CPU/GPU combo chip

[Bootz]

Microsoft beats Intel, AMD to market with CPU/GPU combo chip

 

[Win7User512]

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).

 

[Phone Man]

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

 

[toxicbob]

Intel® Core™ i3 Processor – Overview


is this what you are talking about

 

[mark39]

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.

 

[alphanumeric]

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.

 

[BomberAF]

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.

 

[CarlTR6]

I agree - except for the cooling aspects.

 

[cloud8521]

didnt intel already have a cpu/gpu? and didnt it suck because intel sucks at gpus?

 

[jimbo45]

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

 

[toxicbob]

The clarkable I3 and I5 with a h55 intell chip set. The GPU is part of the cpu along with using a h55 chip set motherboard. It is what I am running I am not a gamer. The pc is pretty fast. It also uses a portion of the memory you have installed. I have 4 gig on my machine. They have benchmarked the boards and cpu. They are more for a HTPC target. It can be used for gaming but would be a low level gamer. It has built in HD. My mother board is plugged into my 23" HD Asus monitor with a HDMI cable. I could also plug a video card into my x16 slot, at that point the system swithes to using the video card and not the cpu +motherboard video capability.