Note: Not all Dell computers have the switchable video card option.Įnsure that you have the latest video card drivers for your computer: Dell Drivers & Downloadsīy default, Windows defines the best GPU for each application based on preloaded profiles. When an external monitor is connected to this discrete video card, there is no option to use the integrated Intel GPU. Some Dell desktops have the option to add a discrete video card for better video (games, 4K video, and so forth). But if the laptop is plugged in and you want to use the laptop for gaming, the discrete GPU would be used for better performance. The best example is when using the laptop on battery, the integrated Intel GPU is used since it uses less power. The purpose of having two GPUs is to extend battery life in laptops and to have better graphic performance for gaming, programming, and so forth. The primary is the Intel integrated GPU (built in the processor) and the second is the discrete AMD or Nvidia GPU. Some Dell laptops have two Graphic Processing Units (GPU) built into the laptop. Integrated and Discrete Video General Information Integrated and Discrete Video General Information.
