| API support | |
|---|---|
| DirectX | Direct3D 9.0 (for GMA 950 and older)[1] Direct3D 10.0 (for GMA X3100 and later)[1] Shader Model 2.0 (for GMA 3000 and older)[1] Shader Model 3.0 (for GMA X3000)[1] Shader Model 4.0 (for GMA X3100 and later)[1] |
| OpenCL | N/A[1] |
| OpenGL | OpenGL 2.1[1] |
| History | |
| Predecessor | Intel Extreme Graphics |
| Successor | Intel HD and Iris Graphics |
The Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) is a series of integrated graphics processors introduced in 2004 by Intel, replacing the earlier Intel Extreme Graphics series and being succeeded by the Intel HD and Iris Graphics series.
This series targets the market of low-cost graphics solutions. The products in this series are integrated onto the motherboard, have limited graphics processing power, and use the computer's main memory for storage instead of a dedicated video memory. They were commonly found on netbooks, low-priced laptops and desktop computers, as well as business computers which do not need high levels of graphics capability. In early 2007, about 90% of all PC motherboards sold had an integrated GPU.[2]