Troubleshooting guide
How to fix the problem
On a computer with integrated and dedicated graphics, some applications can be assigned the faster GPU. This helps only workloads that support GPU acceleration. It will not by itself speed up typing documents or slow downloads.
Possible solutions
Choose the method that matches your situation. Start with the simplest suitable option and check the result. If the problem is fixed, you do not need to continue with the other methods.
Choose a GPU in Windows graphics settings
Save your work in the application before changing settings.
Steps to follow
- In Windows 11, open Settings > System > Display > Graphics. Find the application or add its actual executable using Browse.
- If you do not know the executable's location, check the application's shortcut properties. Do not choose only a launcher if the game or application runs through a different file.
- Select High performance in the application's options and check the GPU name shown. If both modes show the same GPU, a second suitable adapter may not be available.
- Save the selection, fully close the application and restart it. Compare the same project or game scene.
Check whether the application uses the selected GPU
A higher GPU usage number alone does not prove an improvement.
Steps to follow
- In Task Manager's Performance tab, note the number assigned to each GPU.
- In the Details table's column selector, enable GPU engine if available and find the running application.
- Compare the displayed GPU number with the Performance tab. On a laptop, integrated graphics may still drive the display while the dedicated GPU does the rendering.
- If performance does not improve or heat increases, restore Let Windows decide. If the application has its own GPU selector, check its official instructions.
If the problem persists
If the dedicated GPU is missing, check the model's configuration and manufacturer drivers. Do not remove integrated graphics drivers simply to force a different GPU.
Request a repair