Laptop Graphics

A graphics processing unit (GPU) is a chip or set of chips responsible for displaying pictures, movies, games, and all other content on a computer’s screen. GPUs are very important when it comes to gaming, because smoothness of gameplay primarily depends on speed of the GPU.

There are two types of GPUs – those integrated on the main processor (CPU) and dedicated video cards. Integrated graphics solutions use the main system memory (RAM). On the other side, dedicated video cards have a separate set of chips and their own video memory (VRAM). Generally, dedicated video cards are better for gaming, but they cost extra and consume more power than integrated GPUs.

In this section of Laptoping, you can find info on graphics processing units used in popular laptop and 2-in-1 convertible PCs.