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Acer Nitro 5 AN517-41 in review: GeForce RTX 3070 on the back burner

Solid. Ryzen 7 APU and GeForce RTX-3070 laptop GPU bring all current computer games smoothly to the Nitro 5's screen. However, the GPU falls short of its capabilities - Acer only grants it a relatively low TGP.
AMD Cezanne (Zen 3) Gaming Geforce Laptop Windows

Acer has a mid-range gaming notebook in the 17.3-inch class in its lineup with the Nitro 5, which is powered by a Ryzen 7-5800H APU and a GeForce RTX-3070 Laptop Graphics core. The configuration variant we have is available for just under 1,500 Euros (~$1764). The competitors include devices like the MSI GP76 Leopard 10UG, the Schenker XMG Core 17 (Early 2021), the Asus TUF Gaming F17 FX706HM, and the MSI Katana GF76 11UE - the latter three are RTX 3060 notebooks that are priced on par with the Nitro 5.

Comparably priced 17.3-inch RTX 3070 notebooks are currently hardly found in our database. Therefore, we also consider 15.6-inch RTX 3070 devices, such as the Asus TUF Gaming A15 FA506QR and the Aorus 15G XC. 17.3-inch counterparts of both computers exist.

Acer Nitro 5 AN517-41-R5Z7 (Nitro 5 AN517 Series)
Processor
AMD Ryzen 7 5800H 8 x 3.2 - 4.4 GHz, 65 W PL2 / Short Burst, 54 W PL1 / Sustained, Cezanne-H (Zen 3)
Graphics adapter
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU - 8 GB VRAM, Core: 1290 MHz, Memory: 1500 MHz, 100 W TDP, GDDR6, 30.0.14.7111, Optimus
Memory
16 GB 
, DDR4-3200, Dual-Channel-Mode, two memory slots (both in use)
Display
17.30 inch 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixel 127 PPI, BOE NV173FHM-NX4, IPS, glossy: no, 144 Hz
Mainboard
AMD Promontory/Bixby FCH
Storage
SK Hynix BC711 1TB HFM001TD3JX016N, 1024 GB 
, 2 M.2-2280-Slots (NVMe), 1 SATA-Slot (2,5"), 905 GB free
Soundcard
Realtek ALC295 @ AMD K17.6 - Audio Processor - High Definition Audio Controller
Connections
2 USB 3.0 / 3.1 Gen1, 2 USB 3.1 Gen2, 1 HDMI, 1 Kensington Lock, Audio Connections: Headset combined port, TPM 2.0
Networking
Killer E2600 Gigabit Ethernet Controller (10/100/1000MBit/s), MediaTek MT7921 (a/b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/ax = Wi-Fi 6/), Bluetooth 5
Size
height x width x depth (in mm): 24.9 x 403.5 x 280 ( = 0.98 x 15.89 x 11.02 in)
Battery
57.5 Wh, 3733 mAh Lithium-Ion
Operating System
Microsoft Windows 10 Home 64 Bit
Camera
Webcam: HD
Primary Camera: 0.9 MPix
Additional features
Speakers: Stereo, Keyboard: Chiclet, Keyboard Light: yes, SATA-Slot, Screws, Microsoft 365 (Trial), Norton Security Ultra (Trial), 24 Months Warranty
Weight
2.7 kg ( = 95.24 oz / 5.95 pounds), Power Supply: 582 g ( = 20.53 oz / 1.28 pounds)
Price
1499 Euro
Links
Acer homepage
Acer notebook section
Note: The manufacturer may use components from different suppliers including display panels, drives or memory sticks with similar specifications.

 

Possible competitors in comparison

Rating
Date
Model
Weight
Height
Size
Resolution
Best Price
81.3 %
08/2021
Acer Nitro 5 AN517-41-R5Z7
R7 5800H, GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU		2.7 kg24.9 mm17.30"1920x1080
80.4 %
06/2021
MSI Katana GF76 11UE
i7-11800H, GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU		2.7 kg25.2 mm17.30"1920x1080
83.9 %
06/2021
SCHENKER XMG Core 17 (Early 2021)
i7-10870H, GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU		2.5 kg30.05 mm17.30"2560x1440
82.8 %
06/2021
Asus TUF Gaming F17 FX706HM
i9-11900H, GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU		2.7 kg26 mm17.30"1920x1080
85.1 %
03/2021
MSI GP76 Leopard 10UG
i7-10750H, GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU		2.9 kg26 mm17.30"1920x1080
86.4 %
02/2021
Aorus 15G XC
i7-10870H, GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU		2.1 kg23 mm15.60"1920x1080
85 %
07/2021
Asus TUF Gaming A15 FA506QR-AZ061T
R7 5800H, GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU		2.3 kg24 mm15.60"1920x1080

Case - Nitro 5 with plastic case

Acer does not use high-end looking case materials for the Nitro 5. The case is made of black plastic. The wine-red area between the rear air vents and the red "Nitro" lettering on the hinge cover add a bit of color. The smooth surfaces of the chassis are quite susceptible to fingerprints. There is no maintenance hatch. The battery is screwed inside.

The computer doesn't reveal any workmanship flaws. The gaps are correct and there are no material protrusions. There is room for improvement in terms of stability and stiffness: The base unit and especially the lid can be twisted a bit too much. Pressure on the lid's back doesn't lead to image changes. The hinges keep the lid firmly in position. One-hand opening of the lid is possible.

Within our comparison field, the Nitro 5 and the MSI GP76 are the largest devices in terms of surface area. In terms of weight, most notebooks are on par. The Schenker XMG Core 17 (Early 2021) is considerably more compact and lighter than the competition, while the MSI GP76 weighs the most.

Size comparison

❌
403.5 mm / 15.9 inch 280 mm / 11 inch 24.9 mm / 0.98 inch 2.7 kg5.95 lbs395.7 mm / 15.6 inch 260.8 mm / 10.3 inch 30.05 mm / 1.183 inch 2.5 kg5.61 lbs399 mm / 15.7 inch 269 mm / 10.6 inch 26 mm / 1.024 inch 2.7 kg5.84 lbs398 mm / 15.7 inch 273 mm / 10.7 inch 25.2 mm / 0.992 inch 2.7 kg5.99 lbs397 mm / 15.6 inch 284 mm / 11.2 inch 26 mm / 1.024 inch 2.9 kg6.39 lbs297 mm / 11.7 inch 210 mm / 8.27 inch 1 mm / 0.03937 inch 5.7 g0.01257 lbs

Equipment - the Acer computer does not have Thunderbolt to offer

The Nitro offers three USB-A ports (2x USB 3.2 Gen 1, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2) and one USB-C port (USB 3.2 Gen 2). The latter does not support PowerDelivery or Displayport-per-USB-C. Thus, there is only one video output with the HDMI port. Acer has not equipped the notebook with a memory card reader.

Left side: Slot for a cable lock, Gigabit Ethernet, 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Type A), audio combo
Left side: Slot for a cable lock, Gigabit Ethernet, 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Type A), audio combo
Right side: USB 3.2 Gen 2 (Type C), USB 3.2 Gen 2 (Type A), HDMI
Right side: USB 3.2 Gen 2 (Type C), USB 3.2 Gen 2 (Type A), HDMI

Communication

The WLAN chip (Mediatek MT7921) supports the 802.11ax standard and offers Bluetooth 5 functionality. The data rates determined under optimal conditions (no other WLAN devices in the near vicinity, small distance between notebook and server PC) fall short of the chip's capabilities. We suspect a driver problem. Wired network connections are handled by a Killer E2600 Gigabit Ethernet controller. It performs its tasks smoothly.

Networking
iperf3 transmit AX12
SCHENKER XMG Core 17 (Early 2021)
Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201
1541 (1418min - 1606max) MBit/s +82%
Asus TUF Gaming A15 FA506QR-AZ061T
Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX200
1480 (720min - 1589max) MBit/s +75%
MSI Katana GF76 11UE
Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201
1394 (758min - 1577max) MBit/s +65%
MSI GP76 Leopard 10UG
Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201
1310 MBit/s +55%
Average of class Gaming
  (885 - 1412, n=4, last 2 years)
1139 MBit/s +35%
Aorus 15G XC
Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX200
1100 MBit/s +30%
Acer Nitro 5 AN517-41-R5Z7
MediaTek MT7921
845 (560min - 969max) MBit/s
Average MediaTek MT7921
  (548 - 985, n=16)
797 MBit/s -6%
Asus TUF Gaming F17 FX706HM
 
582 (312min - 680max) MBit/s -31%
iperf3 receive AX12
SCHENKER XMG Core 17 (Early 2021)
Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201
1711 (861min - 1776max) MBit/s +1122%
Asus TUF Gaming A15 FA506QR-AZ061T
Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX200
1613 (1351min - 1677max) MBit/s +1052%
Average of class Gaming
  (881 - 1700, n=4, last 2 years)
1379 MBit/s +885%
Aorus 15G XC
Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX200
1330 MBit/s +850%
MSI Katana GF76 11UE
Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201
1302 (718min - 1672max) MBit/s +830%
MSI GP76 Leopard 10UG
Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201
1270 MBit/s +807%
Average MediaTek MT7921
  (90 - 972, n=16)
628 MBit/s +349%
Asus TUF Gaming F17 FX706HM
 
569 (350min - 709max) MBit/s +306%
Acer Nitro 5 AN517-41-R5Z7
MediaTek MT7921
140 (33min - 562max) MBit/s
0501001502002503003504004505005506006507007508008509009501000105011001150120012501300135014001450150015501600165017001750Tooltip
Acer Nitro 5 AN517-41-R5Z7 MediaTek MT7921; iperf3 receive AX12; iperf 3.1.3: Ø139.8 (33-562)
MSI Katana GF76 11UE Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201; iperf3 receive AX12; iperf 3.1.3: Ø1302 (718-1672)
SCHENKER XMG Core 17 (Early 2021) Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201; iperf3 receive AX12; iperf 3.1.3: Ø1682 (861-1776)
Asus TUF Gaming F17 FX706HM  ; iperf3 receive AX12; iperf 3.1.3: Ø568 (350-709)
Asus TUF Gaming A15 FA506QR-AZ061T Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX200; iperf3 receive AX12; iperf 3.1.3: Ø1613 (1351-1677)
Acer Nitro 5 AN517-41-R5Z7 MediaTek MT7921; iperf3 transmit AX12; iperf 3.1.3: Ø845 (560-969)
MSI Katana GF76 11UE Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201; iperf3 transmit AX12; iperf 3.1.3: Ø1395 (758-1577)
SCHENKER XMG Core 17 (Early 2021) Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201; iperf3 transmit AX12; iperf 3.1.3: Ø1541 (1418-1606)
Asus TUF Gaming F17 FX706HM  ; iperf3 transmit AX12; iperf 3.1.3: Ø572 (312-680)
Asus TUF Gaming A15 FA506QR-AZ061T Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX200; iperf3 transmit AX12; iperf 3.1.3: Ø1456 (720-1589)

Webcam

The webcam (0.9 MP) produces pictures in a maximum resolution of 1,280 x 720 pixels. The color accuracy is a problem. With a deviation of almost 12, the target (DeltaE less than 3) is clearly missed.

