Many game system requirements say that a discrete graphics card needs to be installed in order to play.
For example, even Diablo 3 which isn't that intensive wouldn't play on my friend's desktop computer until he installed a nVidia graphics card. Then it played perfectly. Even though he has a Core 2 Quad which came out before the Intel i-series chips.
Well I noticed that newer Intel i-series chips have the GPU embedded into the processor. Like on my Surface Pro 3 i5. Does this work the same way as if you had a discrete nVidia card installed? Meaning games with the requirement for an independent graphics card would work without need to install an independent graphics card?
Because alot of game requirements list the need for a nVidia or AMD graphics card. But don't specify anything about GPU embedded into the Intel chip as an alternative.
For example, even Diablo 3 which isn't that intensive wouldn't play on my friend's desktop computer until he installed a nVidia graphics card. Then it played perfectly. Even though he has a Core 2 Quad which came out before the Intel i-series chips.
Well I noticed that newer Intel i-series chips have the GPU embedded into the processor. Like on my Surface Pro 3 i5. Does this work the same way as if you had a discrete nVidia card installed? Meaning games with the requirement for an independent graphics card would work without need to install an independent graphics card?
Because alot of game requirements list the need for a nVidia or AMD graphics card. But don't specify anything about GPU embedded into the Intel chip as an alternative.
My Computer
System One
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- OS
- Windows 8.1 Pro 64
- Computer type
- Tablet
- System Manufacturer/Model
- Microsoft Surface Pro 3
- CPU
- i5-4300U
- Memory
- 4 GB
- Graphics Card(s)
- Intel HD 4000
- Monitor(s) Displays
- 3 x 2
- Screen Resolution
- 2160 x 1440
- Hard Drives
- 128 GB SSD
- Keyboard
- Rip-off type cover
- Antivirus
- Avast, Malwarebytes, Online Armor