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Gaming On Intel HD Graphics by AKBliv010(m): 4:28pm On Jul 09, 2016
Seeing a lot of NL gamers have laptops with Intel HD graphics and with the a few questions about what games to play, I decided to put my laptop through hell: 40 titles over the next few days/weeks will be tested...let's see how much torture it can survive. I've chosen titles from 2009/2010 as the processor was manufactured Q3'12, titles in that year and later would most probably not work or perform poorly. All unnecessary startup programs have been disabled, and background running processes have been minimized as much as possible to have system running in it's optimum state. vRAM configuration in BIOS increased to 512MB. FRAPS is used to monitor framerate, gpuz to monitor temperature, clock speeds etc.

Ok, to the system specs
Model: Asus X202E
CPU : intel i3-2365M, 2C/4T clocked at 1.4Ghz
iGPU: Intel HD Graphics- Base frequency 300Mhz, Boost 1GHz. Memory 667Mhz

RAM : 4GB 1333Mhz
Storage: 256GB SSD + 2TB HDD for games

A faster Dual Core with Hyperthreading or a quad core processor 2.0Ghz+ should perform better.

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Re: Gaming On Intel HD Graphics by khalhokage(m): 4:38pm On Jul 09, 2016
Oya carry on brother, this should be interesting.

But it look like you're using an external hard drive, i hope you know that will contribute to slow downs it's basically a bottleneck.
Re: Gaming On Intel HD Graphics by Oluwaseunsodiq(m): 5:23pm On Jul 09, 2016
Nice thread brother, i've always wanted a real life test of intel hd graphics. Let's see which of the games it can run on ultra settings.
Re: Gaming On Intel HD Graphics by cupidhero(m): 5:56pm On Jul 09, 2016
Nice!
I played Battlefield 3 on an intel HD 4000 PC with 4GB ram and a 500GB HDD when it came out. The frame rate used to fluctuate between 18 and 25 FPS on the lowest settings possible at 800 × 600 resolution with aspect ratio option as centre instead of "maintain aspect ratio". Some games run better on it though. Tomb raider 2013 ran better on it though.
Re: Gaming On Intel HD Graphics by flexispy: 7:58pm On Jul 09, 2016
Tears. I'm crying for you in advance its going to be frustrating. When my laptop runs games with Intel graphics sometimes I just get frustrated. But let's see how it goes for you.

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Re: Gaming On Intel HD Graphics by RX480(m): 8:39pm On Jul 09, 2016
You mean FRAPS?
Re: Gaming On Intel HD Graphics by AKBliv010(m): 11:26pm On Jul 09, 2016
khalhokage:
Oya carry on brother, this should be interesting.

But it look like you're using an external hard drive, i hope you know that will contribute to slow downs it's basically a bottleneck.

The external drive is connected to a USB3.0 controller so it will be much faster than using USB2.0... I won't have done it with USB2.0.
Re: Gaming On Intel HD Graphics by AKBliv010(m): 11:27pm On Jul 09, 2016
Oluwaseunsodiq:
Nice thread brother, i've always wanted a real life test of intel hd graphics. Let's see which of the games it can run on ultra settings.

you mean Ultra LOW abi? grin grin

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Re: Gaming On Intel HD Graphics by AKBliv010(m): 11:29pm On Jul 09, 2016
RX480:
You mean FRAPS?

Thanks, corrected now
Re: Gaming On Intel HD Graphics by AKBliv010(m): 11:32pm On Jul 09, 2016
cupidhero:
Nice!
I played Battlefield 3 on an intel HD 4000 PC with 4GB ram and a 500GB HDD when it came out. The frame rate used to fluctuate between 18 and 25 FPS on the lowest settings possible at 800 × 600 resolution with aspect ratio option as centre instead of "maintain aspect ratio". Some games run better on it though. Tomb raider 2013 ran better on it though.