ColorChecker
20.7 ∆E
18.8 ∆E
26.8 ∆E
44.3 ∆E
36.1 ∆E
29.1 ∆E
50.5 ∆E
40.5 ∆E
61.2 ∆E
43.7 ∆E
14.7 ∆E
58 ∆E
74.1 ∆E
26 ∆E
28.9 ∆E
45.7 ∆E
33.8 ∆E
49.9 ∆E
22.5 ∆E
20.9 ∆E
21.1 ∆E
22.7 ∆E
41.2 ∆E
26.5 ∆E
ColorChecker Asus TUF Gaming F17 FX706HM: 35.73 ∆E min: 14.71 - max: 74.13 ∆E
ColorChecker
18.3 ∆E
22.1 ∆E
24 ∆E
19.8 ∆E
21.9 ∆E
17 ∆E
20 ∆E
28.1 ∆E
17.8 ∆E
16.8 ∆E
16.6 ∆E
17.2 ∆E
22 ∆E
19.3 ∆E
15 ∆E
14.1 ∆E
20.2 ∆E
23.3 ∆E
2.3 ∆E
11.8 ∆E
21 ∆E
20.6 ∆E
15.6 ∆E
8.3 ∆E
ColorChecker Asus TUF Gaming A15 FA506QR-AZ061T: 18.05 ∆E min: 2.33 - max: 28.07 ∆E
ColorChecker
13.1 ∆E
16.4 ∆E
17.9 ∆E
10.6 ∆E
17.9 ∆E
12.7 ∆E
14.2 ∆E
23.9 ∆E
14.8 ∆E
9.1 ∆E
11.7 ∆E
8.9 ∆E
15.7 ∆E
12.2 ∆E
15.4 ∆E
5.1 ∆E
17.7 ∆E
16.8 ∆E
2.3 ∆E
11.8 ∆E
15.7 ∆E
11.8 ∆E
6.9 ∆E
13.1 ∆E
ColorChecker Aorus 15G XC: 13.15 ∆E min: 2.33 - max: 23.88 ∆E
ColorChecker
13.6 ∆E
12 ∆E
17 ∆E
13.7 ∆E
16.4 ∆E
12.3 ∆E
12.8 ∆E
24.1 ∆E
19.3 ∆E
13.3 ∆E
9 ∆E
7.3 ∆E
17.4 ∆E
12 ∆E
22.1 ∆E
4.5 ∆E
18.9 ∆E
17.2 ∆E
2.3 ∆E
10 ∆E
12.6 ∆E
13.8 ∆E
10.1 ∆E
4.2 ∆E
ColorChecker MSI Katana GF76 11UE: 13.15 ∆E min: 2.28 - max: 24.14 ∆E
ColorChecker
7 ∆E
15.2 ∆E
14.7 ∆E
7.9 ∆E
13.8 ∆E
14.4 ∆E
12.2 ∆E
17.7 ∆E
14.5 ∆E
10 ∆E
10.8 ∆E
8.2 ∆E
10.3 ∆E
11.5 ∆E
16.4 ∆E
7.2 ∆E
15 ∆E
18.4 ∆E
1.8 ∆E
11.4 ∆E
15.3 ∆E
11.5 ∆E
6.9 ∆E
5.6 ∆E
ColorChecker Acer Nitro 5 AN517-41-R5Z7: 11.58 ∆E min: 1.76 - max: 18.36 ∆E
ColorChecker
14.5 ∆E
9.7 ∆E
7.5 ∆E
6.4 ∆E
8.1 ∆E
8.7 ∆E
9.3 ∆E
10.4 ∆E
9.6 ∆E
8 ∆E
5.4 ∆E
4.6 ∆E
8.6 ∆E
7.7 ∆E
9.4 ∆E
6.2 ∆E
7.5 ∆E
12.5 ∆E
2.5 ∆E
11 ∆E
10.6 ∆E
10.1 ∆E
9.7 ∆E
11.2 ∆E
ColorChecker MSI GP76 Leopard 10UG: 8.71 ∆E min: 2.53 - max: 14.49 ∆E

Accessories

The notebook comes with the usual documents: A quick start guide and warranty information. In addition, a short ribbon cable including a SATA connector is included, which would be needed to install a 2.5-inch storage medium. The corresponding mounting frame is already inside the notebook.

Maintenance

Access to the innards requires disassembly of the bottom shell. After removing all screws on the bottom of the device, the bottom shell can be detached with the help of a flat spatula or a joint smoother. Care must be taken here: The bottom shell is sometimes quite tight.

Inside Nitro 5
Inside Nitro 5

Warranty

Acer grants the 17.3 incher a two-year warranty. An extension to three years costs just under 100 Euros (~$118).

Input devices - Keyboard with RGB lighting

Keyboard

The main keys (letters, number row) of the illuminated chiclet keyboard have a slightly concave curvature. The other keys (function keys, number pad) have a flat design. They offer a medium stroke and a clear pressure point. The key resistance is quite acceptable, but could be crisper for our taste. The keyboard yields a bit during typing. This did not prove to be annoying. All in all, Acer delivers a keyboard that is suitable for everyday use.

Touchpad

The smooth surface of the multitouch-capable ClickPad (about 10.6 x 7.8 cm/~4.2 x 3.1 inches) makes it easy for the fingers to glide. It also responds to inputs in the corners. The pad has a short stroke and a clear pressure point.

Input devices Nitro 5
Input devices Nitro 5

Display - 144 Hz IPS

While the matte 17.3-inch display (1,920 x 1,080 pixels) delivers a good contrast (1,175:1), the average brightness (255.1 cd/m²) is too low. We consider values beyond 300 cd/m² to be good. The 144 Hz panel offers short response times. PWM flickering could not be detected.

Pixel grid
Pixel grid
Screen bleeding
Screen bleeding
255
cd/m²		255
cd/m²		252
cd/m²
254
cd/m²		282
cd/m²		263
cd/m²
240
cd/m²		251
cd/m²		244
cd/m²
Distribution of brightness
BOE NV173FHM-NX4 tested with X-Rite i1Pro 2
Maximum: 282 cd/m² (Nits) Average: 255.1 cd/m² Minimum: 23 cd/m²
Brightness Distribution: 85 %
Center on Battery: 283 cd/m²
Contrast: 1175:1 (Black: 0.24 cd/m²)
ΔE Color 5.91 | 0.5-29.43 Ø5
ΔE Greyscale 5.85 | 0.57-98 Ø5.3
55% sRGB (Argyll 1.6.3 3D)
35% AdobeRGB 1998 (Argyll 1.6.3 3D)
37.9% AdobeRGB 1998 (Argyll 2.2.0 3D)
55.3% sRGB (Argyll 2.2.0 3D)
36.7% Display P3 (Argyll 2.2.0 3D)
Gamma: 2.32
Acer Nitro 5 AN517-41-R5Z7
BOE NV173FHM-NX4, IPS, 1920x1080, 17.30		MSI Katana GF76 11UE
AU Optronics B173HAN04.9, IPS, 1920x1080, 17.30		SCHENKER XMG Core 17 (Early 2021)
BOE CQ NE173QHM-NY2, IPS, 2560x1440, 17.30		Asus TUF Gaming F17 FX706HM
AU Optronics AUI8294 (B173HAN04.9), IPS, 1920x1080, 17.30		MSI GP76 Leopard 10UG
Chi Mei CMN176E, IPS, 1920x1080, 17.30
Display
8%
82%
9%
76%
Display P3 Coverage
36.7
39.8
8%
68.1
86%
40.1
9%
64.7
76%
sRGB Coverage
55.3
59.5
8%
98.5
78%
60
8%
96.4
74%
AdobeRGB 1998 Coverage
37.9
41.12
8%
69.3
83%
41.4
9%
66.9
77%
Response Times
-95%
18%
-70%
41%
Response Time Grey 50% / Grey 80% *
18 ?(8, 10)
36.8 ?(17.2, 19.6)
-104%
16.8 ?(8.4, 8.4)
7%
32.4
-80%
7.4 ?(3.8, 3.6)
59%
Response Time Black / White *
14 ?(7, 7)
26 ?(13.6, 12.4)
-86%
10 ?(4.8, 5.2)
29%
22.4
-60%
10.8 ?(5.6, 5.2)
23%
PWM Frequency
24510 ?(39)
Screen
-2%
28%
8%
34%
Brightness middle
282
260
-8%
370
31%
266
-6%
328
16%
Brightness
255
251
-2%
333
31%
264
4%
314
23%
Brightness Distribution
85
85
0%
84
-1%
79
-7%
87
2%
Black Level *
0.24
0.26
-8%
0.38
-58%
0.32
-33%
0.29
-21%
Contrast
1175
1000
-15%
974
-17%
831
-29%
1131
-4%
Colorchecker dE 2000 *
5.91
3.9
34%
2.41
59%
3.97
33%
1.93
67%
Colorchecker dE 2000 max. *
10.98
20.64
-88%
7.32
33%
8.93
19%
4.94
55%
Greyscale dE 2000 *
5.85
1.6
73%
3.9
33%
1.8
69%
2.8
52%
Gamma
2.32 95%
2.068 106%
2.287 96%
2.31 95%
2.18 101%
CCT
7372 88%
6511 100%
7302 89%
6754 96%
7023 93%
Color Space (Percent of AdobeRGB 1998)
35
69
97%
41.4
18%
67
91%
Color Space (Percent of sRGB)
55
93
69%
60
9%
89
62%
Colorchecker dE 2000 calibrated *
3.71
1.19
3.5
0.68
Total Average (Program / Settings)
-30% / -14%
43% / 37%
-18% / -2%
50% / 43%

* ... smaller is better

The screen shows a quite decent color reproduction in its state of delivery. However, the target (Delta E less than 3) is missed with a Delta E 2000 color deviation of almost 6. The display does not suffer from a blue cast. The color spaces AdobeRGB (38%), sRGB (55%) and DCI-P3 (37%) are not completely reproduced.

CalMAN - Color Checker
CalMAN - Color Checker
CalMAN - Grayscale
CalMAN - Grayscale
CalMAN - Color saturation
CalMAN - Color saturation
Nitro 5 vs. sRGB
Nitro 5 vs. sRGB
Nitro 5 vs. AdobeRGB
Nitro 5 vs. AdobeRGB
Nitro 5 vs. DCI-P3
Nitro 5 vs. DCI-P3

Display Response Times

ℹ
Display response times show how fast the screen is able to change from one color to the next. Slow response times can lead to afterimages and can cause moving objects to appear blurry (ghosting). Gamers of fast-paced 3D titles should pay special attention to fast response times.
   ↔    Response Time Black to White
14 ms ... rise ↗ and fall ↘ combined↗ 7 ms rise
↘ 7 ms fall
The screen shows good response rates in our tests, but may be too slow for competitive gamers.
In comparison, all tested devices range from 0.1 (minimum) to 240 (maximum) ms. » 29 % of all devices are better.
This means that the measured response time is better than the average of all tested devices (21.5 ms).
   ↔    Response Time 50% Grey to 80% Grey
18 ms ... rise ↗ and fall ↘ combined↗ 8 ms rise
↘ 10 ms fall
The screen shows good response rates in our tests, but may be too slow for competitive gamers.
In comparison, all tested devices range from 0.2 (minimum) to 636 (maximum) ms. » 27 % of all devices are better.
This means that the measured response time is better than the average of all tested devices (33.7 ms).

