In May 2013, highly anticipated fourth generation Intel microprocessors were revealed. One of the intriguing aspect of the new microprocessor chip is that it will incorporate much faster graphics rendering technology which will enable playing average games with better frame rate and crystal clear detailed graphics. Having a better built-in graphics will ensure a powerful base graphics rendering capabilities which will help to run graphics intensive 3d programs such as games in smooth manner.
HD 4600, HD 5000 Enhanced Graphics in 4th Generation CPUs:
The anticipated fourth generation Intel Core-i processors will prove to be big leap towards entering gaming because the 4th generation Iris based chips will provide 75 times better performance than Intel processor released back in 2006 where it will have significant improvement in comparison to 2012 released 3rd generation Intel processors. Basically Intel HD Graphics engine will exhibit 2X more graphics power than sandy bridge based Intel HD graphics such as HD 4000.
New Features Added in Fourth Generation Intel Processors:
- Direct X 11.1
- OpenGL 4.0
- eDRAM memory
- up to 4000 x 2000 resolution
- up to three monitor/screen graphics
- Improved video rendering
Intel Iris Pro ad Intel Iris Enhanced Graphics Technology:
Intel has further branded it’s graphics technology into two version, the Intel Iris Pro which will provide higher graphics capabilities exclusively built for desktop platform whereas the Intel Iris will exhibit medium range graphics power that will be produced mostly for notebooks. Intel is working on new processors with 4th generation technology, these includes 28-watt Core i7-4558U CPU chip which will incorporate double the graphics performance in comparison to 3rd generation core i7 processors. Only time will tell if Intel new graphics technology will be able to beat mid range dedicated/ discrete GPU from AMD and Nvidia. One thing is for sure, people seeking computers to play average games will be surprised to get great graphics result without a dedicated graphics card installed in their machine. Iris is definitely not going to help hardcore gamers, they will still need to install dedicated Radeon or GeForce graphics card to power their gaming machine.
Processor Manufacturers Moving Towards APU:
Intel 4th generation CPU technology clearly reveals the growing trend of developing single chip APU or Accelerated Processing Unit. APU smartly packed the power of both graphics and processing unit so basically APU includes both CPU and GPU. This directly affect the overall cost of your gaming rig and in future tons of gamers will install APU instead of investing separately on CPU and GPU chips.
