If this happens, you’ll see 0-1% GPU usage on the graphs. You can still see it in the Task Manager and performance tracking programs. The graphics card isn’t doing anything when the computer runs on the integrated GPU. This is a common issue when upgrading from an old graphics card. If your CPU has an integrated GPU, the integrated GPU can be in direct use instead of your graphics card. Your computer is using integrated graphics This article covers all the possible causes of GPU usage and the solutions to each of them. There’s nothing more frustrating than hardware issues when you want to game. Possible fixes are reinstalling drivers, upgrading or overclocking your CPU, and adjusting certain game settings.
Your GPU usage is very low because you’re using the integrated graphics, there’s a driver issue, you have a CPU bottleneck, or the game you’re playing isn’t optimized. The game you're playing isn't well-optimized Your used graphics card is using a modded BIOS Your GPU driver settings aren't set to performance mode Your antivirus is slowing down your system A Third-party program is causing low GPU usage Your Windows Registry has corrupted entries The GPU drivers are outdated or corrupted