4th gen iGPU will be much better than the suicidal mission I'm putting mine through.
I neva start and loading times are already getting on my nerves
Re: Gaming On Intel HD Graphics by AKBliv010(m): 12:03am On Jul 10, 2016
Right! I've had to make some adjustments for these test. This isn't a test of the Asus X202E rather the Intel HD Graphics and I've stumbled across a problem. The high temperature during testing causes the CPU clock speed to drop by 40%, from 1.4Ghz to 0.8Ghz which is not good at all. New plan is to butcher the laptop, point a fan at CPU cooler and connect it to my monitor. If I can keep the processor cool and below 85C it won't throttle. At idling, I've already seen the temps drop from 60C to 46C

edit max temps now is 70C which means my CPU clocks remain at 1.4Ghz at all timescheesy

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Re: Gaming On Intel HD Graphics by AKBliv010(m): 12:46am On Jul 10, 2016
Title: Warhammer: Dawn of War-Soulstorm
Genre: Real Time Strategy
Comments: 1368x768 with highest settings available, average framerate 50FPS. This was very playable and the gameplay experience was very good at 50FPS. I could have tried higher resolution but I'd stick to my monitor native.

test link - https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B5gP1lXvmMe5czJ3OWJicUtQb3M

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Re: Gaming On Intel HD Graphics by AKBliv010(m): 2:16am On Jul 10, 2016
Title: Rage
Resolution: 640x480, no AA
Genre: Action
Comments: Average framerate 15FPS, not playable even at the lowest screen resolution. This is a game I'll enjoy with playable framerates.

Re: Gaming On Intel HD Graphics by AKBliv010(m): 3:14am On Jul 10, 2016
Title: Counter-Strike: Global Offensive
Resolution: 640x480, Low settings
Genre: Action Shooter
Comments: Average framerate 29FPS...this was actually fun to play. At 29FPS, gameplay experience was very good. If you aren't bothered by the windowed mode, then get this title. I'll be keeping this game on my laptop, on-the-go gaming with a controller grin

Test link - https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B5gP1lXvmMe5QVQxanJoREcxbG8

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Re: Gaming On Intel HD Graphics by khalhokage(m): 8:24am On Jul 10, 2016
Carry on man, we're following.

You should have tried getting through RAGE at 15fps so that this thread will turn into a test of your patience instead cheesy

Miss Cao where are you?
Re: Gaming On Intel HD Graphics by Oluwaseunsodiq(m): 9:44am On Jul 10, 2016
AKBliv010:


you mean Ultra LOW abi? grin grin
Lol, yea i meant both ultra high and ultra low settings. Will you be testing post-2010 games?
Re: Gaming On Intel HD Graphics by AKBliv010(m): 10:11am On Jul 10, 2016
Title: Dragon Age: Origins
Resolution: 800x600, Low settings
Genre: RPG
Comments: Average framerate 23FPS. I was able to get this running with Texture Detail as high, although it didn't do much and suffered a 7-8% drop in framerate. This was playable being an RPG.and cutscenes made it ok to deal with little stutters.

Re: Gaming On Intel HD Graphics by AKBliv010(m): 10:21am On Jul 10, 2016
Oluwaseunsodiq:
Lol, yea i meant both ultra high and ultra low settings. Will you be testing post-2010 games?
I'd like to but seeing as I'm barely getting playable framerate (25FPS +) at the lowest setting possible, there's isn't any need to increase the image quality tbh.
Any post 2010 game you'd like to see tested?

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Re: Gaming On Intel HD Graphics by Oluwaseunsodiq(m): 11:14am On Jul 10, 2016
AKBliv010:

I'd like to but seeing as I'm barely getting playable framerate (25FPS +) at the lowest setting possible, there's isn't any need to increase the image quality tbh.
Any post 2010 game you'd like to see tested?

gears of war 1,2 and 3.
Deadspace 3
Re: Gaming On Intel HD Graphics by BRAINZBox(m): 11:23am On Jul 10, 2016
Nice thread, currently game on intel Hd 5500...core i5

Games I've played on it

all PES titles (frm pes 14 to 16 I've had to use low settings tho)

Far-cry 2 : medium settings

Call of duty modern warfare : Medium graphic settings

FM 16 : low settings, can handle medium bt I dnt like d workload on my processor

GTA IV -- Had to do some wicked trick dat took some research bt once I was able to do it...the gaem played seamlessly on low settings.


