Acer Aspire 3 (A315-59) review – affordable but slightly impractical
Performance: CPU, GPU, Gaming Tests
CPU options
Currently, this notebook can be found with the Core i3-1215U, Core i5-1235U, or Core i7-1255U.
Results are from the Cinebench R23 CPU test (the higher the score, the better)
GPU options
Our configuration features the integrated GPU. If you want to have access to the dedicated NVIDIA GeForce MX550, you need to get the Aspire 3 (A315-59G).
The results are from 3DMark Time Spy (Graphics). Higher is better.
Results are from 3DMark Fire Strike (Graphics) benchmark (higher the score, the better)
The results are from 3DMark Wild Life Extreme Unlimited. Higher is better.
Results are from the Unigine Superposition benchmark (higher the score, the better)
Gaming tests
| CS:GO | HD 1080p, Low (Check settings) | HD 1080p, Medium (Check settings) | HD 1080p, MAX (Check settings) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average FPS | 106 fps | 77 fps | 45 fps |
| DOTA 2 | HD 1080p, Low (Check settings) | HD 1080p, Normal (Check settings) | HD 1080p, High (Check settings) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average FPS | 114 fps | 77 fps | 43 fps |
Author: Alex Iliev
Author: eng. Kroum NikolovHead of Engineering at LaptopMedia.com, inventor and innovator with 40+ years of experience in electronics and high technology.
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Buenos dias, tardes o noche. Tengo una duda, se puede colocar HDD en el espacio libre? Con un adaptador o esta bloqueada la opcion devido al doble m.2, y tambien si version con la nvidea mx 550 (a315 – 59 514E )usa la misma placa madre.