Windows Experience Index not Using Dedicated Graphics Card

simplytuff

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When ever i run WEI, it measures desktop graphics performance using Intel HD4000 built in GFx. I want windows to use the Dedicated ATI Readon 7730M when it runs WEI.

I have tried changing the Power Saving Mode to High Performance but its still not switching. Is there a way to Force on the Dedicated Card all the time and disable the HD4000 temporarily so the score is increased when i re run the WEI assessment ?
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8
I believe you have to disable the onboard video in the BIOS, forcing the system to use the add-on video card. This is what I have always done and it works for me...
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Win 10 Pro 64bit
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Home built Intel i7-3770k-based system
    CPU
    Intel i7-3770k, Overclocked to 4.6GHz (46x100) with Corsair H110i GT cooler
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    ASRock Z77 OC Formula 2.30 BIOS
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    32GB DDR3 2133 Corsair Vengeance Pro
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    GeForce GTX 980ti SC ACS 6GB DDR5 by EVGA
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    1GBps Ethernet ports
In your case, you can't disable your Intel HD as your primary display is only connected to it. You just have to wait for newer drivers for your AMD Radeon so that it activates when running the WEI test.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 Pro x64 with Media Center
    Computer type
    Tablet
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Surface Pro 3
    CPU
    Core i5 4300U @ 1.9 GHz
    Motherboard
    Surface Pro 3
    Memory
    8092 MB DDR3-L 1.35 V SDRAM @ 1600 MHz
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel HD 4400 @ 200 MHz
    Sound Card
    Realtek HD Audio
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    Built-in 3:2 display
    Screen Resolution
    2160 x 1440
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    256 GB SSD + 128 GB micro SD
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    36 Watt power brick
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    Active
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    On Screen Keyboard
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    Surface pen
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    300 / 20 TWC
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    IE 11 Metro, IE 11 Desktop
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    Windows Defender
In your case, you can't disable your Intel HD as your primary display is only connected to it. You just have to wait for newer drivers for your AMD Radeon so that it activates when running the WEI test.

is there a way around it? some sort of registry setting to force AMD Readon ON all the time?
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8
I see that you appear to have a laptop with dual graphics. If this is the case, Windows will not use the ATI for the WEI test, only the Intel. I have a dual Intel/GeForce setup and the same thing occurs. It's not an issue, really. If you click on 'View and print detailed information...', it actually explains this near the bottom of the page.
 

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  • OS
    Windows 8.1 'Ultimate' RTM 64 bit (Pro/WMC).
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    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Acer AS8951G 'Desktop Replacement'.
    CPU
    i7-2670QM@2.2/3.1Ghz.
    Motherboard
    Acer
    Memory
    8GB@1366Mhz.
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    GeForce GT555M 2GB DDR3
    Sound Card
    Realtek HD w/Dolby 5.1 surround.
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    Built-in. Non-touch.
    Screen Resolution
    18/4" 1920x1080 full-HD.
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    Toshiba 750GBx2 internal. 1x2TB, 2x640GB, 1x500GB external.
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    Stock.
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    Laptop.
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    Stock.
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    Full 101-key
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    USB cordless.
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    IE11, Firefox, Tor.
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    Windows Defender, MalwareBytes Pro.
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    BD-ROM drive.
I see that you appear to have a laptop with dual graphics. If this is the case, Windows will not use the ATI for the WEI test, only the Intel. I have a dual Intel/GeForce setup and the same thing occurs. It's not an issue, really. If you click on 'View and print detailed information...', it actually explains this near the bottom of the page.

Yes i can see it, but there should be some way to classify the ATI Readon as Primary Graphics Card?
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Win 8.1
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Acer Aspire E1-571
    CPU
    i5-3230m
    Motherboard
    Acer Type-2
    Memory
    8GB DDR3 1333MHz
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel HD 4000
    Sound Card
    High Definiton Audio Device
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Generic
    Screen Resolution
    1366x768
    Hard Drives
    Samsung 850 Pro 256GB
    PSU
    Generic
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    QWERTY
    Mouse
    ELANTECH Touchpad
    Internet Speed
    12.68Mbps
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    IE11
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender

I have a Dell Inspiron 15R SE, it dosnt give option to modify or switch graphics cards from BIOS menu !!
Try the solutions in this thread, I'll try my best to find a solution for you.
Dell Inspiron 15r SE Switching graphics cards - Laptop Video Forum - Laptop - Dell Community
You will be better served by the Dell advisers in their forum:switchable graphics dosent work with win 8 - Laptop Video Forum - Laptop - Dell Community
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Win 8.1
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Acer Aspire E1-571
    CPU
    i5-3230m
    Motherboard
    Acer Type-2
    Memory
    8GB DDR3 1333MHz
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel HD 4000
    Sound Card
    High Definiton Audio Device
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Generic
    Screen Resolution
    1366x768
    Hard Drives
    Samsung 850 Pro 256GB
    PSU
    Generic
    Keyboard
    QWERTY
    Mouse
    ELANTECH Touchpad
    Internet Speed
    12.68Mbps
    Browser
    IE11
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender

I have a Dell Inspiron 15R SE, it dosnt give option to modify or switch graphics cards from BIOS menu !!
Try the solutions in this thread, I'll try my best to find a solution for you.
Dell Inspiron 15r SE Switching graphics cards - Laptop Video Forum - Laptop - Dell Community
You will be better served by the Dell advisers in their forum:switchable graphics dosent work with win 8 - Laptop Video Forum - Laptop - Dell Community

Both the links dosnt provide a solution, now that i went through them i am even more worried whether my Readon Card even works or not? There seems to be no way to check or benchmark the dedicated card :(
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8
Good advice here. Sorry for my bad advice, I was thinking you had a desktop PC, not a laptop. On my desktop PC's, I have to disable the onboard video and hook up my monitor to the add-in PCI Express connected video card. Sorry about that...
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Win 10 Pro 64bit
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Home built Intel i7-3770k-based system
    CPU
    Intel i7-3770k, Overclocked to 4.6GHz (46x100) with Corsair H110i GT cooler
    Motherboard
    ASRock Z77 OC Formula 2.30 BIOS
    Memory
    32GB DDR3 2133 Corsair Vengeance Pro
    Graphics Card(s)
    GeForce GTX 980ti SC ACS 6GB DDR5 by EVGA
    Sound Card
    Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Titanium HD, Corsair SP2500 speakers and subwoofer
    Monitor(s) Displays
    LG 27EA33 [Monitor] (27.2"vis) HDMI
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    Samsung SSD 850 EVO 250GB (system drive)
    WD 6TB Red NAS hard drives x 2 in Storage Spaces (redundancy)
    PSU
    Corsair 750ax fully modular power supply with sleeved cables
    Case
    Corsair Air 540 with 7 x 140mm fans on front, rear and top panels
    Cooling
    Corsair H110i GT liquid cooled CPU with 4 x 140" Corsair SP "push-pull" and 3 x 140mm fans
    Keyboard
    Thermaltake Poseidon Z illuminated keyboard
    Mouse
    Corsair M65 wired
    Internet Speed
    85MBps DSL
    Browser
    Chrome and Edge
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender, MalwareBytes Pro and CCleaner Pro
    Other Info
    Client of Windows Server 2012 R2 10 PC's, laptops and smartphones on the WLAN.

    1GBps Ethernet ports
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