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Lenovo Legion Y740 Gaming Laptop

2019 - 2020 Models

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The Lenovo Legion Y740 is a premium gaming laptop family that arrived in early 2019 and remained on sale through 2020, sold in two screen sizes and across two closely related generations. The original run used 8th-gen Intel Core chips and carries the model code Y740-15ICHg or Y740-17ICHg; a mid-2019 refresh moved to 9th-gen Intel Core silicon and is labeled Y740-15IRHg or Y740-17IRHg. All four share the same gunmetal "iron grey" aluminium chassis with a "Y" logo RGB lid, a Corsair iCUE-lit keyboard, and NVIDIA GeForce RTX graphics with Max-Q designs. Because the screen size, processor generation, and graphics tier all move your device into a different value band, your exact configuration decides the final resale price. Select your components in the tool above to see an instant cash offer, and read the identification guide below if you're not sure which Y740 you own. When you're ready, our gaming laptop trade-in service turns it into cash without the hassle of listing it yourself.

Core hardware configurations

Processor (CPU)

  • 8th-gen (ICHg): Intel Core i5-8300H — 4 cores / 8 threads, up to 4.0 GHz (15-inch only)
  • 8th-gen (ICHg): Intel Core i7-8750H — 6 cores / 12 threads, up to 4.1 GHz, 9MB cache
  • 9th-gen (IRHg): Intel Core i7-9750H — 6 cores / 12 threads, up to 4.5 GHz, 12MB cache
  • 9th-gen (IRHg): Intel Core i9-9880H — 8 cores / 16 threads, up to 4.8 GHz, 16MB cache (17-inch only)

Graphics (GPU)

  • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 — 6GB GDDR6
  • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Max-Q — 8GB GDDR6
  • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Max-Q — 8GB GDDR6 (17-inch on both generations; 15-inch only on the 9th-gen IRHg — the 8th-gen 15ICHg tops out at the RTX 2070 Max-Q)
  • Real-time ray tracing and DLSS, with NVIDIA G-Sync on the built-in display

Memory (RAM)

  • DDR4-2666 dual-channel memory
  • Two SO-DIMM sockets, user-upgradable to a maximum of 32GB
  • Commonly shipped in 16GB or 32GB; smaller 8GB factory kits also exist

Storage

  • M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD (2280 or 2242 form factor)
  • Room for up to two drives: one M.2 SSD plus one 2.5-inch SATA hard drive
  • Common capacities: 256GB / 512GB / 1TB SSD, sometimes paired with a 1TB / 2TB HDD
  • 9th-gen (IRHg) models could add optional 16GB Intel Optane Memory

Display & audio

Display

All Y740 models use a Full HD (1920 × 1080) anti-glare panel at a 144Hz refresh rate with NVIDIA G-Sync and Dolby Vision, in either 15.6-inch or 17.3-inch size. Most ship at 300 nits brightness; the 15-inch was also offered with a brighter 500-nit VESA HDR400 panel. Every panel covers 72% of the color gamut — these are fast gaming screens rather than color-critical creator displays.

Audio

Stereo 2W speakers tuned with Dolby Atmos gaming certification, driven by a Realtek ALC3286 codec, plus a dual-array microphone and a combo headphone/microphone jack.

Ports & connectivity

Like most large gaming machines, the Y740 routes its heaviest connections — power, video, and Ethernet — out of the rear so cables stay clear of your mouse hand.

Rear
  • 1× HDMI 2.0
  • 1× Mini DisplayPort 1.4a
  • 2× USB-A 3.1 Gen 1
  • 1× RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet
  • 1× Power adapter input (slim-tip DC-in)
Left & Right Sides
  • 1× USB-C Thunderbolt 3 (also carries DisplayPort 1.4)
  • 1× USB-A 3.1 Gen 2
  • 1× USB-A 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
  • 1× 3.5mm headphone/microphone combo jack
  • Security keyhole and OneKey Recovery button
  • No SD card reader on any Y740 model

Killer Wireless-AC 1550i (Wi-Fi 5) Bluetooth 4.1 (8th-gen) Bluetooth 5.0 (9th-gen)

Battery, build & more

Battery & charging

The 17-inch models carry a 76Wh battery; the 15-inch models use a smaller 57Wh cell. Both ship with the same 230W slim-tip AC adapter, and both are rated for roughly 5–6 hours of light use — expect far less under gaming load.

