Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14-71G) review – going to a gunfight with a knife
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Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14-71G) review - going to a gunfight with a knife
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Performance: CPU, GPU, Gaming Tests
CPU options
You can find this notebook equipped with either the Core i5-13500H or the Core i7-13700H.
Results are from the Cinebench R23 CPU test (the higher the score, the better)
GPU options
As for graphics, the two options include the RTX 3050 (50W), or RTX 4050, both of which feature 6GB of GDDR6 VRAM.
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)
Acer Swift X (SFX14-71G) GPU variants
Here you can see an approximate comparison between the GPUs that can be found in the Acer Swift X (SFX14-71G) models on the market. This way you can decide for yourself which Acer Swift X (SFX14-71G) model is the best bang for your buck.
Note: The chart shows the cheapest different GPU configurations so you should check what the other specifications of these laptops are by clicking on the laptop’s name / GPU.
The results are from 3DMark Time Spy (Graphics). Higher is better.
Results are from the 3DMark: Fire Strike (Graphics) benchmark (higher the score, the better)
Results are from the 3DMark: Wild Life (Graphics) benchmark (higher the score, the better)
Results are from the Unigine Superposition benchmark (higher the score, the better)
Gaming tests
| Metro Exodus | Full HD, Low (Check settings) | Full HD, High (Check settings) | Full HD, Extreme (Check settings) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average FPS | 59 fps | 42 fps | 19 fps |
| Borderlands 3 | Full HD, Medium (Check settings) | Full HD, High (Check settings) | Full HD, Badass (Check settings) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average fps | 74 fps | 52 fps | 40 fps |
| Shadow of the Tomb Raider (2018) | Full HD, Lowest (Check settings) | Full HD, Medium (Check settings) | Full HD, High (Check settings) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | 69 fps | 64 fps | 42 fps |
| Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Wildlands | Full HD, Medium (Check settings) | Full HD, High (Check settings) | Full HD, Very High (Check settings) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average fps | 73 fps | 66 fps | 57 fps |
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Thanks for the review. One question. Can the P-Core responses be addressed through software updates are is this a hardware issue?