My acquaintance with a computer device called an “integrated video card” began with the acquisition of a new motherboard and central processor. More than one year has passed since then, a lot has been re-read, rethought even more. In this paper, I will try to explain in simple terms to the reader what an integrated graphics card is. The main disadvantages and
advantages of such solutions. We also conclude that they are advisable - in which case an integrated video card can be a great alternative to its discrete counterparts., . . 10 , – , .
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Remember Soviet-era music combines that combine a record player, tape recorder, and receiver? The same thing is happening in microprocessor technology: recently, an interesting solution is massively offered on the market - an integrated video card.
A video adapter in the form of a separate device is called discrete. Such a card can be easily replaced if necessary. And here is the integrated video card upgrade
is not subject to. Its electronic blocks can be placed inside a special microchip soldered to the motherboard or be part of the central processor chip. What are the advantages of such a solution?-, , . . , () . , , – .
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Thirdly, the number and length of the system bus lines used to interact with the card is reduced, which allows for a clearer image, because any additional inductor and capacitor introduce small distortions.However, the integrated video card has two features that do not allow recommending its use to everyone without exception:
- performance is lower than that of the bulk of inexpensive discrete devices;
- the possibilities are more modest - for example, when even budget discrete cards supported DirectX 11, the built-in implemented only 10.1.
Thus, if the computer is not used for “heavy” games and similar three-dimensional applications, then an integrated solution is the best choice.