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Potato Man Jun 25, 2015 @ 5:26pm
What games might I run with my i7 4790k integrated graphics?
I am waiting for my GPU to be shipped to me, so while I am waiting I thought I might use my integrated graphics, but I have no idea how they actually measure up to dedicated GPUs. What kind of games might I be able to play with them? Also I have 16gb RAM.

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HLCinSC Jun 25, 2015 @ 5:54pm 
Most should work at low-mid settings
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Potato Man Jun 25, 2015 @ 5:56pm 
Originally posted by CharlestONE:
Most should work at low-mid settings

I guess no real limits then. Thanks!
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Bad 💀 Motha Jun 25, 2015 @ 5:58pm 
They are crap, but can still run most games that aren't too demanding. If anything, a majority of games will run, but u'd have to lower all the visual quality quite a bit to compensate for such low performance/FPS. Some games will simply refuse to run on that GPU though. But again it should hold u over for now til your dedicated GPU comes in the mail.

And update the Intel Chipset INF and HD Graphics Drivers while you're at it.
http://www.intel.com/p/en_US/support/detect
Last edited by Bad 💀 Motha; Jun 25, 2015 @ 5:58pm
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HLCinSC Jun 25, 2015 @ 5:58pm 
No problem. I said that based on a quick scan of your library(not sure about the strategy games) and assuming 30 fps isn't a deal breaker for you. You may have trouble with some but starting a game on your integrated and moving up to the dedicated will make you really appreciate it (assuming the games aren't too old or very low resource requirements)
Last edited by HLCinSC; Jun 25, 2015 @ 6:02pm
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Potato Man Jun 25, 2015 @ 6:05pm 
Originally posted by CharlestONE:
No problem. I said that based on your library(not sure about the strategy games) and assuming 30 fps isn't a deal breaker for you

I have not played for a long time, did not own a pc for about a 1/2 a year, so 30 will do just fine for me.

Originally posted by Bad-Motha:
They are crap, but can still run most games that aren't too demanding. If anything, a majority of games will run, but u'd have to lower all the visual quality quite a bit to compensate for such low performance/FPS. Some games will simply refuse to run on that GPU though. But again it should hold u over for now til your dedicated GPU comes in the mail.

And update the Intel Chipset INF and HD Graphics Drivers while you're at it.
http://www.intel.com/p/en_US/support/detect

Thanks will update imidieatly.
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Rove Jun 25, 2015 @ 6:08pm 
DoTA 2 comes to mind as one of the most popular games on Steam. It's free.
Robocraft is another free one that is fairly popular and should run.
Mount & Blade and Warband should both run.
Anything that worked on a PS3 or XB360 should probably run at some level with 20+ FPS.

Remember you can turn settings all the way down to lowest if you need to and some games may let you get away with medium or even high. Reducing resolution may also help.
Last edited by Rove; Jun 25, 2015 @ 6:11pm
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Bad 💀 Motha Jun 25, 2015 @ 6:47pm 
Originally posted by Rove:
Anything that worked on a PS3 or XB360 should probably run at some level with 20+ FPS.

This has nothing to do with how PC games are going to run on such a GPU.
That would be like saying that an Intel HD GPU is ok for games like BF3 or 4; which it won't be.


Just try games from your current Library and see how they do; or wait til your GPU arrives.
Overall, having latest drivers would help too.
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Rove Jun 25, 2015 @ 7:06pm 
Originally posted by Bad-Motha:
Originally posted by Rove:
Anything that worked on a PS3 or XB360 should probably run at some level with 20+ FPS.

This has nothing to do with how PC games are going to run on such a GPU.
That would be like saying that an Intel HD GPU is ok for games like BF3 or 4; which it won't be.


Just try games from your current Library and see how they do; or wait til your GPU arrives.
Overall, having latest drivers would help too.

Here's BF4 multiplayer on Intel HD 4600. It isn't great but it does play.
YouTube™ Video:  
Views: 0


A note to the OP, the guy in the video mentions that he overclocks the HD 4600 to 1.65 Ghz for 900p or 1080p. I recommend not to do this unless you got a good custom CPU cooler and not even then as it voids CPU warranty. Just play at 720p at stock speeds instead. The first two runs are at stock clocks and teh next two are overclocked at 1.65 Ghz on the graphics.

Here's a few more:

GTA V
YouTube™ Video: Grand Theft Auto V on Intel HD 4600 (playable) | HD 
Views: 155,634
Grand Theft Auto V on Intel HD 4600 (playable) | HD _______________________________________ FPS : Avg: 25_30 _____________________________ System Specifications CPU: Intel i7 4700MQ 2.4 GHz GPU:...

