Can you run integrated graphics and GPU at the same time?
So, to answer your question, yes, it is possible to use both the integrated GPU and the dedicated GPU on a laptop for running one game. It’s possible to do this at the hardware level, and it’s possible to do this at the software level.
Can I use integrated graphics and dedicated graphics together for different monitors?
On a desktop, you don’t have to. The dedicated GPU should support more than one monitor. There are a few cases where you may want to use both the integrated and the dedicated, in which case you should just be able to enable them both in bios. On a laptop this is not possible.
Do I need a dedicated graphics card for dual monitors?
A single video card that supports a dual-monitor setup can handle running two screens at the same time: it is not necessary to have two video cards to run two monitors on one computer. Video cards that have two monitor connection ports typically support dual-monitor setups.
What is a mux switch?
A mux switch allows the laptop to switch between integrated and discrete GPU, allowing both direct access to the display and eliminating the passthrough. So if a game ran at a theoretical solid 90fps with a mux switch, it might run at 85 fps without one. Not optimal, but it’s not a disaster either.
Can you use 2 GPUs at once?
To use dual graphics cards, your computer needs AMD or Nvidia technology that links the cards to produce a single output. The AMD graphics technology is CrossFire and the Nvidia technology is SLI. Finally, the SLI or Crossfire feature must be enabled in the GPU driver control panel.
Can I use two graphics cards at the same time?
If combining the on board Intel® HD Graphics with a external PCI/PCIe video card, Windows will allow using the two graphics controllers at the same time, but the only dual display mode available is “Extended desktop”.
How do I connect an external graphics card to my computer?
You can connect an external GPU by Thunderbolt (fast) or USB (slow) and use it at the same time as the internal graphics to drive additional displays. On desktops, most systems automatically disable the integrated graphics if you plug a graphics card into a slot.
Can I use integrated graphics and dedicated graphics at the same time?
You can use both integrated and dedicated graphics at the same time, but not in the way I think you are asking. You cannot combine the integrated graphics and dedicated graphics processing power for most applications.
Can I use my integrated graphics card as a secondary monitor?
Firstly, lots of motherboards allow you to use your integrated graphics to drive a secondary display. You should be able to find related options in the BIOS. Some operating systems might misbehave with this enabled (Mostly some versions of Linux), but it’s generally nothing that can’t be fixed.