{"id":16756,"date":"2022-04-26T18:18:24","date_gmt":"2022-04-26T16:18:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/g100.us\/?p=16756"},"modified":"2022-09-03T12:42:25","modified_gmt":"2022-09-03T10:42:25","slug":"igpu-vs-dgpu","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/g100.us\/igpu-vs-dgpu\/","title":{"rendered":"Integrated (iGPU) vs Dedicated Graphics Cards (dGPU) - Differences and Recommendations"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_39 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">TABLE OF CONTENTS<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-66843ce2b2189\" class=\"cssicon\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #7f11e0;color:#7f11e0\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #7f11e0;color:#7f11e0\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\" \/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-66843ce2b2189\" class=\"cssiconcheckbox\">1<\/label><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-66843ce2b2189\" checked><nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 \"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/igpu-vs-dgpu\/#Integrated_vs_Dedicated_Graphics_Cards_Biggest_Differences\" title=\"Integrated vs. Dedicated Graphics Cards | Biggest Differences\">Integrated vs. Dedicated Graphics Cards | Biggest Differences<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/igpu-vs-dgpu\/#Power_and_Memory_Limitations\" title=\"Power and Memory Limitations\">Power and Memory Limitations<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/igpu-vs-dgpu\/#Cost_Savings\" title=\"Cost Savings\">Cost Savings<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/igpu-vs-dgpu\/#Temperature\" title=\"Temperature\">Temperature<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/igpu-vs-dgpu\/#Flexibility\" title=\"Flexibility\">Flexibility<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/igpu-vs-dgpu\/#iGPUs_-_A_Surprising_Amount_of_Power\" title=\"iGPUs \u2014 A Surprising Amount of Power\">iGPUs \u2014 A Surprising Amount of Power<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/igpu-vs-dgpu\/#iGPU_dGPU_-_A_Combination_That_Sometimes_Makes_Sense\" title=\"iGPU + dGPU \u2014 A Combination That (Sometimes) Makes Sense\">iGPU + dGPU \u2014 A Combination That (Sometimes) Makes Sense<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/igpu-vs-dgpu\/#Do_You_Need_a_Dedicated_Graphics_Card\" title=\"Do You Need a Dedicated Graphics Card?\">Do You Need a Dedicated Graphics Card?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/igpu-vs-dgpu\/#FAQ\" title=\"FAQ\">FAQ<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/igpu-vs-dgpu\/#Do_All_CPUs_Come_With_Integrated_Graphics\" title=\"Do All CPUs Come With Integrated Graphics?\">Do All CPUs Come With Integrated Graphics?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/igpu-vs-dgpu\/#Are_Integrated_Graphics_Cards_Good_for_Gaming\" title=\"Are Integrated Graphics Cards Good for Gaming?\">Are Integrated Graphics Cards Good for Gaming?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/igpu-vs-dgpu\/#What_Can_I_Do_With_an_Integrated_Graphics_Card\" title=\"What Can I Do With an Integrated Graphics Card?\">What Can I Do With an Integrated Graphics Card?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/igpu-vs-dgpu\/#Can_I_Use_an_Integrated_Graphics_Card_for_Creative_Work\" title=\"Can I Use an Integrated Graphics Card for Creative Work?\">Can I Use an Integrated Graphics Card for Creative Work?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/igpu-vs-dgpu\/#Who_Has_Better_Integrated_Graphics_Cards_Intel_or_AMD\" title=\"Who Has Better Integrated Graphics Cards, Intel or AMD?\">Who Has Better Integrated Graphics Cards, Intel or AMD?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/igpu-vs-dgpu\/#Over_to_You\" title=\"Over to You\">Over to You<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>Graphics cards come in various different shapes and sizes. Some of them are astoundingly large, if not even <em>intimidating<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>Others, however, are more subdued visually and come with an equally modest cooling solution.<\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s also a <em>third <\/em>kind: <strong>the <a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/best-cpus-with-integrated-graphics\/\">one that\u2019s fully integrated into your processor<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The biggest reason why you need <em>some <\/em>kind of graphics card is rather simple: <strong>it is the one component that can send out a video signal to your monitor and, in doing so, allow you to use your computer<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Without it, you wouldn\u2019t be able to do anything with your incredibly intricate (and often obscenely expensive) hardware.<\/p>\n<p><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-16800\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/04\/Type-of-GPUs-Graphics-Processing-Unit.jpg\" alt=\"Type of GPUs (Graphics Processing Unit)\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/04\/Type-of-GPUs-Graphics-Processing-Unit.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/04\/Type-of-GPUs-Graphics-Processing-Unit-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/04\/Type-of-GPUs-Graphics-Processing-Unit-1024x540.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/04\/Type-of-GPUs-Graphics-Processing-Unit-768x405.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/04\/Type-of-GPUs-Graphics-Processing-Unit-1536x810.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-16800 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%202048%201080%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Type of GPUs (Graphics Processing Unit)\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%202048%201080%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/04\/Type-of-GPUs-Graphics-Processing-Unit.