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Which Intel® Mobile Processors contain Intel® HD Graphics within the processor package?
The information included in the articles below include version information on Intel® HD Graphics, processor specification information, socket information, and compatibility information on Intel® Desktop Boards.
Intel® Core™ i7 Mobile Processors that contain Intel HD Graphics
Intel® Core™ i5 Mobile Processors that contain Intel HD Graphics
Intel® Core™ i3 Mobile Processors that contain Intel HD Graphics
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What is the difference between Intel® HD Graphics, Intel® HD Graphics 2000, and Intel® HD Graphics 3000?
Intel® HD Graphics is the initial implementation of the graphics that was introduced with the Intel® Core™ i5-6xx processor series and the Intel® Core™ i3-5xx processor series. Intel HD® Graphics 2000 and Intel® HD Graphics 3000 is the second generation of processor graphics and was introduced with the Intel® Core™ i7-2xxx processor series, Intel® Core™ i5-2xxx processor series, and Intel® Core™ i3-2xxx processor series and is a much higher performing version than the initial implementation.
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What is the difference between Intel® HD Graphics 2000 and Intel® HD Graphics 3000?
The primary difference between Intel® HD Graphics 2000 and Intel® HD Graphics 3000 is the number of execution units contained in the processor. Intel HD Graphics 2000 contains six execution units, and Intel HD Graphics 3000 contains twelve execution units. This means that Intel HD Graphics 3000 is better suited for more graphics intensive applications, such as those that use 3D.
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Where can I find out more information on the differences between the different versions of Intel® HD Graphics?
Quick Reference Guide to Intel® Core™ Processors with Intel® HD Graphics
Quick Reference Guide to 2nd Generation Intel® Core™ Processors with Intel® HD Graphics 3000/2000
Quick Reference Guide to 3rd Generation Intel® Core™ Processors with Intel® HD Graphics 4000/2500
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What is Dynamic Acceleration?
This is a feature that is available with the Intel® Core™ i7-2xxx processor series, Intel® Core™ i5-2xxx processor series, and the Intel® Core™ i3-2xxx processor series. It works similar to Intel® Turbo Boost 2.0 in that the processor will dynamically boost the graphics frequency for graphically intensive applications, provided the processor is operating under power, thermal, and current specifications.
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Where can I find out if my Intel® Desktop Board is compatible with these processors?
Visit the Intel® Processors and Boards Compatibility Tool to see which Intel® Desktop Board is compatible with your processor.
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Where can I get graphics drivers for the processors that feature Intel® HD Graphics?
There are several options in regard to downloading graphics drivers. The first two options involve the Intel® Driver Update Utility. When you run this utility, it informs you if your system has or does not have the current Intel® graphics driver.
For graphics drivers, use the Intel® Graphics Driver Update Utility. For all Intel drivers use the Intel® Driver Update Utility. The global version of Intel Driver Update Utility not only incorporates an analysis of graphics drivers, but includes an analysis on other drivers such as audio and network drivers that come with the Intel® Desktop Boards.
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Where can I find out more about Intel® graphics drivers?
Please visit the Intel® graphics driver frequently asked questions page for more information. back to top
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Where can I compare the features of Intel® Mobile Processors that support Intel® graphics?
Intel® Core™ i7 Mobile Processor Extreme Edition Family
Intel® Core™ i7 Mobile Processor Family
Intel® Core™ i5 Mobile Processor Family
Intel® Core™ i3 Mobile Processor Family
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