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Old 24th October 2012, 10:04 AM   #1
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Default Performance on HD4000 compared to...

The performance on a HD4000 (Intel, ivy bridge) compared to an even older integrated (numbed down laptop version) gpu is rather disappointing.


My HD4000 is superior in all ways compared to my laptop's integrated gpu in everything, though it performs worse in AC3D? Does anyone have a clue why?
It also freezes for a few seconds when I change selections.
But despite feeling even choppier in normal view it is noticeably faster in the wired view.

My specs are:
Intel I5 3570k (with HD4000 integrated gpu)
8 gig ram
asrock Z77 extreme 4 motherboard
WD caviar blue hdd

The specs of my laptop are:
Intel core 2 duo 2.20ghz (with some old integrated 4 series gpu)
2gig ram
unknown mobo
WD unknown hdd


The model has just a little under 69K triangles.

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Old 24th October 2012, 11:25 AM   #2
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Default Re: Performance on HD4000 compared to...

What about OS?
If Windows, only the 64bit will use the 8Gb, well 7Gb actually.
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Old 24th October 2012, 11:26 AM   #3
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What about OS?
If Windows, only the 64bit will use the 8Gb, well 7Gb actually.
Windows 7 ultimate 64bit.
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Old 24th October 2012, 11:30 AM   #4
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Graphics card?
I use an old one Nvidia GeForce 7950 GT (512Mb), but it copes well, even driving two monitors.
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Old 24th October 2012, 11:35 AM   #5
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It sounds like poor drivers on Intel's part. I assume you already updated them to the latest version?
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Graphics card?
I use an old one Nvidia GeForce 7950 GT (512Mb), but it copes well, even driving two monitors.
Integrated HD4000 (check OP).
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Would have to be the reason then. What Windows Experience Index do you get, as it will report lower values for all major components.

I get 5.9 with my PC.
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Would have to be the reason then. What Windows Experience Index do you get, as it will report lower values for all major components.

I get 5.9 with my PC.
The HD4000 is more than adequate for gaming with medium settings (I have a 7950GT too, the HD4000 is far more powerful), I suspect that something is wrong with the drivers. The only display bug I've seen so far that's actually caused by AC3D and not bad drivers is the mouse wheel zoom thing.

Dennis, does the card have some sort of AA forced on?
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Would have to be the reason then..
I don't see how the fact that it is integrated as a reason for it to perform worse then a 4 year old (also) integrated one.


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What Windows Experience Index do you get, as it will report lower values for all major components.

I get 5.9 with my PC.
6.5 on graphics.




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The HD4000 is more than adequate for gaming with medium settings (I have a 7950GT too, the HD4000 is far more powerful), I suspect that something is wrong with the drivers. The only display bug I've seen so far that's actually caused by AC3D and not bad drivers is the mouse wheel zoom thing.

Dennis, does the card have some sort of AA forced on?
I don't think there is AA forced on anywhere, in games it is superior to the laptop I have.
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Something odd going on then.
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