embedded graphics driver vs Graphics Media Accelerator

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zaphod
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embedded graphics driver vs Graphics Media Accelerator

Post by zaphod »

Hi

Maybe a dumb question but what am I getting by installing intel's embedded driver over the ordinary driver?

Are windows7 users missing out on something when the embedded driver only is available to xp users?

-Kim

irads

Re: embedded graphics driver vs Graphics Media Accelerator

Post by irads »

The IEGD and GMA500 drivers are different in several ways.
GMA500 advantages
- DirectX is better
- Better flash support
IEGD advantages
- Option to disable display detection (DDC)
- Some OpenGL support
- Better accelerated video rendering

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