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/04\/Type-of-GPUs-Graphics-Processing-Unit-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/04\/Type-of-GPUs-Graphics-Processing-Unit-1024x540.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/04\/Type-of-GPUs-Graphics-Processing-Unit-768x405.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/04\/Type-of-GPUs-Graphics-Processing-Unit-1536x810.jpg 1536w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/04\/Type-of-GPUs-Graphics-Processing-Unit.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>You can use a GPU for a million different things (most of which are quite exciting), but they all have the exact same <em>core <\/em>purpose.<\/p>\n<p>Sending out a video feed is by no means a tremendous challenge, which is why even the weakest integrated graphics cards can get the job done.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The whole point of an iGPU is to have both the processor <em>and <\/em>the graphics processing unit on just a single die.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Why would anyone want such a thing, you might ask?<\/p>\n<p>Well, the answer\u2019s quite simple: <strong>most folks don\u2019t really <em>need <\/em>a dedicated GPU. <\/strong>They don\u2019t partake in any graphically intensive workflows that would <em>require<\/em> a dedicated and powerful dGPU.<\/p>\n<p>Most folks use their computers for regular \u201coffice type\u201d tasks, some light web browsing, listening to music, consuming any kind of video content, or playing rather simple games.<\/p>\n<p>An integrated GPU, therefore, is more than enough.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Those whose work includes any kind of graphically intensive tasks, however, <em>will <\/em>want a dedicated graphics card as an integrated one almost surely isn\u2019t going to suffice.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>So, let\u2019s do a quick overview of sorts \u2014 a primer, if you will \u2014 on the strengths, weaknesses, and perhaps most importantly the <em>differences <\/em>between these two types of GPUs.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Integrated_vs_Dedicated_Graphics_Cards_Biggest_Differences\"><\/span>Integrated vs. Dedicated Graphics Cards | Biggest Differences<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Power_and_Memory_Limitations\"><\/span>Power and Memory Limitations<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>All dedicated graphics cards draw their power from the <a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/pcie-slot-graphics-card\/\">PCI Express slot<\/a> on your motherboard.<\/p>\n<p>That slot <em>alone<\/em> provides 75W which is actually enough for many low-end GPUs.<\/p>\n<p>Those that are a bit more power-hungry, on the other hand, will get additional \u201cjuice\u201d from the <a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/power-supply-guide\/\">power supply<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Integrated graphics cards, however, rely <em>totally<\/em> on your CPU and your RAM.<\/p>\n<p><strong>They operate within certain thermal and power constraints, and even though some of them <em>do <\/em>allow for a slight overclock, there\u2019s still a finite amount of power they can draw. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>They also don\u2019t have any video memory (VRAM) of their own which is why they have to \u201ctap into\u201d your RAM.<\/p>\n<p>You will, therefore, <a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/how-much-ram-do-you-need\/\">need a fair bit of RAM<\/a> if you want to harness and leverage the full potential of your integrated graphics card \u2014 having a <a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/2-vs-4-ram-modules\/\">dual-channel<\/a> set-up is also very much preferred if you want to ensure the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crucial.com\/articles\/about-memory\/what-is-dual-channel-memory\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">best possible results<\/a>, be it in gaming or just overall system responsiveness.<\/p>\n<p><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-16801\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/04\/Single-Channel-vs-Dual-Channel.jpg\" alt=\"Single Channel vs Dual Channel\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/04\/Single-Channel-vs-Dual-Channel.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/04\/Single-Channel-vs-Dual-Channel-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/04\/Single-Channel-vs-Dual-Channel-1024x540.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/04\/Single-Channel-vs-Dual-Channel-768x405.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/04\/Single-Channel-vs-Dual-Channel-1536x810.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-16801 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%202048%201080%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Single Channel vs Dual Channel\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%202048%201080%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/04\/Single-Channel-vs-Dual-Channel.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/04\/Single-Channel-vs-Dual-Channel-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/04\/Single-Channel-vs-Dual-Channel-1024x540.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/04\/Single-Channel-vs-Dual-Channel-768x405.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/04\/Single-Channel-vs-Dual-Channel-1536x810.jpg 1536w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/04\/Single-Channel-vs-Dual-Channel.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>The performance of certain iGPUs depends heavily on the <em>rest<\/em> of your components.