Screen Flickering / PWM (Pulse-Width Modulation)

ℹ
To dim the screen, some notebooks will simply cycle the backlight on and off in rapid succession - a method called Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) . This cycling frequency should ideally be undetectable to the human eye. If said frequency is too low, users with sensitive eyes may experience strain or headaches or even notice the flickering altogether.
Screen flickering / PWM not detected

In comparison: 53 % of all tested devices do not use PWM to dim the display. If PWM was detected, an average of 17900 (minimum: 5 - maximum: 3846000) Hz was measured.

The viewing-angle stable IPS panel can be read from any position. Outdoors, reading the display is possible in the shade or under cloudy skies.

The Nitro 5 outdoors.
The Nitro 5 outdoors.
Viewing-angle
Viewing-angle

Performance - Ryzen 7 Power

With the Nitro 5 AN517-41, Acer has a 17.3-inch gaming notebook in its lineup that brings every current game smoothly to the screen and also cuts a good figure in all other application areas.

CPU-Z
CPU-Z
CPU-Z
CPU-Z
Nvidia System Info
GPU-Z
GPU-Z
HWInfo
HWInfo
 

Test conditions

The pre-installed NitroSense software offers various performance profiles and allows influencing the two fans. We performed all benchmarks with the performance profile "High Performance" and used the automatic fan control. The performance profiles correspond to the standard Windows 10 profiles.

Processor

The CPU part of the Ryzen 7-5800H APU (Cezanne) consists of an eight-core processor that operates with a base speed of 3.2 GHz. An increase up to 4.4 GHz is possible via Turbo. Simultaneous multithreading (two threads can be processed per core) is supported.

The multi-thread test of the Cinebench R15 benchmark is processed with 3.7 GHz (mains operation) or 2.5 to 3.5 GHz (battery operation). The single-thread test is always run with 3.4 to 4.4 GHz.

Multi-thread (network operation)
Multi-thread (network operation)
Single thread (network operation)
Single thread (network operation)

We check whether the CPU Turbo is also used permanently in mains operation by running the multi-thread test of the Cinebench R15 benchmark in a loop for at least 30 minutes. The Turbo is used on a medium level.

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Acer Nitro 5 AN517-41-R5Z7 AMD Ryzen 7 5800H: Ø2006 (1963-2025.09)
MSI Katana GF76 11UE Intel Core i7-11800H: Ø1681 (1645.14-1822.57)
SCHENKER XMG Core 17 (Early 2021) Intel Core i7-10870H: Ø1367 (1316.83-1382.98)
Asus TUF Gaming F17 FX706HM Intel Core i9-11900H: Ø1874 (1698.44-2029.22)
MSI GP76 Leopard 10UG Intel Core i7-10750H: Ø1192 (1113.24-1257.82)
Aorus 15G XC Intel Core i7-10870H: Ø1594 (1555.21-1697.72)
Asus TUF Gaming A15 FA506QR-AZ061T AMD Ryzen 7 5800H: Ø1903 (1786.91-2018.67)
CPU clock rates during the execution of the CB15 loop
CPU clock rates during the execution of the CB15 loop
Cinebench R15 CPU Single 64Bit
229 Points
Cinebench R15 CPU Multi 64Bit
2025 Points
Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64Bit
146.1 fps
Cinebench R15 Ref. Match 64Bit
99.6 %
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Cinebench R23 | Cinebench R20 | Cinebench R15 | Blender | 7-Zip 18.03 | Geekbench 5.5 | HWBOT x265 Benchmark v2.2 | LibreOffice | R Benchmark 2.5
Cinebench R23
Single Core
Average of class Gaming
  (527 - 2235, n=230, last 2 years)
1816 Points +27%
Asus TUF Gaming F17 FX706HM
Intel Core i9-11900H
1574 Points +10%
MSI Katana GF76 11UE
Intel Core i7-11800H
1497 Points +5%
Acer Nitro 5 AN517-41-R5Z7
AMD Ryzen 7 5800H
1431 Points
Average AMD Ryzen 7 5800H
  (1294 - 1441, n=29)
1410 Points -1%
SCHENKER XMG Core 17 (Early 2021)
Intel Core i7-10870H
1225 Points -14%
Aorus 15G XC
Intel Core i7-10870H
1177 Points -18%
Multi Core
Average of class Gaming
  (2435 - 34613, n=232, last 2 years)
19581 Points +60%
Acer Nitro 5 AN517-41-R5Z7
AMD Ryzen 7 5800H
12262 Points
Average AMD Ryzen 7 5800H
  (8812 - 13214, n=29)
11794 Points -4%
Asus TUF Gaming F17 FX706HM
Intel Core i9-11900H
11567 Points -6%
MSI Katana GF76 11UE
Intel Core i7-11800H
11080 Points -10%
Aorus 15G XC
Intel Core i7-10870H
9171 Points -25%
SCHENKER XMG Core 17 (Early 2021)
Intel Core i7-10870H
8408 Points -31%
Cinebench R20
CPU (Single Core)
Average of class Gaming
  (169 - 855, n=230, last 2 years)
699 Points +26%
Asus TUF Gaming F17 FX706HM
Intel Core i9-11900H
600 Points +8%
MSI Katana GF76 11UE
Intel Core i7-11800H
579 Points +4%
Asus TUF Gaming A15 FA506QR-AZ061T
AMD Ryzen 7 5800H
559 Points +1%
Acer Nitro 5 AN517-41-R5Z7
AMD Ryzen 7 5800H
556 Points
Average AMD Ryzen 7 5800H
  (502 - 560, n=30)
550 Points -1%
SCHENKER XMG Core 17 (Early 2021)
Intel Core i7-10870H
476 Points -14%
Aorus 15G XC
Intel Core i7-10870H
460 Points -17%
MSI GP76 Leopard 10UG
Intel Core i7-10750H
460 Points -17%
CPU (Multi Core)
Average of class Gaming
  (930 - 13769, n=230, last 2 years)
7442 Points +57%
Acer Nitro 5 AN517-41-R5Z7
AMD Ryzen 7 5800H
4742 Points
Average AMD Ryzen 7 5800H
  (3430 - 5020, n=31)
4568 Points -4%
Asus TUF Gaming A15 FA506QR-AZ061T
AMD Ryzen 7 5800H
4553 Points -4%
Asus TUF Gaming F17 FX706HM
Intel Core i9-11900H
4403 Points -7%
MSI Katana GF76 11UE
Intel Core i7-11800H
4214 Points -11%
Aorus 15G XC
Intel Core i7-10870H
3365 Points -29%
SCHENKER XMG Core 17 (Early 2021)
Intel Core i7-10870H
3244 Points -32%
MSI GP76 Leopard 10UG
Intel Core i7-10750H
2998 Points -37%
Cinebench R15
CPU Single 64Bit
Average of class Gaming
  (79.2 - 318, n=234, last 2 years)
268 Points +17%
Asus TUF Gaming F17 FX706HM
Intel Core i9-11900H
241 Points +5%
Asus TUF Gaming A15 FA506QR-AZ061T
AMD Ryzen 7 5800H
233 Points +2%
Acer Nitro 5 AN517-41-R5Z7
AMD Ryzen 7 5800H
229 Points
Average AMD Ryzen 7 5800H
  (209 - 234, n=29)
228 Points 0%
MSI Katana GF76 11UE
Intel Core i7-11800H
226 Points -1%
Aorus 15G XC
Intel Core i7-10870H
204 Points -11%
MSI GP76 Leopard 10UG
Intel Core i7-10750H
198 Points -14%
SCHENKER XMG Core 17 (Early 2021)
Intel Core i7-10870H
196 Points -14%
CPU Multi 64Bit
Average of class Gaming
  (400 - 5663, n=235, last 2 years)
3101 Points +53%
Asus TUF Gaming F17 FX706HM
Intel Core i9-11900H
2029 Points 0%
Acer Nitro 5 AN517-41-R5Z7
AMD Ryzen 7 5800H
2025 Points
Asus TUF Gaming A15 FA506QR-AZ061T
AMD Ryzen 7 5800H
2019 (1786.91min - 2018.67max) Points 0%
Average AMD Ryzen 7 5800H
  (1487 - 2119, n=28)
1963 Points -3%
MSI Katana GF76 11UE
Intel Core i7-11800H
1823 (1645.14min - 1822.57max) Points -10%
Aorus 15G XC
Intel Core i7-10870H
1740 Points -14%
SCHENKER XMG Core 17 (Early 2021)
Intel Core i7-10870H
1382 Points -32%
MSI GP76 Leopard 10UG
Intel Core i7-10750H
1258 (1113.24min - 1257.82max) Points -38%
Blender - v2.79 BMW27 CPU
MSI GP76 Leopard 10UG
Intel Core i7-10750H
358 Seconds * -43%
SCHENKER XMG Core 17 (Early 2021)
Intel Core i7-10870H
326 Seconds * -30%
Aorus 15G XC
Intel Core i7-10870H
288 Seconds * -15%
MSI Katana GF76 11UE
Intel Core i7-11800H
284 Seconds * -14%
Asus TUF Gaming A15 FA506QR-AZ061T
AMD Ryzen 7 5800H
268 Seconds * -7%
Average AMD Ryzen 7 5800H
  (237 - 340, n=29)
260 Seconds * -4%
Acer Nitro 5 AN517-41-R5Z7
AMD Ryzen 7 5800H
250 Seconds *
Asus TUF Gaming F17 FX706HM
Intel Core i9-11900H
242 Seconds * +3%
Average of class Gaming
  (87 - 1259, n=228, last 2 years)
198.9 Seconds * +20%
7-Zip 18.03
7z b 4 -mmt1
Average of class Gaming
  (2685 - 7581, n=229, last 2 years)
6133 MIPS +10%
Asus TUF Gaming F17 FX706HM
Intel Core i9-11900H
5870 MIPS +5%
Acer Nitro 5 AN517-41-R5Z7
AMD Ryzen 7 5800H
5588 MIPS
Asus TUF Gaming A15 FA506QR-AZ061T
AMD Ryzen 7 5800H
5558 MIPS -1%
MSI Katana GF76 11UE
Intel Core i7-11800H
5511 MIPS -1%
Average AMD Ryzen 7 5800H
  (5038 - 5632, n=29)
5472 MIPS -2%
SCHENKER XMG Core 17 (Early 2021)
Intel Core i7-10870H
5393 MIPS -3%
Aorus 15G XC
Intel Core i7-10870H
5288 MIPS -5%
MSI GP76 Leopard 10UG
Intel Core i7-10750H
5236 MIPS -6%
7z b 4
Average of class Gaming
  (11386 - 140932, n=229, last 2 years)
77274 MIPS +42%
Acer Nitro 5 AN517-41-R5Z7
AMD Ryzen 7 5800H
54596 MIPS
Average AMD Ryzen 7 5800H
  (45773 - 59986, n=28)
54117 MIPS -1%
Asus TUF Gaming A15 FA506QR-AZ061T
AMD Ryzen 7 5800H
53767 MIPS -2%
Asus TUF Gaming F17 FX706HM
Intel Core i9-11900H
50441 MIPS -8%
Aorus 15G XC
Intel Core i7-10870H
45427 MIPS -17%
MSI Katana GF76 11UE
Intel Core i7-11800H
45311 MIPS -17%
SCHENKER XMG Core 17 (Early 2021)
Intel Core i7-10870H
40876 MIPS -25%
MSI GP76 Leopard 10UG
Intel Core i7-10750H
36161 MIPS -34%
Geekbench 5.5
Single-Core
Average of class Gaming
  (158 - 2210, n=234, last 2 years)
1811 Points +24%
Asus TUF Gaming F17 FX706HM
Intel Core i9-11900H
1576 Points +8%
MSI Katana GF76 11UE
Intel Core i7-11800H
1568 Points +7%
Acer Nitro 5 AN517-41-R5Z7
AMD Ryzen 7 5800H
1464 Points
Average AMD Ryzen 7 5800H
  (1336 - 1505, n=28)
1450 Points -1%
Asus TUF Gaming A15 FA506QR-AZ061T
AMD Ryzen 7 5800H
1443 Points -1%
MSI GP76 Leopard 10UG
Intel Core i7-10750H
1304 Points -11%
Aorus 15G XC
Intel Core i7-10870H
1288 Points -12%
SCHENKER XMG Core 17 (Early 2021)
Intel Core i7-10870H
1264 Points -14%
Multi-Core
Average of class Gaming
  (1946 - 22200, n=234, last 2 years)
13627 Points +82%
MSI Katana GF76 11UE
Intel Core i7-11800H
8470 Points +13%
Average AMD Ryzen 7 5800H
  (6551 - 9062, n=28)
7793 Points +4%
Asus TUF Gaming F17 FX706HM
Intel Core i9-11900H
7725 Points +3%
Aorus 15G XC
Intel Core i7-10870H
7693 Points +3%
Asus TUF Gaming A15 FA506QR-AZ061T
AMD Ryzen 7 5800H
7621 Points +2%
Acer Nitro 5 AN517-41-R5Z7
AMD Ryzen 7 5800H
7472 Points
SCHENKER XMG Core 17 (Early 2021)
Intel Core i7-10870H
6688 Points -10%
MSI GP76 Leopard 10UG
Intel Core i7-10750H
6392 Points -14%
HWBOT x265 Benchmark v2.2 - 4k Preset
Average of class Gaming
  (3 - 37.6, n=232, last 2 years)
21.3 fps +41%
Acer Nitro 5 AN517-41-R5Z7
AMD Ryzen 7 5800H
15.1 fps
Asus TUF Gaming F17 FX706HM
Intel Core i9-11900H
14.9 fps -1%
Average AMD Ryzen 7 5800H
  (11.6 - 16.1, n=29)
14.5 fps -4%
Asus TUF Gaming A15 FA506QR-AZ061T
AMD Ryzen 7 5800H
13.4 fps -11%
MSI Katana GF76 11UE
Intel Core i7-11800H
13.3 fps -12%
Aorus 15G XC
Intel Core i7-10870H
12.4 fps -18%
SCHENKER XMG Core 17 (Early 2021)
Intel Core i7-10870H
11.1 fps -26%
MSI GP76 Leopard 10UG
Intel Core i7-10750H
10.4 fps -31%
LibreOffice - 20 Documents To PDF
Acer Nitro 5 AN517-41-R5Z7
AMD Ryzen 7 5800H
77.6 s *
Average AMD Ryzen 7 5800H
  (47.4 - 113, n=29)
64.3 s * +17%
SCHENKER XMG Core 17 (Early 2021)
Intel Core i7-10870H
56.1 s * +28%
Aorus 15G XC
Intel Core i7-10870H
54.3 s * +30%
MSI GP76 Leopard 10UG
Intel Core i7-10750H
50.9 s * +34%
MSI Katana GF76 11UE
Intel Core i7-11800H
49.2 s * +37%
Asus TUF Gaming A15 FA506QR-AZ061T
AMD Ryzen 7 5800H
49.1 s * +37%
Average of class Gaming
  (32.8 - 332, n=226, last 2 years)
49.1 s * +37%
Asus TUF Gaming F17 FX706HM
Intel Core i9-11900H
45.8 s * +41%
R Benchmark 2.5 - Overall mean
MSI GP76 Leopard 10UG
Intel Core i7-10750H
0.592 sec * -15%
Aorus 15G XC
Intel Core i7-10870H
0.588 sec * -14%
SCHENKER XMG Core 17 (Early 2021)
Intel Core i7-10870H
0.577 sec * -12%
MSI Katana GF76 11UE
Intel Core i7-11800H
0.559 sec * -9%
Asus TUF Gaming F17 FX706HM
Intel Core i9-11900H
0.529 sec * -3%
Average AMD Ryzen 7 5800H
  (0.511 - 0.559, n=28)
0.525 sec * -2%
Acer Nitro 5 AN517-41-R5Z7
AMD Ryzen 7 5800H
0.514 sec *
Asus TUF Gaming A15 FA506QR-AZ061T
AMD Ryzen 7 5800H
0.512 sec * -0%
Average of class Gaming
  (0.3609 - 4.47, n=229, last 2 years)
0.4687 sec * +9%

