I'm wondering if the Gigabyte B550M DS3H motherboard has a built-in GPU or iGPU. Can someone clarify whether this motherboard has integrated graphics or if it depends on the CPU?
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Yeah, integrated graphics are part of the CPU, not the motherboard. You'd need to check the CPU specs. What processor are you planning to use with the B550M DS3H?
Exactly! The GPU is built into the CPU. If you want graphics on the B550M, you’ll need a CPU that has an iGPU. Some CPUs have it, while others don’t, just like you mentioned.
If your CPU has a 'G' in its name, it likely has integrated graphics. If it doesn’t, that motherboard won’t display anything. Just so you know, the 'G' series CPUs have less cache, which might impact gaming, but it's usually fine for basic tasks. The new Ryzen 7000 series also has integrated graphics by default, unlike the older ones!
Motherboards typically don’t come with an integrated GPU; that's usually the job of the CPU. So whether you have an iGPU really depends on the processor you choose.
Right! That's relevant for Ryzen 5000 and older. With the 7000 series, integrated graphics are included no matter what, so that's good to keep in mind!