GPU Question: Shared Intel GPU or Dedicated AMD GPU?

Wrathius · Sep 26, 2014

I have a problem, I have no idea which setup is actually better. These are literally my only options, I can get either of the setups for free. I wan't the best for gaming, but I only play mild games like Total War. I would appreciate if someone would also tell me what sort of games I could be able to play.

Option 1:
Processor: Quad-core AMD A10-6700
8GB RAM
GPU: AMD Radeon R5 235 (Dedicated)

Option 2:
Processor: Quad-core Intel Core i5-4440
4GB RAM ( I can upgrade this eventually)
GPU: Intel HD Graphics 4600 (Shared)
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If you need anything else please ask.

Also, If I'm wrong... Please, just shoot me down genty.

Many Thanks,
-Adam

Eximo · Sep 26, 2014

A10-6700 also has integrated video, that should perform better then a discrete 235, so that is kind of a waste.

i5-4440 is a powerful processor. 4GB of ram is a bit disappointing, but as you say, easily fixed. Depending on the power supply this computer has, a video card would also be easy to add.

If you have a set budget, list it. Many people here will put together a system that beats anything retail hands down.

Guest · Sep 26, 2014

What resolution is your display, or what res will you be playing on?

Honestly, both are pretty poo as far as the GPU is concerned.
As far as CPU - The i5 stomps it. It's not the best i5 in the world, nor is it overclockable, but it gives you the opportunity of throwing in a dedicated card without issue later down the line.

I would grab another stick of that RAM quickly, DDR4 is right around the corner after all.

Now, APUs are technically built for very affordable and very light gaming, unfortunately, I only know the performance of the 7000 series and even that's really not amazing. I seem to recall that the GPU inside the 6700 is extraordinarily pants.
How it compares to the Intel Graphics I don't know, but I doubt it's much better, probably a lot worse.

The R5 235 is again, pants for gaming. I'm not sure if it crossfires with the APU, but I'm fairly certain it doesn't. It's probably slightly better than the onboard Intel, I can't imagine it would be much worse, but neither are going to get you what you need.

I say go for the i5 build, throw in another stick of RAM (Make sure to match them) and start saving for a better GPU. Doesn't have to be much for your intended application.
I would say watch the power supply as well if throwing in another GPU.

Wrathius · Sep 26, 2014

Eximo :

Hi,
Thanks for replying.

A store messed up my order, and to compensate theyre giving me an upgrade. Those are basically my two options.

-Adam

rockie_ · Sep 26, 2014

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD FX-4300 3.8GHz Quad-Core Processor ($89.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus M5A97 LE R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R7 260X 2GB Video Card ($104.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $294.96
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-26 17:15 EDT-0400

Wrathius · Sep 26, 2014

What resolution is your display, or what res will you be playing on?

Honestly, both are pretty poo as far as the GPU is concerned.
As far as CPU - The i5 stomps it. It's not the best i5 in the world, nor is it overclockable, but it gives you the opportunity of throwing in a dedicated card without issue later down the line.

I would grab another stick of that RAM quickly, DDR4 is right around the corner after all.

Now, APUs are technically built for very affordable and very light gaming, unfortunately, I only know the performance of the 7000 series and even that's really not amazing. I seem to recall that the GPU inside the 6700 is extraordinarily pants.
How it compares to the Intel Graphics I don't know, but I doubt it's much better, probably a lot worse.

The R5 235 is again, pants for gaming. I'm not sure if it crossfires with the APU, but I'm fairly certain it doesn't. It's probably slightly better than the onboard Intel, I can't imagine it would be much worse, but neither are going to get you what you need.

I say go for the i5 build, throw in another stick of RAM (Make sure to match them) and start saving for a better GPU. Doesn't have to be much for your intended application.
I would say watch the power supply as well if throwing in another GPU.

Hi,

As I said I am a very light gamer, so if I was just to be playing music, talking on skype and playing something that's not very big like CS:GO do you think it will be "Pants" or will it be good?

Thanks for the swift reply,
-Adam

Eximo · Sep 26, 2014

A10-6700 has the 8670D onboard if you were curious. R7-240 and 7660D come out about even. So I imagine the 8670D is better then an R5-235. Probably about the same performance as the Intel HD4600 in a Haswell chip (They are clocked a little higher then their older chips with the same APU)

I would take the i5 myself and get a discrete 750Ti or something.

Guest · Sep 26, 2014

Wrathius :

Both setups are really only designed for putting a picture on the screen and not much else.
Maybe, maybe at a pinch, if you dropped the res down to 720p and lowered all the settings as far as they could go - On light games. The Intel chip might just run ok-ish.

Really best to just get a dedicated card whenever you can.

If you can get a refund for the cost of the order, then this might be one of the rare instances that I recommend using the dosh on a console or something.
Up to you man.

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