Improve Intel HD Graphics Performance

 Improve Intel HD Graphics Performance

Increase the amount of RAM and make it work in dual channel mode

Integrated graphics cards usually do not have their own memory (or only have a small amount of one). They take memory from the RAM of the computer. When your computer has more RAM the Intel HD Graphics will be able to utilize more memory. But what will really speed it up will be using two memory sticks of the same capacity and speed. In this case you computer's RAM will begin to work in dual channel mode which means that it will become at least 15% faster. As the integrated graphics card uses computer's RAM extensively you can expect an even greater performance improvement for your Intel HD Graphics.

Make sure the graphics card is not in power saving mode

If you are after maximum performance of you Intel HD Graphics, make sure you have turned off all of its power saving features. This tip is valid for all video cards, power saving features kills performance and vice versa. That is why in order to achieve maximum performance you have to make sure that your Windows power plan is not on Power Saver, you can use the Balanced or theHigh Performance power plan. You can also click the Intel HD Graphics driver tray icon (it should be near the clock in the task bar), then click the Power tab and select Maximum Performance. The image to the right shows how this dialog looks for Intel HD Graphics 3000 on Windows 7. Please, note that although this tip will certainly improve your Intel HD Graphics' performance it will also increase the power it draws, as well as the heat it generates under heavy load (which is the case for games). Caution is advised, especially if you are on a laptop that experiences temperature problems.