Intel HD 520 vs Nvidia GeForce 920M (2GB)

[computercpu]

Hello! Which one of these two graphic cards would you recommend for me and why? I mainly use my laptop for occasional gaming (CS, LoL, Runescape etc.), online surfing and video/movie watching. Which one of the two would preform for me better and which one would handle gaming better -- Intel 520 or GeForce 920M (2GB)

Computer would have Intel i5-6200U CPU and 6GB RAM. Would any of these two graphic cards use computers internal RAM and how much?

Thanks y'all!!

 

[geofelt]

Generally, integrated skylake graphics is sufficient for any desktop use and video viewing.
It is also suitable for many non fast action games.
If a laptop had a discrete graphics chip like a 920M, then graphics performance is quite good.
With a 920M, you will have the ability to pick which adapter you want to use.
If you are gaming plugged in, the 920M should be used.
Of on battery, you need to decide between run time and performance.
The new 6th gen chips are very efficient.
Yes, they will use some ram, but that is not a biggie.
6gb total will handle anything.

Whatever you do, try to get a ssd. It makes all the difference in the world for everyday performance.

 

[computercpu]

Generally, integrated skylake graphics is sufficient for any desktop use and video viewing.
It is also suitable for many non fast action games.
If a laptop had a discrete graphics chip like a 920M, then graphics performance is quite good.
With a 920M, you will have the ability to pick which adapter you want to use.
If you are gaming plugged in, the 920M should be used.
Of on battery, you need to decide between run time and performance.
The new 6th gen chips are very efficient.
Yes, they will use some ram, but that is not a biggie.
6gb total will handle anything.

Whatever you do, try to get a ssd. It makes all the difference in the world for everyday performance.

The computer would have a 256GB SSD so it's not a major problem. How much more energy does the 920M use so how much faster would a brand new battery run out in a laptop with 920M compared to Intel Graphics 520?

 

[smorizio]

one point i like to bring up also is most newer games and game engine are written for nvidia or amd gpus. some game installers may not install if you dont have a gaming gpu in your hardware.

 

[computercpu]

one point i like to bring up also is most newer games and game engine are written for nvidia or amd gpus. some game installers may not install if you dont have a gaming gpu in your hardware.

Does GeForce 920M count as a gaming GPU?

 

[huddersfield]

one point i like to bring up also is most newer games and game engine are written for nvidia or amd gpus. some game installers may not install if you dont have a gaming gpu in your hardware.

Does GeForce 920M count as a gaming GPU?

It's assumed as one, since it is a dedicated GPU meant for more graphic-intensive tasks such as playing games, which the integrated GPU would struggle with, or simply wouldn't play.