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Both Intel and AMD intensively work in the integration of graphic core in the central processor, In this case Microsoft work on alternate paths : working on graphic applications, which use direct 3d 10 and Direct 3d 10.1 interfaces without separate graphic accelerator, using the CPU.
Microsoft plan to add this functionality in the operating system Windows 7 using the complex WARP and Promises the support of smoothing (anti-aliasing) and anisotropic filtration.
WARP10 minimum hardware requirements will remain as in Vista, Processor at the frequency ( 800 MHz+) and 512 MB memory .
Microsoft indicates that 3- GHz four core Penryn will exceed, at least the integrated Intel chipset . Crysis @ the resolution 800 X 600 and low graphic settings using this CPU will work @ 5,69 FPS against 5,17 fps using the built-in Intel graphic core. Naturally, even NVIDIA budget discrete card ensure about 42 FPS @ the same settings.
However, Microsoft does not position WARP as solution for games amateurs. Related Products :
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