Rust doesn't seem to want to use my dedicated graphics card

[Wr4Th_0f_D0g]

Rust is unplayable for me, because of how low the fps is. I initially thought it was a hardware issue - which it still might be - but I looking at the console in-game shows that it's using the Intel integrated graphics card. I can't find any solutions for this that are up to date, being that everything I see is from 2018 at the latest. Everything says to go to the "switchable graphics" option in the Radeon Settings, but it's not there.

[Abu Abdullah]

What graphic card do you have?

[stoneyoda]

Originally posted by Wr4Th_0f_D0g:

Rust is unplayable for me, because of how low the fps is. I initially thought it was a hardware issue - which it still might be - but I looking at the console in-game shows that it's using the Intel integrated graphics card. I can't find any solutions for this that are up to date, being that everything I see is from 2018 at the latest. Everything says to go to the "switchable graphics" option in the Radeon Settings, but it's not there.

If your game does not perform as well as you expect with your AMD or Nvidia graphics card, it may be running with the wrong GPU.

Most mobile computers (and, sometimes, desktop computers) have more than one GPU: an integrated and a dedicated one. The integrated graphics chipset is built into the processor and makes sure that your computer can use a display even without dedicated GPU. However, more demanding tasks such as gaming require a stronger GPU, which in most cases is the dedicated one.

The power saving options most laptop's have cause switching between the GPUs - the laptop will use the integrated graphics chipset for easier tasks to save power and switch back to the powerful dedicated GPU when needed.

If your game is running with the integrated GPU instead of the dedicated one, you will notice a lesser performance or issues running the game. The solution is to switch the game to the dedicated GPU for nivida - First, open the Nvidia Control Panel. One way to do that is right-clicking on an empty space on the desktop and choosing Nvidia Control Panel from the menu.
- Navigate to 3D Settings > Manage 3D Settings.
- Open the tab Program Settings and choose the game from the dropdown menu.
- Next, select the preferred graphics processor for this program from the second dropdown. Your Nvidia GPU should show as High performance Nvidia processor.

Finally, save your changes. Your game should now run with the dedicated Nvidia GPU.
and for AMD - First, open Radeon Settings. One way to do that is right-clicking on an empty space on the desktop and choosing Radeon Settings from the menu.
- Navigate to Preferences > Additional Settings > Power > Switchable Graphics Application Settings.
- Select the game from the list of applications. If it is not in the list, click the Add Application button and select the *.exe-file of the game from the game's installation directory. This adds the game to the list and you'll be able to select it afterwards.
- In the column Graphics Settings, assign the High Performance profile to the game.

Finally, apply your changes. Your game should now run with the dedicated AMD GPU.

[Wr4Th_0f_D0g]

Originally posted by ι ℓøνє мʏ вυηηєн:

What graphic card do you have?

Radeon RX 580

[Wr4Th_0f_D0g]

Originally posted by WindaLoo-95:

Originally posted by Wr4Th_0f_D0g:

Rust is unplayable for me, because of how low the fps is. I initially thought it was a hardware issue - which it still might be - but I looking at the console in-game shows that it's using the Intel integrated graphics card. I can't find any solutions for this that are up to date, being that everything I see is from 2018 at the latest. Everything says to go to the "switchable graphics" option in the Radeon Settings, but it's not there.

If your game does not perform as well as you expect with your AMD or Nvidia graphics card, it may be running with the wrong GPU.

Most mobile computers (and, sometimes, desktop computers) have more than one GPU: an integrated and a dedicated one. The integrated graphics chipset is built into the processor and makes sure that your computer can use a display even without dedicated GPU. However, more demanding tasks such as gaming require a stronger GPU, which in most cases is the dedicated one.

The power saving options most laptop's have cause switching between the GPUs - the laptop will use the integrated graphics chipset for easier tasks to save power and switch back to the powerful dedicated GPU when needed.

If your game is running with the integrated GPU instead of the dedicated one, you will notice a lesser performance or issues running the game. The solution is to switch the game to the dedicated GPU for nivida - First, open the Nvidia Control Panel. One way to do that is right-clicking on an empty space on the desktop and choosing Nvidia Control Panel from the menu.
- Navigate to 3D Settings > Manage 3D Settings.
- Open the tab Program Settings and choose the game from the dropdown menu.
- Next, select the preferred graphics processor for this program from the second dropdown. Your Nvidia GPU should show as High performance Nvidia processor.

