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Intel Arc Graphics dual channel RAM configuration

Xyxos
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I am planning on buying Lenovo Thinkbook 16 G7 IML with these spesifications:

CPU: Intel Core Ultra 7 155H
GPU: Intel Arc Graphics (8 core)
Memory: 16 Gb single channel DDR5 5600MT/s RAM
Storage: 512 Gb G4 SSD

Since it doesn't have dual channel RAM configuration, Intel Arc Graphics would function as Intel Graphics. My question is can I change RAM to 32 Gb dual channel DDR5 RAM to enable the Intel Arc Graphics?

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DhannielM_Intel
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Hello Xyxos,

 

From a technical standpoint, both Intel Graphics and Intel Arc Graphics are the same function. To address your question, you are correct: if your processor has an "H" suffix and is paired with more than 16GB of dual-channel RAM, it will utilize Intel Arc Graphics. The requirement for dual-channel RAM is to optimize the performance of your integrated GPU (iGPU) and overall system efficiency. For more detailed information, please refer to the attached file and see page 2.

 

Best regards,

 

Dhanniel M.

Intel Customer Support Technician

 

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DhannielM_Intel
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Hello Xyxos,


Have you had an opportunity to review the information I shared in my previous reply? At your earliest convenience, please provide your response so we can continue our investigation and work towards resolving the issue.


Best regards,


Dhanniel M.

Intel Customer Support Technician


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Xyxos
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Yes, thank you for help. My laptop know utilises intel arc graphics 🙂

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DhannielM_Intel
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Hello Xyxos,


That's great to hear! If you need further clarification on this matter, please contact your laptop's OEM, as Intel Arc Graphics can only be activated when dual-channel RAM is utilized. As such I will be closing this inquiry. If you require additional assistance, feel free to submit a new question, as this thread will no longer be monitored.


Best regards,


Dhanniel M.

Intel Customer Support Technician


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