[qludes]

It doesn't replace a beefy GPU but the 780m is more than enough for many workloads and playing older games. It's maybe roughly comparable to having desktop GTX 1050.

There's a decent chance that ryzen models with 740m or 760m that we'll probably see in cheaper ThinkPads won't be half bad either compared to the Intel alternative.

[hospitalJail]

Eh 1050 is really bad in 2023.

I wouldn't even get another 1650 even though it can do the job(CAD, AI Art, etc...)

[fbdab103]

Yet many people are happy with the Steam Deck which has a roughly equivalent GPU[0]

>The Steam Deck GPU is based on hardware that is difficult to compare to typical PC video cards. However, the GPU’s maximum throughput of around 1.6 teraflops makes it loosely equivalent in power to an Nvidia GTX 1050 or GTX 950.

[0] https://www.gamerevolution.com/guides/687871-steam-deck-gpu-...

[hospitalJail]

I don't think console gamers are a great way to determine demand of computing platforms. Look at the Switch.

[fbdab103]

You mean the platform that sold 120MM+ units?

No True Scotsman aside, people can game how they choose. The bottom line is that many people are running new, AAA games on this tier of GPU. Is it the best possible fidelity? No, but presumably it is enough for them to derive some enjoyment.

[Tostino]

Steamdeck is running PC games though...