How capable are the integrated graphics on the MBP 13"?

[marcos8]

I believe I will be in the market soon for a new computer and find the 13" MBP very appealing. The size/form factor is great. My question though is how capable is the integrated graphics on the 13 compared to the 15. Currently I am no power user but that's also because I'm only on an iPad right now. I'd like to do photo editing, but not a lot of video. Of course I do a ton of internet etc with videos playing from the web/YouTube etc... I just do want to fall into the trap of thinking I need upgraded graphics of the 15" (and the price that goes into that if I don't need it). I do though intend to hang on to the computer as long as possible and don't want a sluggish incapable machine in a year or two. It's just the 13" form factor suits me better. I will probably max out the ram option to 16gb because I can. Thanks

 

[pallymore]

according to benchmarks, they are not not very capable.
if you need to do any 3D graphic intensive work - you will need to upgrade.

 

[brian3uk]

I believe I will be in the market soon for a new computer and find the 13" MBP very appealing. The size/form factor is great. My question though is how capable is the integrated graphics on the 13 compared to the 15. Currently I am no power user but that's also because I'm only on an iPad right now. I'd like to do photo editing, but not a lot of video. Of course I do a ton of internet etc with videos playing from the web/YouTube etc... I just do want to fall into the trap of thinking I need upgraded graphics of the 15" (and the price that goes into that if I don't need it). I do though intend to hang on to the computer as long as possible and don't want a sluggish incapable machine in a year or two. It's just the 13" form factor suits me better. I will probably max out the ram option to 16gb because I can. Thanks

Basically, if you're a simple photo editor and net surfer it'll probably be fine but don't expect much more than that. I bought the no-touch version and actually returned it a few days later. I didn't expect much out of it but trying to play a pretty basic game (WoW) was miserable. It also got VERY warm, to the point the keyboard was a uncomfortable to the touch. The touch bar version has slightly more power and the extra fan and vents, so if anything make sure you get one with a touch bar.

 

[HiRez]

The integrated graphics are fine for photo editing and web videos, it won't be an issue. As @pallymore said, mostly 3D is going to tax it. The things you mentioned generally don't hit the GPU very hard.

 

[Stefan johansson]

I got a 13 inch,works well for photo edit and video watching,also work with video games that's not too hard on graphics. Of course,it cannot do everything,but it's ok for me.

 

[macintoshmac]

there were some videos showing GTA V on the MBP 2016 13" that ran "just fine".