Haswell Integrated Graphics Promise 2-3X Performance Boost 133
crookedvulture writes "Intel has revealed fresh details about the integrated graphics in upcoming Haswell processors. The fastest variants of the built-in GPU will be known as Iris and Iris Pro graphics, with the latter boasting embedded DRAM. Unlike Ivy Bridge, which reserves its fastest GPU implementations for mobile parts, the Haswell family will include R-series desktop chips with the full-fat GPU. These processors are likely bound for all-in-one systems, and they'll purportedly offer close to three times the graphics performance of their predecessors. Intel says notebook users can look forward to a smaller 2X boost, while 15-17W ultrabook CPUs benefit from an increase closer to 1.5X. Haswell's integrated graphics has other perks aside from better performance, including faster Quick Sync video transcoding, MJPEG acceleration, and support for 4K resolutions. The new IGP will support DirectX 11.1, OpenGL 4.0, and OpenCL 1.2, as well." Note: Same story, different words, at Extreme Tech and Hot Hardware.
Re:Worst thing about this (Score:5, Insightful)
Think of these chips with integrated graphics like hybrid cars. You're not gonna go down to the drag strip with them, or haul a camper, or pick up the 10 kid carpool group. But for the vast majority of trips you'll get to the same destination is basically the same amount of time, with less noise and higher efficiency.
Re:Worst thing about this (Score:5, Insightful)
So unexpected that you can't even name one!
Intel GPUs are fine for 99% of use. Heck, most games run fine on them. Sure the latest Call of Honor: Medal of Duty will not run on UItra, but most games will be fine on medium and low settings.
Amazing! (Score:2, Insightful)
Wow so rather than the 11 FPS you were getting, you might be able to get 22 FPS!
You can almost play a video game at those speeds! Well done!
Re:The average user (Score:2, Insightful)
And there is a trend of you posting stupid shit like this. Why would Intel want to release an expensive, fast, power hungry integrated GPU as part of their mainstream offerings? There are already vendors that sell expensive, fast, power hungry GPUs. Buy one of those.
Re:The average user (Score:5, Insightful)
The discussion was explicitly on whether what Intel is doing here is useful. For the majority of the market, the answer is yes.
There are areas where OpenCL and Cuda are useful. That is in no way relevant to the discussion. Noone is saying that powerful hardware is useful, we're saying that most users have no need for it and that integrated graphics are actually useful to actual people.