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Both Graphics Cards Running?

I'm trying to disable the integrated graphics card. I disabled "Automatic graphic switching" in the settings, but every time I view the About This Mac screen, both cards are listed. Is this as designed? I thought only one card should be listed (whichever is being used).



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Posted on Feb 20, 2021 11:47 AM

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Posted on Feb 20, 2021 12:17 PM

Winterhawke wrote:

I'm trying to disable the integrated graphics card. I disabled "Automatic graphic switching" in the settings, but every time I view the About This Mac screen, both cards are listed. Is this as designed? I thought only one card should be listed (whichever is being used).


If only the Integrated card was running it will show one:





If the Discreet card is running it will show both, like your screen shot.


Yes by design.

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Feb 20, 2021 12:17 PM in response to Winterhawke

Winterhawke wrote:

I'm trying to disable the integrated graphics card. I disabled "Automatic graphic switching" in the settings, but every time I view the About This Mac screen, both cards are listed. Is this as designed? I thought only one card should be listed (whichever is being used).


If only the Integrated card was running it will show one:





If the Discreet card is running it will show both, like your screen shot.


Yes by design.

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