Which one should I choose as my preferred graphic processor?

I have a laptop with both a dedicated NVIDIA processor and an integrated Intel HD processor. When I go to make sure my games (for example SWTOR) are using the correct processor, I have a choice between "NVIDIA GPU" and "High Performance NVIDIA Processor" and "Integrated Graphics" . Obviously I'm not going to choose the integrated one, but which of the NVIDIA choices are best for running games?

Best Answer

The "Nvidia GPU" choice shouldn't be here:

Nvidia's documentation about Optimus only mentions "Integrated" and "High Performance".

And a Google image search on nvidia "preferred graphics processor" returns countless results with those 2 options ("High-performance NVIDIA processor" and "Integrated graphics") and none with "NVIDIA GPU".

So, you should probably choose the "High-performance NVIDIA processor" option.

The extra "NVIDIA GPU" option may point to a driver problem.

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What should I put for preferred graphics processor?

Open "Nvidia Control Panel". Select "Manage 3D Settings" under 3D Settings. Click on "Program Settings" tab and then select the program you want to run. Select "Preferred graphics processor" in drop-down menu and then select use the dedicated graphics card, select High-performance Nvidia processor.

How do I choose preferred graphics processor Nvidia?

If the OS does not have a GPU preference for an application, then you can specify the preferred graphics processor to use from the NVIDIA Control Panel > Manage 3D Settings > Preferred graphics processor setting.

Which graphic processor is best Intel or Nvidia?

If you work with 3D modelling, video editing or like playing new 3D games, you'll want to pay more in order to get better graphics performance, as this can make a big difference. Intel is the most popular graphics chip maker simply because its 'HD/UHD Graphics' processors are built into practically every CPU it makes.

How do I choose dedicated graphics?

Right-click on the desktop and select Nvidia Control Panel.

Switch to Manage 3D settings in the left-hand pane.

Switch to the Program Settings tab.

Under Select a program to customize, choose the relevant app.

Under Select the preferred graphics processor for this program, choose the GPU you prefer.

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