The Intel G35 Express Chipset, introduced in 2007, was part of Intel's chipset family designed for desktop systems. It was commonly integrated into motherboards supporting Intel Core 2 Duo and Core 2 Quad processors. The G35 chipset was positioned as a solution for multimedia and entertainment, providing enhanced graphics capabilities.
Key features of the Intel G35 Express Chipset included support for DDR2 memory, PCI Express x16 for discrete graphics cards, and Intel's Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) X3500 integrated graphics. The GMA X3500 aimed to deliver improved graphics performance, making it suitable for multimedia applications and casual gaming. It also supported features like Intel Clear Video Technology for enhanced video playback.
While not geared towards high-end gaming, the Intel G35 Express Chipset provided a balance of performance and multimedia capabilities, making it suitable for mainstream desktop systems with multimedia and entertainment needs.
