Running BF4 on an Intel HD 4600 graphics card...
Running BF4 on an Intel HD 4600 graphics card...
Currently it works surprisingly well at 720p with low settings, no AA and around 35fps. It feels like console mode. I’m amazed how integrated graphics are handling newer titles. This could be a real demonstration that high performance doesn’t require a $1000 PC. You can play modern games on an i5 4670k without much extra hardware. I know there’s been much discussion about integrated graphics, but this is my first attempt at running demanding games on them—it’s actually quite engaging.
Adjusting a few more options still lets it run smoothly on most servers. It maintains around 30 FPS generally, though windowed, fullscreen and borderless modes show some odd behavior. It performs better than a 360 and the PS3. A 250 CPU’s graphics can’t match the cheaper consoles that are often sold at a discount.