Ways to Improve Intel HD Graphics Performance 



Not long ago, the compact graphics card was synonymous with a low-performance, non-game capable video card. Fortunately, great progress has been made and today's compact graphics card is able to meet all our multimedia needs and games (except those for hardcore players, of course). So, if you're not a hardcore player or a professional video editor, you're likely to have a desktop computer or laptop with a built-in video card. In this article, I'll show you how to get the maximum graphics card embedded in Intel-Intel HD Graphics processors. The performance enhancement tips in this article will also work with other integrated graphics cards, such as AMD integrated graphics
  • Update the graphics card driver 
The driver is a piece of software that all programs and games use to connect with your graphics card. Being present with the latest driver means that your graphics card will run faster and will encounter fewer problems and freeze applications and games that require intensive graphics. New driver versions also provide improvements and enhancements for many games.
If you're using a laptop, it's best to visit the laptop manufacturer's website and find the laptop web page. There is usually a search box where you can enter the exact model number for your laptop. When you find the notebook support page, download and install the Intel HD Graphics driver for your operating system.
If you're using a desktop computer, just go to the Intel site and look for the exact model of the CPU graphics card, for example Intel HD Graphics for Celeron, Intel HD Graphics 3000, Intel HD Graphics 4000, and so on. Then, download and install your operating system driver.
  •      Increase the amount of RAM and make it work in dual channel mode 
Compact graphics typically do not have their own memory (or only contain a small amount of memory). It takes memory from the computer's RAM. When your computer has more RAM, Intel HD Graphics will be able to use more memory. But what will actually accelerate is to use two memory cards with the same capacity and speed. In this case, your computer's RAM will start working in dual-channel mode, which means it will be at least 15% faster. Because embedded graphics use large-scale RAM on your computer, you can expect improved performance for Intel HD graphics - 20  percent faster in most applications and games.


  • Make sure the graphics card is not in power-saving mode

If you are after the Intel HD Graphics performance limit, make sure all features are turned off to save power. This advice is valid for all video cards, power saving features kill performance and vice versa. That's why you maximize your performance To make sure that your Windows power plan is not "energy-efficient," you can use a balanced or high-performance power plan. You can also click the Intel HD Graphics icon (it should be close to the clock in the task bar), select Graphics Properties, click the Power tab, and select Maximum Performance. The image on the right shows what this dialog box looks like for Intel HD Graphics 3000 on Windows 7. Please note that although this advice will definitely improve your Intel HD Graphics performance, it will also increase the power Which they draw, in addition to generating heating under a heavy burden (this is the case for games). Caution is advised, especially if you are on a laptop that experiences temperature problems.
  • Set the 3D preference of Intel HD Graphics to "Performance" 
This trick will help you improve the frame rate in games. To apply it, click the Intel HD Graphics driver tray icon, select Graphics Properties, click the 3D tab, and move the slider to Performance. In this way, you can sacrifice image quality for improved 3D performance, increasing the number of frames per second (FPS) in games. The image on the right shows how this dialog box looks with Intel HD Graphics 3000 on Windows 7. Do not expect miracles, but this will not convert your Intel HD graphics card to a high-performance video game card, but you'll get a simple bump In frame rates depending on the game.
These four tips will improve the performance of HD graphics from Intel, allowing you to enjoy seamless gaming even in games that you think you will not be able to play with a built-in graphics card. Most of the other graphics cards can also be applied. There are also other ways to improve the performance of Intel HD Graphics, but I found these methods more effective. Let me know if it works well for you too, or if you have any other methods to improve the performance of Intel HD Graphics.