<\/p>\n<p>With a <strong>dedicated<\/strong> graphics card, however, you always know what kind of performance you\u2019re going to get, and you can even tinker with it post-purchase and squeeze out even <em>more <\/em>performance through overclocking, undervolting, and so on.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Dedicated graphics cards are, therefore, superior in every conceivable way (apart from power draw, as they do draw more power).<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cost_Savings\"><\/span>Cost Savings<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A dedicated GPU costs a lot of money.<\/p>\n<p>An integrated one, however, is sort of \u201cfree\u201d as it comes bundled with the processor.<\/p>\n<p>CPUs with powerful integrated graphics sell at a slight premium, but they\u2019re still <em>more <\/em>than worth the asking price.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re on a tight budget, these iGPUs will still suffice for light workloads, 1080p video editing, and even a bit of gaming on the side (mostly esports titles like Overwatch, DOTA 2, and the like).<\/p>\n<p><strong>You should, however, temper your expectations as they can only do so much.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Temperature\"><\/span>Temperature<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>iGPUs don\u2019t need their own cooler \u2014 they work in tandem with your processor and enjoy the benefits of its cooler as well.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Dedicated graphics cards, on the other hand, require a cooling solution of their own, what with them being so much more powerful and all.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-16802\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/04\/Types-of-GPU-Coolers.jpg\" alt=\"Types of GPU Coolers\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/04\/Types-of-GPU-Coolers.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/04\/Types-of-GPU-Coolers-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/04\/Types-of-GPU-Coolers-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/04\/Types-of-GPU-Coolers-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/04\/Types-of-GPU-Coolers-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-16802 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201500%201500%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Types of GPU Coolers\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1500\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201500%201500%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/04\/Types-of-GPU-Coolers.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/04\/Types-of-GPU-Coolers-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/04\/Types-of-GPU-Coolers-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/04\/Types-of-GPU-Coolers-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/04\/Types-of-GPU-Coolers-768x768.jpg 768w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/04\/Types-of-GPU-Coolers.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>If it\u2019s an incredibly potent graphics card, it\u2019ll draw an inordinate amount of power and, by proxy, generate just as much heat.<\/p>\n<p>These things can <a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/gpu-temperature-guide\/\">get toasty<\/a>, which might not be such a bad thing if you\u2019re in a cold climate.<\/p>\n<p><strong>In the summer, however, you better make sure your air conditioning works properly, lest you find yourself in a veritable oven.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>But that\u2019s the price one has to pay. With higher performance and power draw come higher temperatures, more fan noise, more cables for you to manage, and your wallet isn\u2019t going to be particularly happy either.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Flexibility\"><\/span>Flexibility<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Dedicated graphics cards allow their users ample room for experimentation and tinkering. They can also be repaired and upgraded should the need arise.<\/p>\n<p>They\u2019re tools we can use in our creative and gaming endeavors.<\/p>\n<p><strong>And much like any other tool, they\u2019re somewhat malleable and can be adjusted to our liking and personal preference. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>They also come in various different shapes and sizes and designs; some of them are as thick as one\u2019s wrist.<\/p>\n<p>Others, however, <a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/amd-radeon-pro-w6400-review\/\">are so small<\/a> that it\u2019s easy to mistake them for something else, like a PCIe expansion card. Heck, some of them are even <a href=\"https:\/\/www.palit.com\/palit\/vgapro.php?id=3494&amp;lang=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">passively cooled<\/a>!<\/p>\n<p><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-16803\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/04\/GPU-cooler-upgrade.jpg\" alt=\"GPU cooler upgrade\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/04\/GPU-cooler-upgrade.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/04\/GPU-cooler-upgrade-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/04\/GPU-cooler-upgrade-1024x540.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/04\/GPU-cooler-upgrade-768x405.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/04\/GPU-cooler-upgrade-1536x810.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-16803 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%202048%201080%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"GPU cooler upgrade\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%202048%201080%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/04\/GPU-cooler-upgrade.