Acer Aspire 7 A715-76G vs Acer Swift 3 SF314-71 Comparison

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Acer Aspire 7 A715-76G

15.6 inches | May 2024

Speed 4.5

Size 7.5

Display 2.5

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14 inches | May 2022

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Acer Aspire 7 A715-76G vs Acer Swift 3 SF314-71 Comparison Overview

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In this review, we will be comparing Aspire 7 A715-76G and Swift 3 SF314-71, two laptops by Acer. Acer Aspire 7 A715-76G was introduced to market in May 2024 and Acer Swift 3 SF314-71 was launched in May 2022. As you can see, Swift 3 SF314-71 is 2 years older than Aspire 7 A715-76G. Let's see if this age difference between two laptops makes a big difference.

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Here is a brief look at the main features of Acer Aspire 7 A715-76G and Acer Swift 3 SF314-71 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Acer Aspire 7 A715-76G Key Specs

Launched in May 2024
15.6" TN LCD, 16:9 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core i5 12450H
GPU: GeForce GTX 1650 Mobile 4GB
8GB Ram
362.3 x 237.4 x 19.9 mm (14.26 x 9.35 x 0.78 inches)
Weight: 2.1 kg (4.63 lbs)

Acer Swift 3 SF314-71 Key Specs

Launched in May 2022
14.0" OLED, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core i5 12450H
GPU: Intel UHD Graphics Xe G4
16GB Ram
312.92 x 214.12 x 17.9 mm (12.32 x 8.43 x 0.7 inches)
Weight: 1.4 kg (3.09 lbs)

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Aspire 7 A715-76G and Swift 3 SF314-71 compares and decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose Acer Aspire 7 A715-76G over Acer Swift 3 SF314-71

Display Size	15.6 inches vs 14 inches	Larger Screen Estate
Screen Type	Matte vs Glossy	potentially less reflections on screen
GPU FLOPS	3.2 TFLOPS vs 0.84 TFLOPS	Dedicated GPU unit
GPU Type	Dedicated vs Integrated	More RAM Options
Upgradable RAM	Yes vs No	More advanced Bluetooth connectivity
Bluetooth	v5.2 vs v5	Connects to the local network via Ethernet RJ45
Ethernet RJ45 Port	Yes vs No	Fast way to input numbers
Numeric Pad	Yes vs No

Reasons to choose Acer Swift 3 SF314-71 over Acer Aspire 7 A715-76G

Weight	1.40 kg vs 2.10 kg	0.7 kg lighter
Screen-to-Body Ratio	~84.8% vs ~78%	Larger screen area ratio
Side Bezel Thickness	5.7 mm vs 8.5 mm	2.8 mm thinner bezels
Refresh Rate	90 Hz vs 60 Hz	Smoother media experience
Screen PPI	243 ppi vs 141 ppi	More pixels per inch
Screen Resolution	2880 x 1800 pixels vs 1920 x 1080 pixels	Higher pixel count screen
Max Brightness	400 nits vs 250 nits	Brighter Screen
GPU Fabrication Process	10 nm vs 12 nm	Newer Generation GPU
RAM Type	LPDDR5 vs DDR4	Faster RAM Type
Webcam Resolution	1920 x 1080 vs 1280 x 720	Higher Resolution Camera
Number of USB-C Ports	2x USB 4.0 vs 1x USB 3.2	Connect more device at the same time
USB-C Port Type	v4.0 vs v3.2	Faster USB-C connection
Thunderbolt	v4 vs No	Support audio, data, power and video all through one single port
HDMI Version	2.1 vs 2.0	Better HDMI connectivity

Common Strengths of Acer Swift 3 SF314-71 and Acer Aspire 7 A715-76G

Launch Dates	May 2024 vs May 2022	Both laptops are recent models
Fast Charging Support	Yes vs Yes	Charge the battery in a shorter time
RAM Type	DDR4 vs LPDDR5	Fast RAM type
Upgradable Storage	Yes vs Yes	Option to increase the Storage size
SSD Type	NVMe vs NVMe	Faster Data Transfers
Wi-Fi Standard	v6 vs v6	Fast and Reliable Wi-Fi Connections
Fingerprint Sensor	Yes vs Yes	Easy Login with Fingerprint Sensor
HDMI Output	1x HDMI 2.0 vs 1x HDMI 2.0	Connect to External Displays via HDMI cable
VGA Output	No vs No	Connect to External Displays via VGA cable
Keyboard Backlight	Yes vs Yes	Easily see the keys under low light

Common Weaknesses of Acer Swift 3 SF314-71 and Acer Aspire 7 A715-76G

Touchscreen Capability	No vs No	No Touchscreen Capability

Acer Aspire 7 A715-76G vs Acer Swift 3 SF314-71: Physical Specs Comparison

In this section, we will be comparing the physical specifications and body features of the Acer Aspire 7 A715-76G and the Acer Swift 3 SF314-71.

