CPU/GPU combo chip

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    CPU/GPU combo chip


    Posted: 24 Aug 2010



  1. Posts : 1,487
    Windows 7 x64 / Same
       #1

    I know this is one of Intel's goals (even though I think I would prefer a dedicated card, since I don't think Intel's graphics are as good as NVidia).
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    Windows 8.1 Pro w/Media Center 64bit, Windows 7 HP 64bit
       #2

    AMD is working on their Fusion chip which will combine the CPU & GPU functions into a APU chip. GPU's are not just for graphics anymore and AMD is trying to take advantage of the various strengths of the CPU and GPU and come up with a new device. Maybe out next year so we will see how it works out. Looks like this MS chip is specialized for the XBOX.

    Jim
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    windows 7 x64
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    Intel® Core™ i3 Processor – Overview


    is this what you are talking about
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    Windows 7 Ultimate x64 - Windows 7 Pro x64
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    The new Core i5 also has the GPU from the GMA4500HD chipset built into the CPU and this was launched back in January I think. If you have a compatible MB with the display adaptors you don't need a seperate graphics card as the CPU does it all for you.
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    Windows 10 Education 64 bit
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    I can see something like that being used in a netbook. Who wouldn't want longer battery life, less weight, and cooler temps inside. Bigger better faster isn't always better.
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    Windows 7
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    The way things are going we will end up with desktop PC's which are very powerfull but little bigger than a CPU.

    If you think about it, before you know it a PC will consist of a monitor, keyboard, mouse and the base unit will be the size of a wallet.
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    Windows 7 Ultimate 32 bit
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    I agree - except for the cooling aspects.
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    Windows 7 Pro 64bit
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    didnt intel already have a cpu/gpu? and didnt it suck because intel sucks at gpus?
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    Linux CENTOS 7 / various Windows OS'es and servers
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    BomberAF said:
    The way things are going we will end up with desktop PC's which are very powerfull but little bigger than a CPU.

    If you think about it, before you know it a PC will consist of a monitor, keyboard, mouse and the base unit will be the size of a wallet.
    I thought we already had those -- aren't they called "Iphones" or "Smart phones" these days.

    Mind you the thought of doing complex Excel spreadsheets on a screen the size of a typical smartphone doesn't appeal to me one bit I'm afraid.

    Cheers
    jimbo
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