Intel Graphics Built for Mainstream Desktop and Mobile PC Users

Intel Graphics are the #1 choice of personal computer buyers worldwide1, delivering smooth, high-quality HD video playback, advanced 3D capabilities, and full support for the new Windows Vista* operating system. Whether you are a mainstream gamer or multimedia buff, Intel Graphics deliver a unique solution for a broad array of users without the costs typically associated with add-on graphics cards.
Intel Graphics fully support Windows Aero* and all of its features. In addition, PCs based on Intel Graphics that are configured with memory devices of adequate amount and speed (as determined by Microsoft) are eligible for the Windows Vista* premium logo.2

3D Features
Intel Graphics deliver optimized 3D performance with new capabilities for greater game compatibility and realism. When you buy a PC with Intel Graphics, you get a cost-effective solution with the performance you need.
Intel Graphics Core Intel Chipset
Intel GMA 950 945G, 945GM Intel GMA 3000 946GZ, Q963, Q965 Intel GMA 3100 G31, G33, Q33, Q35 Intel GMA X3000 Intel GMA X3100 Intel GMA X3500 G965 GM965, GL960 G35

Feature
Video Memory

Benefit
Enables more realistic game play and provides greater resolution and color depth settings to the systems video and graphics subsystem Standardized programming interface provides a much faster interface to the systems graphics than the standard Windows* functions. Used in most modern games. Widely used programming interface that accelerates 2D and 3D performance in PCs Enables improvements in gaming performance and increases the number of games supported Enables complex animations and visual effects in games with realistic shading, lighting, and textures Up to 256 MB Up to 256 MB Up to 256 MB Up to 384 MB Up to 384 MB Up to 384 MB

DirectX* Support

DirectX* 9.0c

DirectX* 9.0c

DirectX* 9.0c

DirectX* 9.0c

DirectX* 103

DirectX* 103

OpenGL Support Hardware T&L Shader Model Support

1.4 + Extensions No 2.0

1.4 + Extensions No 2.0

1.4 + Extensions No 2.0

OpenGL 1.5 YES 4 3.04

OpenGL 1.5 YES 4 4.03

OpenGL 2.0 YES 4 4.03

Intel GMA = Intel Graphics Media Accelerator

Video Features
Todays digital home consumers are demanding high-quality video playback and sharp image quality from their PC. Intel Graphics with Intel Clear Video Technology5 provide advanced processing capabilities to enable a richer entertainment experience. Intel Graphics also support the latest in high-definition formats including HD DVD and Blu-ray.
Intel Graphics Core Intel Chipset
Intel GMA 950 945G, 945GM Intel GMA 3000 946GZ, Q963, Q965 Intel GMA 3100 G31, G33, Q33, Q35 Intel GMA X3000 G965 Intel GMA X3100 GM965, GL960 Intel GMA X3500 G35

Feature
Intel Clear Video Technology

Benefit
Delivers enhanced high-definition video playback, sharper images and precise color control No No YES (G33 chipset only) YES YES YES

HD Hardware Acceleration MPEG-2 Decode Supported6 VC-1 Decode Supported7 HD Video Playback HD-DVD media Blu-ray disc MPEG-2 VC-1 High-density optical disc format designed for the storage of data and high-definition video High-density optical disc format designed for the storage of data and high-definition video Standard video compression format used on DVDs, broadcast, and broadband content Microsoft-developed video compression format which delivers superior quality compared to the same bit-rate MPEG-2 content Third-generation video compression technology that enables the storing and playback of high-bitrate, high-definition digital video No No 1080p, 1080i, and 720p 1080p, 1080i, and 720p 1080i and 720p No No 1080p, 1080i, and 720p 1080p, 1080i, and 720p 1080i and 720p YES8 (G33 chipset only) YES8 (G33 chipset only) 1080p, 1080i, and 720p 1080p, 1080i, and 720p 1080i and 720p YES8 YES8 1080p, 1080i, and 720p 1080p, 1080i, and 720p 1080i and 720p YES8 YES8 1080p, 1080i, and 720p 1080p, 1080i, and 720p 1080i and 720p YES8 YES8 1080p, 1080i, and 720p 1080p, 1080i, and 720p 1080i and 720p Enables smooth playback of high-definition MPEG-2 content while freeing up the CPU for other tasks Enables smooth Windows Media* Video HD playback while freeing up the CPU for other tasks YES (HW MC) No (can support through software) YES (HW MC) No (can support through software) YES (G31, Q33, Q35: HW MC, G33: VLD + iDCT + MC) No (can support through software) YES (VLD + iDCT + MC) YES (MC + In Loop Filter WMV9 only) YES (VLD + iDCT + MC) YES (MC + In Loop Filter WMV9 only) YES (VLD + iDCT + MC) YES (MC + In Loop Filter)