* ... smaller is better

System performance

The nimble and smoothly working system offers enough computing power for performance-hungry application areas like gaming, video editing and image processing over the next few years. In addition, the PCMark results are very good.

The working memory runs in dual-channel mode.
The working memory runs in dual-channel mode.
PCMark 8 Home Score Accelerated v2
5154 points
PCMark 8 Creative Score Accelerated v2
6097 points
PCMark 8 Work Score Accelerated v2
6217 points
PCMark 10 Score
6749 points
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PCMark 10: Score | Essentials | Productivity | Digital Content Creation
PCMark 10 / Score
Average of class Gaming
  (5235 - 9852, n=200, last 2 years)
7592 Points +12%
Asus TUF Gaming A15 FA506QR-AZ061T
GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU, R7 5800H, SK Hynix HFM001TD3JX013N
6917 Points +2%
Asus TUF Gaming F17 FX706HM
GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU, i9-11900H, SK Hynix HFM001TD3JX013N
6901 Points +2%
Average AMD Ryzen 7 5800H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU
  (6717 - 6983, n=6)
6846 Points +1%
Acer Nitro 5 AN517-41-R5Z7
GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU, R7 5800H, SK Hynix BC711 1TB HFM001TD3JX016N
6749 Points
MSI Katana GF76 11UE
GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU, i7-11800H, Kingston OM8PCP3512F-AB
6505 Points -4%
Aorus 15G XC
GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU, i7-10870H, ESR512GTLCG-EAC-4
6408 Points -5%
MSI GP76 Leopard 10UG
GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU, i7-10750H, Kingston OM8PCP3512F-AB
6017 Points -11%
SCHENKER XMG Core 17 (Early 2021)
GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU, i7-10870H, Samsung SSD 970 EVO Plus 1TB
5685 Points -16%
PCMark 10 / Essentials
Average of class Gaming
  (8300 - 12334, n=199, last 2 years)
10731 Points +6%
Asus TUF Gaming F17 FX706HM
GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU, i9-11900H, SK Hynix HFM001TD3JX013N
10602 Points +5%
Asus TUF Gaming A15 FA506QR-AZ061T
GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU, R7 5800H, SK Hynix HFM001TD3JX013N
10198 Points +1%
Acer Nitro 5 AN517-41-R5Z7
GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU, R7 5800H, SK Hynix BC711 1TB HFM001TD3JX016N
10131 Points
Average AMD Ryzen 7 5800H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU
  (9548 - 10226, n=6)
10028 Points -1%
MSI Katana GF76 11UE
GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU, i7-11800H, Kingston OM8PCP3512F-AB
9695 Points -4%
Aorus 15G XC
GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU, i7-10870H, ESR512GTLCG-EAC-4
9229 Points -9%
SCHENKER XMG Core 17 (Early 2021)
GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU, i7-10870H, Samsung SSD 970 EVO Plus 1TB
9182 Points -9%
MSI GP76 Leopard 10UG
GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU, i7-10750H, Kingston OM8PCP3512F-AB
8652 Points -15%
PCMark 10 / Productivity
Average of class Gaming
  (6662 - 11833, n=199, last 2 years)
9725 Points +6%
Asus TUF Gaming A15 FA506QR-AZ061T
GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU, R7 5800H, SK Hynix HFM001TD3JX013N
9514 Points +3%
Acer Nitro 5 AN517-41-R5Z7
GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU, R7 5800H, SK Hynix BC711 1TB HFM001TD3JX016N
9205 Points
Average AMD Ryzen 7 5800H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU
  (8849 - 9514, n=6)
9133 Points -1%
Asus TUF Gaming F17 FX706HM
GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU, i9-11900H, SK Hynix HFM001TD3JX013N
9071 Points -1%
MSI Katana GF76 11UE
GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU, i7-11800H, Kingston OM8PCP3512F-AB
8874 Points -4%
Aorus 15G XC
GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU, i7-10870H, ESR512GTLCG-EAC-4
8741 Points -5%
MSI GP76 Leopard 10UG
GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU, i7-10750H, Kingston OM8PCP3512F-AB
8657 Points -6%
SCHENKER XMG Core 17 (Early 2021)
GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU, i7-10870H, Samsung SSD 970 EVO Plus 1TB
7217 Points -22%
PCMark 10 / Digital Content Creation
Average of class Gaming
  (6462 - 18475, n=199, last 2 years)
11476 Points +28%
Average AMD Ryzen 7 5800H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU
  (8948 - 10389, n=6)
9523 Points +6%
Asus TUF Gaming F17 FX706HM
GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU, i9-11900H, SK Hynix HFM001TD3JX013N
9274 Points +4%
Asus TUF Gaming A15 FA506QR-AZ061T
GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU, R7 5800H, SK Hynix HFM001TD3JX013N
9257 Points +3%
Acer Nitro 5 AN517-41-R5Z7
GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU, R7 5800H, SK Hynix BC711 1TB HFM001TD3JX016N
8948 Points
Aorus 15G XC
GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU, i7-10870H, ESR512GTLCG-EAC-4
8853 Points -1%
MSI Katana GF76 11UE
GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU, i7-11800H, Kingston OM8PCP3512F-AB
8684 Points -3%
MSI GP76 Leopard 10UG
GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU, i7-10750H, Kingston OM8PCP3512F-AB
7893 Points -12%
SCHENKER XMG Core 17 (Early 2021)
GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU, i7-10870H, Samsung SSD 970 EVO Plus 1TB
7526 Points -16%

DPC latencies

The standardized latency monitor test (web surfing, 4K video playback, Prime95 high-load) revealed conspicuous DPC latencies. The system does not seem to be suitable for real-time video and audio editing.

