[SOLVED] GMA X3500 vs Geforce 7300gs oc

dark_archon18 · 08-19-2008, 07:38 PM

Hi I got a quick question regarding these two video card. I just found out that my motherboard has an Intel GMA X3500 integrated video card and that I am currently using an Nvidia Geforce 7300gs oc. After comparing the two, I'd say the integrated graphics card is pretty good compare to my Nvidia (clock speed 667MHz as oppose to the 7300gs 575MHz, supports shader 4.0 7300gs doesn't, and it has 384MB share memory while the 7300gs has 256MB DDR2). The only down side is that since the GMA X3500 is integrated, it leeches memory from my RAM (Good thing I have 2GB of RAM). My question is, should I just stick with the 7300gs or should I use the GMA X3500 instead?

PS: I was pretty surprise to see an integrated graphics card out perform my Geforce.

dark_archon18 · 08-20-2008, 02:01 AM

Ok, nevermind, I just downloaded a software to overclock my Geforce 7300gs oc. It still doesn't support shader 4.0, but it will do until I have enough money for a better video card.

08-19-2008, 07:38 PM	#1 (permalink)
dark_archon18 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Arizona Posts: 10 OS: XP Home SP2	[SOLVED] GMA X3500 vs Geforce 7300gs oc Hi I got a quick question regarding these two video card. I just found out that my motherboard has an Intel GMA X3500 integrated video card and that I am currently using an Nvidia Geforce 7300gs oc. After comparing the two, I'd say the integrated graphics card is pretty good compare to my Nvidia (clock speed 667MHz as oppose to the 7300gs 575MHz, supports shader 4.0 7300gs doesn't, and it has 384MB share memory while the 7300gs has 256MB DDR2). The only down side is that since the GMA X3500 is integrated, it leeches memory from my RAM (Good thing I have 2GB of RAM). My question is, should I just stick with the 7300gs or should I use the GMA X3500 instead? PS: I was pretty surprise to see an integrated graphics card out perform my Geforce.

08-20-2008, 02:01 AM	#2 (permalink)
dark_archon18 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Arizona Posts: 10 OS: XP Home SP2	Re: GMA X3500 vs Geforce 7300gs oc Ok, nevermind, I just downloaded a software to overclock my Geforce 7300gs oc. It still doesn't support shader 4.0, but it will do until I have enough money for a better video card.