Intel HD Graphics 3000

Intel HD Graphics 3000 now review the features and benefits derived graphics core integrated in the new Sandy Bridge CPU. Models in the Core i5 and Core i7-2500K-2600K Intel used the version HD 3000 Graphics has 16 shader processors and a maximum frequency of 1100MHz and 1350MHz respectively. The GPU supports DirectX 10.1 Shader Model 4.1 and OpenGL 3.0, Intel has worked very well on its ability to encode and decode high-definition video streams including stereoscopic 3D for which full support is offered thanks to the audio stream over HDMI and the HDMI version 1.4.

According to my experience of 3DMark06, the performance of integrated graphics core in the Core i5 and Core i7-2500K-2600K is truly exceptional for a product like this. The nearly 5000 points of the model are more powerful than a score more than double the numbers of a solution of the previous generation (i5 661) or an AMD 785G chipset. Extend the comparison to discrete graphics cards, we could classify Sandy Bridge (the most powerful in its implementation) roughly on a par with a GeForce GT220 or Radeon HD 5450 / 5570. Of course we must take into account that the performance obtained in 3DMark06 are also heavily influenced by the power of the CPU.

Intel HD Graphics