Design:
| Type |
Productivity |
| weight |
2770 g |
| Uses a fanless design |
✕ |
| Has a backlit keyboard |
✕ |
| volume |
1657.598 cm³ |
| width |
362 mm |
| height |
241 mm |
| thickness |
19 mm |
| is weather-sealed (splashproof) |
✕ |
| has a rugged build |
✕ |
The Acer Aspire 3 A315 is designed as a productivity laptop with a slim profile, measuring just 19 mm in thickness and weighing 2770 g. Its dimensions include a width of 362 mm and a height of 241 mm, making it a compact choice for daily tasks. However, it does not feature a fanless design, backlit keyboard, or rugged build. The laptop also lacks weather sealing and is not designed to withstand splash or heavy wear. The total volume of the laptop is 1657.598 cm³, providing an efficient balance between portability and functionality.
Display:
| screen size |
15.6" |
| resolution |
1920 x 1080 px |
| pixel density |
141 ppi |
| Display type |
LCD, LED-backlit, IPS |
| has a touch screen |
✕ |
| refresh rate |
60Hz |
| has anti-reflection coating |
✕ |
The Acer Aspire 3 A315 features a 15.6″ LCD display with a resolution of 1920 x 1080 px, delivering clear visuals for everyday tasks. With a pixel density of 141 ppi, the screen offers decent sharpness for general use. It uses an LED-backlit IPS technology for consistent colors and wide viewing angles, although it does not include a touch screen or anti-reflection coating. The display operates at a standard refresh rate of 60Hz, which is suitable for regular productivity work.
Performance:
| RAM |
32GB |
| Uses flash storage |
✓ |
| internal storage |
1024GB |
| CPU speed |
8 x 1.8 GHz |
| CPU threads |
16 threads |
| Is an NVMe SSD |
✕ |
| DirectX version |
DirectX 12 |
| GPU clock speed |
300 MHz |
| uses multithreading |
✓ |
| maximum memory amount |
32GB |
| DDR memory version |
4 |
| turbo clock speed |
4.3GHz |
| GPU turbo |
1900 MHz |
| PCI Express (PCIe) version |
3 |
| semiconductor size |
7 nm |
| has XeSS (XMX) |
✕ |
| Supports 64-bit |
✓ |
The Acer Aspire 3 A315 is equipped with 32GB of RAM and 1TB of internal storage, providing ample memory and space for multitasking and data management. It uses flash storage for faster data access, though it does not feature an NVMe SSD. The laptop's 8-core processor runs at a base speed of 1.8 GHz, with a turbo boost reaching 4.3 GHz for enhanced performance during demanding tasks. With 16 CPU threads and support for multithreading, it efficiently handles simultaneous processes. Additionally, the integrated GPU has a clock speed of 300 MHz, and its GPU turbo can reach up to 1900 MHz for graphics-related tasks.
Benchmarks:
| Geekbench 6 result (multi) |
5408 |
| Geekbench 6 result (single) |
1397 |
| PassMark result |
15606 |
| PassMark result (single) |
2558 |
| Cinebench R20 (multi) result |
3381 |
| Cinebench R20 (single) result |
495 |
The Acer Aspire 3 A315 shows strong benchmark performance with a multi-core Geekbench 6 score of 5408 and a single-core score of 1397. It also achieves a solid PassMark result of 15606, with a single-core score of 2558. In the Cinebench R20 tests, the laptop scores 3381 in multi-core and 495 in single-core, demonstrating its ability to handle both multi-threaded and single-threaded tasks effectively. These results highlight its balanced performance across various benchmarking tests, indicating good capability for productivity and multitasking tasks.
