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Black 16 inch gaming laptop with backlit keyboard

Acer America

Acer America Nitro 16 Raider 260 RTX 5050 gaming laptop

SKU CH-3M0V-9FTWN

A 16-inch WUXGA gaming laptop with an AMD Ryzen 7 260 8-core processor, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 8GB GDDR7 graphics, 32GB DDR5 memory and a 512GB PCIe SSD

  • Screen size16.0 in (40.6 cm)
  • ProcessorAMD Ryzen 7
  • Graphics processorGeForce RTX 5050 Laptop GPU
  • Memory size32 GB
  • SSD storage512 GB PCIe SSD
  • Display resolution1920 × 1200
  • 8-core Ryzen 7 260 reaches 5.1 GHz turbo for responsive multitasking
  • 16-inch WUXGA 1920 x 1200 display gives crisp visuals and extra vertical space
  • RTX 5050 with 8 GB GDDR7 drives modern games at high settings
  • 32 GB DDR5 plus 512 GB PCIe SSD loads levels fast and keeps apps ready
  • WiFi 6, HDMI, RJ45, USB-C and three USB-A ports cover every peripheral

Raider 16 WUXGA gaming laptop

The Acer America Nitro 16 Raider 260 RTX 5050 is a 16.0 inch gaming laptop built around an AMD Ryzen 7 260 8-core processor and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 GPU with 8GB GDDR7 memory. It ships with 32GB DDR5 and a 512GB PCIe SSD. The 1920 x 1200 WUXGA display is non-touch and runs Windows 11 Home.

Ports and wireless to verify

Check that the three USB Type-A ports, one USB Type-C port, HDMI output, RJ45 jack and micro SD card reader match your peripherals. Confirm WiFi 6 and Bluetooth support meet your network needs. The chassis measures 14.17 x 10.8 x 0.96 inches and weighs 4.2 pounds for bag fit.

8-core CPU and RTX 5050 thermals

The Ryzen 7 260 reaches a 5.1 GHz turbo frequency across its 8 cores and 16 threads while the RTX 5050 8GB GDDR7 handles graphics load. In normal use the cooling system manages heat from both chips without excessive fan noise. The 3.80 GHz base clock keeps power draw steady during everyday tasks.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in Gaming Laptop Computers, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $1,571.99
Cheaper than about 70% of the 5,382 comparable items (median $1,978.99).
Screen size 16.0 in (40.6 cm)
Typical for this category: the median of 5,361 items is 16 in.
Video RAM 8 GB
Typical for this category: the median of 4,061 items is 8 GB.

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Specifications

Product
Product lineRaider
Model nameNitro 16
Product colorBlack
Design styleStandard
Product typeGaming
Recommended useConsumer
Processor
ProcessorAMD Ryzen 7
Processor model3.8 GHz
CPU cores8-core Processor
Turbo clock speed5.1 GHz
Memory
Memory size32 GB
Storage
SSD storage512 GB PCIe SSD
Hard driveNo
Optical driveNo
Display
Screen size16.0 in (40.6 cm)
Display resolution1920 × 1200
Touch inputNon-Touch Screen
Display formatWUXGA
Graphics
Graphics processorGeForce RTX 5050 Laptop GPU
Video RAM8 GB
Audio & video
SoundIntegrated Sound card
SpeakersInternal Speakers
Web cameraYes
Connectivity
Wi-FiYes
Bluetooth supportYes
Ports & slots
USB ports2
HDMI ports1 x HDMI
Audio jacks1 x Headphone/Microphone Combo Jack
Size & build
Product weight4–4.9 lb (1.81–2.22 kg)
In the box
Included itemsLaptop, Charger
Software
Operating systemWindows 11 Home
More details
Pointing deviceYes
KeyboardYes
Keyboard backlightBacklit

Questions about this item

Does the Nitro 16 Raider 260 include a power adapter and are any cables sold separately?

The laptop ships with the 16 inch WUXGA display, AMD Ryzen 7 260 processor, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 8GB GDDR7 graphics, 32GB DDR5 memory, 512GB PCIe SSD, Windows 11 Home, backlit keyboard, webcam, WiFi 6 and Bluetooth. The standard AC adapter is included in the box; no extra cables are required for normal use.

Which configuration choice matters most between the 8-core Ryzen 7 260 at 3.80 GHz base and the RTX 5050 with 8GB GDDR7?

The Ryzen 7 260 runs at 3.80 GHz base with a 5.1 GHz turbo across 8 cores and 16 threads, while the RTX 5050 provides 8GB GDDR7 video memory. For gaming the GPU frame buffer is usually the limiting factor; for heavy multitasking or content creation the CPU core count and turbo speed matter more.

What does the 5.1 GHz turbo figure actually deliver when the laptop is running a demanding game?

The 5.1 GHz turbo is the maximum single-core frequency the Ryzen 7 260 can reach under thermal and power limits. In sustained gaming loads the processor will run below that peak, but the 8-core 16-thread design keeps background tasks from stalling the RTX 5050 8GB GDDR7 graphics.

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