Latency Monitor
Latency Monitor
Latency Monitor
Latency Monitor
DPC Latencies / LatencyMon - interrupt to process latency (max), Web, Youtube, Prime95
MSI Katana GF76 11UE
GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU, i7-11800H, Kingston OM8PCP3512F-AB
4527 μs * -289%
Asus TUF Gaming F17 FX706HM
GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU, i9-11900H, SK Hynix HFM001TD3JX013N
1399 μs * -20%
Acer Nitro 5 AN517-41-R5Z7
GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU, R7 5800H, SK Hynix BC711 1TB HFM001TD3JX016N
1164 μs *
MSI GP76 Leopard 10UG
GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU, i7-10750H, Kingston OM8PCP3512F-AB
1082 μs * +7%
SCHENKER XMG Core 17 (Early 2021)
GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU, i7-10870H, Samsung SSD 970 EVO Plus 1TB
743 μs * +36%

* ... smaller is better

Mass storage

An NVMe SSD (M.2-2280) from SK Hynix serves as the system drive. It provides 1 TB of storage space and delivers good transfer rates. It is not one of the top SSD models.

The notebook also has room for a second M.2-2280 SSD (NVMe) and a 2.5-inch storage device (SATA slot and screws are in the box, the mounting frame is inside the notebook).

An NVMe SSD serves as the system drive.
An NVMe SSD serves as the system drive.
A second NVMe SSD could still be installed.
A second NVMe SSD could still be installed.
In addition, the notebook offers space for a 2.5-inch storage medium.
In addition, the notebook offers space for a 2.5-inch storage medium.
CrystalDiskMark 5.2 / 6
AS SSD
DiskSpd
hddimg
SK Hynix BC711 1TB HFM001TD3JX016N
CDM 5/6 Read Seq Q32T1: 3580 MB/s
CDM 5/6 Write Seq Q32T1: 3062 MB/s
CDM 5/6 Read 4K Q32T1: 549 MB/s
CDM 5/6 Write 4K Q32T1: 496.9 MB/s
CDM 5 Read Seq: 1974 MB/s
CDM 5 Write Seq: 2954 MB/s
CDM 5/6 Read 4K: 63.7 MB/s
CDM 5/6 Write 4K: 146.7 MB/s
Acer Nitro 5 AN517-41-R5Z7
SK Hynix BC711 1TB HFM001TD3JX016N		MSI Katana GF76 11UE
Kingston OM8PCP3512F-AB		SCHENKER XMG Core 17 (Early 2021)
Samsung SSD 970 EVO Plus 1TB		Asus TUF Gaming F17 FX706HM
SK Hynix HFM001TD3JX013N		MSI GP76 Leopard 10UG
Kingston OM8PCP3512F-AB		Aorus 15G XC
ESR512GTLCG-EAC-4		Asus TUF Gaming A15 FA506QR-AZ061T
SK Hynix HFM001TD3JX013N		Average SK Hynix BC711 1TB HFM001TD3JX016N
 
CrystalDiskMark 5.2 / 6
-38%
5%
1%
-37%
-10%
3%
-0%
Write 4K
146.7
107.3
-27%
145.7
-1%
168.8
15%
143.7
-2%
137.6
-6%
182.5
24%
140.1 ?(133.4 - 146.7, n=2)
-4%
Read 4K
63.7
45.46
-29%
51.3
-19%
72
13%
45.1
-29%
45.87
-28%
73.2
15%
64.2 ?(63.7 - 64.7, n=2)
1%
Write Seq
2954
978
-67%
3036
3%
978
-67%
2304
-22%
3005
2%
2944 ?(2934 - 2954, n=2)
0%
Read Seq
1974
1255
-36%
2837
44%
1163
-41%
1052
-47%
2358
19%
2169 ?(1974 - 2364, n=2)
10%
Write 4K Q32T1
496.9
579
17%
511
3%
459.5
-8%
519
4%
601
21%
389.5
-22%
468 ?(438 - 497, n=2)
-6%
Read 4K Q32T1
549
299.6
-45%
582
6%
473.1
-14%
302.7
-45%
677
23%
463.8
-16%
533 ?(516 - 549, n=2)
-3%
Write Seq Q32T1
3062
978
-68%
3294
8%
3129
2%
981
-68%
2536
-17%
3166
3%
3073 ?(3062 - 3083, n=2)
0%
Read Seq Q32T1
3580
1977
-45%
3522
-2%
3529
-1%
1983
-45%
3372
-6%
3590
0%
3582 ?(3580 - 3584, n=2)
0%
Write 4K Q8T8
484.5
Read 4K Q8T8
1518
AS SSD
-63%
1%
-1%
-46%
-21%
-1%
4%
Seq Read
2891
1704
-41%
2876
-1%
2837
-2%
1659
-43%
2048
-29%
3133
8%
2933 ?(2891 - 2974, n=2)
1%
Seq Write
2692
716
-73%
2803
4%
1565
-42%
921
-66%
2403
-11%
2969
10%
2713 ?(2692 - 2733, n=2)
1%
4K Read
52.6
37.77
-28%
55.3
5%
55.4
5%
51
-3%
48.27
-8%
55.2
5%
54.2 ?(52.6 - 55.7, n=2)
3%
4K Write
134.9
66
-51%
106.9
-21%
152.9
13%
120.1
-11%
101.6
-25%
129.7
-4%
134.5 ?(134 - 134.9, n=2)
0%
4K-64 Read
1845
441.2
-76%
1662
-10%
1327
-28%
463.5
-75%
1606
-13%
1891
2%
1850 ?(1845 - 1854, n=2)
0%
4K-64 Write
2142
735
-66%
2101
-2%
1922
-10%
909
-58%
1473
-31%
1795
-16%
2154 ?(2142 - 2165, n=2)
1%
Access Time Read *
0.191
0.067
0.035
0.179
0.131
0.052
Access Time Write *
0.028
0.053
-89%
0.037
-32%
0.028
-0%
0.032
-14%
0.038
-36%
0.028
-0%
0.028 ?(0.028 - 0.028, n=2)
-0%
Score Read
2186
649
-70%
2005
-8%
1666
-24%
680
-69%
1859
-15%
2259
3%
2197 ?(2186 - 2207, n=2)
1%
Score Write
2546
872
-66%
2488
-2%
2232
-12%
1121
-56%
1815
-29%
2221
-13%
2560 ?(2546 - 2573, n=2)
1%
Score Total
5842
1816
-69%
5520
-6%
4695
-20%
2130
-64%
4645
-20%
5630
-4%
5871 ?(5842 - 5899, n=2)
0%
Copy ISO MB/s
2130
912
-57%
2029
-5%
2081
-2%
1188
-44%
2195 ?(2130 - 2260, n=2)
3%
Copy Program MB/s
642
278.9
-57%
691
8%
734
14%
488.1
-24%
660 ?(642 - 677, n=2)
3%
Copy Game MB/s
821
144.6
-82%
1513
84%
1617
97%
878
7%
1157 ?(821 - 1493, n=2)
41%
Total Average (Program / Settings)
-51% / -54%
3% / 3%
0% / -0%
-42% / -42%
-16% / -17%
1% / 1%
2% / 3%

* ... smaller is better

Continuous load read: DiskSpd Read Loop, Queue Depth 8

No graph data

Graphics card

The actual performance of an RTX-3000 graphics core depends on the maximum TGP that a notebook manufacturer chooses within the limits defined by Nvidia. Acer grants the GeForce RTX-3070 Laptop GPU (Overview of all RTX-3070 laptops including the TGPs) a maximum TGP of 100 watts.

The GPU does decently and delivers results on a below-average RTX-3070 level. There is room for improvement: A firmware update released by Acer increases the GPU performance a bit and brings the benchmark results closer to the RTX-3070 average.

However, the update does not cause an increase in TGP - it remains at 100 watts according to Nvidia's system info. Presumably, Acer has moved the temperature limits upwards -at least that is what the Witcher 3 test shows. After the FW update, the GPU runs through the test with a higher clock and reaches a higher average temperature (65 °C vs. 72 °C/149 °F vs. ~162 °F).

The RTX 3070 can draw on fast GDDR6 graphics memory (8,192 MB). The Vega-8 graphics core integrated in the processor is active and the notebook works with Nvidia's Optimus switching graphics solution.

