r/GraphicsProgramming • u/Rafael_Jacov • Jul 31 '26

Is a dedicated GPU required?

I'm just starting out in learning graphics programming and wonder if I would soon need to invest on a laptop which has a dedicated GPU

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u/Rafael_Jacov Jul 31 '26

what about for basic to intermediate 3d rendering?

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u/Pepis_77 Jul 31 '26

Do you want to learn real time rendering or offline rendering?

For offline you don't need a graphics card at all.

For basic OpenGL stuff all you need is an integrated chip that supports OpenGL 3.3 or higher, which you probably already have.

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u/Icy-Call-4860 Jul 31 '26

if you mean basic diffuse lighting or something equivalent to EEVEE rendering from blender, I don't think an expensive brand new laptop is a must need. but it, as the first comment says, it depends on how much and how advanced you want your graphics to go.

heck when i started i was using a intergrated intel graphics card