YouTube™ Video: Intel HD4600 GTA V Benchmark + Gameplay 720p 
Views: 15,696
Played on Dell 14 7447 with a Intel i7-4710HQ http://www.dell.com/nz/p/inspiron-14-7447-laptop/pd My System: http://toxx.in/ My Steam: http://steamcommunity.com/id/bluesclu...


Witcher 3
YouTube™ Video: The Witcher 3 Wild Hunt - On Intel HD Graphics 4600 Test 
Views: 55,850
System: i7-4790K, iGPU 4600, 16GB 2000MHz, Win7 x64. ### iGPU is not recommended for this game ! ###

Witcher 3 with overclocked iGPU to 1.6 GHz (again not recommended)
YouTube™ Video: Core i7 4790K + Intel HD Graphics 4600 Witcher 3 TW3 1024x768 Low 
Views: 4,227
Core i7 4790K @ 4500 MHz 2x4 GB DDR3 @ 2400 MHz CL 11 Intel HD Graphics 4600 @ 1600 Mhz MSi Z87-G45 Gaming Recorded by Avermedia Live Gamer HD i forgot to record sound ;(
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ffffffff Apr 5, 2016 @ 5:06pm 
i know im reviving a dead topic, however i asked the same question and i think its important to note that Rove's examples are wrong because what op asked for are games that would work on integrated Graphics, and as you can clearly see videos he had posted are with an external Intel GPU which is totally more powerful than integrated i7 graphics
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HLCinSC Apr 5, 2016 @ 5:09pm 
Originally posted by kurwastyle:
i know im reviving a dead topic, however i asked the same question and i think its important to note that Rove's examples are wrong because what op asked for are games that would work on integrated Graphics, and as you can clearly see videos he had posted are with an external Intel GPU which is totally more powerful than integrated i7 graphics
Intel makes external dedicated gpu's? I didn't think they made dedicated ones let alone external ones.
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The Giving One Apr 5, 2016 @ 5:13pm 
Originally posted by CharlestONE:
Originally posted by kurwastyle:
i know im reviving a dead topic, however i asked the same question and i think its important to note that Rove's examples are wrong because what op asked for are games that would work on integrated Graphics, and as you can clearly see videos he had posted are with an external Intel GPU which is totally more powerful than integrated i7 graphics
Intel makes external dedicated gpu's? I didn't think they made dedicated ones let alone external ones.
Yea, it is kinda a new thing. Check it out. Pretty cool, actually.
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HLCinSC Apr 5, 2016 @ 5:17pm 
Originally posted by The Giving One:
Originally posted by CharlestONE:
Intel makes external dedicated gpu's? I didn't think they made dedicated ones let alone external ones.
Yea, it is kinda a new thing. Check it out. Pretty cool, actually.
I've seen external ones (primarily for people with notebooks) before but not one by Intel. got any good links? how do they compare to Nvidia and AMD gpu's? Were they around early to mid 2015 because I am having trouble finding which video Rove posted last year is using one?
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The Giving One Apr 5, 2016 @ 5:21pm 
Originally posted by CharlestONE:
I've seen external ones (primarily for people with notebooks) before but not one by Intel. got any good links? how do they compare to Nvidia and AMD gpu's? Were they around early to mid 2015 because I am having trouble finding which video Rove posted last year is using one?

This vid is pretty cool.
YouTube™ Video:  
Views: 0


Admitedly, I have not look much further that Intel's internal GPU's, but I have read some pretty positive reviews on the internal ones. They are supposed to be pretty good. Sorry I don't know more, my friend.
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HLCinSC Apr 5, 2016 @ 5:28pm 
Originally posted by The Giving One:
Originally posted by CharlestONE:
I've seen external ones (primarily for people with notebooks) before but not one by Intel. got any good links? how do they compare to Nvidia and AMD gpu's? Were they around early to mid 2015 because I am having trouble finding which video Rove posted last year is using one?

This vid is pretty cool.
YouTube™ Video:  
Views: 0


Admitedly, I have not look much further that Intel's internal GPU's, but I have read some pretty positive reviews on the internal ones. They are supposed to be pretty good. Sorry I don't know more, my friend.
Yeah I've actually seen that but that seems to be an un-released or at least un-named mobile gpu in the first part that could possibly be Intel, then an amd gpu in the latter. I can't find an actually released intel gpu anywhere though let alone one from prior to June of last year like Kurwastyle was claiming Rove was linking to.
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The Giving One Apr 5, 2016 @ 5:32pm 
@CharlestONE

I am really sorry about that, then if you have indeed seen the info given already. Maybe Rove did not unsub from this thread and when he is done gaming, he will reply and clarify. I know I was reading up on their internal ones and they seem to get some pretty good reviews, in fact.

https://www.google.com/search?q=Intel+GPU&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjrjseA4fjLAhXJ0h4KHXacBSYQsAQIUg&biw=1920&bih=956

I knida like the look of them, too. LOL
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