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/04\/GPU-cooler-upgrade-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/04\/GPU-cooler-upgrade-1024x540.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/04\/GPU-cooler-upgrade-768x405.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/04\/GPU-cooler-upgrade-1536x810.jpg 1536w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/04\/GPU-cooler-upgrade.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p><strong>Having a wider gamut of options to choose from is always a good thing.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Maybe you want to build a small form factor PC and need the <a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/best-low-profile-graphics-card\/\">smallest GPU<\/a> you can find. Or perhaps you want a gaming behemoth and are willing to spare no expense to build one.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Integrated graphics cards, on the other hand, are finite in power.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>You <em>can<\/em>, with the right adjustments, eke out a bit more performance, but you\u2019re always going to get pretty comparable results \u2014 <strong>an iGPU can only draw so much power and is limited in potential <em>by design<\/em>. <\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"iGPUs_-_A_Surprising_Amount_of_Power\"><\/span>iGPUs \u2014 A Surprising Amount of Power<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The way in which we use our computers has definitely changed over the years \u2014 <strong>we all became more demanding, whether we realize it or not.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Nowadays, a surprising number of people are streaming high-quality video (up to 4K), doing a bit of design work on the side, and even gaming during leisure time.<\/p>\n<p>Fortunately, Intel and AMD were more than willing (and able) to meet the challenge.<\/p>\n<p>Today\u2019s integrated graphics cards are much more powerful than ever before and are actually enough to run many of today\u2019s most popular titles at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Mb84GvOt_zw&amp;ab_channel=CasualBenchmark\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">respectable frame rates<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><noscript><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/wAuMf7qnUXM\" width=\"760\" height=\"515\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/noscript><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"760\" height=\"515\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/wAuMf7qnUXM\" class=\" lazyload\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong>Such results were unfathomable just a few years ago. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>An integrated graphics card trading blows with a desktop-class GTX 1050? That sounds like science fiction \u2014 one that\u2019s badly written, too.<\/p>\n<p>But through many technological advancements (not to mention feats of engineering), it is a reality we all now live in.<\/p>\n<p>So for basic tasks \u2014 even those that might be a bit more graphically demanding \u2014 a \u201ctop-of-the-line\u201d iGPU could very well suffice.<\/p>\n<p>AMD is currently in a league of its own when it comes to integrated graphics, but Intel isn\u2019t half bad either:<\/p>\n<p><noscript><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/4ovRtmTxjuE\" width=\"760\" height=\"515\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/noscript><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"760\" height=\"515\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/4ovRtmTxjuE\" class=\" lazyload\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"iGPU_dGPU_-_A_Combination_That_Sometimes_Makes_Sense\"><\/span>iGPU + dGPU \u2014 A Combination That (Sometimes) Makes Sense<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Just because a dedicated graphics card is better and more versatile than an integrated one doesn\u2019t mean you can\u2019t leverage the power of <em>both<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>To do so, you obviously need to have a processor with graphics built-in along with a separate, dedicated GPU.<\/p>\n<p>A certain application like <a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/best-pc-for-davinci-resolve-studio\/\">DaVinci Resolve<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/adobe-premiere-pro-system-requirements-pc-recommendations\/\">Adobe Premiere Pro<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/adobe-after-effects-system-requirements\/\">After Effects<\/a>, and a few others can harness and utilize both GPUs and, in doing so, make a world of difference when it comes to timeline performance, video encoding\/decoding, rendering, and many other hugely important tasks that will make your entire editing process noticeably more enjoyable.<\/p>\n<p><strong>DO NOTE: Currently, t<\/strong><strong>his is only true for Intel\u2019s 11th and 12th Gen processors with built-in graphics; <\/strong><em>their <\/em>iGPU media encoders, believe it or not, are deceptively powerful and, therefore, something you might be able to use in your workflow and benefit greatly from.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_16804\" style=\"width: 2048px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16804\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-16804\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/04\/Intel-Deep-Link.jpg\" alt=\"Intel Deep Link\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/04\/Intel-Deep-Link.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/04\/Intel-Deep-Link-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/04\/Intel-Deep-Link-1024x540.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/04\/Intel-Deep-Link-768x405.