Physical Specs
Weight	2.1 kg (4.63 lbs)	1.4 kg (3.09 lbs)
Surface Area	860 cm2 (133.3 inches2)	670 cm2 (103.9 inches2)
Screen to Surface Ratio	~78%	~84.8%
Side Bezel Thickness	~8.5 mm	~5.7 mm
Weight per Inch of Screen	0.13 kg/inch	0.10 kg/inch
	0.286 lbs/inch	0.22 lbs/inch
Colors	Black	Silver, Gold

Comparison of the Acer Aspire 7 A715-76G and the Acer Swift 3 SF314-71 External Dimensions

Weight

Aspire 7 A715-76G weighs 2.1 kg (4.63 lbs), whereas the Swift 3 SF314-71 weighs 1.4 kg (3.09 lbs). There is a notable difference in weight between these two laptops. However, it's important to consider that comparing their weights directly may not provide a complete picture since they also have different display sizes.

Weight Comparison

Acer Aspire 7 A715-76G

Avg: 15.0-15.9"

Acer Swift 3 SF314-71

Avg: 14.0-14.9"

Thickness Comparison

Acer Aspire 7 A715-76G

Avg: 15.0-15.9"

Acer Swift 3 SF314-71

Avg: 14.0-14.9"

Another value that we use for comparing the weights of the laptops is the Weight per Inch of Screen, which is calculated by dividing the total weight of the model with its usable diagonal screen size. This value for the Acer Aspire 7 A715-76G is 0.13 kg/inch.In comparison, this value for the Acer Swift 3 SF314-71 is 0.10 kg/inch.Here are some of the best performing laptops in this area:

Microsoft Surface Go 4: 0.05 kg/inch
LG Gram SuperSlim 15.6 2023: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus ProArt PZ13 HT5306: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus Zenbook A14 UX3407: 0.06 kg/inch
Microsoft Surface Pro 12: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus ProArt PZ14 HT7407: 0.06 kg/inch
Dell Latitude 7330: 0.07 kg/inch
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2: 0.07 kg/inch

Acer Aspire 7 A715-76G vs Acer Swift 3 SF314-71: Internals Comparison

CPU Comparison

CPU Model	Intel Core i5 12450H Intel Core i7 12650H Intel Core i7 12700H	Intel Core i5 12450H Intel Core i5 12500H Intel Core i7 12650H Intel Core i7 12700H
Base Frequency	2 GHz	2 GHz
Turbo Frequency	4.4 GHz	4.4 GHz
Number of Cores	8 (4P + 4E)	8
Number of Threads	12	12
L3 Cache	12 MB	12 MB
Integrated GPU	Intel UHD Graphics (48EU)	Intel UHD Graphics (48EU)
CPU Fabrication Process	10 nm	10 nm
Geekbench 5 (Single)	1642	1642
Geekbench 5 (Multi)	8498	8498
Cinebench 23 (Single)	1587	1587
Cinebench 23 (Multi)	10024	10024

Above you can see the CPU options and the CineBench and GeekBench test scores for both laptops, which gives an idea about what kind of performance difference you may experience between the Acer Aspire 7 A715-76G and Acer Swift 3 SF314-71.

You may also read reviews of latest laptops with the same CPU ( Intel Core i5 12450H ) and compare them:

GPU Comparison

GPU Model	GeForce GTX 1650 Mobile 4GB GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile 4GB GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop 4GB	Intel UHD Graphics (48EU)
Base Clock Frequency	1380 MHz	300 MHz
Boost CLock Frequency	1560 MHz	1100 MHz
TGP (Total Graphics Power)		15 W
Type	Dedicated	Integrated
FLOPS	3.2 TFLOPS	0.84 TFLOPS
Memory Size	4 GB	System Shared
Memory Type	GDDR6	LPDDR5
Memory Bus	128 bit	System Shared
Memory Speed	~12 Gbps	6.4 Gbps
Shading Units Cores	1024	384
TMUs	64	24
ROPs	32	12

GPU is as critical as the CPU for graphic heavy applications and the table above gives a picture of how the two GPU compares. FLOPS is a measure of a GPU's performance based on the number of floating-point arithmetic calculations that the processor can perform within a second. Acer Aspire 7 A715-76G has a FLOPS value of 3.2 TFLOPS whereas the Acer Swift 3 SF314-71 ' has a FLOPS value of 0.84 TFLOPS. If graphical performance of the laptop is important for your use type, the Acer Aspire 7 A715-76G may be the better choice between these two setups.

