MacBook Pro Graphics

[DenBeke]

I have a question concerning the graphics in a mid 2012 MacBook Pro.
This MacBook Pro has two graphic cards:
- Intel HD 4000 with 1GB vram
- GeForce GT 650M with 512MB

The Intel HD has more ram than the GeForco, so will the Intel HD be better for some tasks?
​Or is this just a stupid statement?

 

[Freyqq]

I have a question concerning the graphics in a mid 2012 MacBook Pro.
This MacBook Pro has two graphic cards:
- Intel HD 4000 with 1GB vram
- GeForce GT 650M with 512MB

The Intel HD has more ram than the GeForco, so will the Intel HD be better for some tasks?
​Or is this just a stupid statement?

No. The 650M has 512mb of dedicated gddr5 (fast) and then it starts using the system ram (slower). The intel GPU goes straight to the system ram.

 

[DenBeke]

Alright, thank you for the clear answer!