Acer Predator Atlas 8 handheld gaming PC performance analysis with modified TDP settings

The Acer Predator Atlas 8 handheld gaming PC demonstrates improved performance when its thermal design power (TDP) is manually adjusted using Throttlestop software. While the device features a stock performance mode, increasing the power limits allows the Intel Arc G3 Extreme chipset to achieve higher clock speeds on both the CPU and the integrated B390 GPU. Testing shows that setting the power limit 1 (PL1) to 48W and power limit 2 (PL2) to 65W yields a 5.7% performance increase in Geekbench 7 single-core benchmarks and a 7.3% boost in multi-core performance. In 3DMark Time Spy, this configuration results in a 6.7% score improvement. The device, which includes 24GB of RAM and an 8-inch 120Hz IPS display, remains playable in demanding titles like Cyberpunk 2077 and Forza Horizon 6 at 1440p resolution when using ray tracing and upscaling technologies like XeSS or FSR. However, the user notes that the D-pad design is suboptimal and that the manual power adjustments are not officially recommended by the manufacturer.

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The Acer Predator Atlas 8 handheld gaming PC demonstrates improved performance when its thermal design power (TDP) is manually adjusted using Throttlestop software. While the device features a stock performance mode, increasing the power limits allows the Intel Arc G3 Extreme chipset to achieve higher clock speeds on both the CPU and the integrated B390 GPU. Testing shows that setting the power limit 1 (PL1) to 48W and power limit 2 (PL2) to 65W yields a 5.7% performance increase in Geekbench 7 single-core benchmarks and a 7.3% boost in multi-core performance. In 3DMark Time Spy, this configuration results in a 6.7% score improvement. The device, which includes 24GB of RAM and an 8-inch 120Hz IPS display, remains playable in demanding titles like Cyberpunk 2077 and Forza Horizon 6 at 1440p resolution when using ray tracing and upscaling technologies like XeSS or FSR. However, the user notes that the D-pad design is suboptimal and that the manual power adjustments are not officially recommended by the manufacturer.

The Acer Predator Atlas 8 is powered by the Intel Arc G3 Extreme chipset with 24GB of RAM. Manual TDP adjustments using Throttlestop can improve performance beyond the stock settings.

Increasing power limits to 48W sustained provides a 5.7% to 7.3% performance boost in Geekbench 7. The device supports 1440p gaming in demanding titles when utilizing ray tracing and upscaling technologies.

The integrated B390 GPU features 12 Xe3 cores and 16 ray tracing units. The D-pad design is identified as a notable ergonomic drawback of the device.

Chapter guide

IntroductionOverview of the Acer Predator Atlas 8 and its performance in Cyberpunk 2077.System Specifications and TDP TuningExamination of hardware specs and the use of Throttlestop to modify power limits.Benchmark ResultsComparison of stock versus modified TDP performance in Geekbench 7 and 3DMark Time Spy.Gaming Performance TestsReal-world testing in Forza Horizon 6, GTA V, Hogwarts Legacy, Crimson Desert, and Cyberpunk 2077.ConclusionSummary of the device's capabilities and its position in the handheld market.

Worth noting

  • The manual TDP adjustments demonstrated are not recommended by the manufacturer and may affect device longevity.
  • The reviewer notes that the device was received early from Best Buy, potentially before the official release date.

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