12. 3D Performance

Direct 3D Performance: 3D Mark 2001 SE

Intel's expanded UMA design (DVMT=Dynamic Video Memory Technology) delivers on its promise. While there's no hiding the fact that the integrated graphics solution is a cut below dedicated graphics processors, its performance is more than sufficient for a little gaming action now and again.

The graphics core of the 865G chipset in the Shuttle system also benefits from its higher core clock (266 MHz vs. 133 MHz) and the platform's dual-channel memory design. The 853GM mobile platform has no choice but to throw in the towel.

Open GL Games: Quake3 Arena

The game plays fluidly and cleanly at XGA resolution on both the G40 and the Shuttle SB61G2. But the desktop system offers the additional advantage of slick gaming (41.5 fps) at higher resolutions such as SXGA.