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/04\/Intel-Deep-Link-1536x810.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\"><\/noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16804\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-16804 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%202048%201080%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Intel Deep Link\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%202048%201080%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/04\/Intel-Deep-Link.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/04\/Intel-Deep-Link-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/04\/Intel-Deep-Link-1024x540.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/04\/Intel-Deep-Link-768x405.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/04\/Intel-Deep-Link-1536x810.jpg 1536w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/04\/Intel-Deep-Link.jpg\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-16804\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.intel.com\/content\/www\/us\/en\/architecture-and-technology\/adaptix\/deep-link.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Intel<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<p>These iGPUs are also capable of running multiple 4K displays which is also a very nice benefit. You might not need it <em>now <\/em>but that could very well change in a few years\u2019 time.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Integrated graphics from AMD, on the other hand, offer vastly superior <em>gaming<\/em> performance.<\/strong> And, frankly, it\u2019s not even <em>remotely <\/em>close:<\/p>\n<p><noscript><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ucNewAZ8g4E\" width=\"760\" height=\"515\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/noscript><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"760\" height=\"515\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ucNewAZ8g4E\" class=\" lazyload\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_You_Need_a_Dedicated_Graphics_Card\"><\/span>Do You Need a Dedicated Graphics Card?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>That depends on the kind of work you do.<\/p>\n<p>If you plan on playing modern games or doing any kind of professional content creation, you really <em>should <\/em>get a dedicated graphics card.<\/p>\n<p>Heck, it\u2019s pretty much a necessity for most of those (and many other) graphically intensive workloads:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Graphic Design<\/strong> \u2014 <strong>iGPU<\/strong>.<br>\nA \u201cpotent\u201d integrated graphics card will definitely get the job done.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Gaming <\/strong>\u2014 <strong>Mostly dGPU<\/strong>.<br>\nIf you\u2019re only playing older\/esports titles then an iGPU <em>will <\/em>suffice. You <em>should <\/em>lower your expectations, though, as you\u2019re probably not going to get mind-blowing performance, although that, too, will vary from one game to the next. For the absolute best results, go with AMD.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Video Editing <\/strong>\u2014 <strong>dGPU<\/strong>.<br>\nThis one\u2019s the opposite: 11th\/12th Gen Intel processors will offer a far more superior experience because of their built-in media engines (ones used for encoding, decoding, timeline performance, and even rendering). You\u2019ll have to limit yourself to 1080p, though. You <em>could<\/em> edit 4K videos as well but you\u2019ll probably have to work with proxies.<\/li>\n<li><strong>3D Modeling\/Rendering<\/strong> \u2014 <strong>dGPU<\/strong>.<br>\nAn iGPU from AMD might be enough for the simplest, most basic 3D work (i.e. for those who are only starting out and just want to \u201clearn the ropes\u201d of their software suites of choice), but anyone who\u2019s even <em>remotely <\/em>serious about this type of work will absolutely <em>need <\/em>a dedicated graphics card.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Music Production <\/strong>\u2014 <strong>iGPU<\/strong>.<br>\nthis kind of workflow relies <em>totally <\/em>on your CPU. <strong>In other words<\/strong>: an integrated GPU will be more than enough.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Web Browsing\/Content Consumption <\/strong>\u2014 <strong>iGPU<\/strong>.<br>\nA standard, \u201crun of the mill\u201d iGPU will definitely suffice.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQ\"><\/span>FAQ<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Let\u2019s go over a few questions you might have regarding this particular topic!<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_All_CPUs_Come_With_Integrated_Graphics\"><\/span>Do All CPUs Come With Integrated Graphics?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Unfortunately, they do not.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Almost every Intel CPU from the last decade <em>will <\/em>have an integrated GPU, but they vary in power and ability.<\/p>\n<p>Still, they\u2019re built-in and will get the job done for most daily tasks.<\/p>\n<p><strong>If the Intel CPU <em>doesn\u2019t<\/em> have an iGPU, it\u2019ll have an \u201cF\u201d attached to its name \u2014 like the Intel Core i3-12100F.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>These SKUs will also be ever so slightly cheaper, but more often than not it\u2019s quite a negligible difference in price.<\/p>\n<p>The situation isn\u2019t as simple over in the AMD camp.<\/p>\n<p>They are the ones who've actually coined the term APU <em>(Accelerated Processing Unit)<\/em> and have sort of popularized iGPUs as a viable alternative for entry-level gaming.<\/p>\n<p>In other words: they're trailblazers in this particular segment of the market.