Connectivity:
| USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports (USB-C) |
0 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports (USB-A) |
0 |
| USB 4 20Gbps ports |
0 |
| USB 4 40Gbps ports |
0 |
| Thunderbolt 4 ports |
0 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (USB-C) |
1 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (USB-A) |
3 |
| Thunderbolt 3 ports |
0 |
| has an HDMI output |
✓ |
| Has USB Type-C |
✓ |
| supports Wi-Fi |
✓ |
| has an external memory slot |
✕ |
| RJ45 ports |
1 |
| HDMI ports |
1 |
| DisplayPort outputs |
0 |
| USB 2.0 ports |
0 |
| has AirPlay |
✓ |
| mini DisplayPort outputs |
0 |
| has a VGA connector |
✕ |
The Acer Aspire 3 A315 offers a variety of connectivity options, including 1 USB Type-C port and 3 USB-A ports, all supporting USB 3.2 Gen 1 for fast data transfer. It also includes an HDMI output for connecting to external displays, and a single RJ45 port for wired Ethernet connections. While it does not feature USB 3.2 Gen 2, Thunderbolt ports, or external memory slots, it does support Wi-Fi and AirPlay for wireless connectivity. These ports and wireless features provide essential connectivity for everyday use, though more advanced options are not available.
Battery:
| battery size |
48 Wh |
| Has sleep-and-charge USB ports |
✕ |
| Has a MagSafe power adapter |
✕ |
The Acer Aspire 3 A315 is equipped with a 48 Wh battery, providing reliable power for extended use. However, it does not include sleep-and-charge USB ports or a MagSafe power adapter, meaning it lacks certain convenience features for charging. Despite this, the battery size is sufficient for regular productivity tasks.
Features:
| release date |
February 2025 |
| has stereo speakers |
✓ |
| has a socket for a 3.5 mm audio jack |
✓ |
| supports ray tracing |
✕ |
| supports DLSS |
✕ |
| has Dolby Atmos |
✕ |
| Stylus included |
✕ |
| Has a fingerprint scanner |
✕ |
| number of microphones |
1 |
| Uses 3D facial recognition |
✕ |
| has voice commands |
✕ |
| has a front camera |
✓ |
| Has S/PDIF Out port |
✕ |
| has a gyroscope |
✕ |
| has GPS |
✕ |
| has an accelerometer |
✕ |
| has a compass |
✕ |
| Has an optical disc drive |
✕ |
The Acer Aspire 3 A315 comes with a range of useful features for everyday use, including stereo speakers and a 3.5 mm audio jack for versatile audio connectivity. It also includes a front camera for video calls, making it suitable for communication tasks. However, the laptop lacks advanced features like ray tracing, DLSS, Dolby Atmos, or a fingerprint scanner. It also does not support voice commands, facial recognition, or other sensors like a gyroscope or GPS.
Miscellaneous:
| clock multiplier |
18 |
| PassMark result (overclocked) |
15953 |
| Has an unlocked multiplier |
✕ |
| GPU name |
Radeon RX Vega 8 |
| number of transistors |
9800 million |
| OpenCL version |
2.1 |
| OpenGL version |
4.6 |
| render output units (ROPs) |
8 |
| texture mapping units (TMUs) |
32 |
| shading units |
512 |
| L1 cache |
512 KB |
| GPU execution units |
8 |
| Uses big.LITTLE technology |
✕ |
| Has NX bit |
✓ |
| Has integrated graphics |
✓ |
| CPU temperature |
105 °C |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) |
15W |
| L3 core |
1 MB/core |
| L3 cache |
8 MB |
| L2 core |
0.5 MB/core |
| L2 cache |
4 MB |
| Type |
Laptop |
| chipset |
X570, B550, A520, X470, B450 |
| instruction sets |
AVX, AES, FMA3, F16C, MMX |
| RAM speed (max) |
4266 MHz |
The Acer Aspire 3 A315 is powered by a Radeon RX Vega 8 GPU, featuring 8 GPU execution units and a clock multiplier of 18. Its integrated graphics support OpenCL 2.1 and OpenGL 4.6, while the CPU operates at a thermal design power (TDP) of 15W, with a maximum CPU temperature of 105°C. The system supports up to 4266 MHz RAM speed and offers a range of instruction sets, including AVX and AES. Despite lacking an unlocked multiplier, it provides efficient multitasking and graphics performance for daily computing tasks.