RAM Comparison

RAM	8GB 16GB	16GB
Memory Bus	1x8 GB	2x8 GB
RAM Clock	3200 MHz	6400 MHz
RAM Type	DDR4	LPDDR5
Upgradable	Yes	No
Max RAM Size	32 GB
Total Slots	2

The Swift 3 SF314-71 provides a larger RAM capacity of 16 GB, which allows for smoother multitasking and improved performance in memory-demanding tasks compared to the Aspire 7 A715-76G's RAM capacity of 8 GB.

LOCAL LLM Compatibility Evaluation

This quick guide shows what types of large language models (LLMs) each of these laptops could support, based on their respective hardware specifications. It's meant to help you compare their suitability for running AI models locally.

LLM Category	Acer Aspire 7 (A715-76G)	Acer Swift 3 (SF314-71)
CPU	Intel Core i5 12450H	Intel Core i5 12450H
GPU	GeForce GTX 1650 Mobile 4GB	Intel UHD Graphics (48EU)
Memory	8 GB ; 4 GB VRAM	16 GB
Available for LLM total	~8 GB (2.5 GB VRAM 5.5 GB RAM)	~10.5 GB (10.5 GB RAM)
Small Models (1-3B): Examples: Phi-2, Qwen-1.8B Requires ~2 GB memory	✔ Modest Speed fits in your 4 GB VRAM	⚠ Borderline / Slow fits in your 10.5 GB RAM
Medium Models (7-8B): Examples: Mistral-7B, Qwen-7B Requires ~5 GB memory	! Not Practical doesn't fit in 4 GB VRAM, spills to RAM (VRAM + RAM, slower)	! Not Practical fits in your 10.5 GB RAM
Large Models
13-15B Models (e.g., Llama 3 14B, Qwen1.5 14B) Requires ~9 GB memory	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM	! Not Practical fits in your 10.5 GB RAM
16-24B Models (e.g., Dense 20B Q4 ~15.5GB) Requires ~14 GB memory	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM
24-30B Models (e.g., Dense 30B Q4) Requires ~18 GB memory	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM
MoE Models (Mixture-of-Experts) (e.g., Mixtral 8x7B - total ~47B, active ~12-13B) Requires ~24 GB memory	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM
Extra-Large Models (65B+): Examples: LLaMA2-70B, Qwen1.5-72B Requires ~42 GB memory	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM

For more detailed LLM evaluation (subcategories, performance ranges, memory breakdown)

Acer Aspire 7 (A715-76G)|Acer Swift 3 (SF314-71)

Note: Optimized (e.g., 4-bit) models may run on limited hardware. Performance depends on runtime and setup.

📌 Model Types: Dense 30B Q4 models typically require around 19–22 GB of total VRAM, so they run best on systems with ≥24 GB VRAM. MoE models like Mixtral 8x7B (≈47B total parameters, usually ≈23–26 GB in 4-bit) also need high memory because all experts must be loaded, even though only a few are active per token. They reduce compute cost per token (similar to a ~12–13B dense model), but not memory usage, so they are not practical on 14–16 GB systems.

🚀 Modern NPU (Neural Processing Unit): Modern processors like AMD Ryzen AI and Intel Core Ultra feature NPU and unified memory architecture. NPUs provide modest performance gains (0-30% faster) with better power efficiency compared to iGPU-only execution. Real-world tests show ~3-10 tok/s range on 13B models with 32GB RAM (varies by runtime, quantization, and context), comparable to iGPU but more power-efficient. Note: These figures are examples from various NPU systems; actual performance depends on your specific hardware configuration.

Understanding Performance Categories

The performance descriptions use general categories because actual speed varies greatly based on your specific hardware, model optimization, context length, and runtime software.

