The first hearings about intel graphic card was in May, and since we had not heared any think about
Last week still time has informed The Inquirer, that Intel is engaged in development of the discrete graphic decision.
Fortunately, on this theme we had some own information. We knew, that the discrete graphic core Intel will have much in common with the integrated graphic core of chipset G965 known under name GMA X3000. It means, that the graphic novelty from Intel will receive programmed pipeline, support DirectX 9, Shader Model 3.0 and Shader Model 4.0, and also the advanced videoprocessor. To realize of HDMI and HDCP support too it is possible. Certainly, that the graphic core of such class will be compatible to advanced interface Aero of Windows Vista.operating system
It is possible to assume, that budget versions of videocards on the basis of new discrete chip Intel will use the technology of shared system memory similar TurboCache from nVidia and HyperMemory from ATI.. At least, the recent decision to give ATI and nVidia an opportunity to occupy a niche of expensive chipsets with support CrossFire and SLI can be only one step from the whole series. but. In any case, Intel already for a long time owns a greater share of graphic market due to popularity of the integrated chipsets and the central processors.