Question Ryzen 3

[xxthomas94]

If CPU has a built in graphics card, can a dedicated grpahics card still be used?

Don't really want the 1st gen ryzen 3 but all the 2nd gen ryzen 3 have vega 8...

 

[Countgreen]

Yes, a dedicated GPU can still be used. You can disable the onboard GPU on the CPU to prevent issues when using a discrete or dedicated GPU

 

[Countess_C]

Yes, you can. Google for reviews of the Ryzen 3 CPU you're thinking of. Some of them have done tests with dedicated graphics card. Maybe not the card you'll be using, but you'll may get good info.

 

[InvalidError]

The Ryzen APUs have x8 PCIe for discrete GPU.

If you want a faster IGP, the 2400G/3400G have Vega11 instead and the CPU also has SMT for extra multi-threaded oomph which may come in handy whenever you decide to get a GPU.

BTW, there are no 1000-series Ryzen APUs. First-gen APUs on AM4 are the same pre-Ryzen stuff AMD had on AM3 updated for AM4.