For young people of Generation Z today, they are young, energetic, independent, free, optimistic and individual. As a productivity tool in their hands, notebooks are required to be light and portable, and they can also efficiently design and play games anytime, anywhere. Although such requirements seem a bit high, there are also some things that can be done, such as Acer's Extraordinary X high-performance ray tracing thin and light notebook.
Extraordinary X adopts the powerful combination of 12th generation Intel® Core™ i7-1260P+NVIDIA RTX3050, and its appearance also breaks through the traditional black and silver dull design of thin and light notebooks. The rose-red A-side is fashionable and free, highlighting youthful personality, integrating super performance, beautiful screen, sturdy body, thin and portable. Speaking of this, you may be curious about what performance and usage performance the Extraordinary X will bring? Let’s take you to learn about Acer Extraordinary X.
12 generation Intel® Core™-1260P+RTX 3050, thin and hidden edge
First look at the main configuration of Acer Extraordinary X:
· Processor: Intel i7-1260P (12 cores and 16 threads)
· Graphics card: NVIDIA RTX3050
· Memory: 16GB Hynix LPDDR5 6400MHz
·SSD: Magnesium 512GB PCIe 4.0
·Network card: Intel AX211 WiFi-6E
· battery: 59Wh4-cell lithium battery
· display: 14-inch 2.2K (2240 x 1400) IPS display, ratio: 16:10, 100% sRGB, 300 nits
Whether it is gaming or productivity, with strong performance, you can be very good at handling heavy tasks. The Acer Extraordinary X I have used low-power, high-performance 2-generation Intel® Core™ i7-1260P (Alder Lake-P) processor, 12 core design (4 performance cores and 8 energy efficiency cores), a disruptive hybrid architecture, allowing performance cores and energy efficiency cores to coordinate, compete with multi-task parallelism, adapt to multiple application needs, and enjoy excellent performance in all scenarios.
Artificial Intelligence special engine, with all-intelligent AI in image editing, accurate noise reduction, fast transcoding, etc., it is easy to face high-intensity creativity, design, and game tasks. It also has the support of the industry-leading platform. The Thunderbolt™4 port provides consistent 40Gbps high bandwidth, and is the first to support Intel Wi-Fi 6E (Gig+), bringing a full-speed and smooth connection experience. It also supports DDR5/LPDDR5, which is efficient and low-power consumption, and deals with multitasking. Bringing a new "three-in-one" experience of high-performance thin and light notebooks.
It is not difficult to see from the above picture that Intel's positioning of the 12th generation P series processor is thin and long battery life. The emergence of this processor has also changed the ecosystem of the thin and light laptop market, bringing more powerful performance release with a smaller body, and it is also one of the secrets that thin and light laptops become thinner. In addition, hybrid architecture design in terms of multi-core performance, according to the media, it can bring performance performance of 50% higher than previous generation processors. i7-1260P adopts Intel 7 process technology , 12 core 16 threads, P core dual-thread design, E core single-thread design, basic frequency 2.1GHz, maximum turbo frequency 4.7GHz, level 3 cache 18MB, TDP:28W.
CPU-Z single core score 744 points, and multi-core score 5924 points. In
CINEBENCH R20, CPU score: 3952cb, CINEBENCH R23, single-core score: 1758pts, multi-core score: 9474pts.
Master Lu comprehensive performance score 1153856 points.
GeekBench 5, single-core performance score 1777 points, multi-core performance score 10576 points.
FritzChess Benchmark test: relative performance multiple 51.11, 24148 steps per second.
i7-1260P In Corona 1.3 Benchmark, the rendering time took 2 minutes and 25 seconds. The shorter the rendering time, the stronger the performance and higher the efficiency of the processor.The previous generation desktop i7-11700k processing score was 1 minute and 52 seconds. The i7-1260P's processing capacity is close to that of the desktop processor. With the RTX 3050 independent graphics, thin and light notebooks can also be transformed into gaming notebooks and productivity tools.
PCMARK 10 total score 6234 points, commonly used basic functions score 9642 points, productivity score 9002 points, and digital content creation score 7575 points.
