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| 23 JAN 2011 at 5:23pm |
InlandAZGuild Master
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Status : Offline | All video processors in the Radeon HD line support a minimum of Pixel and Shader model 4 - so, yes the hardware will support them.
Here's an excerpt of the various flavors from GPU Review:
Here's a brief description of the different versions:
PS2.0 - Came with the original DirectX 9.0 specification. First implemented in the Radeon 9700 Pro.
PS2.0a - Usually refers to the extended PS2.0 version supported by nVidia's GeForce FX line. Essentially a quarter of the way to full blown PS3.0. It supported far more instructions and features than the PS2.0 specification required.
PS2.0b - Refers to the shader model supported by the Radeon X700/X8*0 series. Could handle more instructions than PS2.0, but was still behind PS2.0a in instruction limits and features.
PS3.0 - Most notably added dynamic flow control making the gpu much more like a general processor (cpu). Also removed the ceiling on most instruction limits entirely and raised other limits significantly. This model is supported by all GeForce 6 Series and higher and all Radeon X1000 series and higher.
PS4.0 - Significantly raised nearly all instruction limits, added integer operations, tightened handling of floating point numbers, as well as tons of other features. This model is supported by all GeForce 8 Series and higher and all Radeon X2000 series and higher. This is generally considered to be a much more significant upgrade than was PS3.0.
Although the HD series isn't specifically mentioned, SM 4.0 (and above) are supported. You can review each model at the site below (select a model and scroll down to PS/VS Version).
GPU Review - Video Card Comparison
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| 24 JAN 2011 at 11:56am |
JacopoIntergalactic Janitor
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Status : Online | Hello pal again! But Ati mobility radeon hd and ati radeon hd is the same thing? Cause i didn't get it yet.
Thanks!
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| 24 JAN 2011 at 4:20pm |
InlandAZGuild Master
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Status : Offline | They are built to the same specifications for the most part, so yes. Just make sure the IGP (integrated graphics processor) has a fair amount of dedicated (discrete) memory which doesn't share your system Ram.
There are exceptions, but most are minor. When it comes to the pixel and shader models supported, all I have seen are identical.
If you peruse to NotebookCheck.net you'll find a list ranked by Class, which is basically a performance rating from 1 to 6 (higher numbers indicate lower performance).
NotebookCheck.net - Laptop Video Graphics Cards - Benchmark List
There is a model that I was unaware of in the list, an HD 2300 that is only DirectX 9.0c compliant (shader model 3) - don't consider that one.
Any model in the Class 1 or 2 categories will perform quite well for you.
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| 24 JAN 2011 at 4:47pm |
JacopoIntergalactic Janitor
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Status : Online | I see, but i mean if they are identical jst about pixel shader 2.0 or more support, because i'd like to play adventure games as 15 days, runaway 3, everlight, the last simon the sorcerer... I don't care about RAM and chipset but just pixel shader.
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| 24 JAN 2011 at 5:23pm |
InlandAZGuild Master
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Joined: 4 MAY 2007
Status : Offline | You will care if the IGP doesn't have the muscle to run them. Games like Runaway 3 will lag if there isn't a sufficient amount of memory and processing power (dedicated memory always is best).
Like I said, a Class 1 or 2 ranking will get the job done.
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