Intel hd 3000 graphics better than my 8800gts?

[JimRaynor]

I vid card is ancient and I am looking to upgrade. Will the intel on chip graphics be comparable to my vid card at all? The only game that I play is starcraft 2 which is cpu intensive from what I have read. I'll be upgrading to a 2500k from my current core 2 duo 6600 2.4ghz. If the onboard graphics can run the game without stutters then I am going to pass on a vid card upgrade. I don't have to play on ultra or anything like that

 

[VirtualLarry]

No, Intel HD graphics is nothing close to your 8800GTS. Keep the card.

 

[Jionix]

Even if the performance was equal, why make yourself suffer with Intels non-drivers? While Intel is throwing performance at the problem, and has done little to really improve their drivers.

 

[Stuka87]

Yes it will run... At 1024x768 on lowest settings.

If you have a 1080P display, you are going to need a discrete card. Even a lowly HD5570 handily beats an HD3000.

 

[JimRaynor]

Ok I think that answers my question. I guess I will keep my card and try and run with that. As long as the cpu upgrade takes care of the stutters then I don't have a problem. I play on low settings anyways as it is easier to see everything that is going on.

 

[LOL_Wut_Axel]

Not even close. The 8800GTS is around 3x faster and Intel's IGP drivers are horsecrap, so keep your card.

 

[janas19]

Not even close. The 8800GTS is around 3x faster and Intel's IGP drivers are horsecrap, so keep your card.

What's bad about the IGP drivers?

 

[LOL_Wut_Axel]

What's bad about the IGP drivers?

Missing drivers for a lot of games and no performance updates, etc.

They're crap.

 

[janas19]

Missing drivers for a lot of games and no performance updates, etc.

They're crap.

Ok. Thanks.

 

[Arkadrel]

On speed, the 8800GTS wins
On imagine quality, the 8800GTS wins
On drivers... Id imagine the 8800GTS wins

Basically no reason not to use the 8800 that you have.

 

[MangoX]

What's bad about the IGP drivers?

They're fine for Windows use, 2D, and media player acceleration. For gaming, it's hit and miss.

 

[nenforcer]

I ran Starcraft 2 on my E6600 and 9800GT at 1600x1200 on Med - High.

Your more CPU bound in that game but definitely keep your discrete graphics card.

 

[SlowSpyder]

Not enterily realted to the OP's question, but I would be curious to see how Llano and Trinity would compare to some of the decent cards of yester-year. Nothing high end, but a good midrange part, an 8600GT, a 2600XT, etc.

 

[peonyu]

Ive used my built in HD 3000 and all I can say is that as a graphics card if fails compared to a discreet card. The only good part about it, is that it IS fast enough to run games on low settings and at 1080p [20-30 fps though in most games, 0aa or AF]. If your discreet card dies you can use the HD as a backup in the meantime...Kudos to Intel for releasing something that can handle something like Skyrim or Deus Ex HR on low settings.