Nvidia Optimus Support

A key feature of optimus configurations is to support rendering applications using nvidia high performance graphics while displaying on monitors connected to the integrated graphics.

Nvidia optimus support. It also works seamlessly with the power saving nvidia optimus technology to let you do a whole lot more between charges. Nvidia geforce mx130 brings amazing performance to everyday laptops. Nvidia optimus display driver for windows 7 64 bit thinkpad t420 t420i t420s t420si t520 t520i w520 nvidia optimus models. However its different from optimus in windows where nvidia card is off unless needed and for basic tasks rendering etc is done by intel.

Optimus is supported from upward of kernel 3 9 you also need nvidia prime for ubuntu and kernel 3 8 raring. Optimus programming guide last updated july 2012. Default setting the nvidia driver will determine which graphic card would be used depending on the application. Nvidia optimus technology intelligently optimizes your notebook pc providing the outstanding graphics performance you need when you need it all the while extending battery life for longer enjoyment.

Here nvidia runs all the time doing everything and intel is just used as sink. Nvidia has launched a new lineup of max q cards with new features including g sync support integrated into optimus and power sharing capabilities between cpu and gpu. Nvidia optimus graphics is a technology designed by nvidia to optimize battery power while providing an enhanced multimedia experience. For example internet explorer will use the integrated graphics card as it does not require heavy video processing however if you open and run a game the discrete card will take over all the work.

Enabling nvidia high performance graphics rendering on optimus systems.