Intel 3000HD or nVidia 3100m

Question

Hi everyone,

I have a Dell E6410 which has a dodgy motherboard I have to replace. I currently have the motherboard with the Intel 3000HD built in. After doing some research I have found out I can also opt to replace with the other type of motherboard available for this model which has the nVidia 3100m 512mb.

Now after more research, I have found that the Intel 3000HD performs better in the benchmark results than the nVidia. But I thought the nVidia was meant to be the upgrade, so am a little confused.

I do play games, mainly old ones (Battlefield 2, C&C Generals, Dawn of War 1 etc) so am pretty sure the gfx on both would be equal for these, but if I wanted to play something a little newer can the nvidia handle it?.

So which is better, should I go with the benchmark results and stick with the intel or should I trust the supposedly higher spec and go for the nvidia?

thanks any help would be appreciated.

DELL-Chinmay S · Answer

Hi,

Ideally NVidia 3100m should perform better as it has a dedicated memory of 512 MB. Below is the comparison of both the motherboards that your system supports:

You can check the tech specs of Nvidia 3100m from the link: http://bit.ly/SqluCM and for Intel QM57 chipset with Intel HD graphics from link: http://intel.ly/ThLlcf

Please reply in case you have further questions.

corytrevor · Answer

Hi,

thanks for your reply. That's why I'm confused it should perform better but seems to show lower benchmark results.

I am also wondering though, does the Nvidia motherboard for the E6410 also have built in integrated graphics also switchable from the bios? So I may have the option for both?

DELL-Chinmay S · Answer

Hi,

NVIDIA NVS 3100M does not support switchable graphics. If you are considering the benchmark results for both and feel that Intel 3000HD has an edge over the Nvidia NVS 3100M, you can continue using the Intel 3000 HD for better performance of your machine. Moreover, Dell does not offer processor or motherboard upgrades for purchase as discrete items, nor does Dell recommend upgrading the processor or motherboard in any given system. Therefore, Dell cannot support systems in which the motherboard or processor has been upgraded through third-party services or products. For more information, you can refer to the link: http://dell.to/TXOJja

Please reply for further clarifications.

DELL-Royan S · Answer

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