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    Intel HD Graphics 4000 is as good as a 48 shader Nvidia card?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by LakeShow89, Apr 29, 2012.

  1. HTWingNut

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    While I agree, the issue is that scaling from a smaller to a larger resolution can look blurry. It looks best at native resolution.
     
    HTWingNut, May 13, 2012
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  2. IntelUser

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    That's not true. Notebookcheck and Anandtech got 4000 in 3DMark Vantage using default 1280x1024 resolution:

    AnandTech - Mobile Ivy Bridge and ASUS N56VM Preview
    Intel HD Graphics 4000 - Notebookcheck.net Tech

    And it seems 1280x720 is default for 3DMark11. 3DMark06 is off but I'm dismissing that. Also your score isn't lower just in Cinebench, but 3DMark06/3DMark Vantage CPU and X264.

    I still think the Turbo not working is related to thermals/power. That's maybe why it works full with discrete card off.

    Edit: Regarding Turbo clocks, last year Intel was demoing what they called "Hybrid Power Boost", which uses energy from both the AC power adapter and battery to provide the power the system needs. Also, Notebookcheck's review has an update that(the link is in that big 100+ page thread for Sager W110ER you mentioned) said that the Turbo for the CPU is off so GPU can boost.
     
    IntelUser, May 13, 2012
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    Not sure how it could be related to thermals/power when the GPU isn't even being taxed during CPU testing. Prime95 the CPU boosts to fixed 3.1 GHz with dGPU on or off. In BF3 the CPU boosts, and is one of the more demanding CPU and GPU games out there.

    There is something going on, just not sure exactly what is influencing what or how or why.
     
    HTWingNut, May 13, 2012
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  4. LakeShow89

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    And now the 7660G is even better posting 2-5% better benches. It feels bad to know that your dedicated GPU is getting raped by an integrated chip.
     
    LakeShow89, May 15, 2012
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    It happens! :mad:

    Take for example my A8's 6620G v. my discrete 6470M. Lenovo, you guys suck!
     
    davidricardo86, May 15, 2012
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  6. LakeShow89

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    haha that combination doesn't make much sense. I guess if it has mxm there are options...
     
    LakeShow89, May 15, 2012
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  7. KLF

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    HD 6470M supports Eyefinity and can run more displays at once. Useful in a business environment where power isn't everything but being able to run 4x FullHD displays is.
     
    KLF, May 16, 2012
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    Hopefully now Intel can get rid of there horrible 'Atom' platform.

    If a Netbook had HD5000 graphics I'd certainly get one.
     
    DarkSiren, May 16, 2012
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    It has to happen.

    Actually, maybe they'll just move Atom down next to the cell phone level?
     
    Mr. Wonderful, May 16, 2012
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