IGP (Integrated Graphics Processor)

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IGP (Integrated Graphics Processor)

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Definition

An integrated graphics processor performs the same tasks as a separate graphics card. However, it is installed directly in the chip case of a CPU, which has the following advantages and disadvantages:

Advantages

• Low power consumption
• Does not need its own memory
• Systems with IGP can be produced cheaply
• Does not need its own cooling system, but is cooled with the CPU

Disadvantages

• An IGP can't be replaced separately in case of a defect
• Integrated GPUs usually don't have their own memory, but use the system's main memory instead
• An IGP makes the CPU more expensive for users of separate graphics hardware
• The 3D graphics performance of IGPs is not sufficient for high-end gaming

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References

1. Wikipedia: Graphics processing unit
2. Intel: What Is the Difference Between Integrated Graphics and Discrete Graphics?
3. Intel: How to Identify Your Intel Graphics in Windows 10 and Windows 11

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