5 Ways to Check GPU Health on Windows

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Method 1: Using Task Manager

TheWindows Task Managercan help you in checking GPU health.

Step 1:Select thePerformancetab, and selectGPUin the left-side panel. If you’ve got more than one GPU, choose the one in use.

The idle one won’t show any real-time data. On the contrary, the active GPU will show live charts and graphs. This is how you can determine which one is the active GPU.

Step 2:Focus on the following data parameters on a live chart of an active GPU –

Method 2: Using DXDIAG Command

DXDIAG is the short form forDirectXDiagnostic Tool. It comes out of the box with Windows operating systems like Windows 7, Windows 10, Windows 11, etc. This will work only if you’re using a DirectX-enabled GPU.

Step 1:PressWindows + Rtogether. The Run tool will open.

Step 2:Typedxdiagand hit Enter.

Here’s how to gauge the GPU health from the DirectX Diagnostic Tool:

Method 3: Use Windows Settings

You can also find out if the GPU health is good or not from theWindows Settingstool. Here’s how:

Step 1:PressWindows + Ito open Windows Settings.

Step 2:SelectSystemand then clickDisplay.

Step 3:Scroll down to findAdvanced display settingson the right-side panel. Click on it.

Step 4:Now, selectDisplay adapter properties.

Step 5:Click onProperties.

Step 5:Check theDevice statusmessage.

If the Device status text shows “This device is working properly,” then the GPU is in good health. However, if the status shows any warning or error codes, then the GPU must be suffering from hardware or software faults.

So far, the above GPU health check methods give you a qualitative health status of the GPU. To know actual figures, you can use a benchmarking tool as mentioned below.

Method 4: Using a GPU Diagnostics Tool

You can get the Geeks3D FurMark GPU benchmarking tool to find advanced data on your GPU health. The tool is free for download from the official website of Geeks3D.

Download the app and install it. Once you’ve installed the tool, follow these steps:

Download FurMark

Step 1:Run the app from the Start menu.

Step 2:ClickSettingsand set theGPU temperature alarm to 90°C.

Step 3:ClickOKto save the temperature alarm.

Step 4:Under the GPU Benchmark section, select anypreset resolutionfor benchmarking.

Step 5:On the next screen, clickGo.

Step 6:You’ll see a 3D animation for about one minute after you start the GPU benchmarking test. Monitor its performance during the test.

Normally, if you see poor frame per second (FPS) values and higher temperatures for the GPU, its health isn’t good.

At the end of the testing, the tool will generate a score. You can match the score with similar other test results to find a comparative analysis of your GPU health. You’ll find the comparative chart on theFurMark Scoreswebsite.

Method 5: Check GPU Health Physically

The final method is inspecting the actual hardware by removing the GPU from your computer. You can only do this on your desktop computer. If you’re experiencing GPU issues in your gaming laptop, contact the manufacturer for technical assistance.

It’s a tricky task but important since you’ll know the physical status of the GPU and clean it too. Once you’ve taken out the GPU from your system, look for the following:

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Last updated on 15 July, 2024

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