My laptop is unable to efficiently choose the right GPU
I have a HP Pavilion series laptop with the following specs:
- CPU: Ryzen 5 4500H
- GPU 1: AMD Radeon integrated
- GPU 2: Nvidia GTX 1650ti
The issue started suddenly. My laptop is not using the Nvidia GPU to its full potential. I used to get 130+ fps in CS:GO and Valorant, but now I'm getting around 60 fps. I saw that that my laptop has 100% AMD Radeon usage but only around 30% 1650ti usage. But in some games like Tomb Raider, my laptop is using 100% Nvidia GPU, and I am getting around 80 fps at high settings. I have already put Nvidia as the preferred graphics card in Nvidia settings. But there is no option for switchable graphics in the AMD Radeon software. I have also changed my power plan to prefer Nvidia graphics card.
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Why is my laptop not using the right GPU?
When you're facing the issue of your laptop not using a dedicated GPU, updating the graphics driver should be your go-to option since a faulty or outdated graphics driver can cause many problems. So always make sure you have the latest correct graphics driver for your operating system at all times.How do I prioritize my laptop GPU?
Switching to Your PC's Dedicated GPU (NVIDIA)How do I specify which GPU to use?
- Open the tab Program Settings and choose the game from the dropdown menu. - Next, select the preferred graphics processor for this program from the second dropdown. Your Nvidia GPU should show as High performance Nvidia processor. Finally, save your changes.How do I force Windows to use a specific GPU?
If you have an Nvidia graphics card, open the Nvidia control panel. In the left pane, select Manage 3D settings. In the right pane, under Global Settings tab, click on the drop-down menu under Preferred Graphics Processor. Select the graphics card you wish to set as default, then click Apply to enforce the changes.How to set NVIDIA as default graphics card for Windows 10 computers and laptops - 2022 Tutorial
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