Integrated vs dedicated graphics
- Integrated (Intel UHD/Iris Xe/Arc, AMD Radeon) shares system RAM. Fine for study, office, video and light games. Newer ones like Radeon 780M and Intel Arc are surprisingly capable.
- Dedicated (NVIDIA MX, GTX, RTX) has its own memory and much more power – needed for modern games, video editing and 3D.
- Workstation (NVIDIA T-series, Quadro, RTX A) are certified for CAD software like AutoCAD and SolidWorks.
About the performance index
The index puts each GPU on one scale (RTX 4070 Laptop = 100) based on typical published benchmark ranges. It’s a guide: the same GPU varies by 20–30% between laptops because manufacturers set different power limits (TGP). A high-TGP RTX 3050 can beat a low-TGP 3050 Ti.
Quick buying guide
| Need | Minimum graphics |
|---|---|
| Study, office, YouTube | Any integrated |
| Esports (Valorant, CS2) | Iris Xe / Radeon 660M or better |
| Modern games at 1080p | GTX 1650 / RTX 3050 or better |
| Video editing | RTX 3050+ (NVENC encoder helps) |
| CAD / engineering | NVIDIA T-series / RTX A-series or RTX GeForce |
New RTX laptops started around ₹80,000 in late 2026; refurbished ones with GTX 1650/RTX 3050 cost much less – see our gaming laptop under ₹50,000 guide.
Frequently asked questions
Is GTX 1650 still good?
For esports and older games at 1080p, yes. For newer AAA games, an RTX 3050 or better is safer.
What is TGP?
Total Graphics Power – the power limit a laptop maker sets for the GPU. Higher TGP means more performance.