Intel · Intel Gen4 (G4x)
Intel GMA X4500 / GMA 4500
Desktop G4x chips, built on the GM965’s path with G4x’s encodings from one reporter’s two hardware surveys. The results below are that reporter’s account; no diagnostic files were returned and no later release has been run.
- Manufacturer
- Intel
- Chip
- G45 / Q45
- Family
- Intel Gen4 (G4x)
- 3D engine
- Gen4 (G4x)
- Bus
- Integrated (desktop chipset)
- PCI ID
- 8086:2E22, 8086:2E12
Package
intel-gma
Supported since
0.28.0
Tested on
One reporter’s G45 and Q45 machines.
Acceleration by interface
What has been tested
Reported by one tester on 0.28.0: Direct3D, OpenGL and Glide on both machines, and 3DMark 2000 to 1942 (G45) and 1760 (Q45).
Sources and testing notes
Tested games and benchmarks
| Title | API | Result | Version |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3DMark 2000 | Direct3D | 1942 on a G45 and 1760 on a Q45, by one reporter’s account | 0.28.0 |
- Intel GMA X4500 / GMA 4500G45 desktop · v0.28.01942 3DMarks
reporter’s account, G45
Test setup and source
- Machine / CPU
- G45 desktop
- Driver version
- 0.28.0
Not recorded: cpu speed, resolution, colour depth, display mode, game / benchmark version, settings, test date.
Source: Record: G45/Q45 field report
- Intel GMA X4500 / GMA 4500Q45 desktop · v0.28.01760 3DMarks
reporter’s account, Q45
Test setup and source
- Machine / CPU
- Q45 desktop
- Driver version
- 0.28.0
Not recorded: cpu speed, resolution, colour depth, display mode, game / benchmark version, settings, test date.
Source: Record: G45/Q45 field report
Not a like-for-like comparison: machines and driver versions differ.
Install on Windows 98
- Take a cold backup and confirm you can reach Safe Mode.
- Download the
intel-gmapackage(Intel GMA and HD Graphics). - Device Manager → Display adapters → Update Driver → Have Disk, over the top of the current driver. On Intel, pick the adapter ending "(VGA)".
- Shut down fully, then cold-start once.