From the test scores of CPU, we can see that the performance of the 12th generation Core i7-1260P is very good. In CINEBENCH R23, the single-core 1758 points increased by about 13.9% compared with the 1529 points of the previous generation i7-1165G7. highlights the overall performance improvement brought by performance + energy efficiency core. While maintaining Intel processors' consistently outstanding single-core advantages, the performance improvement in multi-core is also obvious. For young user groups, when conducting creative design, picture processing, game entertainment, office and other high-load applications, you can get a smooth user experience and shorten processing time. In terms of graphics cards, Acer Extraordinary X is equipped with RTX3050 independent graphics, and the performance release of 35W is much better than the Xe core graphics card. Plus, the RTX 3050 supports RT Core and Tensor Core on hardware, which can be used to enable OptiX engine for acceleration when upsampling and rendering of DLSS. At the same time, another advantage of the RTX graphics card is the unique NVENC codec unit, which can improve the smoothness of video clipping with Intel Xe core graphics. For video creators, compared with the thick gaming laptop, Acer's extraordinary X14-inch thin body can undoubtedly better interpret the advantages of mobile productivity.
DMARK TIME SPY scored 4121, TIME SPY EXTREME scored 1906.
DMARK FIRE STRIKE scored 9189, 3DMARK FIRE STRIKE EXTREME scored 4755, such results are smoothly running mainstream games without pressure.
"Killer 3" has an average FPS of 59 frames at 1080 resolution.
"Ace Air Battle: Unknown Airspace" has an average FPS of 191 frames, and the FPS fluctuations are also very small. The graphics card temperature during operation does not exceed 70℃, and the game screen is very smooth.
"Forza: Horizon 4", Acer Extraordinary X average frame count 56 frames. Except for a few CG animations fixed 30 frames, the game's light and shadow effect is excellent with the support of 2K screen, without delay or lag.
In terms of SSD, Acer Extraordinary X uses Magnesium 512GB PCIe 4.0, with a reading speed of 6525MB/s and a writing speed of 3894MB/s. High-speed reading and writing combined with i7-1260P can shorten the reading time of files and games, making it easier to wait. If you think the 512GB capacity is a bit small, the Acer Extraordinary X also has an M.2 slot for expansion.
has strong performance, and its appearance and experience are equally excellent.
Acer Extraordinary X is still online in terms of appearance. Its size is 312.9x214x17.9mm, weighs 1.4Kg, and has a thickness of less than 1 yuan. It can be easily carried in a briefcase.
aluminum alloy A surface adopts rose red color, anodized /frosted treatment adds a touch of high-end feeling, comfortable to touch without fingerprints and easy to manage, and has a certain gradient effect under different lights. It is not only very good-looking, but also can be well integrated into different styles of home/business occasions. It gives people a shiny feeling when taken out, especially to please female users.
In terms of details, Acer Extraordinary X also handles it very well, the edges are overly rounded, the LOGO on the top is finely cut, and the grooves on the C side are convenient for one-hand opening and closing. The SWIFT logo at the tail is low-key and unpretentious, so that no problems can be found in detail control.
B surface adopts an ultra-narrow frame design, bringing a 92% ultra-high screen-to-body ratio. The top of the screen integrates an FHD full HD camera and stereo microphone, and supports Acer Purified.Voice, Acer TrueHarmony harmony sound technology. After turning on video TNR noise reduction, you can get a clearer and brighter picture, which is very useful for live broadcasts/video conferencing and other occasions.
Acer Extraordinary X's screen is also a highlight.The resolution of this 14.0-inch IPS screen is 2.2K (2240 x 1400, with a 16:10 golden ratio, a brightness of 300nits, and supports 100% sRGB. The display effect is clear and delicate. The matte screen can also see the content displayed on the screen outdoors.
full black screen display, and the screen does not leak significantly.
from different angles, and the screen display does not cast color. Whether it is watching videos, productivity creation or gaming entertainment, it is a good screen worthy of worrying.
It is worth mentioning that Acer X is built-in Acer ExaColo, which allows for fine-tuning color temperature and contrast. Acer Color Intelligence intelligent super color rendering can adjust Gamma and saturation dynamically to make photos more brilliant. It also has two professional image/video processing software built-in PowerDirector and PhotoDirector to help users save money.
C side also uses a metal aluminum alloy panel, the same anodizing/frosting treatment process as A side, three-speed backlight keyboard facilitates dark-light environment input at night, the air outlet is located at the upper right, and the heat will not accumulate when blowing directly on the screen. The wide environmentally friendly touchpad feels similar to frosted glass , and the control is very silky. The power fingerprint two-in-one setting The meter also improves the security of the whole machine to a certain extent.
