Minecraft GPU usage issues often occur after driver updates. Problem commonly affects dual graphics card laptops. Issue affects both dedicated NVIDIA and AMD GPUs
Ensure laptop is connected to power supply before attempting fixes. Try solutions one at a time, starting from top down
GPU artifacting causes visual anomalies like distortions and pixelation. Can occur on both integrated and dedicated graphics cards. Symptoms include lines, dots, pixelation, and screen tearing
GPU usage dropping to 0% can cause lagging and hanging issues. Problem may occur even without gaming
Minecraft can run on integrated graphics cards due to automatic driver updates. Game requires CPU power, which limits FPS and performance. Shaders use GPU but can also use CPU depending on rendering
PCIe power cables supply power to high-powered graphics processing units (GPUs). Modular power supplies allow selective cable connections for better airflow. Modern GPUs often require multiple cables for adequate power delivery