Acer has introduced a {hardware} refresh of a few of its hottest gaming laptops. I’ve beforehand reviewed the Acer Predator Triton 500 SE, so you’ll be able to learn what that mannequin is able to previous to this replace.
The freshly introduced Intel 12th gen Core processors for laptops is the first motive for this {hardware} refresh. In our Intel protection, we’ve identified that Intel expects vital recreation efficiency positive aspects with the brand new CPUs (in the event you’re taking part in at 1080p decision), in order that’s excellent news.
Overall I count on these processors to behave very very like the desktop variations we reviewed not too long ago, minus the efficiency to du energy and cooling constraints. For extra details about the modifications and advantages of the Alder Lake 12th technology Core processors, learn our Intel Gen 12 Alder Lake overview.

The Predator Triton 500 SE
According to Acer, consumers of the brand new Predator Triton 500 SE can choose between Core i7 and Core i9 (probably the most highly effective) whereas Predator Helios 300 (15.6” and 17” as featured within the first photograph of this text) fashions have Core i5 and Core i7 CPU choices. Processor apart, the DDR5 RAM additionally drastically contributes to the additional efficiency. Although DDR4 is technically supported, I haven’t but seen system transport with it.
The NVIDIA RTX GPU choices stay the identical, and previously, I used to be very impressed with the RTX 3080’s efficiency and I’m very curious to see how excessive these new laptops can rating in benchmarks.
The new Triton 500 SE might be obtainable in March beginning at $2300 whereas the brand new Helios 300 will arrive in May beginning at $1650.
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