Yes, some AMD Ryzen processors include built-in graphics capabilities.
Yes, some AMD Ryzen processors include built-in graphics capabilities.
Takes up room, uses power, introduces challenges, raises costs, etc. Those at the premium often seek a genuine GPU. When Zen 2 (4000 APU series) arrives, there will be 8/16 core units with built-in graphics. That provides ample capacity for most users.
Yeah, I get it. I already got the ASUS ROG Strix 2080 Ti, but what I'm saying is that even if the GPU fails, you can still use the IG to continue working until you replace it. With AMD, though, you can't use the PC at all until you get a new one. It's really disappointing on their end (AMD) not offering IG support in their CPUs. I don’t care about buying a PCI video card either.
Typical buyers of premium CPUs, such as Ryzen 7 or Ryzen 9, usually pair a dedicated GPU. Adding an integrated GPU inside the CPU wouldn't add much value for them and would waste valuable chip area. It's not a big deal—just a small number of users make that choice.
They are possible, yet incorporating the graphics chip increases costs significantly and isn't justified. The usual Intel CPU dies are compact... observe the GPU section’s footprint: now examine the Ryzen (3000g, 3200g die), notice the space consumed: CCX0 contains four cores... the area once reserved for a second CCX is now dedicated to the Vega GPU. This explains why all processors with built-in graphics support up to four cores. A single large die houses everything, allowing efficient heat management from both CPU and GPU components. The 12-core and 16-core CPUs are constructed from two identical chiplets that link into a central chip featuring memory controller and cache. Adding another integrated GPU would cause uneven heating and performance issues. You could house the graphics module inside the main die with PCIe lanes and cache, but it would become much larger, pricier, and hotter—raising production costs by roughly 20-50 dollars while offering no benefit.