU

157%

GPU

RAM

200%

Rainbow Six Siege ✗ Weak

CPU

392%

GPU

RAM

267%

The Division 2 ✗ Weak

CPU

214%

GPU

RAM

200%

Gears Tactics ✗ Weak

CPU

188%

GPU

RAM

200%

Hunt Showdown ✗ Weak

CPU

168%

GPU

RAM

267%

Tiny Tina's Wonderlands ✗ Weak

CPU

157%

GPU

RAM

200%

Mafia Definitive Edition ✗ Weak

CPU

214%

GPU

RAM

267%

Days Gone ✗ Weak

CPU

214%

GPU

RAM

200%

Ghostwire Tokyo ✗ Weak

CPU

112%

GPU

RAM

133%

Returnal ✗ Weak

CPU

135%

GPU

RAM

100%

Dying Light 2 ✗ Weak

CPU

157%

GPU

RAM

200%

Resident Evil Village ✗ Weak

CPU

135%

GPU

RAM

200%

The Callisto Protocol ✗ Weak

CPU

94%

GPU

RAM

200%

Atomic Heart ✗ Weak

CPU

147%

GPU

RAM

200%

Alan Wake 2 ✗ Weak

CPU

112%

GPU

RAM

100%

Black Myth Wukong ✗ Weak

CPU

94%

GPU

RAM

100%

Ghost of Tsushima ✗ Weak

CPU

94%

GPU

RAM

200%

The Last of Us Part 1 ✗ Weak

CPU

94%

GPU

RAM

100%

Diablo 4 ✗ Weak

CPU

214%

GPU

RAM

200%

Spider-Man Miles Morales ✗ Weak

CPU

157%

GPU

RAM

200%

Star Wars Jedi Survivor ✗ Weak

CPU

94%

GPU

RAM

200%

Dead Space Remake ✗ Weak

CPU

147%

GPU

RAM

200%

Lies of P ✗ Weak

CPU

135%

GPU

RAM

200%

Sons of the Forest ✗ Weak

CPU

94%

GPU

RAM

133%

Rise of the Tomb Raider ✗ Weak

CPU

314%

GPU

RAM

400%

Shadow of the Tomb Raider ✗ Weak

CPU

262%

GPU

RAM

200%

Assassin's Creed Odyssey ✗ Weak

CPU

235%

GPU

RAM

200%

Assassin's Creed Valhalla ✗ Weak

CPU

135%

GPU

RAM

200%

F1 24 ✗ Weak

CPU

262%

GPU

RAM

200%

Need for Speed Heat ✗ Weak

CPU

135%

GPU

RAM

200%

Civilization 6 ✗ Weak

CPU

314%

GPU

RAM

400%

Star Wars Jedi Fallen Order ✗ Weak

CPU

262%

GPU

RAM

200%

🔗 Same series

1 model in the series.

2013

Lenovo ThinkPad W540

$ $264

≅ Similar by specs

Similar performance profile across other series and brands.

≈ Similar class

Same lineage_class (how iconic the series is), other series.

Configuration options

Available model options · 9 variants across 3 categories

⚙ Processors (7)

Intel Core i7 4810MQ Core i5-4210M Core i5-4340M Core i7-4600M Core i7-4710MQ Core i7-4910MQ Core i7-4940MX

🎮 Graphics (1)

Quadro K1100M 2GB

• Igpu (1)

Intel HD Graphics 4400

Lenovo ThinkPad W541

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Lenovo ThinkPad W541 review

📌 Quick verdict

💰 Price trend

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Full specifications

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Graphics (1 discrete + 0 integrated)

🎮 Gaming performance

💻 Software compatibility

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≅ Similar by specs

≈ Similar class

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