Radeon X1900 vs Intel HD Graphics 4000 (integrated)

Speed and memory

In our performance index the Radeon X1900 scores 0.7 and the Intel HD Graphics 4000 (integrated) scores 0.6, which makes the Radeon X1900 about 17% faster. That is a visible but modest gap, usually 5 to 10 fps in a game that runs at 60.

Both cards have shared GB of video memory, so memory will not separate them.

In our estimates for popular games at 1080p on High, the biggest gap is in Cyberpunk 2077 (3 against 2 fps), and the smallest is in Fortnite (10 against 9 fps). Games that are light enough to run above 200 fps on both cards show little difference at all.

Power and value

The Radeon X1900 is rated at 120 W and the Intel HD Graphics 4000 (integrated) at 17 W. With a mid-range processor that means a power supply of about 450 W for the first and 450 W for the second. A gap of 103 W shows up in heat and fan noise, and in your electricity use over a few years.

We do not have launch prices for both cards, so we cannot compare value. Check current listings for both.

Which one to buy

Choose the Radeon X1900 if you want the faster card, and it also has at least as much memory. It makes the most sense at 1440p and above, or on a monitor with a high refresh rate.

Choose the Intel HD Graphics 4000 (integrated) if the price gap matters more than the 17% speed difference, or if you want lower power draw and a quieter PC. Whichever you pick, check reviews for the games you play, because two cards with similar scores can differ in individual titles.