Windows Manager on a laptop is experiencing performance issues.
Windows Manager on a laptop is experiencing performance issues.
I've seen a few posts about this and while many seem to have solved their issue mine is still slow when I have apps/games open. Hell it'll slow down if I have too many tabs of edge open.
Drivers are updated, Setting graphics priority is meaningless (more on that later), turned off Hardware accelerated GPU scheduling, can't switch it in bios, checked for any corruption, all dead ends.
Model: MSI Sword 15
Specs are 15-11400H, 16GB Ram, integrated UHD GPU, and a GTX 3050 Ti.
Now from what I understand (unless this is only for higher end laptops) I believe there's a thing called optimus for nvidia where the discrete gpu has to go through the integrated gpu for some scheduling thing (Windows or the UHD determines which gpu is required dependent on power needed). Thus because the integrated GPU, when I'm doing anything worthwhile, is randomly crunching anything from 20-100%, it also by extension slows down the 3050 Ti.
Now i don't actually know if I actually have optimus, or if it actually is the dwm.exe, but I'd say I'm over 90% certain that the performance issue is somewhat related to the UHD graphics, as occasionally the the games will run very smooth, at good framerates, only for it then randomly get shot to
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, and this always aligns with the high DWM gpu usage on the UHD graphics (assuming Task manager is GPU usage is correct). S this is what i mean when i say that directly setting app gpu priority is meaningless. I could set everything to the 3050 Ti, but if the app still has to go through the UHD first, and when DWM gpu usage goes up, which it will, it'll slow everything back down anyway.
Who thought that'd be a good idea?
Anyone have any other potential solutions?
Out of curiosity why should DWM, which essentially just manages the windows UI, be so bad with GPU usage? The UHD may not be a dedicated gaming GPU, but it's a modern relatively "modern" one, and struggling with a UI that does nothing but fade out task bars and windows, it's like I'm paired with a archaic Riva TNT in my modern laptop i.e. very, very, old graphics chip for all the kids out there.
If you wish to turn off Nvidia's Optimus, how can I ensure only a dedicated graphics card functions on my HP OMEN 15-en10 without a second monitor? This laptop runs an AMD Ryzen 5 5600H processor and a 3060 graphics card. What system resource patterns appear in Task Manager's Resource Monitor? Is the BIOS version listed for this device?
Running a game known for its low frame rates because of the integrated GPU. CPU usage stays below 20%, RAM is at 63%, and disk usage increases occasionally but remains normal. Every time I close the tab, the internal GPU reaches 100% before dropping, which happens when I close it. When I reopen, the choppy frame rate appears, then the HD GPU usage returns to 100%. The 3050 Ti is experiencing some use but never exceeds 50%. Bios version: American Megatrends International, LLC. E1582IMS.30F, 15/10/2021. Should I update the bios and report it back?
updated the bios, no changes needed. I experienced a smooth game session without issues before the update, but it happened once during a full session. After updating, even with the edge tab open, it still occurs occasionally. It was even noticeable when using an iGPU spiking to 100%. I also couldn't find a way to disable Optimux, assuming it's enabled.
Update: Post-update, scrolling through a document slows my system and the iGPU performance monitor rises to 75%.