AVC/H.2649

Video Sharpness/Detail De-interlacing Sharpness/Detail and Noise Reduction Video Scaling/ Panel Scalar Vibrant Color ProcAmp/Color Control Color Model Range Enhances fine-detail of video playback and allows for user control over brightness, contrast and saturation Range of colors from 0 to 255 that are allowed by the monitor or display No PC RGB (0-255 colors) No PC RGB (0-255 colors) YES (G33 chipset only) PC RGB (0-255 colors) YES PC RGB (0-255 colors) YES PC RGB (0-255 colors) YES PC RGB (0-255 colors) Reduces static and motion artifacts, improving the clarity and stability of the video picture Provides sharper, cleaner images and enhances standard-definition content on HDTVs Provides high-quality scaling to view content clearly in non-native resolution Adaptive No Advanced (Best) No Adaptive No Advanced (Best) YES Advanced (Best) YES Advanced (Best) YES

Bilinear

Bilinear or 4x4

Bilinear

Bilinear or 4x4

Bilinear or 4x4

Bilinear or 4x4

Display Features
Intel Graphics allow the PC to connect to a wide range of digital displays and resolutions, including the latest digital interfaces like HDMI. In addition, Intel Graphics support all high-definition resolutions, including 720p, 1080i, and 1080p.
Intel Graphics Core Intel Chipset Intel GMA 950 945G, 945GM Intel GMA 3000 946GZ, Q963, Q965 Intel GMA 3100 G31, G33, Q33, Q35 Intel GMA X3000 G965 Intel GMA X3100 GM965, GL960 Intel GMA X3500 G35

Feature
TV Set-up Utility10

Benefit
Provides step-by-step configuration wizard for seamless TV setup and configuration Prevents transmission of non-encrypted high-definition content over DVI and HDMI connections Higher pixel resolutions allow the PC to show more image detail No No Intel TV Wizard (G33 chipset only) COPP/PMP w/ HDCP No Intel TV Wizard Intel TV Wizard

Content Protection

COPP/PMP w/ HDCP

COPP/PMP w/ HDCP

COPP/PMP w/ HDCP

COPP/PMP w/ HDCP

COPP/PMP w/ HDCP

Maximum Resolution Display Support HDMI11

QXGA 75 Hz (2048x1536)

QXGA 75 Hz (2048x1536)

QXGA 75 Hz (2048x1536)

QXGA 75 Hz (2048x1536)

QXGA 75 Hz (2048x1536)

QXGA 75 Hz (2048x1536)

Provides a user-friendly, single-cable connector that enables transmission of superior, uncompressed digital video and audio Analog connection that carries high-bandwidth 480i or 576i resolution video, resulting in sharper images than standard RGB video Digital video interface that maximizes the visual quality of digital display devices such as LCD computer displays and digital projectors Standard analog display interfaces, such as VGA, provide basic visual quality when connected to CRTs, LCDs, or HDTVs

YES (945GM chipset only)

No

YES (G33 chipset only)

YES

YES

YES

S-Video11

YES

YES

YES

YES

YES

YES

DVI11

YES

YES

YES

YES

YES

YES

Analog Outputs11

YES

YES

YES

YES

YES

YES

Intel Clear Video Technology 5

Intel Clear Video Technology is a combination of video processing hardware and software technologies that delivers enhanced HD video playback, sharper images, precise color control and advanced support for a wide range of digital displays without the extra expense of an add-on video card. Feature
Enhanced High-Definition Video Playback Sharper Image Quality Vibrant Colors Advanced Digital Display Support

Benefit
Experience high-definition video playback without the need for expensive add-in video cards or decoders. Enables smoother video playback and multi-stream playback for picture-in-picture Maintain sharp image quality even at high resolutions, and reduce annoying artifacts through both analog and digital video signals Allows user adjustment of hue, saturation, brightness and contrast enabling more accurate color of video clips under any environmental lighting condition Allows your PC to connect to a wide range of digital displays by supporting the latest digital display interfaces, including the High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI), which carries uncompressed HD video and multi-channel audio in one cable

Intel Clear Video technology uses advanced de-interlacing technology and ProcAmp color controls to deliver sharper, more vibrant video images.

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Mercury Research, PC Graphics 2007 - Updated Edition Q12007 (includes integrated and discrete graphics). Platforms based on the Intel 945G/945GM Express Chipset and above, when configured with memory devices of adequate amount and speed, meet all current requirements for the Windows Vista* Premium OS system logo. DirectX* 10 and Shader Model 4.0 software driver support expected in Q1 2008. Hardware T&L and Shader Model 3.0 software driver support expected in August 2007. Intel Clear Video Technology, including improved video playback and quality are available only on the Intel G965, G33, and G35 Express Chipsets, and the Mobile Intel GM965 and GL960 Express Chipsets. HW accelerated MPEG-2 VLD not currently supported on Windows Vista* due to OS issue (to be resolved in Vista* SP1). HW accelerated WMV9b/VC-1 not supported on Windows Vista* until August 2007. HD-DVD or Blu-ray disc media playback requires the use of a third-party decoder card and appropriate software drivers. Ability to play back AVC/H2.64 content is dependent on system configuration, content bitrate and resolution. TV Wizard utility is available through a software graphics driver which is available for download at www.support.intel.com. Requires SDVO card. Copyright 2007 Intel Corporation. All rights reserved. Intel, the Intel logo, Intel. Leap ahead., and Intel. Leap ahead. logo are trademarks of Intel Corporation in the U.S. and other countries. Printed in USA 0507/KN/OCG/XX/PDF Please Recycle 317400-002US

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