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Let’s learn how to Check GPU Usage in Windows 11. If you just bought a new laptop with Windows 11, you should look at the graphics card specs to see if it can handle your gaming or creative needs. It’s also important to know your Graphics Card if you want to update your GPU drivers on Windows 11.
You can look at the graphics card memory, the GPU temperature, and the graphics card’s real-time performance. All of this information will help you figure out what your GPU can do, so you’ll know its limits when you’re gaming or using an intensive program like a video editor.
From the Task Manager, you can see how much GPU memory is being used overall, how much is being used per engine, and much more. If you want to learn more, tools like MSI Afterburner can give you even more information and features. You can also go to the official Microsoft support site to know more information.
How to Check GPU Usage in Windows 11/10
Check GPU from Device Manager
- Open Start.
- Search for Device Manager and click the top result to open the app.
- Expand the Display adapters category.
- Right-click the graphics driver and select the Properties option.
- Click the General tab.
- Confirm the GPU brand and model installed on your computer.
Check GPU from Task Manager
Follow these steps in Task Manager to find out about your computer’s GPU (brand, model, memory, driver info, etc.):
- Open Start.
- Search for Task Manager and click the top result to open the app.
- Click the Performance tab.
- Click on GPU from the left pane (if available).
- Check the graphics card information in the top-right corner.
Check GPU from System Information
Follow these steps to use System Information to find out who made your graphics card and other information:
- Open Start.
- Search for System Information and click the top result to open the app.
- Expand the Components category and select the Display subcategory.
- Confirm the graphics card name, manufacturer, and other information.
Check GPU from Settings
Follow these steps on Windows 11 to find out about the GPU’s brand, model, memory, and other details:
- Open Settings on Windows 11.
- Click on System.
- Click the Display tab.
- Under the “Related settings” section, click the Advanced display setting.
- Under the “Display information” section, confirm the GPU make and model installed on Windows 11.
Check GPU from DirectX Diagnostic Tool
Follow these steps to use the DirectX Diagnostic Tool to check the GPU’s brand, model, memory, DAC, driver information, and more:
- Open Start.
- Search for dxdiag and click the top result to open the app.
- Click the Display tab.
- Confirm the GPU manufacturer, model, memory, and other information.
FAQ
What is GPU usage?
GPU usage: The percentage of the last sample period when one or more kernels were running on the GPU. GPU memory usage is a measure of how busy the memory controller was at any given time.
What is a GPU processor?
What does the acronym GPU mean? Graphics processing unit, or GPU, is a type of processor that was made to speed up the rendering of graphics. GPUs can handle a lot of information at once, which makes them useful for machine learning, video editing, and gaming.