Which CPU has the best iGPU?
Which CPU has the best iGPU?
You're considering selling your Ryzen 5 3600 and RX5700XT, and thinking about upgrading to a powerful CPU with a strong integrated graphics card. The question is which CPU offers the best built-in graphics performance: the Ryzen 8700G with its 780M or something newer? There don't seem to be any 9000 series CPUs with integrated graphics right now. Intel Core Ultra chips only have Arc Xe GPUs, which are limited to laptops. In DIY builds, it's unlikely you'll find better integrated graphics soon.
According to what I know, that's the highest tier of APUs. Intel's newest CPU includes an integrated GPU that performs well but in a much more powerful package. Since all these models feature integrated GPUs, you can run them without a dedicated graphics card, though performance will still be significantly lower than earlier APU generations.
The 9000G lineup seems close to release, Gigabyte has refreshed their compatibility info / BIOS (uncertain if the leak was corrected). Yes, desktop CPUs won't match the 780M, and this will be a step down from the 5700 XT, won't it?
Yes, but I understand it's quite simple and probably intended only for a second monitor. It shouldn't be used for anything involving the GPU really. I'm sure of it. Of course, but today I don't need to handle heavy gaming like I did five years ago. Now I require a powerful CPU for demanding tasks, plus a decent integrated GPU for occasional light games such as League of Legends and Minecraft, and only rarely for FPS or open-world titles (even at low settings I'm fine). That's why I'll keep an eye on the release of 9000G CPUs so I can get a high-performance CPU with more cores and threads, while still keeping a good integrated GPU. Plus, I could always upgrade to a dedicated GPU later if needed.
With funds available, the optimal choice seems to be the Ryzen AI Max+ 395 running on a Framework PC. https://frame.work/desktop?tab=specs
AMD Ryzen 7 8700G offers the top iGPU performance. Its graphics capabilities are close to the GTX 1650 and should surpass the GTX 1630 desktop cards. However, competing with a 5700XT using built-in graphics remains unachievable on desktops. Laptop models like Strix Halo GPUs are the only option currently available. Speculations suggest future 9000G series will feature 800m graphics, potentially delivering 15-20% improvement over 700m iGPUs.
You could purchase a Mini-ITX compatible mainboard from Framework with AI Max+ 395 and 64GB DDR5 8000MHz RAM for $1299, which seems quite reasonable. It’s likely the same price if a desktop CPU were available, including the RAM.