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The iGPUs are great, but low-end discrete GPUs are largely ignored. The use case is for people who want HEDT CPUs but don't need high-end GPU power. Getting a
by lliamander 6y ago
The iGPUs are great, but low-end discrete GPUs are largely ignored.
The use case is for people who want HEDT CPUs but don't need high-end GPU power. Getting a modern low-power GPU allows you to still support modern codecs, modern display adapters, and high resolution displays.
- mrguyorama 6y agoSo you're willing to pay $1000 for a HEDT CPU but not $150 for a modern GPU?
- lliamander 6y agoThe price range for HEDT really starts at about $500. That includes low-end Core-X, 2nd gen Threadripper, and Ryzen 9 CPUs (which is essentially HEDT for many use cases). As it stands, there is no GPU that: - consumes 75W or less of power (i.e. running only on PCIe power) - has a modern architecture (with the latest codecs, display adapters, good perf-per-watt, etc.) - has solid support from open source drivers. Understandably, it's a niche use case. But AMD hasn't launched a new GPU in that range for almost 4 years.
- tw04 6y agoBut this isn't a discrete GPU for desktops... this announcement literally says it's for thin and light laptop applications. The desktop application is going to be OEM only and there's no indication at this point that it'll even be used to power external monitors vs. just a GPU offload for AI/ML workloads. https://www.anandtech.com/show/16211/intels-dg1-gpu-coming-to-discrete-desktop-cards-next-year-oemonly https://www.anandtech.com/show/16211/intels-dg1-gpu-coming-t...
- lliamander 6y ago> But this isn't a discrete GPU for desktops... this announcement literally says it's for thin and light laptop applications. Yes, I know. This particular thread of conversation was started by my comment about my excitement for what this means when the desktop counterpart is released.