Fire Strike (mains operation)
Fire Strike (mains operation)
Fire Strike (battery operation)
Fire Strike (battery operation)
Fire Strike (network operation, FW update)
Fire Strike (network operation, FW update)
Fire Strike Ultra
Fire Strike Ultra
Time Spy
Time Spy
Port Royal
Port Royal
Fire Strike Ultra (FW update)
Fire Strike Ultra (FW update)
Time Spy (FW update)
Time Spy (FW update)
Port Royal (FW Update)
Port Royal (FW Update)
3DMark 11 Performance
22631 points
3DMark Cloud Gate Standard Score
45032 points
3DMark Fire Strike Score
19155 points
3DMark Time Spy Score
8035 points
Help
3DMark 11 | 3DMark
3DMark 11 - 1280x720 Performance GPU
Average of class Gaming
  (1029 - 72070, n=232, last 2 years)
40487 Points +47%
MSI GP76 Leopard 10UG
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU, Intel Core i7-10750H
38275 Points +39%
Aorus 15G XC
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU, Intel Core i7-10870H
32623 Points +18%
Average NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU
  (12535 - 38275, n=54)
32331 Points +17%
Acer Nitro 5 AN517-41-R5Z7
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU, AMD Ryzen 7 5800H (FW-Update)
31429 Points +14%
Asus TUF Gaming A15 FA506QR-AZ061T
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU, AMD Ryzen 7 5800H
29289 Points +6%
Acer Nitro 5 AN517-41-R5Z7
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU, AMD Ryzen 7 5800H
27613 Points
SCHENKER XMG Core 17 (Early 2021)
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU, Intel Core i7-10870H
26790 Points -3%
Asus TUF Gaming F17 FX706HM
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU, Intel Core i9-11900H
25793 Points -7%
MSI Katana GF76 11UE
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU, Intel Core i7-11800H
24656 Points -11%
3DMark
1920x1080 Fire Strike Graphics
Average of class Gaming
  (781 - 53059, n=236, last 2 years)
29457 Points +41%
MSI GP76 Leopard 10UG
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU, Intel Core i7-10750H
29128 Points +40%
Aorus 15G XC
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU, Intel Core i7-10870H
24648 Points +18%
Average NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU
  (7178 - 29128, n=52)
24302 Points +16%
Acer Nitro 5 AN517-41-R5Z7
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU, AMD Ryzen 7 5800H (FW-Update)
23167 Points +11%
Asus TUF Gaming A15 FA506QR-AZ061T
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU, AMD Ryzen 7 5800H
22200 Points +6%
Acer Nitro 5 AN517-41-R5Z7
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU, AMD Ryzen 7 5800H
20874 Points
SCHENKER XMG Core 17 (Early 2021)
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU, Intel Core i7-10870H
20381 Points -2%
Asus TUF Gaming F17 FX706HM
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU, Intel Core i9-11900H
19737 Points -5%
MSI Katana GF76 11UE
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU, Intel Core i7-11800H
18851 Points -10%
2560x1440 Time Spy Graphics
Average of class Gaming
  (224 - 22547, n=234, last 2 years)
12066 Points +53%
MSI GP76 Leopard 10UG
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU, Intel Core i7-10750H
10850 Points +37%
Aorus 15G XC
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU, Intel Core i7-10870H
9448 Points +20%
Average NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU
  (2644 - 11019, n=53)
9300 Points +18%
Acer Nitro 5 AN517-41-R5Z7
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU, AMD Ryzen 7 5800H (FW-Update)
9087 Points +15%
Asus TUF Gaming A15 FA506QR-AZ061T
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU, AMD Ryzen 7 5800H
8407 Points +6%
Acer Nitro 5 AN517-41-R5Z7
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU, AMD Ryzen 7 5800H
7901 Points
SCHENKER XMG Core 17 (Early 2021)
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU, Intel Core i7-10870H
7716 Points -2%
Asus TUF Gaming F17 FX706HM
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU, Intel Core i9-11900H
7582 Points -4%
MSI Katana GF76 11UE
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU, Intel Core i7-11800H
7175 Points -9%
2560x1440 Port Royal Graphics
Average of class Gaming
  (280 - 14457, n=155, last 2 years)
7720 Points +60%
Average NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU
  (1640 - 6542, n=39)
5689 Points +18%
Acer Nitro 5 AN517-41-R5Z7
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU, AMD Ryzen 7 5800H (FW-Update)
5574 Points +15%
Acer Nitro 5 AN517-41-R5Z7
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU, AMD Ryzen 7 5800H
4835 Points
SCHENKER XMG Core 17 (Early 2021)
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU, Intel Core i7-10870H
4610 Points -5%
MSI Katana GF76 11UE
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU, Intel Core i7-11800H
4208 Points -13%

Gaming performance

The laptop displays all current games smoothly on the screen. FHD resolution (1,920 x 1,080 pixels) and maximum quality settings can usually be selected. The Nitro delivers below-average frame rates compared with the average of the RTX-3070 notebooks tested so far. After running the aforementioned FW update, the frame rates of some games increase slightly and move closer to the RTX-3070 average.

The Witcher 3 | Dota 2 Reborn | X-Plane 11.11 | Final Fantasy XV Benchmark | GTA V | Strange Brigade | Dirt 5 | Far Cry 5
The Witcher 3 - 1920x1080 Ultra Graphics & Postprocessing (HBAO+)
Average of class Gaming
  (8.61 - 216, n=227, last 2 years)
117.1 fps +49%
MSI GP76 Leopard 10UG
Intel Core i7-10750H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU
109 (83min) fps +39%
Aorus 15G XC
Intel Core i7-10870H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU
92.3 (74min) fps +18%
Average NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU
  (34.9 - 109, n=52)
91.8 fps +17%
Acer Nitro 5 AN517-41-R5Z7
AMD Ryzen 7 5800H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU (FW-Update)
89.4 (48.4min, 51.6P0.1, 66.8P1 - 163max) fps +14%
SCHENKER XMG Core 17 (Early 2021)
Intel Core i7-10870H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
79.5 (30.1min, 37.6P0.1, 42.6P1 - 167max) fps +1%
Acer Nitro 5 AN517-41-R5Z7
AMD Ryzen 7 5800H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU
78.4 (34.9min, 42.9P0.1, 53.9P1 - 146max) fps
Asus TUF Gaming A15 FA506QR-AZ061T
AMD Ryzen 7 5800H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU
78 fps -1%
Asus TUF Gaming F17 FX706HM
Intel Core i9-11900H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
74 fps -6%
MSI Katana GF76 11UE
Intel Core i7-11800H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
72.6 (61min) fps -7%
Dota 2 Reborn - 1920x1080 ultra (3/3) best looking
Average of class Gaming
  (26.9 - 220, n=238, last 2 years)
142.8 fps +30%
MSI Katana GF76 11UE
Intel Core i7-11800H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
130 (113.2min) fps +18%
Asus TUF Gaming F17 FX706HM
Intel Core i9-11900H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
121 (106.3min) fps +10%
Average NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU
  (26.9 - 163.9, n=58)
120.7 fps +10%
Aorus 15G XC
Intel Core i7-10870H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU
118 (100.8min) fps +7%
SCHENKER XMG Core 17 (Early 2021)
Intel Core i7-10870H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
118 (102.7min) fps +7%
MSI GP76 Leopard 10UG
Intel Core i7-10750H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU
117 (101.8min) fps +6%
Acer Nitro 5 AN517-41-R5Z7
AMD Ryzen 7 5800H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU
110 (97min) fps
Asus TUF Gaming A15 FA506QR-AZ061T
AMD Ryzen 7 5800H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU
110 (97.2min) fps 0%
Acer Nitro 5 AN517-41-R5Z7
AMD Ryzen 7 5800H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU (FW-Update)
107 (93.1min) fps -3%
X-Plane 11.11 - 1920x1080 high (fps_test=3)
Average of class Gaming
  (12.4 - 166.2, n=243, last 2 years)
102 fps +45%
MSI Katana GF76 11UE
Intel Core i7-11800H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
83.9 fps +19%
Average NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU
  (12.4 - 118.8, n=61)
81.1 fps +15%
MSI GP76 Leopard 10UG
Intel Core i7-10750H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU
80.2 fps +14%
Asus TUF Gaming F17 FX706HM
Intel Core i9-11900H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
80.1 fps +14%
Aorus 15G XC
Intel Core i7-10870H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU
79.3 fps +13%
Acer Nitro 5 AN517-41-R5Z7
AMD Ryzen 7 5800H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU (FW-Update)
72 fps +2%
Acer Nitro 5 AN517-41-R5Z7
AMD Ryzen 7 5800H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU
70.4 fps
SCHENKER XMG Core 17 (Early 2021)
Intel Core i7-10870H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
68.7 fps -2%
Asus TUF Gaming A15 FA506QR-AZ061T
AMD Ryzen 7 5800H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU
68 fps -3%
Final Fantasy XV Benchmark - 1920x1080 High Quality
Average of class Gaming
  (9.13 - 194.9, n=228, last 2 years)
111.4 fps +45%
MSI GP76 Leopard 10UG
Intel Core i7-10750H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU
90.2 fps +18%
Average NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU
  (27.9 - 107, n=49)
86.4 fps +13%
Acer Nitro 5 AN517-41-R5Z7
AMD Ryzen 7 5800H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU (1.3, FW-Update)
83.8 fps +9%
Asus TUF Gaming A15 FA506QR-AZ061T
AMD Ryzen 7 5800H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU (1.3)
80.1 fps +4%
SCHENKER XMG Core 17 (Early 2021)
Intel Core i7-10870H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU (1.3)
79.9 fps +4%
Acer Nitro 5 AN517-41-R5Z7
AMD Ryzen 7 5800H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU (1.3)
76.7 fps
MSI Katana GF76 11UE
Intel Core i7-11800H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU (1.3)
74.4 fps -3%
Asus TUF Gaming F17 FX706HM
Intel Core i9-11900H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU (1.3)
72.3 fps -6%
GTA V - 1920x1080 Highest Settings possible AA:4xMSAA + FX AF:16x
Average of class Gaming
  (6.38 - 167.7, n=218, last 2 years)
107.4 fps +32%
Average NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU
  (21.7 - 125.8, n=50)
91 fps +12%
SCHENKER XMG Core 17 (Early 2021)
Intel Core i7-10870H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
86.9 (19.6min, 58.8P1 - 169max) fps +7%
Acer Nitro 5 AN517-41-R5Z7
AMD Ryzen 7 5800H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU (FW-Update)
84.5 (21.1min, 58.8P1 - 150max) fps +4%
Asus TUF Gaming A15 FA506QR-AZ061T
AMD Ryzen 7 5800H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU
83.1 (11.4min, 58.8P1 - 147max) fps +2%
Acer Nitro 5 AN517-41-R5Z7
AMD Ryzen 7 5800H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU
81.3 (22.4min, 58.8P1 - 144max) fps
MSI Katana GF76 11UE
Intel Core i7-11800H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
81.1 fps 0%
Asus TUF Gaming F17 FX706HM
Intel Core i9-11900H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
80.4 (8.99min, 55.6P1 - 149max) fps -1%
Strange Brigade - 1920x1080 ultra AA:ultra AF:16
Average of class Gaming
  (14.6 - 421, n=226, last 2 years)
207 fps +50%
Average NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU
  (36.2 - 194, n=46)
159 fps +15%
Acer Nitro 5 AN517-41-R5Z7
AMD Ryzen 7 5800H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU (1.47.22.14 D3D12, FW-Update)
150 (97.4min, 112P1 - 274max) fps +9%
Asus TUF Gaming A15 FA506QR-AZ061T
AMD Ryzen 7 5800H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU (1.47.22.14 D3D12)
139 (62.6min, 109P1 - 257max) fps +1%
Acer Nitro 5 AN517-41-R5Z7
AMD Ryzen 7 5800H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU (1.47.22.14 D3D12)
138 (48.5min, 106P1 - 275max) fps
SCHENKER XMG Core 17 (Early 2021)
Intel Core i7-10870H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU (1.47.22.14 D3D12)
134 (89.3min, 99.7P1 - 237max) fps -3%
Asus TUF Gaming F17 FX706HM
Intel Core i9-11900H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU (1.47.22.14 D3D12)
130 (88.3min, 98.4P1 - 218max) fps -6%
MSI Katana GF76 11UE
Intel Core i7-11800H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU (1.47.22.14 D3D12)
125 (40.7min, 96.2P1 - 398max) fps -9%
Dirt 5 - 1920x1080 Ultra High Preset
Average of class Gaming
  (54 - 110.5, n=6, last 2 years)
85.5 fps +20%
Average NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU
  (50 - 96, n=11)
78.1 fps +9%
Acer Nitro 5 AN517-41-R5Z7
AMD Ryzen 7 5800H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU (FW-Update)
77.5 (46min, 57.7P0.1, 66.7P1 - 153.9max) fps +8%
SCHENKER XMG Core 17 (Early 2021)
Intel Core i7-10870H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
71.5 (50.4min, 54.4P0.1, 58.8P1 - 105.9max) fps 0%
Acer Nitro 5 AN517-41-R5Z7
AMD Ryzen 7 5800H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU
71.5 (39.9min, 56.9P0.1, 60.9P1 - 154.8max) fps
MSI Katana GF76 11UE
Intel Core i7-11800H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
65.4 fps -9%
Far Cry 5 - 1920x1080 Ultra Preset AA:T
Average of class Gaming
  (14 - 218, n=126, last 2 years)
126.3 fps +34%
MSI GP76 Leopard 10UG
Intel Core i7-10750H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU
114 fps +21%
Average NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU
  (89 - 140, n=36)
108.6 fps +16%
SCHENKER XMG Core 17 (Early 2021)
Intel Core i7-10870H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
102 (80min - 128max) fps +9%
Asus TUF Gaming A15 FA506QR-AZ061T
AMD Ryzen 7 5800H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU
100 fps +6%
Acer Nitro 5 AN517-41-R5Z7
AMD Ryzen 7 5800H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU (FW-Update)
100 (74min - 126max) fps +6%
Acer Nitro 5 AN517-41-R5Z7
AMD Ryzen 7 5800H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU
94 (71min - 117max) fps
Asus TUF Gaming F17 FX706HM
Intel Core i9-11900H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
93 fps -1%
MSI Katana GF76 11UE
Intel Core i7-11800H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
91 fps -3%