Finally, save your changes. Your game should now run with the dedicated Nvidia GPU.
and for AMD - First, open Radeon Settings. One way to do that is right-clicking on an empty space on the desktop and choosing Radeon Settings from the menu.
- Navigate to Preferences > Additional Settings > Power > Switchable Graphics Application Settings.
- Select the game from the list of applications. If it is not in the list, click the Add Application button and select the *.exe-file of the game from the game's installation directory. This adds the game to the list and you'll be able to select it afterwards.
- In the column Graphics Settings, assign the High Performance profile to the game.

Finally, apply your changes. Your game should now run with the dedicated AMD GPU.

Nice copy/paste. I've already seen that exact thing somewhere else. Obviously you either think I'm a complete idiot, or you didn't really read my post. That fix does not work for me. Those options aren't there. There is no additional settings option in preferences, and there is no switchable graphics settings option either.

[stoneyoda]

Originally posted by Wr4Th_0f_D0g:

Originally posted by WindaLoo-95:

If your game does not perform as well as you expect with your AMD or Nvidia graphics card, it may be running with the wrong GPU.

Most mobile computers (and, sometimes, desktop computers) have more than one GPU: an integrated and a dedicated one. The integrated graphics chipset is built into the processor and makes sure that your computer can use a display even without dedicated GPU. However, more demanding tasks such as gaming require a stronger GPU, which in most cases is the dedicated one.

The power saving options most laptop's have cause switching between the GPUs - the laptop will use the integrated graphics chipset for easier tasks to save power and switch back to the powerful dedicated GPU when needed.

If your game is running with the integrated GPU instead of the dedicated one, you will notice a lesser performance or issues running the game. The solution is to switch the game to the dedicated GPU for nivida - First, open the Nvidia Control Panel. One way to do that is right-clicking on an empty space on the desktop and choosing Nvidia Control Panel from the menu.
- Navigate to 3D Settings > Manage 3D Settings.
- Open the tab Program Settings and choose the game from the dropdown menu.
- Next, select the preferred graphics processor for this program from the second dropdown. Your Nvidia GPU should show as High performance Nvidia processor.

Finally, save your changes. Your game should now run with the dedicated Nvidia GPU.
and for AMD - First, open Radeon Settings. One way to do that is right-clicking on an empty space on the desktop and choosing Radeon Settings from the menu.
- Navigate to Preferences > Additional Settings > Power > Switchable Graphics Application Settings.
- Select the game from the list of applications. If it is not in the list, click the Add Application button and select the *.exe-file of the game from the game's installation directory. This adds the game to the list and you'll be able to select it afterwards.
- In the column Graphics Settings, assign the High Performance profile to the game.

Finally, apply your changes. Your game should now run with the dedicated AMD GPU.

Nice copy/paste. I've already seen that exact thing somewhere else. Obviously you either think I'm a complete idiot, or you didn't really read my post. That fix does not work for me. Those options aren't there. There is no additional settings option in preferences, and there is no switchable graphics settings option either.

if you wanna be a ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ about it then fine fix it yourself, jeez

[Wr4Th_0f_D0g]

I'm not trying to be an ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥, but when I say it doesn't exist, and your first response is to copy/paste a response that tells me to go to that place that doesn't exist, what makes you think you're being helpful? I literally spent at least two hours already browsing multiple forums and youtube videos for a solution. I'm looking for something original, not an out of date article.

[EPluribus]

Originally posted by Wr4Th_0f_D0g:

I'm not trying to be an ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥, but when I say it doesn't exist, and your first response is to copy/paste a response that tells me to go to that place that doesn't exist, what makes you think you're being helpful? I literally spent at least two hours already browsing multiple forums and youtube videos for a solution. I'm looking for something original, not an out of date article.

Best to explain what steps you have taken explicitly then you can simply ignore duplicate suggestions.

You didn't say, so I will add the obvious. Make sure your monitor is plugged in to your graphics card and not the motherboard

Have you confirmed that the 580 is being detected and not reporting any issues to your OS? Have you tried disabling integrated graphics altogether in your bios? Have you tried downgrading graphics drivers? Have you tried other games or benchmarks?

What kind of system is this? a laptop, desktop, all in one? If its a desktop try switching the PCIe slot of the GPU.

[Mad Scientist]

Originally posted by Wr4Th_0f_D0g:

Originally posted by WindaLoo-95:

If your game does not perform as well as you expect with your AMD or Nvidia graphics card, it may be running with the wrong GPU.

Most mobile computers (and, sometimes, desktop computers) have more than one GPU: an integrated and a dedicated one. The integrated graphics chipset is built into the processor and makes sure that your computer can use a display even without dedicated GPU. However, more demanding tasks such as gaming require a stronger GPU, which in most cases is the dedicated one.

The power saving options most laptop's have cause switching between the GPUs - the laptop will use the integrated graphics chipset for easier tasks to save power and switch back to the powerful dedicated GPU when needed.

