Best Games for Intel HD Graphics 4000 & 3000 - TOP LIST

Not everyone can boast the best gaming rig available on the market, equipped with a dedicated GPU. But that doesn't mean that owners of Integrated Graphics devices can't experience the thrills of modern gaming. If you're looking for games that will run well on Intel HD Graphics 4000 and 3000, this games list is just for you.

Intel HD 4000 vs. Intel HD 3000 - what's the difference?

Before we move to games available for Intel HD Graphics 4000 & 3000, let's take a closer look at these two representatives of the HD family. While at first glance they might seem similar, their performance capabilities differ significantly.

The 4000 model, codenamed Ivy Bridge, compares well to dedicated GPUs, like GeForce and AMD. The HD family GPU offers clocks at 350 MHz and 1350 in Boost mode, offering the fast performance necessary to play more recent video games. Another feature of Intel HD 4000 is the support of DirectX 11, a significant improvement over the 3000 model we will discuss later in the text. Last but not least, Ivy Bridge offers a new feature of up to three independent displays. This option should satisfy gamers who want to immerse themselves in the play or streamers who need to keep a look at what's going on in their chat, for example.

Intel HD Graphics 3000, or Sandy Bridge, delivers performance on par with various dedicated GPUs, including older versions of Nvidia and AMD. Like Ivy Bridge, Intel HD Graphics 3000 clocks at the frequency of 350 MHz (1350 in Boost). Sandy Bridge supports DirectX 10, providing only a slightly decreased visual experience than Ivy Bridge. A neat feature is the video decoding and encoding option. Thanks to Sandy Bridge's features, the user can enjoy a decent performance with plenty of games, albeit on minimum system requirements.

Thanks to their manufacturing, both Ivy Bridge and Sandy Bridge are excellent choices for those who require lower power consumption, for example, when using the laptop with the power cable unplugged.

Which games to play on an Intel HD Graphics device?

Devices equipped with either of the two HD family GPU will play plenty of modern games. While the titles' performance will differ depending on the device, most players should have no problem finding games to play at a decent quality. Here's a shortlist of games for the users of HD graphics family devices.

• Counter-Strike: Global Offensive - ave. 87 fps on Intel HD 4000, 61 on 3000 (low res.)
• Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 - ave. 64 fps on Intel HD 4000, 70 on 3000 (low res.)
• Metal Gear Solid V: Phantom Pain - 41 fps on Intel HD Graphics 4000 (low res.)
• Diablo III - ave. 47 fps on Intel HD 4000, 35 on 3000 (low res.)
• Batman: Arkham Origins - 52 fps on Intel HD 4000, 32 on 3000 (low res.)
• Dead Space 3 - ave. 66 fps on Intel HD 4000, 51 on 3000 (low res.)
• Deus-Ex: Human Revolution - ave. 48 fps on Intel HD 4000, 36 on 3000 (low res.)
• StarCraft 2 - ave. 113 fps on Intel HD 4000, 37 on 3000 (low res.)

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