Lenovo ThinkPad T480s laptop i7-8650U 8 GB 512 GB SSD 14 FHD

ThinkPad T480s 14-inch FHD ultrabook

The Lenovo ThinkPad T480s is a 14-inch ultrabook built around an 8th-generation quad-core Intel Core i7-8650U processor. It ships with 8 GB of DDR4 memory and a 512 GB SSD running Windows 11 Pro. The non-touch IPS panel delivers a 1920 x 1080 resolution. This configuration suits professionals who need a compact, business-class laptop for office productivity and mobility.

Quad-core i7-8650U with 8 MB L2 cache

The processor runs at a 1.9 GHz base frequency and can reach 4.2 GHz across its four cores and eight threads. The 8 MB L2 cache supports multi-threaded workloads such as spreadsheets, code compilation and virtualisation. Integrated Intel UHD Graphics 620 handles display output without a discrete GPU. Buyers who need sustained heavy compute or dedicated graphics acceleration should consider a different platform.

Thermal behaviour under sustained load

Under continuous multi-core load the U-series chip will throttle from its peak turbo to stay within its thermal envelope. The integrated UHD 620 shares system memory and has no dedicated VRAM, so graphics performance drops when the CPU is saturated. Fan noise increases during prolonged workloads. Users who require consistent maximum frequencies for rendering or compute should evaluate workstations with higher power limits.