If you didn't know already, the graphics card or GPU is just as important as the main processor. Without a good graphics card, you won't be able to easily play 3D games, or even use Photoshop, Adobe Premiere, After Effect, etc.
In this article, TipsMake will guide you on how to check the graphics card in a Lenovo laptop, so that readers can gain experience in choosing a laptop graphics card and buying a computer.
Check the graphics card on your Lenovo laptop.
Method 1: Use the Dxdiag command to check the graphics card on your Lenovo laptop.
Step 1: Press the Windows + R key combination to open the Run command box > type the command dxdiag > press Enter or press OK .
Step 2 : In the DirectX Diagnostic Tool interface , switch to the Display tab .
Step 3: In the Display tab , you can check the type of graphics card your Lenovo laptop has by looking at the Chip Type section . If this section starts with ATI, AMD, or NVIDIA, it's definitely a dedicated graphics card, and vice versa.
If you're using a dedicated Nvidia graphics card, remember to regularly update your Nvidia graphics card to receive the best support from the manufacturer when handling graphics or playing games. However, most laptops now integrate two types of graphics cards simultaneously: an onboard graphics card and a dedicated graphics card. When handling light tasks, the computer will prioritize the integrated graphics card, but when playing 3D games or using demanding graphics software, it will prioritize the dedicated graphics card.
Therefore, open the Render tab if available. This is the information tab that lets you know whether your computer has both types of graphics cards integrated.
The image shows an Nvidia 940MX dedicated graphics card. Don't forget to update your Nvidia card for the best graphics experience when playing 3D games or using graphics software like Photoshop .
Alternatively, you can simply right-click on the desktop to see the dedicated graphics card icon.
Method 2: Use software to check the graphics card of your Lenovo laptop.
* Use CPU-Z:
CPU-Z is a computer management application that checks computer hardware by providing almost all computer parameters, including chip specifications, graphics card, RAM, etc.
After downloading and installing CPU-Z , access the CPU-Z application on your desktop to check your computer's hardware, including the graphics card of your Lenovo laptop.
In the CPU-Z interface, open the Graphics tab. Here, click on Display Device Selection to choose which Lenovo laptop graphics card you want to check. In this article, the author uses a computer with both integrated and dedicated graphics cards. Integrated cards will be listed as Intel, while dedicated cards will be listed as Nvidia or AMD. If a supported graphics card is missing, it's because you haven't downloaded the graphics card driver yet. Remember to download the driver to your computer to take advantage of the dedicated graphics card's capabilities.
For each graphics card option, you will be able to view the graphics card specifications including Name (card name including model), Clocks (operating speed), Memory (graphics card memory) mostly 2GB, and Board Manuf (card manufacturer).
* Uses CPU5 (Windows Store app, applies to Windows 8 and later)
First, you need to download CPU5 from the Windows Store. Once you open the CPU5 app on your laptop, you can check your Lenovo laptop's graphics card directly on the main interface under the Graphics section.
The image shows the two graphics cards in the computer: one integrated Intel card and one dedicated Nvidia card.
For more in-depth information, you can also select the Graphics option in the sidebar.
* Use Speccy software
Access the Speccy software after downloading it to your computer. Here, you can immediately view your graphics card specifications in the Graphics section on the first Overview page.
Click on the Graphics section to view detailed specifications and check your Lenovo laptop's graphics card. Similar to the method above, you can determine whether it's an integrated or dedicated graphics card by looking for the Nvidia and Intel logos.
In summary, TipsMake has provided readers with detailed instructions on how to check the graphics card on a Lenovo laptop.
With the above information, TipsMake hopes that readers have gained more experience and knowledge on how to choose a good graphics card . Additionally, if possible, download the correct graphics card driver that matches your computer's supported version to ensure the best display quality and avoid graphics card errors. In case of graphics card errors due to drivers, users can also use driver troubleshooting methods to fix the graphics card issue.