Graphics Card Switcher Mac Download
May 07, 2020. Mar 05, 2019.
Problem Description
A MacBook user reported that he have met such an issue that the independent graphics card was forced to open while he using his MacBook, and then the electricity of his MacBook is consumed so fast. But actually he didn’t use the graphics card. how to fix this problem?
Solution
We’re able to solve this problem by entering command to terminal window so as to change the use of the graphics card. But you need to enter a long command and password manually every time, meanwhile, it is hard to modify.
sudo pmset -a GPUSwitch 0 //(Force to use integrated graphics card)
sudo pmset -a GPUSwitch 1 //(Force to use independent graphics card)
sudo pmset -a GPUSwitch 2 //(Auto Switch Mode)
Step1: Click here to download this program and then unzip it . Open the files in src using Xcode or text editor. Modify the code in the last few lines of the text according to the tips.
Step2: Open the terminal, enter cd Desktop and press Enter.
Step3: Enter cd src and press Enter.
Step4: Enter javac -d ../bin Switcher.java and press Enter.
Step5: Enter cd../bin and press Enter.
Step6: Enter jar-cvmf manifest.txt my.jar and press Enter. At this time, there should be a file called my.jar in folder of bin.
Step7: Change the surfix of .jar. Remember to open it in Jar Launcher.
Step8: Double click the file to run it, and then you can see that the graphic card of your mac has been switched.
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Many 15-inch MacBook Pro notebooks have two graphics processors (GPU)—a discrete GPU and an integrated GPU. The discrete GPU provides substantial graphics performance but uses more energy. The integrated GPU optimizes battery life by using less energy.
Check if the discrete or integrated GPU is in use
To see which graphics cards are in use, choose Apple () menu > About this Mac. The graphics cards currently in use appear next to Graphics. Learn which integrated GPUs your Mac might have.
Check if an app is using the dedicated GPU
To see if an app is using the higher-performance discrete GPU, open Activity Monitor and click the Energy tab. If you don't see the Requires High Perf GPU column, your computer only has one graphics processor.
In this example, iMovie and Final Cut Pro are using the higher-performance discrete GPU:
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Here are a few examples of apps and accessories that use the higher-performance discrete GPU:
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- iMovie
- Adobe Photoshop and Adobe InDesign
- An external display
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