How to Check Graphics Card in Windows 11

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By Oluwaseun Bamisile

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Want to check the graphics card included in your Windows 11 computer? Not to worry, this detailed and comprehensive guide got you covered.

Option 1: Check the Graphics Card via the DirectX Diagnostic Tool

One way to check the graphics card of your Windows 11 PC is through the DirectX Diagnostic Tool. Follow the steps and screenshots below to carry out this task.

  1. Press Windows + R keys on your keyboard to launch the Run command. Then, input “dxdiag” (without the quotes) in the input field and press Enter on your keyboard.
  1. After doing that, switch to the Display tab on the DirectX Diagnostic Tool window. On the Display tab, you’ll see the GPU of your Windows 11 PC – see the screenshot below.
Check Graphics Card In Windows 11 Via DirectX Diagnostic Tool

Option 2: View Graphics Card Info From System Information

You can also check the graphics card of your Windows 11 computer via System Information. To achieve that, follow the procedures below.

  1. Right-click the Windows 11 Start menu and left-click Run from the displayed options.
  1. Then, type “msinfo32” in the Run command input field and click the OK button.
Check Graphics Card In Windows 11 From System Information
  1. Next, double-click Components on the left pane of the System Information window to expand it.
  1. Afterward, click Display under the Components category on the window’s left pane. Hence, you will see your computer’s GPU on the window’s right pane – check the screenshot below.
Check Graphics Card In Windows 11 From System Information

Option 3: Check Graphics Card Through Device Manager

Another method to check the GPU in Windows 11 is through the Device Manager. To accomplish that, follow the following steps below.

  1. Right-click the Start menu on your Windows 11 taskbar and select Device Manager from the options that pop up.
  1. On Device Manager, double-click Display adapters.
Check Graphics Card In Windows 11 Through Device Manager
  1. Then, you will find your computer’s GPU under the Display adapters category in the Device Manager window.

Option 4: Check GPU From Display Settings

In this section, you will learn how to check the GPU of your Windows 11 computer via the display settings. So, follow the procedures below to achieve that.

  1. Right-click any free area on your Windows 11 desktop and select Display settings.
  1. Next, select Advanced display under the Related settings category on the right pane of the Settings window. Your computer’s GPU is under the Display information category – check out the screenshot below.
Check Graphics Card In Windows 11 From Display Settings

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the full meaning of GPU?

The full meaning of GPU is Graphics Processing Unit.

2. Do all computers have a GPU?

Yes, all computer comes with an integrated graphics card. However, not all computer features a dedicated graphics card.

Dedicated graphics cards are mostly included in gaming PCs and high-end computers.

3. Can a computer have two graphics cards?

Sure, a computer can feature two graphics cards. As a matter of fact, most gaming PCs come with two graphics cards – an integrated GPU and a dedicated GPU.

4. What is the job of a GPU in a computer?

The main job of a graphics card in a PC is to render images, videos, and animation for the display.

5. What are integrated graphics cards?

An integrated graphics card is a graphics card that is embedded into the processor of a computer. Unlike discrete graphics cards, this type of graphics card lacks a dedicated VRAM.

Hence, they share the RAM of the computer with the CPU in order to carry out graphics-related tasks.

Conclusion

The graphics card is a major component in a computer and handles anything that deals with rendering images, animations, and videos. So, it’s no surprise that some might wish to check the graphics card of their Windows 11 computer.

Gladly, we discussed various methods to accomplish that in this guide. Specifically, this guide taught us how to check the graphics card in Windows 11 via DirectX Diagnostic Tool and System Information.

We also learned how to perform this task through Device Manager and the display settings.

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Oluwaseun Bamisile

Oluwaseun is the Lead Content Editor at Itechguides.com. He holds a National Diploma in Computer Science (currently studying part-time for his Higher National Diploma). An internet geek with a love for automobiles, he writes product reviews, tech articles, and how-to guides on the site.

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