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    Intel GMA 4500MHD vs Geforce 7400

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by Gofishus, Apr 14, 2009.

  1. Gofishus

    Gofishus Notebook Consultant

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    Out of curiosity how would an old dedicated graphics card compare to a newer integrated card?
     
    Gofishus, Apr 14, 2009
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  2. TehSuigi

    TehSuigi Notebook Virtuoso

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    In benchmarks, the 4500MHD juuust ekes out the 7400.
    Not sure how'd it'd fare in games.
     
    TehSuigi, Apr 14, 2009
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  3. IntelUser

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    In 3DMark06, it can beat Geforce 7400, but let me tell you, when you compare two video cards that have different DirectX support, 3DMark06 and 3DMark Vantage are the WORST benchmarks you can use to compare. 3DMark06 and 3DMark Vantage are merely feature checks. A faster card that can't run all the newer benchmarks will score lower than slower card that can run everything. Plus, 3DMark06/Vantage is influenced too much by a CPU. FFS its a graphics benchmark!!

    The best benchmark for video cards is 3DMark05. In 3DMark05, Geforce 7400 will outperform X4500MHD by 20-30%. In reality, with the combination that Intel IGPs have NO game developer support, Geforce 7400 will be faster in everything.
     
    IntelUser, Apr 15, 2009
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  4. dukka

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    In games the 7400 will eat x4500HD for breakfast
     
    dukka, Apr 15, 2009
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  5. Yashar Bagher Zadeh

    Yashar Bagher Zadeh Notebook Enthusiast

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    more like eat it as a snack lol
     
    Yashar Bagher Zadeh, Apr 15, 2009
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