Is there a way to open separate tabs in Microsoft Edge using different GPUs?
Is there a way to open separate tabs in Microsoft Edge using different GPUs?
I use only Microsoft Edge and I prefer not to run two different programs simultaneously on separate GPUs. I need to compare them directly and have only one monitor, so I can choose either the Igpu or Dgpu option. I've tried switching between them after restarting from igpu to dpgu, but it only recognizes the program as a single GPU. I can't change GPUs before switching tabs. Do you have any alternatives besides installing a completely different browser? Just to compare the video output side by side. If not, I think installing Chrome might be the best option. What do you recommend? Thanks.
Downloading differs from installing. It looks like you aim to set up two separate Edge instances within one Windows setup.
It’s likely not feasible.
You might manage multiple user accounts and activate Edge for each one.
How often would you require this feature?
I just wanted to test it once but it kept returning the same program on startup. I also tried redownloading, but the Microsoft Store says it's already installed. Maybe I can get another version from their site and name it something else myself? I managed to get it working by using a completely different browser. So yes, it's possible to see the difference. For example, with NVIDIA Optimus I have separate windows for each program. I'm really focused on this, so if it's not the same program the comparison isn't very clear. I haven't used Firefox in ten years, by the way. LOL!
not sure what you're aiming for.
You can create two separate edge windows, or even open one and then open another while dragging it to a second tab. Then pull it out of the edge to form a second window.
Click and drag one window so your mouse touches the monitor's side, making it occupy half the screen. Repeat with the other window.
This allows you to play two videos side by side at once.
That is what I was trying to do but on separate gpus my computer has an integrated gpu and a dedicated gpu. The program may only recognize one and I guess there is no extension for it currently.
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Unless you're rerouting your monitor cable to the motherboard video out, you'll likely still rely on the Dgpu for video output. The CPU will handle much of the processing, but it must still send data to the Dgpu for display. For a true apples-to-apples comparison, you'd need to switch Edge to use the IGPU and move the cable to the motherboard, removing the Dgpu entirely. It seems like a lot of effort for nothing.
It's much more complicated than having two monitors since I'm using a laptop with NVIDIA Optimux. To save power, you can run the operating system on the built-in GPU and execute programs from any GPU you choose. I'm not sure how it works, but I think there might be a special command in the DOS prompt or something similar. Lol.