Your CPU's integrated graphics might be faster than a GTX 1050, but most people never use them
Did you know your CPU can run your desktop and also play games?
Integrated graphics, also known as iGPU, are often overlooked on modern CPUs, despite some of them being faster than entry-level GTX graphics cards released in 2016. For instance, the Radeon 780M graphics found in AMD's Ryzen 7 8700G desktop chip and other Ryzen AI and Core Ultra series laptops outperform a GTX 1050. Even the older Radeon RX 460, rival of the GTX 1050, is slightly below both.
The performance of these integrated graphics has significantly improved over the years, with modern chips being capable of running esports titles at over 100 fps and handling encoding and decoding tasks separate from the CPU cores. This makes the iGPU a valuable resource for tasks such as streaming and video conversion, offloading work from the CPU cores.
While integrated graphics are not a total replacement for dedicated GPUs, they can still be useful for those who have been ignoring their integrated capabilities.
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