<\/p>\n<p>It wasn't until early 2018, however, that they were truly able to push iGPU gaming to the forefront with their Radeon Vega graphics.<\/p>\n<p>Since then they've made respectable gains with each new generation, with their RDNA 2 iGPUs being <em>especially<\/em> interesting (to say nothing of their power and overall efficiency).<\/p>\n<p>At the time of this writing, they're only available on certain Ryzen 6000 series SKUs but they <em>will <\/em>become available on the desktop side of things at some point in 2023.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_16805\" style=\"width: 2560px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16805\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-16805\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/04\/AMD-Ryzen-6000-APU-Architecture-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"AMD Ryzen 6000 APU Architecture\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1440\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/04\/AMD-Ryzen-6000-APU-Architecture-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/04\/AMD-Ryzen-6000-APU-Architecture-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/04\/AMD-Ryzen-6000-APU-Architecture-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/04\/AMD-Ryzen-6000-APU-Architecture-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/04\/AMD-Ryzen-6000-APU-Architecture-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/04\/AMD-Ryzen-6000-APU-Architecture-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/04\/AMD-Ryzen-6000-APU-Architecture-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/04\/AMD-Ryzen-6000-APU-Architecture-825x464.jpg 825w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/04\/AMD-Ryzen-6000-APU-Architecture-594x335.jpg 594w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/04\/AMD-Ryzen-6000-APU-Architecture-420x236.jpg 420w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\"><\/noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16805\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-16805 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%202560%201440%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"AMD Ryzen 6000 APU Architecture\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1440\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%202560%201440%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 2560w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/04\/AMD-Ryzen-6000-APU-Architecture-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/04\/AMD-Ryzen-6000-APU-Architecture-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/04\/AMD-Ryzen-6000-APU-Architecture-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/04\/AMD-Ryzen-6000-APU-Architecture-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/04\/AMD-Ryzen-6000-APU-Architecture-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/04\/AMD-Ryzen-6000-APU-Architecture-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/04\/AMD-Ryzen-6000-APU-Architecture-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/04\/AMD-Ryzen-6000-APU-Architecture-825x464.jpg 825w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/04\/AMD-Ryzen-6000-APU-Architecture-594x335.jpg 594w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/04\/AMD-Ryzen-6000-APU-Architecture-420x236.jpg 420w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/04\/AMD-Ryzen-6000-APU-Architecture-scaled.jpg\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-16805\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amd.com\/en\/processors\/ryzen-mobile-for-creators\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">AMD<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>Nowadays, all AMD processors with built-in graphics have a \u201cG\u201d suffix at the end \u2014 2400G, 3400G, 5700G, etc.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>More often than not, however, AMD CPUs have no built-in graphics <em>whatsoever <\/em>which means that you almost certainly <em>will <\/em>need to buy a dedicated GPU if you plan on building a Ryzen-based PC.<\/p>\n<p><noscript><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/2_Ik1vgIBN4\" width=\"760\" height=\"515\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/noscript><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"760\" height=\"515\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/2_Ik1vgIBN4\" class=\" lazyload\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_Integrated_Graphics_Cards_Good_for_Gaming\"><\/span>Are Integrated Graphics Cards Good for Gaming?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>That depends on the kind of games you\u2019re into (and plan on playing).<\/p>\n<p>If we\u2019re talking about older titles or perhaps novel esports ones then <em>yes<\/em>, integrated graphics <em>will<\/em> suffice. And that holds true for both Intel (Iris Xe) <em>and<\/em> AMD (Vega and RDNA 2).<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re more into AAA titles \u2014 stuff like <em>God of War<\/em>, <em>Horizon Zero Dawn<\/em>, and the like \u2014 then your only (even remotely) viable option is the latest and greatest iGPUs from AMD.<\/p>\n<p><strong>You\u2019ll have to lower the settings down to Medium, but you <em>will <\/em>get a stable frame rate (30+) in basically all titles; <\/strong>some of them also have FSR support which means you\u2019ll be able to squeeze out even <em>more <\/em>performance thanks to a bit of upscaling wizardry.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Can_I_Do_With_an_Integrated_Graphics_Card\"><\/span>What Can I Do With an Integrated Graphics Card?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Many things, actually!<\/p>\n<p>They\u2019re far more capable than was the case just a few years ago.