Camera & mic

Integrated 720p HD (1.0MP) fixed-focus webcam with a dual-array digital microphone.

Keyboard & lighting

Per-key RGB backlit keyboard controlled through Corsair iCUE, with anti-ghosting. The 17-inch adds a full numeric keypad; the 15-inch omits it. RGB accents also glow on the "Y" lid logo, the rear thermal vent, and the left/right sides.

Cooling

Legion Coldfront dual-fan cooling with rear and side venting, tunable through the Lenovo Vantage app for quieter or higher-performance profiles.

Weight

15-inch: ≈ 2.2 kg (4.8 lb). 17-inch: ≈ 2.9 kg (6.4 lb).

Dimensions

15-inch: 361 × 265 × 20–24 mm. 17-inch: 412 × 305 × 22–25 mm. Chassis is iron-grey aluminium.

Frequently asked questions

01 How do I tell exactly which Lenovo Legion Y740 I have?
Flip the laptop over and look at the label on the bottom panel. You want the line that reads "Model: Legion Y740-15ICHg", "Y740-17ICHg", "Y740-15IRHg", or "Y740-17IRHg". Reading that code left to right tells you everything: the 15 or 17 is the screen size, and the middle letters are the generation — ICHg is the 2019 8th-gen Intel model, while IRHg is the refreshed 9th-gen model. If you can't find that label, turn the machine on and type "System Information" into the Windows search box; the "System Model" line shows the same code. If you'd like pictures of where to look, see our Lenovo model-number guide, our general guide to finding a laptop model number, or the step-by-step walkthrough on our blog. Getting this right matters, because a 17-inch RTX 2080 model is worth noticeably more than a 15-inch RTX 2060 one.
02 Is the Y740 the same as the Y540, Y730, or Y740S?
No — these are all different laptops, and it's easy to mix them up. The Legion Y540 and Y545 are the more affordable siblings from the same era; they look similar but lack the Y740's rear "light bar" styling, Corsair iCUE per-key RGB, and Thunderbolt 3, and they top out at lower graphics. The Y730 is the previous-generation model with GTX 10-series graphics rather than RTX. The Y740S is a completely different thin-and-light machine with no discrete graphics at all. This page and quote are only for the RTX-equipped Y740 (15 or 17). If your bottom label says anything other than "Y740," pick that exact model from our quote tool instead so your offer is accurate.
03 Can I sell a Y740 with a cracked screen, dead battery, or other damage?
Yes. We buy Legion Y740 laptops in every condition, from like-new to heavily used. Loud or failing fans, a battery that no longer holds a charge, worn hinges, dead pixels, or a cracked display don't disqualify your machine — they just adjust the offer. Just describe the condition honestly using the grading options in the quote tool above and your price updates to match, so there are no surprises when it arrives.
04 How does trading in my Y740 with Gadget Salvation actually work?
A lot of people don't realize this is an option, so here's the short version: instead of listing your laptop on a marketplace and dealing with lowball offers, scams, and shipping headaches, you get an instant online quote, ship the laptop to us with a free, insured, prepaid label, and we handle the rest. Once it arrives and our team confirms the condition, payment is issued — typically within two business days — by PayPal, Venmo, Zelle, CashApp, or a mailed check. You can read the full process on our how it works page, and if you want more background on selling a gaming laptop the smart way, our blog covers where and how to sell a gaming laptop. Prefer to move several devices at once? Reach out through our contact page for a bulk quote.
05 Do I need to wipe my data or remove the SSD before shipping?
We recommend backing up anything you want to keep — game saves, documents, photos — to an external drive or the cloud, then signing out of your Microsoft account and doing a Windows reset if you're comfortable with it. You do not need to open the laptop or pull the M.2 SSD yourself. Every drive we receive goes through certified, multi-pass data erasure regardless of what you've done on your end. You can review exactly how we do this on our data erasure protocols page.