In order to improve the sound performance, Acer Feifan X also supports DTS sound effects, and cooperates with stereo speakers to optimize bass performance and reduce sound distortion.
D cover is also made of aluminum alloy material, and the all-metal material enhances the advanced feeling of the whole machine. There are four anti-slip pads around to maintain stability. If you need to clean, upgrade and maintain, just unscrew a circle of screws and use clever force to open the cover.
After removing the cover, we can see that Acer Feifan X is simple and compact internal layout, and on-board Wi-Fi 6E high-speed wireless network card , dual-channel SK Hynix 16GB LPDDR5 6400MHz memory (restricted by Intel platform, actual performance is 4800MHz). Dual M.2 slots: 1xGen4, 1xGen3, up to 1TB PCIe Gen4 SSD, which facilitates later upgrade and expansion. The metal shaft damping is moderate, ensuring the notebook's opening and closing life. The 59Wh4-cell lithium battery can bring 8.5 hours of benchmark battery life, which is not too much for one day of use. If you forget to bring the original 100W power adapter when you go out, it doesn't matter. The 65W mobile phone power adapter can also charge the notebook.
In terms of heat dissipation, Acer Fair X adopts a three-dimensional heat dissipation design: composed of large-size fan + dual copper tube heat dissipation, and is matched with three-dimensional air duct. According to Acer's official statement, the heat dissipation efficiency is increased by 8%.
hip design is still retained, making When used, lift the D-side to bring a comprehensive heat dissipation experience to avoid heat accumulation.
is used in a daily and moderate manner. The fan outlet temperature is 33.8℃, and the heat is basically not felt, that is, the state of slight temperature.
Turn on the performance mode copying machine, the maximum CPU temperature is 82℃, the average average is 80℃, the power consumption is 15W, the P core frequency is 1.5GHz, and the E core frequency is 1.3GHz. The graphics card power consumption is 40W, the temperature is 78.3℃. Single baked StressFPU, the CPU is maintained at a temperature of 76℃, and the power consumption is 30W, among which the P core and E core are both at 2.2GHz, which completely releases i7-1260P+RTX 3050's combat power.
Acer Extraordinary X's fan inherits the fan silent ring design of the Predator gaming laptop, with indoor noise of 35.2dB. In silent mode (press Fn+F keys in the system to switch silent mode/balance mode/performance mode), the notebook noise is only 36.8dB, almost silent, the air flux is increased by 10%, and it will not interrupt the inspiration and rest of others at night.
Acer Extraordinary X is an all-round player in terms of interfaces. The body integrates 2 Thunderbolt 4 interfaces, 2 USB 3.2 Gen1 interfaces (one of which supports shutdown charging), and 1 HDMI 2.0 interface and 3.5mm headset integrated interface, and there is also a security keyhole on the right to protect the laptop's safety.
However, in terms of my personal experience, if you buy Acer Extraordinary X, it is best to be able to match it with a Type-C interface high-speed dock. On the one hand, it can expand more interfaces, and on the other hand, it does not delay charging. Moreover, docking dock can also be used on other laptops /PC, which is very helpful for improving the convenience of use.
Summary: Full performance, thin and stylish, extraordinary ray tracing thin notebook
Acer Extraordinary X high-performance ray tracing thin notebook ACD surface uses metal material, which improves the appearance and style of the whole machine, elegant lines and excellent feel, and takes it out in the airport, cafe, and writing room to give people a stunning feeling. The 12th-generation Intel® Core™ i7-1260P+NVIDIA RTX3050 combination also ensures strong processing performance. For modern young people, such game notebooks can fully meet the heavy tasks of video creation, game entertainment, mobile office, and image processing . The battery life of more than 8 hours meets the pressure of one day. Although the onboard memory cannot be upgraded later, the two M.2 slots can also increase the capacity of the hard drive. For me personally, you can install the extraordinary X, mobile phone, mouse, and USB flash drive in your daily outing bag to work anytime and anywhere. You can also charge your laptop with a 65W mobile phone charger. This interprets the meaning of lightness, styling, and extraordinary travel.
In addition to the 12th generation Intel® Core™ i7-1260P processor configuration, Acer Extraordinary X also has an i5-1240P configuration for everyone to choose from. Among the thin and light laptops with the same configuration, Acer Extraordinary X is still very competitive and cost-effective, and is worthy of young users.
