How to Turn On Hardware GPU Scheduling in Windows 11

This post shows students and new users how to turn On or Off Hardware Accelerated GPU Scheduling using Windows 11.

For computers and devices that support it, Hardware Accelerated GPU Scheduling enables more efficient GPU scheduling between applications, thus improving performance.

This feature is available in Windows 11, but only for computers with GPU that supports Hardware Accelerated Scheduling. Windows 11 will offload most of the GPU scheduling to a dedicated GPU-based scheduling processor when your device supports it.

This a feature that isn’t new to Windows 11. It was introduced in Windows 10.

To get started with enabling Hardware Accelerated GPU Scheduling in Windows 11, follow the steps below:

How to enable Hardware Accelerated GPU Scheduling in Windows 11

If your device supports it, this can improve your system performance. It is turned off by default, but you can enable and test it.

Windows 11 has a centralized location for the majority of its settings. From system configurations to creating new users and updating Windows, all can be done from the System Settings pane.

To get to System Settings, you can use the Windows key + I shortcut or click on Start ==> Settings, as shown in the image below:

Alternatively, you can use the search box on the taskbar and search for Settings. Then select to open it.

Windows Settings pane should look similar to the image below. In Windows Settings, click System, and select Display on the right pane of your screen, as shown in the image below.

On the Display settings pane, under Related settings, click Graphics as highlighted below.

Then select Change default graphic settings as highlighted below.

Under default graphics settings, toggle the button to the On position to enable Hardware-accelerated GPU scheduling.

That should do it.

Conclusion:

• Enabling Hardware Accelerated GPU Scheduling can enhance the performance of your Windows 11 device.
• This feature is designed for systems that support dedicated GPU scheduling processors.
• Accessing the setting is straightforward through the Windows Settings menu.
• Remember to toggle the setting accordingly based on your system’s capabilities.
• Regularly check for updates and improvements to ensure optimal performance with your GPU settings.