However, it doesn’t work right out-of-the-box, as it requires newer drivers from the graphics card manufacturers. Nvidia supports Hardware-accelerated GPU scheduling starting with its driver version 451.48. If you have Intel integrated graphics, the feature is available since driver version 27.20.100.8190. In the case that you have an AMD card, then you’ll have to wait a little longer until the driver supports the new feature. In this guide, you’ll learn the steps to enable hardware-accelerated GPU scheduling on Windows 10 version 2004.

Enable hardware-accelerated GPU scheduling using Settings Enable hardware-accelerated GPU scheduling using Registry

Enable hardware-accelerated GPU scheduling using Settings

To turn on hardware scheduling on Windows 10, use these steps: Once you complete the steps, the new option should apply, and you should be able to see better latency and performance playing PC games. Display settings Windows 10 hardware scheduling (source: Nvidia)

Enable hardware-accelerated GPU scheduling using Registry

To enable hardware-accelerated GPU scheduling with the Registry, use these steps: After you complete the steps, hardware-accelerated GPU scheduling should now be enabled on your device. Graphics Drivers Registry Enable hardware-accelerated GPU scheduling Registry If you want to revert the changes, you can use the same instructions, but on step No. 4, right-click the HwSchMode key and select the Delete option. If the key was already available, you can change its value from 2 to 1 to disable hardware-accelerated GPU scheduling. Update July 14, 2020: Originally published in June 2020, and it’s been revised in July 2020. All content on this site is provided with no warranties, express or implied. Use any information at your own risk. Always backup of your device and files before making any changes. Privacy policy info.