News Non-K Alder Lake CPU Specs Published

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Intel preps non-K CPUs without integrated graphics: renaissance of entry-level graphics cards?

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[larkspur]

In fact, non-K series processors without a built-in GPU have only been in Intel's standard lineup once in recent years: in early 2019, when Intel released its Coffee Lake Refresh parts.

What? Comet Lake had i3, i5, i7 F models in "non-k" SKUs. Am I just reading this wrong?

Offering a Core i3 or a Core i5 CPU without a built-in GPU is not a good idea in a world where even entry-level standalone graphics cards cost $300 – $500.

I see a large number of entry-level graphics cards on Newegg for under $200. I won't list all of them, but here is a GT 1030 for $110 in stock, sold by Newegg and shipped by Newegg: https://www.newegg.com/gigabyte-gef...814932060?Item=N82E16814932060&quicklink=true

That is the crappy DDR4 version of that card, but it's still entry level...

 

[helper800]

What? Comet Lake had i3, i5, i7 F models in "non-k" SKUs. Am I just reading this wrong?


I see a large number of entry-level graphics cards on Newegg for under $200. I won't list all of them, but here is a GT 1030 for $110 in stock, sold by Newegg and shipped by Newegg: https://www.newegg.com/gigabyte-gef...814932060?Item=N82E16814932060&quicklink=true

That is the crappy DDR4 version of that card, but it's still entry level...

That 1030 is so useless its basically e-waste right out of the factory... If it costs 110 dollars minimum to get a card you mind as well just spend 20 dollars more on a non-f sku processor if all you need is a video out.

 

[larkspur]

That 1030 is so useless its basically e-waste right out of the factory... If it costs 110 dollars minimum to get a card you mind as well just spend 20 dollars more on a non-f sku processor if all you need is a video out.

Lol, well yeah of course. But the author of this article claims entry-level graphics cards cost $300-$500. Not true. Also not true about the F SKUs. They've been a pretty regular part of the lineup.

 

[helper800]

Lol, well yeah of course. But the author of this article claims entry-level graphics cards cost $300-$500. Not true. Also not true about the F SKUs. They've been a pretty regular part of the lineup.

The problem is that the 1030 basically is not an entry level graphics card for gaming, its an entry level video accelerator. I mean unless all you want to play are eSports titles at 720p high or 1080p minimum.

 

[larkspur]

The problem is that the 1030 basically is not an entry level graphics card for gaming, its and entry level video accelerator. I mean unless all you want to play are eSports titles at 720p high or 1080p minimum.

He didn't specify gaming graphics cards... look at the quote. And the context is talking about low-end integrated graphics:

Such processors are aimed primarily at inexpensive machines that use integrated graphics in most cases.

We're in agreement, really. And while I'm sure they are capable of some low-res games and some older games, and they are getting better, I would not recommend anyone buy an Intel i5-10400/11400/12400 or whatever Intel CPU to game on the iGPU. Likewise I'm not recommending anyone buy a DDR4 GT 1030 to game either!

 

[evdjj3j]

The problem is that the 1030 basically is not an entry level graphics card for gaming, its and entry level video accelerator. I mean unless all you want to play are eSports titles at 720p high or 1080p minimum.

Who said anything about gaming?

 

[helper800]

Who said anything about gaming?

The 1030 can barely game and it is too expensive to use as a video out for an F CPU over just getting a non F CPU. My point is that its useless at everything I can think of.

 

[cryoburner]

The 1030 can barely game and it is too expensive to use as a video out for an F CPU over just getting a non F CPU. My point is that its useless at everything I can think of.

The DDR5 version of the 1030 is arguably still capable enough to run many newer games at reduced settings and resolution, and could be seen as an upgrade over Intel's existing integrated graphics, at the very least. And there are undoubtedly people with old systems who could get even more of a performance and feature improvement out of it. And some prebuilts with very low-end PSUs might not even be able to handle anything more.

The DDR4 version only gets around half the performance though, and would probably be a downgrade in performance over current integrated graphics. So while that particular model may technically be available for $120, it would make no sense to pair one with these processors.