To check whether the frame rates remain largely constant over a longer period, we run the game "The Witcher 3" for about 60 minutes with Full HD resolution and maximum quality settings. The game character is not moved. A drop in the frame rates is not noticed.

Witcher 3 FPS-Diagram

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Acer Nitro 5 AN517-41-R5Z7 GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU, R7 5800H, SK Hynix BC711 1TB HFM001TD3JX016N: Ø78.2 (75-81)
Acer Nitro 5 AN517-41-R5Z7 GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU, R7 5800H; FW-Update: Ø86.3 (70-90)
SCHENKER XMG Core 17 (Early 2021) GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU, i7-10870H, Samsung SSD 970 EVO Plus 1TB: Ø88.8 (83-97)
Asus TUF Gaming F17 FX706HM GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU, i9-11900H, SK Hynix HFM001TD3JX013N: Ø71.9 (64-75)
MSI GP76 Leopard 10UG GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU, i7-10750H, Kingston OM8PCP3512F-AB: Ø107 (96-112)
Aorus 15G XC GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU, i7-10870H, ESR512GTLCG-EAC-4: Ø91.7 (85-96)
GPU readings during the Witcher 3 test
GPU readings during the Witcher 3 test
GPU readings during the Witcher 3 test (FW update)
GPU readings during the Witcher 3 test (FW update)
low med. high ultra
GTA V (2015) 172 134 81.3
The Witcher 3 (2015) 253 213 135 78.4
Dota 2 Reborn (2015) 140 134 116 110
Final Fantasy XV Benchmark (2018) 148 101 76.7
X-Plane 11.11 (2018) 96.5 83.4 70.4
Far Cry 5 (2018) 123 103 98 94
Strange Brigade (2018) 303 172 152 138
Dirt 5 (2020) 181 105 86.5 71.5

Emissions - The Acer computer heats up moderately

Noise emissions

The two fans operate at low speeds in idle and are barely audible. Occasionally they stand still, but this state of affairs ends under load. The maximum sound pressure level is just under 50 dB(A) (stress test, medium load). The noise development is acceptable in gaming mode.

Noise Level

Idle
26 / 33.1 / 31.3 dB(A)
Load
49.8 / 49.6 dB(A)
  red to green bar
 
 
30 dB
silent
40 dB(A)
audible
50 dB(A)
loud
  
min: dark, med: mid, max: light   Earthworks M23R, Arta (15 cm distance)   environment noise: 26 dB(A)
dB(A) 0102030405060708090Deep BassMiddle BassHigh BassLower RangeMidsHigher MidsLower HighsMid HighsUpper HighsSuper Highs2023.922.222.328.723.92526.928.932.339.826.93126.328.125.333.826.34021.222.521.724.521.25030.531.731.626.830.56332.726.619.516.232.78024.620.918.615.324.610019.819.719.217.619.812523.122.319.617.423.116026.725.321.615.826.720028.626.620.815.328.625029.527.819.714.429.531533.231.221.213.233.240032.731.222.412.732.750030.227.82111.730.26303431.718.912348003532.518.81235100036.534.119.11236.5125039.137.320.211.839.1160041.338.921.612.241.3200044.141.821.312.444.1250041.138.617.312.841.1315041.438.716.913.241.4400041.336.816.313.341.3500040.737.116.313.740.7630042.438.819.11442.4800044.440.419.914.844.41000038.835.317.51438.8125002723.71513.2271600017.119.114.512.717.1SPL52.849.831.325.152.8N8.36.81.50.68.3median 35median 32.5median 19.2median 13.2median 35Delta7.16.621.37.1hearing rangehide median Fan NoiseAcer Nitro 5 AN517-41-R5Z7
Acer Nitro 5 AN517-41-R5Z7
R7 5800H, GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU		MSI Katana GF76 11UE
i7-11800H, GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU		SCHENKER XMG Core 17 (Early 2021)
i7-10870H, GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU		Asus TUF Gaming F17 FX706HM
i9-11900H, GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU		Average NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU
 		Average of class Gaming
 
Noise
-10%
-6%
2%
3%
6%
off / environment *
26
25
4%
25
4%
25
4%
24.9 ?(22.8 - 30.7, n=39)
4%
24.1 ?(19.5 - 29.9, n=183, last 2 years)
7%
Idle Minimum *
26
33
-27%
30
-15%
26
-0%
26.7 ?(23 - 34, n=39)
-3%
25.6 ?(21.9 - 41.6, n=185, last 2 years)
2%
Idle Average *
33.1
34
-3%
32
3%
31
6%
28.7 ?(23 - 35, n=39)
13%
27.4 ?(21.9 - 42.1, n=185, last 2 years)
17%
Idle Maximum *
31.3
35
-12%
36
-15%
33
-5%
31.7 ?(24.7 - 42, n=39)
-1%
30.7 ?(21.9 - 47, n=185, last 2 years)
2%
Load Average *
49.8
53
-6%
53
-6%
48
4%
45 ?(28.8 - 58, n=39)
10%
43.1 ?(25.2 - 62.9, n=185, last 2 years)
13%
Load Maximum *
49.6
57
-15%
54
-9%
49
1%
52.6 ?(40.8 - 60.3, n=39)
-6%
53.4 ?(42.1 - 68.2, n=185, last 2 years)
-8%
Witcher 3 ultra *
49
51
47

* ... smaller is better

Temperature

The Nitro 5 in the stress test.
The Nitro 5 in the stress test.

Our stress test (Prime95 and FurMark run for at least one hour) runs the CPU and GPU at 3.9 GHz and 500 to 1000 MHz, respectively. The stress test represents an extreme scenario. We use this test to check whether the system runs stably at full load.

The notebook heats up moderately. During the stress test, a temperature beyond 50 °C (122 °F) was only reached at one measuring point. The temperatures are within a green zone in everyday use.

Max. Load
 35 °C
95 F		44 °C
111 F		33.2 °C
92 F		 
 29.1 °C
84 F		41.6 °C
107 F		29.1 °C
84 F		 
 25 °C
77 F		25.2 °C
77 F		26.1 °C
79 F		 
Maximum: 44 °C = 111 F
Average: 32 °C = 90 F
37.5 °C
100 F		52.7 °C
127 F		35.7 °C
96 F
39.6 °C
103 F		35.3 °C
96 F		26.8 °C
80 F
24.6 °C
76 F		23.5 °C
74 F		24.1 °C
75 F
Maximum: 52.7 °C = 127 F
Average: 33.3 °C = 92 F
Power Supply (max.)  49 °C = 120 F | Room Temperature 24 °C = 75 F | FIRT 550-Pocket
(±) The average temperature for the upper side under maximal load is 32 °C / 90 F, compared to the average of 33.8 °C / 93 F for the devices in the class Gaming.
(±) The maximum temperature on the upper side is 44 °C / 111 F, compared to the average of 40.4 °C / 105 F, ranging from 21.2 to 68.8 °C for the class Gaming.
(-) The bottom heats up to a maximum of 52.7 °C / 127 F, compared to the average of 43.2 °C / 110 F
(+) In idle usage, the average temperature for the upper side is 28.9 °C / 84 F, compared to the device average of 33.8 °C / 93 F.
(+) The palmrests and touchpad are cooler than skin temperature with a maximum of 26.9 °C / 80.4 F and are therefore cool to the touch.
(±) The average temperature of the palmrest area of similar devices was 28.9 °C / 84 F (+2 °C / 3.6 F).
Heat generation top side (load)
Heat generation top side (load)
Heat generation top side (idle)
Heat generation top side (idle)
Heat generation bottom side (load)
Heat generation bottom side (load)
Heat generation bottom side (laeer run)
Heat generation bottom side (idle)
Acer Nitro 5 AN517-41-R5Z7
R7 5800H, GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU		MSI Katana GF76 11UE
i7-11800H, GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU		SCHENKER XMG Core 17 (Early 2021)
i7-10870H, GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU		Asus TUF Gaming F17 FX706HM
i9-11900H, GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU		Average NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU
 		Average of class Gaming
 
Heat
-1%
0%
-21%
-4%
1%
Maximum Upper Side *
44
51
-16%
44
-0%
58.5
-33%
47.8 ?(36 - 60, n=38)
-9%
46 ?(28.2 - 60, n=183, last 2 years)
-5%
Maximum Bottom *
52.7
52
1%
50
5%
58.5
-11%
52.9 ?(39.3 - 64.2, n=38)
-0%
49.5 ?(30 - 66.3, n=183, last 2 years)
6%
Idle Upper Side *
32.6
32
2%
30
8%
38
-17%
32.4 ?(24.4 - 46, n=38)
1%
31.4 ?(21.2 - 42.8, n=183, last 2 years)
4%
Idle Bottom *
32.1
29
10%
36
-12%
39
-21%
34.2 ?(24.7 - 45, n=38)
-7%
32.5 ?(22.6 - 45, n=183, last 2 years)
-1%

* ... smaller is better

Speaker

The stereo speakers produce a decent sound that lacks bass. Headphones or external speakers are recommended for a better sound experience.

