Intel integrated graphics 2500 or galaxy geforce 210?

[James_67]

my pc has i3-3240 with integrated intel hd graphics 2500
I have a galaxy geforce 210 gpu i took from my old pc. which one is better to use? plz help sorry noob here

 

[The Darkeye]

I think that will be the 2500.
Just becuz the 210 is indeed very old and its just not good.
MAybe look for a reasonable new card around 50$ if you can affort it ofcourse.
Goodluck

 

[glamdringfh]

Intel HD 2500 is one level above Geforce 210 in tomsHardware Hierarchy Chart:

http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/gaming-graphics-card-review,3107-7.html

Stick with the Intel 2500.

 

[Wolfshadw]

I'd say it depends on the rest of your hardware, specifically the amount of RAM you have installed, and how many programs you have running in the background. The HD2500 may perform better than the GT210, but it requires system memory whereas the GT210 has it's own memory. If you're limited by the amount of RAM you have installed, the GT210, having it's own memory, may perform better. If you're not constricted by RAM, then the HD2500 would perform better.

Again, we can't really say unless we know how much RAM you have installed, whether or not you're running a 32-bit or 64-bit OS, and how many background processes you have running.

-Wolf sends

 

[James_67]

I'd say it depends on the rest of your hardware, specifically the amount of RAM you have installed, and how many programs you have running in the background. The HD2500 may perform better than the GT210, but it requires system memory whereas the GT210 has it's own memory. If you're limited by the amount of RAM you have installed, the GT210, having it's own memory, may perform better. If you're not constricted by RAM, then the HD2500 would perform better.

Again, we can't really say unless we know how much RAM you have installed, whether or not you're running a 32-bit or 64-bit OS, and how many background processes you have running.

-Wolf sends

I have 4gb ram(1333) and 64 bit windows 7 ultimate. so should i stick with intel 2500 or geforce 210?

 

[Wolfshadw]

Yes. Given your current configuration, I would expect that the GT210 would be just a replacement of your current onboard graphics and not worth the cost. Stick with the Intel 2500 until you can save enough for a better graphics card.

-Wolf sends