Technical Terms - Hardware (A-Z) - IGP

What does IGP stand for?

• Integrated Graphics Processor

• Internet Graphics Processor

• Internal Graphics Processor

• Integrated Gaming Processor

Where is an IGP integrated?

• Hard Drive

• RAM

• CPU

• Motherboard

What is the purpose of an IGP?

• Process sound

• Process text

• Process graphics

• Process networking

How does an IGP help the main CPU?

• Takes graphics processing load

• Takes text processing load

• Takes sound processing load

• Takes networking processing load

Why can't IGPs use a dedicated fan for cooling?

• Not compatible

• Too heavy

• Too expensive

• Soldered onto the motherboard

Where can video cards be attached in a computer?

• PCI or AGP slots

• CPU

• RAM slots

• Motherboard

Can IGPs be upgraded like video cards?

• Depends

• No

• Yes

• Maybe

What type of computers are IGPs a good solution for?

• Laptops and entry-level desktop PCs

• High-end desktop PCs

• Gaming consoles

• Servers

What is a limitation of IGPs compared to video cards?

• Size

• Performance

• Upgradability

• Cooling

Why are IGPs suitable for laptops?

• Small size

• Easy upgradability

• Dedicated cooling

• High performance