<\/p>\n<p>Granted, they\u2019re still not powerful enough for any creative professional (or demanding gamer), but they\u2019re nonetheless capable of basically all other non-graphically intensive tasks one might throw their way.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_Use_an_Integrated_Graphics_Card_for_Creative_Work\"><\/span>Can I Use an Integrated Graphics Card for Creative Work?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>That depends on the <em>kind <\/em>of work you\u2019re doing.<\/p>\n<p>A powerful, \u201ctop-of-the-line\u201d iGPU will deliver all the power you might need for photo editing (PhotoShop and Lightroom, for instance), but your results will vary wildly when it comes to video.<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll be able to handle certain codecs and resolutions with ease. Others, however, will prove to be an insurmountable challenge.<\/p>\n<p>In other words: <strong>your mileage will vary<\/strong>. But don\u2019t write iGPUs off as they may well be sufficient for your needs.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_Has_Better_Integrated_Graphics_Cards_Intel_or_AMD\"><\/span>Who Has Better Integrated Graphics Cards, Intel or AMD?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>For video editing, Intel\u2019s latest CPUs \u2014 the ones with dedicated media engines \u2014 are definitely the better choice. It\u2019s not even close, frankly. That, paired with their awe-inspiring single-core performances makes certain workflows a breeze.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_16806\" style=\"width: 998px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16806\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-16806\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/04\/Intel-Quick-Sync-Video.jpg\" alt=\"Intel Quick Sync Video\" width=\"998\" height=\"559\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/04\/Intel-Quick-Sync-Video.jpg 998w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/04\/Intel-Quick-Sync-Video-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/04\/Intel-Quick-Sync-Video-768x430.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/04\/Intel-Quick-Sync-Video-420x236.jpg 420w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 998px) 100vw, 998px\"><\/noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16806\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-16806 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20998%20559%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Intel Quick Sync Video\" width=\"998\" height=\"559\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20998%20559%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 998w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 998px) 100vw, 998px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/04\/Intel-Quick-Sync-Video.jpg 998w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/04\/Intel-Quick-Sync-Video-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/04\/Intel-Quick-Sync-Video-768x430.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/04\/Intel-Quick-Sync-Video-420x236.jpg 420w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/04\/Intel-Quick-Sync-Video.jpg\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-16806\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: Intel<\/p><\/div>\n<p>For gaming, however, AMD is the only viable option.<\/p>\n<p>Intel\u2019s iGPUs are pretty potent (at least on the laptop side of things), but they\u2019re nowhere near as good as what AMD has to offer at this point in time.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Over_to_You\"><\/span>Over to You<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dedicated graphics cards are better in almost all scenarios, but integrated ones should no longer be looked down upon.<\/p>\n<p>Each new generation of CPUs brings numerous architectural advancements and invariably makes iGPUs ever so slightly more viable.<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019re still a ways off from them being an actual alternative, but if Intel and AMD keep innovating rapidly, such a future might not be as distant as we all once thought.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What kind of set-up do you currently have? Have you ever used any of AMD\u2019s latest and greatest iGPUs and, if so, what was your experience like? <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>Let us know in the <a href=\"#comments\">comments<\/a> section down below, and in case you need any help, head over to <a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/forum\/\">our forum<\/a> and ask away!<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Graphics cards come in various different shapes and sizes. Some of them are astoundingly large, if not even intimidating. Others, however, are more subdued visually and come with an equally modest cooling solution. There\u2019s also a third kind: the one that\u2019s fully integrated into your processor. The biggest reason why you need some kind of...<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2343,"featured_media":16757,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[74],"tags":[118],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/16756"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2343"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=16756"}],"version-history":[{"count":9,"href":"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/16756\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":16811,"href":"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/16756\/revisions\/16811"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/16757"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=16756"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=16756"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=16756"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}