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Where did you get that so many GPUs are integrated? > A $350 console can be expected to last 5-10 years without need for an upgrade. A PC needs upgrading every

Where did you get that so many GPUs are integrated? > A $350 console can be expected to last 5-10 years without need for an upgrade. A PC needs upgrading every ~3 to keep up to date with modern requirements. But will they be able to run games at similar quality and FPS? Many console games run at 30 fps. http://www.extremetech.com/gaming/206070-the-witcher-3-cant-maintain-30fps-on-either-the-ps4-or-xbox-one http://www.extremetech.com/gaming/206070-the-witcher-3-cant-...

Veratyr 11y ago
> Where did you get that so many GPUs are integrated? The stats are broken down further here: http://store.steampowered.com/hwsurvey/videocard/ http://store.steampowered.com/hwsurvey/videocard/ You can see that Intel integrated modules make up a sizable portion (~45% of DX11) of most sections, with much of the remainder after that being the kind of GPU you see built into the motherboard on low end PCs. And after that there are a lot of dated cards like the 9500 GT. > But will they be able to run games at similar quality and FPS? Many console games run at 30 fps. That's a good question. I think it's possible though. Developers managed quite a lot on the PS3 and Xbox at 1080p and 30fps. I think that framerate just wasn't a major concern for them at the time. Now they have both new hardware and a strong consumer interest in VR, I think they'll be able to manage it.
- witty_username 11y ago
  A 1000$ PC will probably be able to run games at 1080p at ~60 FPS while the console will run at 30 FPS. One must compare the same games, in which case one will find that the FPS and resolution in consoles is less. So then the comparison is between paying more for better resolution and/or FPS vs paying less for lower resolution and/or FPS. Also, if you don't upgrade your console, you won't get to play newer games, but if you upgrade your PC every 3 years or so, you'll be able to play newer games, so that isn't a correct comparison. You can always play your old games on your PC forever, without needing to upgrade anything.

Veratyr 11y ago

> Where did you get that so many GPUs are integrated? The stats are broken down further here: http://store.steampowered.com/hwsurvey/videocard/ http://store.steampowered.com/hwsurvey/videocard/ You can see that Intel integrated modules make up a sizable portion (~45% of DX11) of most sections, with much of the remainder after that being the kind of GPU you see built into the motherboard on low end PCs. And after that there are a lot of dated cards like the 9500 GT. > But will they be able to run games at similar quality and FPS? Many console games run at 30 fps. That's a good question. I think it's possible though. Developers managed quite a lot on the PS3 and Xbox at 1080p and 30fps. I think that framerate just wasn't a major concern for them at the time. Now they have both new hardware and a strong consumer interest in VR, I think they'll be able to manage it.

witty_username 11y ago
A 1000$ PC will probably be able to run games at 1080p at ~60 FPS while the console will run at 30 FPS. One must compare the same games, in which case one will find that the FPS and resolution in consoles is less. So then the comparison is between paying more for better resolution and/or FPS vs paying less for lower resolution and/or FPS. Also, if you don't upgrade your console, you won't get to play newer games, but if you upgrade your PC every 3 years or so, you'll be able to play newer games, so that isn't a correct comparison. You can always play your old games on your PC forever, without needing to upgrade anything.