Intel GMA
Series of integrated graphics processors by Intel / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) is a series of integrated graphics processors introduced in 2004 by Intel, replacing the earlier Intel Extreme Graphics series and being succeeded by the Intel HD and Iris Graphics series.
API support | |
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DirectX | Direct3D 9.0 (for GMA 950 and older)[1] Direct3D 10.0 (for GMA X3100 and later)[1] Shader Model 2.0 (for GMA 3000 and older)[1] Shader Model 3.0 (for GMA X3000)[1] Shader Model 4.0 (for GMA X3100 and later)[1] |
OpenCL | N/A[1] |
OpenGL | OpenGL 2.1[1] |
History | |
Predecessor | Intel Extreme Graphics |
Successor | Intel HD and Iris Graphics |
This series targets the market of low-cost graphics solutions. The products in this series are integrated onto the motherboard, have limited graphics processing power, and use the computer's main memory for storage instead of a dedicated video memory. They were commonly found on netbooks, low-priced laptops and desktop computers, as well as business computers which do not need high levels of graphics capability. In early 2007, about 90% of all PC motherboards sold had an integrated GPU.[2]