Cannot make use of dedicated GPU

[kechoopix]

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Download Source

Itch

Operating System

Windows

Commit Hash

618b467d19eab9fc0bb786c2efb1c04f7a52ed96

Connect Instance ID

not-logged-in

Build Timestamp

4.04.2024, 04:01:00

Describe the Bug

I love Immersive Background feature - both in Immersive screen and in app main screen when using dark mode. My internal Intel GPU isn't loving it as much as I am tho, because my Intel HD4600 graphics in >90% in use when I have Immersive Background feature enabled, even if Cider window is minimized, in background or in second virtual desktop. When I turn off Immersive Background feature my Intel GPU usage drops to <10%.
I tried forcing Cider to use my NVIDIA GPU (GTX 960M) both in Windows settings and NVIDIA Control Panel but Cider still uses internal GPU.

Steps to Reproduce

0. Own both internal and dedicated GPU. And Windows PC with Cider installed.
1. Open Task Menager
2. Observe GPUs usage (without any music playing in Cider or at least with features turned off from next step)
   
3. Turn on Use Immersive Background in Cider (Settings > Visual > Sweetener) and turn on dark mode in Visual > General settings.
4. Play any music in Cider, then for "greater" results turn on Lyrics so they can animate along with background, make Cider window maximize and observe GPUs usage in Task Menager
   

Windows and NVIDIA Control Panel settings:

Anything else?

"How to Set NVIDIA as Default Graphics Card on Windows 10" guide: https://youtu.be/YCqW_5HI_v4

[github-actions]

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