OpenGL* is an API (Application Programming Interface) for 3D graphics that is used by many games. OpenGL enables hardware acceleration of 3D graphics, so support is required from the graphics drivers for optimum performance. The latest graphics drivers will usually provide the best compatibility with games that use OpenGL. Graphics drivers that come with Microsoft Windows* or that are downloaded from Windows Update typically do not support OpenGL.

The following links provide OpenGL compatibility information on specific Intel® graphics controllers:

• Intel® HD Graphics
• Intel® G45, G43, & G41 Express Chipsets
• Intel® Q43 & Q45 Express Chipsets
• Mobile Intel® 4 Series Express Chipset Family (Mobile Intel® GM45 Express Chipset)
• Intel® G35, G33, & G31 Express Chipsets
• Intel® Q33 & Q35 Express Chipsets
• Intel® 82GM965 graphics controllers (Mobile Intel® 965 Express Chipset Family)
• Intel® 82G965 graphics controllers (Intel® G965 Express Chipset)
• Intel® 82Q965 graphics controllers (Intel Q965 Express Chipset)
• Intel® 82Q963 graphics controllers (Intel® Q963 Express Chipset)
• Intel® 82946GZ graphics controllers (Intel® 945GZ Express Chipset)
• Mobile Intel® 82945GM graphics controllers (Mobile Intel® 945GM Express Chipset Family)
• Intel® 82945G graphics controllers (Intel® 945G Express Chipset family)
• Mobile Intel® 82915GM & 82910GM graphics controllers (Mobile Intel® 915GM Express Chipset Family)
• Intel® 82915G & 82910G graphics controllers (Intel® 915G Express Chipset Family)
• Intel® 82865G graphics controller (Intel® 865G Chipset Family)
• Intel® 82852/82855 graphics controllers (Intel® 852/855 Chipset Family)
• Intel® 82845G graphics controller (Intel® 845G Chipset)
• Intel® 82830M graphics controller (Intel® 830M Chipset)
• Intel® 82810 graphics controller (Intel® 810 Chipset Family)
• Intel® 82815 graphics controller (Intel® 815 Chipset Family)

Related Topics:
How to identify your Intel® graphics controller
Additional OpenGL Information from OpenGL.org*
OpenGL* Settings Guide

This applies to:

Intel® 3 Series Chipsets Intel® 82810 Graphics and Memory Controller Hub (GMCH) Intel® 82815 Graphics Controller Intel® 82830M Graphics and Memory Controller Hub (GMCH) Intel® 82845G Graphics Controller Intel® 82852/82855 Graphics Controller Family Intel® 82865G Graphics and Memory Controller Hub (GMCH) Intel® 82915G/82910GL Express Chipset Family Intel® 82945G Express Chipset Intel® 82946GZ Graphics Controller Intel® 82G965 Graphics and Memory Controller Hub (GMCH) Intel® 82Q963 Graphics and Memory Controller Hub (GMCH) Intel® 82Q965 Graphics and Memory Controller Hub (GMCH) Intel® G31 Express Chipset Intel® G33 Express Chipset Intel® G35 Express Chipset Intel® G41 Express Chipset Intel® G43 Express Chipset Intel® G45 Express Chipset Intel® HD Graphics Intel® Q33 Express Chipset Intel® Q35 Express Chipset Intel® Q43 Express Chipset Intel® Q45 Express Chipset Mobile Intel® 4 Series Express Chipset Family Mobile Intel® 915GM/GMS, 910GML Express Chipset Family Mobile Intel® 945GM Express Chipset Family Mobile Intel® 965 Express Chipset Family