[SOLVED] Integrated Graphics on a Processor vs Chipset

[werty12345]

Hi folks,

These days, we see processors having integrated graphics capabilities and we also see graphics integrated in a chipset. What is the difference between these both. I know that a dedicated graphics card is the best option to go but wanted to understand the difference in performance of a processor vs chipset in terms of graphics.

I will be buying a new assembled PC and will need to choose the processor, motherboard (chipset), etc. Considering that I will not buy a GPU (graphics card), I have some specific questions in my mind:

1. Should I choose a processor with integrated graphics and not bother about the graphics in a chipset?
2. Should I choose a processor without integrated graphics and only see the graphics in a chipset?
3. Buy a processor without integrated graphics in a processor or a chipset? In this case, will I be able to play youtube videos, watch movies, etc.?
4. In case I buy a graphics card, then is it ok if I buy a processor and a mobo that do not have integrated graphics in them (processor & chipset)?

Thanks

 

[Lutfij]

In this day and age, all integrated GPU's will be found on the processor, for Intel it's an iGPU and for AMD, they are known as APU's. You won't get a GPU soldered onto a desktop motherboard, not unless you're dealing with the old Core 2 Duo's or the G41 chipset on the Intel side or the G series of chipsets for the AMD boards meant for the AM2(+) and AM3(+) platforms.

My question is, what sort of hardware are you looking at and what sort of tasks will you be taxing the system with?

 

[siaan312]

chipsets haven't had gpus in them since like 2003.
cpus with no igpu (like intels F series, or ever non G amd varient) need a dedicated gpu.

say you have a ryzen 5 3600
it wont show you a display unless you have a dedicated graphics card.
same with intel F series like the i5 10400kf.

If you have a ryzen 5 3400G or Intel i5 10400k
It would work

 

[kanewolf]

Hi folks,

These days, we see processors having integrated graphics capabilities and we also see graphics integrated in a chipset. What is the difference between these both. I know that a dedicated graphics card is the best option to go but wanted to understand the difference in performance of a processor vs chipset in terms of graphics.

I will be buying a new assembled PC and will need to choose the processor, motherboard (chipset), etc. Considering that I will not buy a GPU (graphics card), I have some specific questions in my mind:

1. Should I choose a processor with integrated graphics and not bother about the graphics in a chipset?
2. Should I choose a processor without integrated graphics and only see the graphics in a chipset?
3. Buy a processor without integrated graphics in a processor or a chipset? In this case, will I be able to play youtube videos, watch movies, etc.?
4. In case I buy a graphics card, then is it ok if I buy a processor and a mobo that do not have integrated graphics in them (processor & chipset)?

Thanks

The only place that motherboard graphics still exist is in server motherboards. All desktop motherboards are CPU integrated graphics or none.

 

[geofelt]

1. Yes. Integrated graphics will do the job.
2. No. As a practical matter, such options do not exist.
3. No. Today, any processor with integrated graphics can play HD movies just fine.
4. If you buy a processor without integrated graphics, you will need a discrete graphics card.

The addition of such a card is going to be more expensive than just using the integrated graphics option.
Discrete graphics cards are only needed for fast action gaming.

I might add, that whatever you buy should include a ssd for windows.
It makes everything you do quicker