Lenovo Legion Go 2 Beats MSI Claw A8 in AMD Ryzen Z2 Benchmarks

Key Takeaways

1. The Lenovo Legion Go 2 is expected to launch in September 2025, following its reveal at CES 2025.
2. The device has shown impressive performance in prototype form, especially with the Ryzen Z2 Extreme chipset.
3. In benchmark tests, the Legion Go 2 achieved an average of 49 FPS in Shadow of the Tomb Raider at 1080p.
4. The Legion Go 2 outperformed the MSI Claw A8 by 10% in average FPS and rendered 12.4% more frames.
5. The performance advantage may be attributed to the Legion Go 2’s superior cooling system and an additional 8 GB of RAM.

The Lenovo Legion Go 2 is yet to have a confirmed launch date after its reveal six months ago at CES 2025 in Las Vegas. If the latest rumors hold any truth, Lenovo might keep enthusiasts waiting until September before they begin selling this more powerful version, which is an upgrade from the Legion Go S (currently priced at $649.99 on Amazon).

Prototype Performance Revealed

In the meantime, the Legion Go 2 has been seen in its prototype stage. Initially appearing with an AMD Ryzen Z2 chipset, a new video has showcased how well this device performs when equipped with a Ryzen Z2 Extreme chipset. Surprisingly, even at this prototype phase, the Legion Go 2 surpasses the MSI Claw A8 in terms of performance.

Impressive Benchmark Results

According to the video, the Legion Go 2 with the Ryzen Z2 Extreme achieves an average of 49 FPS in Shadow of the Tomb Raider at 1080p, rendering 7,710 frames. From what we understand, Lines Tech activated DirectX12 but chose to keep frame generation turned off. Based on our tests with the Radeon 890M, it seems these results were likely obtained using medium graphic settings.

In contrast, the MSI Claw A8 records an average of 44 FPS with only 6,751 frames rendered under the same conditions. This means that MSI’s inaugural AMD Ryzen-powered gaming handheld falls short by 10% in average FPS compared to the Legion Go 2 and generates 12.4% fewer frames, even though both devices contain the same chipset. This discrepancy might be due to the Legion Go 2’s enhanced cooling system and an extra 8 GB of RAM. In any case, it appears that some gaming handhelds powered by the Ryzen Z2 Extreme could outperform others once they finally hit the market later this year.

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