I purchased a mid-range laptop recently, yet its GPU is functioning extremely poorly?
I purchased a mid-range laptop recently, yet its GPU is functioning extremely poorly?
Method 1: Using Control Panel
(Classic Approach)
Press the Windows key + R, type control and press Enter to launch the Control Panel, or look for "Control Panel" in the Start Menu.
Adjust the "View by" setting (top right) to Large icons.
Select Power Options.
In the "Preferred plans" section, you'll find Balanced, Power saver, and possibly High performance.
If High performance isn't listed, click the drop-down arrow next to Show additional plans and choose High performance
Yes.
Don't think I have any frame cap, since the games sometimes reach 80-90 fps, but drops quickly to 40 or 50 sometimes even less, and the GPU wattage doesn't increase above 10-12 no matter what. And even when the game gets like 80 fps, still doesn't feel smooth and there is stuttering happening.
It includes the Lenovo Vantage. I adjusted it to performance mode, but the results were the same as in balanced mode, with no improvement regardless of the setting.
is the laptop connected in Lenovo Vantage there should be an extreme mode if not, try this
2. Check GPU Usage and Setup
Make sure applications and games are utilizing the dedicated NVIDIA GPU instead of the built-in graphics (iGPU).
NVIDIA Control Panel:
Right-click your desktop and open the
NVIDIA Control Panel
.
Go to
"Manage 3D Settings"
>
"Global Settings"
.
Choose "Preferred graphics processor" to
"High-performance NVIDIA processor"
What games are you playing? What resolution are you using? If your Nvidia GPU stays under 40% usage, it could indicate a CPU issue or insufficient VRAM, depending on the games and settings. It's recommended to test your CPU with CPUz and check their site for detailed results. Running 3DMark Time Spy will also provide insights into your system's performance relative to others with similar specifications.
I played Dota 2 and Elden Ring at the lowest settings with 1080p, and I'm experiencing stutters, low frame rates, and input lag. I understand the CPU is weak, but I've noticed benchmarks showing similar setups run much smoother games online, like Cyberpunk 2077 at 1080p.