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What graphics card version do i have pls?

jpaul10
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hi i have a laptop

core i 5 M460 @2.53ghz

2 gb ram

64 bit system

the laptop model is asus x52f

the graphics say intel hd graphics however i do not know the generation. am i using a 2000 graphics? 4000? i dunno lol pls any explanation or help appriciated

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Kevin_M_Intel
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Hi apaandmomo,

Let me help you with this information.

Based on the processor you are using, the Graphics controller you have is Intel® HD Graphics First Generation.

We have 4 generations at this point:

  1. Arrandale: 1st generation Intel® Core processors. Most of the times have only 4 numbers as model number. Eg: M460.

  1. Sandy Bridge: 2nd generation Intel® Core processors. Most of them are recognized because have 4 numbers and the first one starts with the number. Here we can find 2 controllers: Intel® HD 2000 and 3000. Eg: i7-2600.

  1. Ivy Bridge: 3rd generation Intel® Core processors. All of them have 4 numbers and the first one starts with the number 3. We can find Graphics controller HD 2500 and 4000. Eg: i7-3770K.

  1. Haswell: 4th generation Intel® Core processors. All of them have 4 numbers and the first one starts with the number 4. Here we have different controllers under the same Technology: HD 4200, 4400, 4600. Eg: I7-4770K

I hope this can help you understand it.

Kevin M

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