Performance Level	Typical Range	User Experience
Runs Smoothly (High-end dGPU)	50+ tok/s	Real-time response. Feels instant, like ChatGPT.
Runs Well (Mid-range dGPU)	20-50 tok/s	Good interactive performance. Slight delay, but usable.
Modest Speed (iGPU/NPU/CPU)	5-20 tok/s	Usable for tasks that don't need instant responses. Noticeable typing delay.
Borderline / Slow (Limited hardware)	2-5 tok/s	Slow-Very slow. Patience required. Better for batch processing.
Not Practical	<2 tok/s	Too slow for regular use. May cause system hangs or instability.

💡 Tip: Your actual results may be higher or lower than these ranges. Test with your specific hardware to know for sure!

⚠️ Note: Performance categorization is based on VRAM capacity and RAM fallback status. GPU type (memory bandwidth, compute power) can also affect actual performance. Currently, we prioritize whether the model fits in VRAM or requires RAM fallback for classification. We may refine this categorization in future updates based on more detailed benchmarks.

BATTERY

BATTERY	50 Wh	57 Wh
Battery Type	Li-Ion	Li-Ion
Replaceable	No	No
Fast Charging	Yes	No
Charging Port Position	Left	Left
Charge Power	135 W	100 W

On the other hand, the Swift 3 SF314-71 features a higher battery capacity of 57 Wh, delivering longer usage time compared to the Aspire 7 A715-76G's 50 Wh.

Battery Comparison

Acer Aspire 7 A715-76G

Avg: 15.0-15.9"

Acer Swift 3 SF314-71

Avg: 14.0-14.9"

STORAGE
The Swift 3 SF314-71 offers a larger max storage capacity of 1 TB, providing more room for storing files and data compared to the Aspire 7 A715-76G's storage capacity of 256 GB.

Storage Options	512 GB, 1 TB, 256 GB	256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB
Upgradable	Yes	Yes
Storage type	SSD (M2)	SSD (M2)
NVMe	Yes	Yes
Memory Bus	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)

If your budget allows, we recommend opting for the largest possible disk size, considering the potential increase in storage capacity needs in the future. However, please keep in mind the question 'What will the laptop be used for?' when making this decision. Of course, you can later upgrade the hard disk capacity by getting a larger disk. However, if your laptop has only one disk slot, it may not be as straightforward as a RAM upgrade, where you simply add or replace a module, as moving or cloning files to a new disk may be necessary.

Acer Aspire 7 A715-76G vs Acer Swift 3 SF314-71: Display Comparison

The display is an essential aspect to consider when comparing the Acer Aspire 7 A715-76G and Acer Swift 3 SF314-71 since its is the component that you interact the most and significantly impact the experience.

Screen Area and Dimensions

Now let's look at the comparison of the actual display areas of both laptops below, keeping the bezels around the screens out of the equation. Aspire 7 A715-76G has a display size of 15.6".On the other hand, Swift 3 SF314-71 has a smaller 14.0" display.The total usable screen area of the Aspire 7 A715-76G is 670cm² / 104inch² whereas the Swift 3 SF314-71's total usable screen area is 568cm² / 88inch².

PPI (Pixels per Inch)
Additionally, the Swift 3 SF314-71 features a higher pixel density with 243 pixels per inch (PPI), ensuring sharper image details.

Screen PPI (Pixels Per Inch) Comparison

Acer Aspire 7 A715-76G

Avg: 15.0-15.9"

Acer Swift 3 SF314-71

Avg: 14.0-14.9"

Refresh Rate
The Swift 3 SF314-71 offers a higher refresh rate of 90 Hz, resulting in smoother motion and improved visual experience.

Brightness
The Swift 3 SF314-71 offers a higher maximum brightness of 400 nits, delivering a brighter screen.

Brightness Comparison

Acer Aspire 7 A715-76G

Avg: 15.0-15.9"

Acer Swift 3 SF314-71

Avg: 14.0-14.9"

Acer Aspire 7 A715-76G vs Acer Swift 3 SF314-71 Connectivity Comparison

In terms of connectivity,

Wifi
Both laptops offer the same Wi-Fi standard (v6), ensuring fast and reliable wireless connections.

Below, you'll find a Wi-Fi Versions Table, along with their release dates and speeds, to provide a brief overview of its development.

