Generations of Macbook Pro 2016 and 2017 (Touch Bar) cu 15-inch display, are provided with dedicated video card (graphic card), pe langa cea “on board”, Intel HD Graphics.
I saw that many users have bought for the first time a Macbook Pro or those who upgraded from an older model are a little puzzled about How does the dedicated video card. Others are misled by the fact that in "About This Mac", the "Graphics"It does not appear as the video card being present on the MacBook Pro.
In our case we are dealing with a MacBook Pro (15-inch, 2017), cu video card integrated Intel HD Graphics 630 and a dedicated video card Radeon Pro 555.
If we go to the Apple logo → "About This Mac", the "overview" tab will be found that only Intel HD Graphics appears. No trace of the dedicated plate Radeon.
This happens because at that time, the system utilizes the graphics card. It is not necessary to operate it.
If you open Adobe Photoshop (and we set it to use graphics processor), the dedicated graphics card will start its work automatically, and it will be present in "About This Mac".
So, on the MacBook Pro with Macos High Sierra, graphics processor It works only when it is needed.
How can we permanently activate the dedicated graphic processor / dedicated graphics card on Macos Sierra
I don't know why anyone would like top graphics performance When there is no need for them, but if you want to do this, you can permanently activate the graphic processor in: System Preferences → Energy Saver → Uncheck: “Automatic graphics switching“.
Remember, however the duration of use of the battery decreases considerably.
Automatic Graphics Switching It is an excellent characteristic, because it helps you use MacBook as long as it is not connected to a power source. The administration of the graphic card by the macos and the ability to activate it and deactivate only when needed, hugely save the battery energy.
Informative arctic. But I would still recommend you to further improve your German!
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Thanks again!
Manos I want to disable Nvidia GeForce definitely because when my computer is requested (meatl Panic)
Peco your help.