You've got to know how to tweak ur intel HD to enjoy it.
Re: Gaming On Intel HD Graphics by Lana1(m): 11:25am On Jul 10, 2016
Does it make any sense if i say my intel hd 4000 now out performs my gt 830m on my crappy pc?? Coz it does. I now run most of my games on the hd 4000. And funny enough, it manages to push out 30 frames on low settings on most of d games

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Re: Gaming On Intel HD Graphics by AKBliv010(m): 3:12pm On Jul 10, 2016
BRAINZBox:
Nice thread, currently game on intel Hd 5500...core i5
You've got to know how to tweak ur intel HD to enjoy it.
This is very true, it's not just the game setting but the system itself. Many users have so many processes running in the background eating up system resources and they complain it's too slow.
Re: Gaming On Intel HD Graphics by AKBliv010(m): 5:01pm On Jul 10, 2016
Title: Gears of War
Resolution: 600x450, Low settings
Genre: Action shooter
Comments: This took me way back when I had the Xbox 360..it was an all time favorite. Although the average framerate recorded was 24FPS, the stutters made it unplayable. If you've got a beefier iGPU+CPU clocks. This game is a MUST! grin
Cc Oluwaseunsodiq, thanks for pointing this one out. There's no GoW 2/3 for PC cry

Test Link - https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B5gP1lXvmMe5QVQxanJoREcxbG8

Re: Gaming On Intel HD Graphics by AKBliv010(m): 8:30pm On Jul 10, 2016
Title: Dead Space 3
Resolution: 1024x768, Low settings
Genre: Action, Adventure
Comments: This title is not playable at an average framerate of 12FPS. An interesting shooter game I will try on my main rig.

Re: Gaming On Intel HD Graphics by AKBliv010(m): 9:05pm On Jul 10, 2016
Title: Devil May Cry 5
Resolution: 640x480, Low settings
Genre: Action, Adventure
Comments: Right this one surprised me. Here's a 2013 title that actually played well albeit in windowed mode @ 640x480, low settings. The iGPU was able to keep an average framerate 23FPS...biggest dips when new scene is loaded. Not by any means the best experience but still playable. This is still one of my favorite 'hack 'n' slash' title.

Link - https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B5gP1lXvmMe5QVQxanJoREcxbG8

Re: Gaming On Intel HD Graphics by cao(f): 10:35pm On Jul 10, 2016
khalhokage:
Carry on man, we're following.

You should have tried getting through RAGE at 15fps so that this thread will turn into a test of your patience instead cheesy

Miss Cao where are you?
Usually on whatsapp, Netflix or NBA 2K16...the last 2 are very very addictive.
Re: Gaming On Intel HD Graphics by khalhokage(m): 4:48am On Jul 11, 2016
cao:

Usually on whatsapp, Netflix or NBA 2K16...the last 2 are very very addictive.
grin you didn't have to tell me na, now I feel bad for drawing you out.
Re: Gaming On Intel HD Graphics by AKBliv010(m): 9:28am On Jul 11, 2016
Title: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3
Resolution: 640x480, Low settings
Genre: Action
Comments: This title worked and was playable for the most parts. In closed-off areas/inside building the average framerate was 49FPS, very smooth. Framerate however took a dive to an average of 24FPS during gun battles/open area, which was still playable. Stutter is noticeable but not frustrating to quit game.

Link - https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B5gP1lXvmMe5QVQxanJoREcxbG8

Re: Gaming On Intel HD Graphics by AKBliv010(m): 3:17pm On Jul 11, 2016
Title: Red Faction: Armagedon
Resolution: 800x600, Low settings
Genre: Action
Comments: Right from the beginning, average framerate was 9FPS, input lag was unbearable.

Re: Gaming On Intel HD Graphics by Nobody: 9:15pm On Jul 11, 2016
hmm kontinue, Gta 5 won't run .. on it.. heavy rain, max payne3 , NBA 2k16, FIFA 16
Re: Gaming On Intel HD Graphics by KazukiIto(m): 1:30pm On Jul 12, 2016
Wonderful! I love what you doing. Will be following from now on

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