Wi-Fi Versions and Speeds

Standard	Speed	Release Date	Network	Frequency Bands (GHz)
Wi-Fi 7	up to 40 Gbps (5 GB/s)	2023	802.11be	2.4, 5, 6
Wi-Fi 6E	up to 9.6 Gbps (1.2 GB/s)	2020	802.11ax	2.4, 5, 6
Wi-Fi 6	up to 9.6 Gbps (1.2 GB/s)	2019	802.11ax	2.4, 5
Wi-Fi 5	up to 6.93 Gbps (866.25 MB/s)	2014	802.11ac	2.4, 5
Wi-Fi 4	up to 600 Mbps (75 MB/s)	2009	802.11n	2.4, 5

* Please note that the provided transfer rates are maximum theoretical values, and real-life performance may vary based on environmental factors.

USB
Both Aspire 7 A715-76G and Swift 3 SF314-71 feature 2x USB 3.2 USB-A ports.
Both Aspire 7 A715-76G and Swift 3 SF314-71 have USB Type-C ports. Aspire 7 A715-76G has 1x USB 3.2 USB Type-C ports, while Swift 3 SF314-71 has 2x USB 4.0 USB Type-C ports.

Below, you'll find a table of USB ports, along with their release dates and speeds.
To mitigate the confusion caused by generation names, the USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) suggests using marketing names like USB 5Gbps, USB 10Gbps, and so forth, based on their respective transfer rates.

USB Type and Speeds

USB Type	Version	Speed	Date	Other Features/Explanations
USB4	Gen 4 (2.0)	80 Gbps	2022	Also known as USB 80Gbps
USB4	Gen 3×2	40 Gbps	2019	Also known as USB 40Gbps
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 2x2	20 Gbps	2019	Double the data transfer rates of Gen 2
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 2	10 Gbps	2017	Previously known as USB 3.1
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 1	5 Gbps	2017	Previously known as USB 3.0
USB 3.1	3.1 Gen 2	10 Gbps	2013	Faster data transfer rates
USB 3.0	3.1 Gen 1	5 Gbps	2010	SuperSpeed USB, improved data transfer rates
USB 2.0	2.0	480 Mbps	2000	High-speed data transfer
USB 1.0	1.0	1.5 Mbps	1996	Original USB standard

Thunderbolt
Swift 3 SF314-71 is equipped with Thunderbolt 4 port. Aspire 7 A715-76G does not have Thunderbolt port.

HDMI
Both Aspire 7 A715-76G and Swift 3 SF314-71 feature an HDMI port. Aspire 7 A715-76G offers 1x HDMI 2.0, while Swift 3 SF314-71 offers 1x HDMI 2.1.

Below, you'll find a comparison table detailing different HDMI versions, including their bandwidth, color depth, maximum resolution, and release dates. This information can be helpful in understanding the capabilities of each HDMI version and choosing the most suitable one for your needs.

HDMI Comparison Table

HDMI Version	Maximum Resolution	Bandwidth (Gbps)	Color Depth (bits)	Release Date
HDMI 2.1-2.1b	7680 x 4320 *(8K)* @ 60p 3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 120p	48.0	48	2017
HDMI 2.0-2.0b	3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 60p	18.0	48	2013
HDMI 1.4-1.4b	3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 30p	10.2	48	2009
HDMI 1.3-1.3a	2560 x 1440 @ 60p	10.2	48	2006
HDMI 1.0-1.2a	1920 x 1200 @ 60p	4.95	24	2002

* Please note that the provided resolution values represent the maximum supported resolution, and actual display quality may depend on other factors such as source content and connected devices.

SD Card Reader
Neither Aspire 7 A715-76G nor Swift 3 SF314-71 has an SD Card Reader.

Audio Jack
Both Aspire 7 A715-76G and Swift 3 SF314-71 are equipped with a 3.5mm Audio Jack, providing seamless connection to headphones and speakers.

To summarize the connectivity and ports details, please refer to the table below to see them listed.

Connectivity and Ports
WiFi Standard (latest: v7)	v6	v6
Bluetooth (latest: v6.2)	v5.2	v5
USB-A (latest: 3.2)	2x USB 3.2	2x USB 3.2
USB Type-C (latest: USB4 2.0)	1x USB 3.2	2x USB 4.0
Thunderbolt (latest: 5)	No	Thunderbolt 4
HDMI (latest: 2.1)	1x HDMI 2.0	1x HDMI 2.1
Display Port (latest: v2.0)	No	No
VGA	No	No
Fingerprint Sensor	Yes	Yes
Optical Drive	No	No
Audio Jack 3.5mm	Yes	Yes
Ethernet RJ45	Yes	No
SD CardReader	No	No
Proprietary Charging Port	Yes	No