How Do you switch from integrated graphics to GPU? (Explained)

If you’re wondering “How do you switch from integrated graphics to GPU”? then read this. AMD Radeon Settings now allow you to optimize the GPU for Graphics or Compute Workloads.

The use of Compute Workload should improve performance with Blockchain Compute applications. 

Note though that this option is accessible on AMD Radeon Crimson Relive Edition 17.10.2 and later compatible graphics cards. For information on supported GPUs, please see the driver release notes.

How Do you switch from integrated graphics to GPU?

The instructions below describe how to get to the GPU Workload option.

1. Launch the AMD Radeon Settings app. This can be accomplished in one of several ways:

1. Select AMD Radeon Settings from the context menu on your desktop.
2. From the Programs menu, select AMD Radeon Settings.
3. Select the Gaming menu item.
4. Select Global Settings.
5. Select GPU Workload from the Global Graphics tab.
6. Choose the GPU Workload you want.
7. To modify and take effect, click Yes to restart AMD Radeon Settings.
8. The GPU will now resume in the set workload mode.

Note

This choice will apply to all GPUs in a system with more than one GPU.

Final thought 

Using Radeon Software, you will be able to change between graphics cards to the one that you are desired to use. Just follow the same procedure in case you want to do any switching of graphics to GPU.

Thanks for reading and we hope that this guide was helpful to you.

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