Re: Does a G3220 really need DisplayPort for 1440p?

idata · ‎02-07-2016

I'm currently selecting parts for an office PC I'm building. I was thinking of using a G3220 as the CPU, and a 1440p monitor. I also plan to use the integrated graphics, as I'm not going to use any applications that need a dedicated GPU on that PC. I looked up the G3220's specs, and found out that the max resolution for HDMI 1.4 is 1920x1080@60Hz, and the max resolution for DisplayPort is 2560x1600@60Hz. So in order to use a 1440Hz monitor, I need to have a motherboard that has DisplayPort. This confuses me, because my other PC runs 1440p just fine with HDMI 1.4, with an AMD R9 390.

Do I really need a motherboard with DisplayPort to run 2560x1440@60Hz with a G3320?

If yes, why is that, and how comes my other PC doesn't need DisplayPort?

I already set my eyes on two motherboards, both have Intel H81 chipsets, but the cheaper one doesn't have a DisplayPort, only HDMI. If I don't need DP, I'll buy the cheaper one.

G3220 specifications:

Intel® Pentium® Processor G3220 (3M Cache, 3.00 GHz) Specifications

Motherboard with DisplayPort:

http://www.gigabyte.com/products/product-page.aspx?pid=5248# ov http://www.gigabyte.com/products/product-page.aspx?pid=5248# ov

Motherboard without DisplayPort:

http://www.gigabyte.com/products/product-page.aspx?pid=5158# ov http://www.gigabyte.com/products/product-page.aspx?pid=5158# ov

Please note that I'm ordering these parts in the Netherlands, and that available parts and prices may be different from the USA.

I really appreciate the help!

idata · ‎02-07-2016

Sorry for the broken link.

G3200 specifications:

http://ark.intel.com/products/77773/Intel-Pentium-Processor-G3220-3M-Cache-3_00-GHz Intel® Pentium® Processor G3220 (3M Cache, 3.00 GHz) Specifications

Anonymous · ‎02-09-2016

Hi LuukB,

Both video ports provides with the resolution that you are looking for; even the VGA with 1920x1200@60Hz. I recommended you to verify the maximum resolution of your display, it should be 1440 X mailto:……@...Hz ……@...Hz.

Regards,

Mike C

idata · ‎02-09-2016

1440p = 2560x1440

Anonymous · ‎02-10-2016

Hi LuukB,

Thank you for your feedback. In this case it is necessary to use a Displayport. You were using a mid-range dedicated graphics card on your older computer and the Intel® Pentium® G3220 is low range processor, the performance is limited.

Regards,

Mike C