how can i make my game use more of my gpu instead of my cpu i have tried everything i really need help

Question

so I have tried the hardware accelerated GPU scheduling method and it does not work i have also uninstalled my graphics card drivers and reinstalled them, it every game I play it use all my CPU and it annoying my GPU be on like 7 all day long it does it for apex, fortnite, call of duty, adobe apps, discord even when I have the hardware acceleration turned it still does not use my GPU on discord it does it for most of everything my pc spec are not that great but still I know it works bc it have before can someone plz help me I don't know what to do like is their something I have to do in my bios or sum else because I am so confused

Answer 1

Hi @Spicyknives3839 ,

According to this Bottleneck Calculator your CPU is too slow for your GPU. In my understanding this basically means that while the CPU is working at its limits, the GPU has to wait for the data computed in the CPU. There are two ways to fix this.

If you're working on a laptop (you will need acces to proper cooling) or don't want to spend a lot of money you can overclock your CPU.

If you can spend some money you should definitley consider buying a new CPU or Laptop that meets your requirements.

Sincerley,
Ole

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Answer 2

Hello @Spicyknives3839,

Besides the hardware acceleration scheduling, you can specify the GPU for running the applications. If this doesn't work, it may seem that other software is interfering (some Control Panel or management tools for the GPU could be overriding) and I would recommend to post a question on the forums for your GPU manufacturer, where the community would have a specific expertise in that matters.

I would recommend to assign the specific GPU with the next steps and test it:
Open Settings>System>Display.
Under the “Multiple displays” section, click the Graphics settings option.

Select the app type using the drop-down menu:

Classic app — traditional (Win32) desktop programs. (you will need to click the Browse button to locate the “.exe”)
Microsoft app — for apps available through the Microsoft Store.

Click the Add button, then Click the Options button.

Set the graphics preference you want to use for the app:

System default — (default) Windows 10 decides which GPU to use automatically.
Power saving — runs the app on the GPU that uses the least power, usually the integrated graphics processor.
High performance — runs the app on the most capable GPU, usually an external or discrete graphics processor. <--- this is the one you are looking for

This will set up the GPU as forced since next time you run the application or game.

Hope this helps in your case,
Best regards,

Answer 3

Have you tried with the NVIDIA Control Panel, like for example :

How to enable a specified application to run with the NVIDIA graphics processor

Answer 4

The following is assuming this is not a troll post.

Please do not use Windows to try and update your graphics drivers as its very common for Microsoft to have out of date drivers. Please get current drivers from either geforce experience, you dont have to install if its not already running, or the Nvidia website.

The A10-5800k APU is a VERY old CPU. The AMD Piledriver architecture was a joke. Its not even a true quad cores as the 2 CPU modules share resources, AMD was sued in court and lost.

Programs like Adobe premiere keep moving forward to take advantage of current CPU architecture and can be very CPU intensive.

You are going to need to upgrade your CPU, motherboard and RAM. I would also suggest at least a 3xxx series AMD CPU, not APU, though a 2xxx would be a huge upgrade in your case. AMD has decent cheap AM4 motherboards though you are probably going to have to get used parts for the CPU and motherboard. AM4 uses DDR4 so you can get that either new or used.

The above is assuming you have very little funds available considering your stated current setup, and that it is a desktop.

The following suggests this IS a troll post.

When you said "it still does not use my GPU on discord" umm Discord doesnt run on a GPU.