We often talk about the latest and greatest graphics cards and playing games at the highest settings, but there are times when that's not an option. In times like these, it's nice to have a library of fun games that won't melt our processors. Here's our list of 25 great (but less demanding) games we can wholeheartedly recommend.
https://www.techspot.com/article/1997-great-laptop-budget-pc-games/
That was one on my original list, which was longer than 25. Had to make some sacrifices, but good game.
I have not played Eve. I would not have even thought it would run on iGPUs.
It's from 2004 and still runs on DX7 IIRC. It's actually mostly CPU based.
CCP state the following as minimum hardware requirements (at 1080p resolution, lowest graphics settings):
It runs on DX11 and DX12 will be introduced in a future update this year or next year. It's one of the few long running MMOs that actually made multiple big graphical and engine upgrades over the years.
Yes - the Mobility HD 4650 had 320 shader units, 32 TMUs, 8 ROPs, and roughly 12 GB/s of bandwidth; an Intel UHD 630 has an equivalent of 192 shaders, 16 TMUs, and 8 ROPs (the bandwidth depends on the system memory - for example, DDR4-3200 dual channel is 51 GB/s.) There doesn't seem to be much difference, but the iGPU's clock speed is quite a lot higher than the M4650, so coupled with the better bandwidth, it is going to be faster.
Yeah, "we don't go to Ravenholm" or.. why not?
It's worth noting, the 1st Dishonored, the Chronicles of Riddick, Painkiller and Serious Sam 1/2/3 do feel great still.
If you're up to good visuals and brainf*ck at the same time, don't miss the Witness. It may not entertain you as the Talos Principle though.
Ah, how could I forget Bioshock 3. Or is it better to watch Mulholland Dr.?
Firewatch was the best story-rich walking simulator in my list. Along with "What remains of Edith Finch", which may touch you too deep.