If your game is running with the integrated GPU instead of the dedicated one, you will notice a lesser performance or issues running the game. The solution is to switch the game to the dedicated GPU for nivida - First, open the Nvidia Control Panel. One way to do that is right-clicking on an empty space on the desktop and choosing Nvidia Control Panel from the menu.
- Navigate to 3D Settings > Manage 3D Settings.
- Open the tab Program Settings and choose the game from the dropdown menu.
- Next, select the preferred graphics processor for this program from the second dropdown. Your Nvidia GPU should show as High performance Nvidia processor.

Finally, save your changes. Your game should now run with the dedicated Nvidia GPU.
and for AMD - First, open Radeon Settings. One way to do that is right-clicking on an empty space on the desktop and choosing Radeon Settings from the menu.
- Navigate to Preferences > Additional Settings > Power > Switchable Graphics Application Settings.
- Select the game from the list of applications. If it is not in the list, click the Add Application button and select the *.exe-file of the game from the game's installation directory. This adds the game to the list and you'll be able to select it afterwards.
- In the column Graphics Settings, assign the High Performance profile to the game.

Finally, apply your changes. Your game should now run with the dedicated AMD GPU.

Nice copy/paste. I've already seen that exact thing somewhere else. Obviously you either think I'm a complete idiot, or you didn't really read my post. That fix does not work for me. Those options aren't there. There is no additional settings option in preferences, and there is no switchable graphics settings option either.

That person has a habit of it. Realistically, it shouldn't "switch" between GPUs whatsoever. Once a dedicated card is detected; it is used but can IDLE. So, if you're using a desktop there are options within the motherboard to disable the integrated GPU (which in some rare instances causes this issue) or if the monitor is attached to the iGPU instead of the GPU (looks like BoBoBaggainsTheThird mentioned that possibility as well); that can force it to happen as well. So, given the RX unit - I'd look for integrated graphics in the BIOS - if present you can disable it which should resolve the issue, other BIOS' let you select from iGPU to dedicated GPU so if it lets you choose - select PCIE (or any option other than integrated / igpu)

Edit: Make sure it's either; 1. Closest to the CPU and 2. The PCIE lane is X16 speed or X8 speed, but NOT X4 speed.

[Wr4Th_0f_D0g]

Originally posted by BoBoBaggainsTheThird:

Originally posted by Wr4Th_0f_D0g:

I'm not trying to be an ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥, but when I say it doesn't exist, and your first response is to copy/paste a response that tells me to go to that place that doesn't exist, what makes you think you're being helpful? I literally spent at least two hours already browsing multiple forums and youtube videos for a solution. I'm looking for something original, not an out of date article.

Best to explain what steps you have taken explicitly then you can simply ignore duplicate suggestions.

You didn't say, so I will add the obvious. Make sure your monitor is plugged in to your graphics card and not the motherboard

Have you confirmed that the 580 is being detected and not reporting any issues to your OS? Have you tried disabling integrated graphics altogether in your bios? Have you tried downgrading graphics drivers? Have you tried other games or benchmarks?

What kind of system is this? a laptop, desktop, all in one? If its a desktop try switching the PCIe slot of the GPU.

It's a desktop, and I haven't had any problems with fps in other games like Apex Legends or Killing Floor 2. I've gone into the device manager and it says that the gpu is working fine. I tried disabling the igpu in device manager, which made Rust even less functional. I haven't looked in the BIOS yet, so I'll try that.

[Wr4Th_0f_D0g]

Okay so um...Before trying to go into BIOS, I wanted to check to see if my monitor was plugged into the GPU, because I didn't know you had to plug directly into it, and waddya know...That was the problem. I just got a consistent ~80fps in Rust on the lowest settings. Unlike before where I had like 10. I still have a little bit of lag and/or stuttering, but it's so much better now. I wish I knew more about computers so I wouldn't make such dumb mistakes like this. Anyway, thank you so much.

[Mad Scientist]

Originally posted by Wr4Th_0f_D0g:

Okay so um...Before trying to go into BIOS, I wanted to check to see if my monitor was plugged into the GPU, because I didn't know you had to plug directly into it, and waddya know...That was the problem. I just got a consistent ~80fps in Rust on the lowest settings. Unlike before where I had like 10. I still have a little bit of lag and/or stuttering, but it's so much better now. I wish I knew more about computers so I wouldn't make such dumb mistakes like this. Anyway, thank you so much.

Lol, that happens more frequently than you know so, I hope you don't feel bad about that. Even seasoned pros I ask that - they usually get offended - but even they have done that.

Now you can finally enjoy RUST with the GPU instead of heating up the CPU. Have fun.