The differences between integrated graphics and discrete graphics

Integrated graphics (core graphics cards) and discrete graphics (independent graphics cards) have significant differences in terms of hardware form, performance, and applicable scenarios. You can refer to our company's models with integrated graphics, such as I7-8705G and I3-7100U. You can refer to our company's models with integrated graphics, such as X26UL, X90 and X78. You can also refer to our company's models with discrete graphics, such as X75【RTX3050/4060】and X81【RTX1060】. And the following is a specific comparison:

II. Performance Differences and Applicable Scenarios

• Integrated Graphics: The performance is relatively weak, only meeting the needs of daily office work, audio-visual playback, and light-duty games. For example, Intel HD Graphics 630 and AMD Vega 11 integrated graphics have performance close to entry-level discrete graphics (such as GT1030) and can run some games with low graphics quality.
• Discrete Graphics: The performance covers low-end, mid-range, and high-end levels. Ranging from GTX 1660 Ti (for 2K games) to RTX 2060 and above (for 4K games and graphics rendering), it can meet high-load tasks such as large - scale games and professional design (like CAD, video editing) .

2. Applicable Scenarios

III. Other Key Differences

Naming identification: The names of integrated graphics usually include "HD Graphics" (Intel) or "Vega" (AMD APU);
The names of discrete graphics are mostly "GTX/RTX" (NVIDIA) or "Radeon RX" (AMD), such as RTX 2060 and Vega 56 (note that the AMD Vega series needs to distinguish between integrated graphics and discrete graphics).

Processor matching: Some CPUs do not have integrated graphics (such as Intel models with the suffix "F" and AMD Ryzen series), so they must be paired with discrete graphics; Integrated graphics require selecting CPUs with integrated graphics (such as Intel Core non-F models and AMD APU).

Summary
Integrated graphics: low cost, low power consumption, suitable for office work and light use, and are a "cost-effective choice";
Discrete graphics: high performance, high flexibility, suitable for gaming and professional scenarios, and are a "performance choice".