How to Set Default GPU for Apps on Windows 11 [Tutorial]
0How to Set Default GPU for Apps on Windows 11 [Tutorial]
On Windows 11, you can choose the preferred GPU an app should utilize using one of the available control panels from AMD or NVidia. However, if you have a system with multiple graphics cards and want a particular app to use the high-performance card or least powerful to improve battery life, you can also control this feature through the “Display” settings page.
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Many computers use processors with built-in integrated graphics that help them provide basic video features at low power consumption. However, some PCs also have dedicated video cards that are used for more demanding apps and games. Usually, Windows 11 automatically switches between graphics cards, depending on the apps you are using and the games you’re playing. However, sometimes, you might want to force a particular app or game to use the discrete video card or the built-in integrated graphics. So how do you force a game to use your dedicated and more powerful graphics card? In Windows 11, you can do this directly from the Settings app without having to search through Nvidia’s or AMD’s apps for the right settings. Here's how:
This tutorial will apply for computers, laptops, desktops, and tablets running the Windows 10 and Windows 11 operating systems (Home, Professional, Enterprise, Education) from all supported hardware manufactures, like Dell, HP, Acer, Asus, Toshiba, Lenovo, Alienware, Razer, MSI, Huawei , Microsoft Surface, and Samsung.