Acer launched the latest Acer Aspire 3 variant with AMD Ryzen processor. This latest processor from AMD has the latest technology and the built-in graphics processor Radeon RX Vega Graphics which can improve performance and graphics up to 2 times better than its predecessor. Plus, AMD Ryzen processors have specifications that can match Intel's processors. For multitasking work, it can be handled easily, because apart from being supported by a powerful processor, the AMD Ryzen version of the Acer Aspire 3 is also supported by large RAM and storage.
The Acer Aspire 3 AMD Ryzen is the right recommendation for those of you who need a high-powered laptop and the price is quite affordable. This laptop is capable of doing quite heavy computing tasks, from creating documents, checking email, browsing, streaming, editing photos in Adobe Photoshop and playing casual games. How great is the Acer Aspire 3 laptop with AMD Ryzen?
Price of Acer Aspire 3 AMD Ryzen
AMD is one of Intel's most challenging processor brands. The quality of its processor products is no less competitive than Intel. One of the advantages of AMD from Intel is a cheaper selling price. With a cheaper price you can get an Intel processor with equivalent specifications. Acer Aspire 3 with AMD Ryzen brings fresh air for consumers who want a powerful laptop but at a more affordable price. The Aspire 3 laptop with the lowest AMD Ryzen processor variant (AMD Ryzen 3) is released to the market with prices starting from 5 million. Meanwhile, the highest variant (AMD Ryzen 7) is sold at a price range of 10 million.
Reliable Performance with 3 Processor Options
When it was first launched, the Acer Aspire 3 was available in 3 variants of the processor model. For the strongest variant, the Acer Aspire 3 is powered by AMD Ryzen 7 2700U, while the other two models are powered by AMD Ryzen 3 2200U and AMD Ryzen 2500U. The AMD Ryzen 7 2700U has four cores with a maximum speed of up to 3.8 GHz. The AMD Ryzen 5 2500U has four cores with a maximum speed of up to 3.6 GHz. Meanwhile, the AMD Ryzen 3 2200U is equipped with two cores with a maximum speed of up to 3.4 GHz.
In terms of graphics support, the Acer Aspire 3 is available in 6 model variants at once. 3 of them are laptops equipped with built-in graphics processors and Radeon 535 discrete graphics with a capacity of 2 GB. The other 3 variants are laptops with built-in graphics, Radeon Vega 3 for Ryzen 3, Radeon Vega 8 for Ryzen 5, and Radeon Vega 10 for Ryzen 7. Interestingly, even though it is equipped with high graphics, the Acer Aspire 3 is still sold at a fairly affordable price range.
Interestingly, from the Cinebench Multi-Core R15 test, the AMD Ryzen 7 processor can outperform the Intel Core i7 processor which is equivalent to 41% better performance. On the other hand, AMD Ryzen 3 and AMD Ryzen processors are able to provide the same good performance as laptops with Intel processors. But as explained earlier, with an AMD processor you can get the same performance as an Intel processor but at a more friendly price.
Memory and Storage Capacity
The Acer Aspire 3 is an easily upgradeable mid-range laptop. This laptop can accommodate up to 32 GB of DDR4 RAM thanks to 2 RAM slots in it. In addition, this laptop also supports dual channel features that allow you to get better multitasking performance than ordinary laptops. For the Acer Aspire 3 variant with AMD Ryzen 7, you can put SSD and HDD storage into one laptop. The standard version of the Acer Aspire 3 with AMD Ryzen 7 is equipped with a 1 TB HDD and a 128 GB SSD. The combination of SSD and HDD allows for faster boot times, faster application response, and greater storage capacity. Application and system data are also safer from shocks or collisions because they are stored in SSD storage.
Easy Upgrade
Because it is designed to be easy to upgrade, the Acer Aspire 3 provides special facilities to enhance its capabilities. This laptop is equipped with a backdoor compartment or a special door under the laptop that makes it easy for you to access the HDD and RAM. So if you want to upgrade the capabilities of this laptop, just open the back door, no need to open all the laptop cases.
A Mesmerizing Screen
All variants of the Acer Aspire 3 are equipped with a 15.6-inch HD resolution screen. The laptop screen is equipped with Acer BlueLight Shield technology. This technology can reduce exposure to blue light radiation that can damage the eyes if used for a long time. This technology can reduce blue light radiation without compromising the overall color quality of the image.
Specifications of Acer Aspire 3 AMD Ryzen
| Platforms |
| Type |
Laptops |
| OS |
Linux |
| Processor Type |
AMD Ryzen |
| Onboard Processor |
AMD Ryzen 3 2200U dual-core up to 3.4 GHz
AMD Ryzen 5 2500U quad-core up to 3.6 GHz
AMD Ryzen 7 2700U quad-core up to 3.8 GHz
|
| Graphic |
Radeon Vega 3 Graphics (Ryzen 3)
Radeon Vega 8 Graphics (Ryzen 5)
Radeon RX Vega 10 Graphics (Ryzen 7)
|
| Memory |
| RAM |
4GB/2x4GB |
| RAM type |
DDR4 |
| Storage |
1TB HDD
1TB HDD + 128GB SSD (Ryzen 7)
|
| Graphic |
| GPU |
Radeon 535 2GB (optional) |
| Screen Size |
15.6 inch |
| Screen Resolution |
HD 1366 x 768 pixels |
| body |
| Size |
381.6 x 259 x 21.6 mm |
| Weight |
2.1 kg |
| Color Choice |
Blue, Black, Red |
| Others |
| Speaker |
Yes, Stereo |
| WebCam |
Yes, 640 x 480 pixels + Microphone |
| Wi-Fi |
Dual Band Wireless-AC, 802.11ac/a/b/g/n 1X1 wireless LA |
| Bluetooth |
Bluetooth 4.1 |
| Keyboard |
Standard |
| Touchpad |
Yes |
| Port |
HDMI, USB 3.0, USB 2.0, RJ45 |
| Battery |
Lithium Polymer 4810 mAh |
