Differences Between Discrete and Integrated Graphics

[IdeoPraxist]

I am trying to understand the difference between discrete and integrated graphics.

Does 'discrete graphics' mean a stand-alone video graphics card and 'integrated' graphics' mean the graphic processing unit is embedded into the motherboard?

All I can tell from reading benchmark testing is that 'integrated graphics' are severely poor compared to stand-alone graphics cards. But does stand-alone = discrete?

http://www.tomshardware.com/graphic/20030903/integrated_graphics-01.html

Thanks in advance.

[metallicat666]

integrated does mean built into the motherboard.
i havent come accross discrete graphics before but im assuming it means a proper graphics card.