Windows 11 can identify your graphics hardware through Task Manager, Settings, Device Manager, and DirectX Diagnostic Tool. Task Manager is usually the quickest way to see the GPU model and current usage.
Steps
Step 1: Open Task Manager
Press Ctrl+Shift+Esc.
Step 2: Open the Performance tab
Choose Performance, then select GPU 0, GPU 1, or another GPU entry in the sidebar.
Step 3: Read the GPU name
The graphics processor model appears in the GPU panel. Systems with integrated and discrete graphics may show more than one GPU.
Step 4: Check Device Manager for another view
Right-click Start, choose Device Manager, and expand Display adapters to see the graphics adapters Windows recognizes.
Step 5: Use DxDiag for additional details
Press Windows+R, type dxdiag, press Enter, and open the Display or Render tabs for graphics and driver information.
What Happens Next
These tools show the graphics hardware Windows currently detects. A laptop can contain both integrated graphics and a higher-performance discrete GPU.
Troubleshooting and Useful Details
Do not identify a graphics card solely from a sticker on the laptop or from an application’s guess. If Device Manager shows Microsoft Basic Display Adapter, the correct graphics driver may be missing.
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