Acer Premium Slim Ryzen 3 vs Dell DC1525

Benchmark-weighted head-to-head · data updated 2026-08-19

Winner: Dell DC1525

Dell DC1525 takes 6.5 weighted points vs 3, winning on CPU Benchmark, Storage, Value Score. The Acer Premium Slim Ryzen 3 counters in a higher tier — worth it if its strengths match your needs.

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Acer Premium Slim Ryzen 3

AMD Ryzen 3 7330U · Integrated (AMD iGPU)

Under $500
4.5 (5,216)
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Dell DC1525

Intel Core 3 100U · Integrated (Intel iGPU)

Under $500
4.3 (264)
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Use-Case Scores

CategoryPremium Slim Ryzen 3DC1525
Gaming2.2/102.3/10
Productivity3.4/104.1/10
Programming2.7/103.2/10
Engineering / 3D2.8/102.8/10
Student4.3/105.2/10
Travel / Portability2.5/105.1/10
AI Workloads2.7/102.6/10
Value for Money6.3/106.4/10

Detailed Specification Comparison

SpecPremium Slim Ryzen 3DC1525
CPUAMD Ryzen 3 7330UIntel Core 3 100U
PassMark Score10,83012,953
CPU Cores46
GPUIntegrated (AMD iGPU)Integrated (Intel iGPU)
G3DMark Score——
RAM16 GB DDR58 GB DDR5
RAM UpgradeableYesNo (soldered)
Storage256 GBSSD512 GBSSD
Display15.6″ IPS15.6″ IPS
Resolution1920x10801920x1080
Refresh Rate60 Hz60 Hz
Pixel Density141 PPI141 PPI
TouchscreenNoNo
Weightnull lbs4.19 lbs
Thicknessnull″0.75″
Amazon Rating4.5 ★ (5,216)4.3 ★ (264)
Value Score6.3/106.4/10

CPU Comparison

The Dell DC1525's Intel Core 3 100U is ~20% faster in multi-threaded PassMark (12,953 vs 10,830). Noticeable in sustained workloads, less so in everyday browsing.

GPU & Gaming

Neither carries a dedicated GPU — both fine for esports at low settings, neither for modern AAA gaming.

Productivity & Battery

Office scores: 3.4/10 vs 4.1/10. Battery isn't in our dataset, but both share a similar power class, so expect comparable endurance.

Display

Premium Slim Ryzen 3: 15.6″ IPS 1920x1080 @ 60 Hz. DC1525: 15.6″ IPS 1920x1080 @ 60 Hz. Panel quality is effectively even.

RAM, Storage & Upgradeability

Premium Slim Ryzen 3: 16 GB DDR5 (upgradeable) + 256 GBSSD. DC1525: 8 GB DDR5 (soldered) + 512 GBSSD. The Acer Premium Slim Ryzen 3's socketed RAM is a longevity advantage.

Build & Portability

null lbs / null″ vs 4.19 lbs / 0.75″. The Dell DC1525 is 4.2 lbs lighter — significant for daily carry. Travel scores: 2.5 vs 5.1.

Value

Value scores land 6.3/10 vs 6.4/10. The Dell DC1525 extracts more performance per dollar.

Final Verdict

Buy the Dell DC1525 — it wins the weighted spec battle and costs less. Choose the Acer Premium Slim Ryzen 3 only if its specific strengths matter more to you.

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