dB(A) 0102030405060708090Deep BassMiddle BassHigh BassLower RangeMidsHigher MidsLower HighsMid HighsUpper HighsSuper Highs2023.428.723.42530.739.830.73136.233.836.2402924.5295029.426.829.46323.416.223.48020.615.320.610020.817.620.81252317.42316030.115.830.120036.715.336.725048.414.448.431554.213.254.240058.812.758.850056.111.756.163062.91262.980059.51259.5100061.11261.1125064.611.864.6160072.312.272.3200068.312.468.3250067.812.867.8315063.113.263.1400063.213.363.2500066.213.766.2630072.31472.3800074.414.874.41000075.51475.51250065.513.265.51600059.112.759.1SPL8125.181N46.40.646.4median 62.9median 13.2median 62.9Delta9.71.39.741.737.936.933.742.73829.5292322.621.730.516.128.214.429.114.642.716.551.920.156.516.66511.965.910.567.710.572.11073.310.273.110.672.810.774.310.973.211.374.111.773.812.271.712.370.412.673.512.974.913.167.812.76612.463.112.958.824.184.70.565.4median 12.3median 70.41.77.2hearing rangehide median Pink NoiseAcer Nitro 5 AN517-41-R5Z7MSI GP76 Leopard 10UG
Frequency diagram (checkboxes can be checked and unchecked to compare devices)
Acer Nitro 5 AN517-41-R5Z7 audio analysis

(±) | speaker loudness is average but good (75.5 dB)
Bass 100 - 315 Hz
(-) | nearly no bass - on average 27.4% lower than median
(±) | linearity of bass is average (11.3% delta to prev. frequency)
Mids 400 - 2000 Hz
(+) | balanced mids - only 4.1% away from median
(±) | linearity of mids is average (8.7% delta to prev. frequency)
Highs 2 - 16 kHz
(±) | higher highs - on average 6% higher than median
(+) | highs are linear (5% delta to prev. frequency)
Overall 100 - 16.000 Hz
(±) | linearity of overall sound is average (22.5% difference to median)
Compared to same class
» 78% of all tested devices in this class were better, 6% similar, 16% worse
» The best had a delta of 6%, average was 18%, worst was 132%
Compared to all devices tested
» 61% of all tested devices were better, 6% similar, 33% worse
» The best had a delta of 4%, average was 25%, worst was 134%

MSI GP76 Leopard 10UG audio analysis

(+) | speakers can play relatively loud (85 dB)
Bass 100 - 315 Hz
(-) | nearly no bass - on average 18.5% lower than median
(±) | linearity of bass is average (10.8% delta to prev. frequency)
Mids 400 - 2000 Hz
(+) | balanced mids - only 2.9% away from median
(+) | mids are linear (2.4% delta to prev. frequency)
Highs 2 - 16 kHz
(+) | balanced highs - only 2.8% away from median
(+) | highs are linear (4.2% delta to prev. frequency)
Overall 100 - 16.000 Hz
(+) | overall sound is linear (13.2% difference to median)
Compared to same class
» 17% of all tested devices in this class were better, 4% similar, 79% worse
» The best had a delta of 6%, average was 18%, worst was 132%
Compared to all devices tested
» 10% of all tested devices were better, 3% similar, 87% worse
» The best had a delta of 4%, average was 25%, worst was 134%

Power management - Nitro gaming notebook delivers solid battery runtimes

Energy consumption

We recorded a maximum power consumption of 25.2 watts in idle. The stress test and Witcher 3 test increase the power consumption up to 157 watts and 135 watts on average, respectively. The following diagram illustrates the fairly constant power consumption of the notebook during the Witcher 3 test. The power supply's nominal power is 180 watts.

Power Consumption
Off / Standbydarklight 0.1 / 0.6 Watt
Idledarkmidlight 18.7 / 22 / 25.2 Watt
Load midlight 134.7 / 157 Watt
 color bar
Key: min: dark, med: mid, max: light        Metrahit Energy
Currently we use the Metrahit Energy, a professional single phase power quality and energy measurement digital multimeter, for our measurements. Find out more about it here. All of our test methods can be found here.

Energy consumption Witcher 3

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Acer Nitro 5 AN517-41-R5Z7 GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU, R7 5800H, SK Hynix BC711 1TB HFM001TD3JX016N: Ø135.1 (132-150)
MSI Katana GF76 11UE GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU, i7-11800H, Kingston OM8PCP3512F-AB: Ø148.5 (142-154)
Asus TUF Gaming F17 FX706HM GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU, i9-11900H, SK Hynix HFM001TD3JX013N: Ø138.2 (113-147)
Asus TUF Gaming A15 FA506QR-AZ061T GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU, R7 5800H, SK Hynix HFM001TD3JX013N: Ø136.7 (121-170)
Acer Nitro 5 AN517-41-R5Z7
R7 5800H, GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU		MSI Katana GF76 11UE
i7-11800H, GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU		SCHENKER XMG Core 17 (Early 2021)
i7-10870H, GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU		Asus TUF Gaming F17 FX706HM
i9-11900H, GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU		MSI GP76 Leopard 10UG
i7-10750H, GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU		Aorus 15G XC
i7-10870H, GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU		Asus TUF Gaming A15 FA506QR-AZ061T
R7 5800H, GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU		Average NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU
 		Average of class Gaming
 
Power Consumption
18%
1%
21%
1%
2%
19%
-2%
-2%
Idle Minimum *
18.7
9
52%
13
30%
10.3
45%
12
36%
13
30%
10.2
45%
15.6 ?(4 - 64, n=39)
17%
13.8 ?(2 - 64, n=179, last 2 years)
26%
Idle Average *
22
13
41%
16
27%
13.1
40%
16
27%
16
27%
12.8
42%
20.1 ?(9 - 68.2, n=39)
9%
19.2 ?(8 - 67, n=179, last 2 years)
13%
Idle Maximum *
25.2
20
21%
29
-15%
14.1
44%
28
-11%
30
-19%
15
40%
29.4 ?(14.6 - 76, n=39)
-17%
27 ?(9 - 101.1, n=179, last 2 years)
-7%
Load Average *
134.7
102
24%
100
26%
110
18%
92
32%
92
32%
130
3%
110.8 ?(76.8 - 214, n=39)
18%
111.3 ?(32.1 - 202, n=178, last 2 years)
17%
Witcher 3 ultra *
135
149
-10%
173
-28%
138
-2%
198
-47%
154
-14%
137
-1%
Load Maximum *
157
187
-19%
213
-36%
190
-21%
210
-34%
223
-42%
184
-17%
214 ?(157 - 290, n=39)
-36%
251 ?(64.5 - 418, n=177, last 2 years)
-60%

* ... smaller is better

Battery life

The 17.3 incher achieves runtimes of 5:34 h and 7:00 h in the WLAN test (calling up websites via a script) and video test (short movie Big Buck Bunny (H.264 encoding, FHD) in a loop), respectively. During both tests, the notebook's energy-saving features are disabled and the display brightness is set to about 150 cd/m². The wireless modules are also disabled for the video test.

The battery has a capacity of 57.5 Wh.
The battery has a capacity of 57.5 Wh.
Battery Runtime
Idle (without WLAN, min brightness)
10h 08min
WiFi Websurfing (Edge 91)
5h 34min
Big Buck Bunny H.264 1080p
7h 00min
Load (maximum brightness)
1h 26min
Acer Nitro 5 AN517-41-R5Z7
R7 5800H, GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU, 57.5 Wh		MSI Katana GF76 11UE
i7-11800H, GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU, 53 Wh		SCHENKER XMG Core 17 (Early 2021)
i7-10870H, GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU, 62 Wh		Asus TUF Gaming F17 FX706HM
i9-11900H, GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU, 90 Wh		MSI GP76 Leopard 10UG
i7-10750H, GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU, 65 Wh		Aorus 15G XC
i7-10870H, GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU, 99 Wh		Asus TUF Gaming A15 FA506QR-AZ061T
R7 5800H, GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU, 90 Wh		Average of class Gaming
 
Battery Runtime
-35%
-19%
45%
-38%
15%
82%
-2%
Reader / Idle
608
286
-53%
462
-24%
337
-45%
573
-6%
1043
72%
542 ?(57 - 1290, n=84, last 2 years)
-11%
H.264
420
232
-45%
283
-33%
512
22%
388
-8%
397 ?(56 - 747, n=93, last 2 years)
-5%
WiFi v1.3
334
220
-34%
293
-12%
454
36%
252
-25%
380
14%
685
105%
368 ?(57 - 745, n=182, last 2 years)
10%
Load
86
80
-7%
80
-7%
151
76%
49
-43%
137
59%
145
69%
84.1 ?(36 - 173, n=144, last 2 years)
-2%
Witcher 3 ultra
50
80.6 ?(47 - 155, n=23, last 2 years)

Pros

+ IPS screen
+ 144 Hz panel
+ plenty of CPU power
+ Space for two M.2 SSDs
+ Room for one 2.5-inch storage medium
+ illuminated keyboard (RGB)
+ USB 3.2 Gen 2

Cons

- dark screen
- low color space coverage
- no Thunderbolt
- no memory card reader
- GPU is not fully utilized by the manufacturer

Verdict - Solid mid-range gamer

The Acer Nitro 5 AN517-41-R5Z7, provided by Acer Germany.
The Acer Nitro 5 AN517-41-R5Z7, provided by Acer Germany.

The Nitro 5 does not belong to the top group of RTX 3070 notebooks: Compared with the RTX 3070 notebooks tested so far, the computer delivers below-average frame rates - this is due to the 100-watt TGP. The GPU performance can be increased a bit with a firmware update. The device scores with a high level of CPU performance.

The Acer Nitro 5 AN517-41 offers a lot of performance for the Euro.

Throttling is not a concern. CPU and GPU can produce their performance constantly. The laptop heats up moderately under load. The noise development is on the usual class level. The installation of the FW update should increase the heat and noise development a bit.

The screen (FHD, IPS, 144 Hz) offers stable viewing angles, good contrast, a matte surface, short response times and decent color reproduction. Average brightness and color space coverage are too low.

An alternative to the Nitro 5 would be the MSI GP76 Leopard 10UG. The computer comes with a GeForce RTX-3070 laptop GPU that runs with the maximum possible TGP of 140 watts. However, the GP76 delivers less CPU power than the Nitro 5.

In a few days, the review of the RTX-3070 Nitro 5 will be followed by a review of a sister model equipped with a GeForce RTX-3080 laptop GPU.

Price and availability

The Acer Nitro 5 AN517-41-R5Z7 (Ryzen 7-5800H, GeForce RTX 3070, 16 GB RAM, 1 TB SSD, Windows 10 Home) is available for a price of 1,499 Euros (~$1763) in Notebooksbilliger.de. The device is currently sold out.

Acer Nitro 5 AN517-41-R5Z7 - 08/02/2021 v7
Sascha Mölck

Chassis
77 / 98 → 79%
Keyboard
82%
Pointing Device
89%
Connectivity
46 / 80 → 57%
Weight
59 / 10-66 → 87%
Battery
68 / 95 → 72%
Display
80%
Games Performance
95%
Application Performance
93%
Temperature
89 / 95 → 94%
Noise
73 / 90 → 81%
Audio
64%
Camera
43 / 85 → 50%
Average
74%
81%
Gaming - Weighted Average

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Sascha Mölck, 2021-08- 8 (Update: 2021-08- 8)