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Managing Multi-GPU Systems for Maximum Performance
Selecting the Proper Graphics Card
Embeddium features support for multiple GPUs, which is particularly useful for systems equipped with both integrated graphics and a dedicated graphics card. Ensuring Minecraft renders on the correct hardware prevents performance bottlenecks.
1. Launch Minecraft with Embeddium installed and enter a world.
2. Press F3 to bring up the vanilla debug screen.
3. Look at the right side of the screen, which lists your active display hardware and graphics driver details.
4. Confirm that the renderer listed matches your dedicated high-performance GPU rather than an integrated processor chip.
Troubleshooting Multi-GPU Routing
If the debug screen shows that Minecraft is using integrated graphics instead of your primary card, adjust your system settings:
- Save and exit the game completely.
- Open your operating system's graphics settings or your GPU manufacturer's control panel.
- Locate your Java executable or the Minecraft launcher in the application list.
- Set its graphics preference explicitly to "High Performance" to ensure your discrete GPU handles rendering.
- Relaunch the game, open the debug screen again, and confirm that Embeddium is now utilizing the faster graphics card to achieve optimal frame rates and reduced CPU strain.