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Graphics Settings for Multi-GPU Systems

Overview​

On systems containing both integrated and dedicated GPUs (common in laptops), Windows may default VRGS to use the low-power integrated GPU. This can result in reduced performance.

Setting VRGS to High Performance mode ensures it always uses the dedicated GPU for rendering, providing optimal performance.

GPU Assignment Modes​

Windows offers three GPU assignment modes for applications:

  • System Default: Windows chooses automatically based on power and performance heuristics. May use the integrated GPU to conserve power
  • Power Saving: Prioritizes power efficiency over performance. Uses the integrated GPU
  • High Performance: Prioritizes rendering speed and quality. Uses the dedicated GPU (recommended for VRGS)

Recommendation: VRGS should always be set to High Performance mode to ensure it uses the dedicated GPU.

Configuration for MSIX Install Version​

This procedure applies to VRGS installed using the MSIX installer.

Step 1: Open Graphics Settings​

  1. Press the Start button or Windows key
  2. Select Settings
  3. Navigate to System -> Display
  4. Scroll down to the Related Settings section
  5. Click Graphics

Step 2: Add VRGS to Graphics Settings​

  1. Under Custom options for apps, click Add an app
  2. Select Microsoft Store app from the dropdown
  3. Click Browse
  4. Locate and select VRGS from the list of installed Microsoft Store applications

Step 3: Configure High-Performance GPU​

  1. In the app list, locate VRGS
  2. Click Options
  3. Select High performance
  4. Click Save
  1. Launch VRGS
  2. Open Task Manager
  3. Navigate to the Performance tab
  4. Check the GPU sections:
    • Correct configuration: Activity shows on the dedicated GPU (typically labeled "GPU 1" or with the GPU model name like "NVIDIA GeForce" or "AMD Radeon")
    • Incorrect configuration: Activity only shows on the integrated GPU (typically labeled "GPU 0" or "Intel UHD Graphics")
    • If the dedicated GPU is not being used, return to Step 1 and verify the settings

Configuration for MSI Install Version​

This procedure applies to VRGS installed using the traditional MSI installer.

Step 1: Open Graphics Settings​

  1. Press the Start button or Windows key
  2. Navigate to Settings -> System -> Display
  3. Scroll down and select Graphics

Step 2: Add VRGS Executable Manually​

  1. Click Add an app
  2. Select Desktop app from the dropdown
  3. Click Browse
  4. Navigate to the VRGS installation directory (default path):
   C:\Program Files\VRGeoscience\VRGS.exe

Note: The path may vary if VRGS was installed to a custom directory during installation

  1. Select VRGS.exe and click Add

Step 3: Configure High-Performance GPU​

  1. In the app list, locate VRGS (may appear as "Virtual Reality Geological Studio")
  2. Click Options
  3. Select High performance
  4. Click Save
  1. Launch VRGS
  2. Open Task Manager
  3. Navigate to the Performance tab
  4. Check the GPU sections:
    • Correct configuration: Activity shows on the dedicated GPU (typically labeled "GPU 1" or with the GPU model name like "NVIDIA GeForce" or "AMD Radeon")
    • Incorrect configuration: Activity only shows on the integrated GPU (typically labeled "GPU 0" or "Intel UHD Graphics")
    • If the dedicated GPU is not being used, return to Step 1 and verify the settings