Fix Invincible VS Low FPS by Forcing Dedicated GPU Usage

You launch Invincible VS, and something feels wrong. The menus are laggy. The character select screen stutters. Once a match begins, the framerate drops to slideshow levels—15 FPS, 10 FPS, sometimes even lower. Or worse, the game crashes completely the moment a match starts. You know your PC is capable of running this game. You have a dedicated graphics card from NVIDIA or AMD. So why is performance so terrible? The answer may be that Invincible VS is running on the wrong GPU. Many gaming laptops and some desktop PCs have two graphics cards: a weak integrated GPU (built into the CPU) and a powerful dedicated GPU. Windows sometimes assigns games to the integrated GPU by default, especially older titles or games that do not explicitly request the high-performance card. The result is unplayable performance and mysterious crashes. This guide walks you through every method to force Invincible VS to use your dedicated GPU, from Windows settings to physical cable checks.

Summary

Integrated vs. Dedicated GPU: What Is Happening?

Understanding the difference between your two graphics processors is the first step to fixing the problem.

The two GPUs in your system:

GPU Type	Examples	Performance	Power Usage
Integrated GPU	Intel UHD Graphics, Intel Iris Xe, AMD Radeon Vega	Low (basic desktop, video playback)	Very low (battery saving)
Dedicated GPU	NVIDIA GeForce GTX/RTX, AMD Radeon RX	High (gaming, 3D rendering, video editing)	High (needs power cable)

Why the game uses the wrong GPU:

Windows has a feature called “GPU preference” or “Graphics settings” that determines which GPU an application uses. The default setting is “Let Windows decide.” Windows sometimes makes the wrong decision for several reasons:

Reason	Explanation
Game is not GPU-intensive (according to Windows)	Windows underestimates the game’s needs
Driver conflict	Integrated GPU drivers are newer than dedicated GPU drivers
Power settings	Windows tries to save battery by using the integrated GPU
Laptop unplugged	Many laptops default to integrated GPU when running on battery
Physical cable error (desktop)	Monitor plugged into motherboard instead of dedicated GPU

Symptoms of running on integrated GPU:

Symptom	What You Experience
Low FPS (below 30)	Game feels choppy, animations are not smooth
Stuttering	Game freezes for a fraction of a second repeatedly
Crash during matches	Integrated GPU cannot handle the load and crashes
Graphics glitches	Textures fail to load, screen tears, artifacts
Game runs fine on menus but lags in matches	Menus are 2D (easy), matches are 3D (hard)

If any of these sound familiar, your game is almost certainly running on the integrated GPU.

Method 1: Force Dedicated GPU Using Windows Graphics Settings (All Users)

This is the primary method for both laptops and desktops. It works on Windows 10 and Windows 11 for both NVIDIA and AMD cards.

Step 1: Open Graphics Settings

Type Graphics Settings into the Windows search bar
Click on the Graphics Settings result (it may also appear as “Graphics settings” in System settings)

Step 2: Choose the correct app type

You will see a dropdown menu asking what type of app you want to add:

Option	When to Choose
Desktop app	Most games, including Steam games (choose this)
Microsoft Store app	Games downloaded from the Microsoft Store

Since Invincible VS is a Steam game, select Desktop app.

Step 3: Browse for the game’s .exe files

Click the Browse button
Navigate to your Invincible VS installation folder. The default location is: C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Invincible VS\
Select the main game .exe file (usually named InvincibleVS.exe or similar)
Click Add

Step 4: Add the secondary .exe file (critical)

Invincible VS uses multiple executable files. You must add both.

Click Browse again
Navigate to the Binaries folder: C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Invincible VS\Binaries\Win64\
Select the .exe file in this folder (often named InvincibleVS-Win64-Shipping.exe)
Click Add

Step 5: Set GPU preference to High Performance

After adding both files, you will see them in the list under “Graphics settings”
Locate the first Invincible VS entry
Click on the entry, then click Options
Select High performance
You should see your dedicated GPU name underneath (e.g., “NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060” or “AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT”)
Click Save
Repeat for the second Invincible VS entry

Step 6: Restart your PC and test

Restart your computer (this ensures the settings take effect)
Launch Invincible VS
Check your FPS and stability

Method 2: Force Dedicated GPU Using NVIDIA Control Panel (NVIDIA Users Only)

If Windows Graphics Settings did not work, NVIDIA users can force the dedicated GPU through the NVIDIA Control Panel. This method is more aggressive and often succeeds when Windows settings fail.

Step 1: Open NVIDIA Control Panel

Right-click on your desktop (empty area)
Select NVIDIA Control Panel from the context menu

Step 2: Navigate to Manage 3D Settings

In the left sidebar, click Manage 3D Settings
Click on the Program Settings tab (not Global Settings)

Step 3: Add Invincible VS to the program list

Click the Add button
If Invincible VS appears in the recent programs list, select it
If not, click Browse and navigate to the main game .exe file: C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Invincible VS\InvincibleVS.exe
Click Add Selected Program

Step 4: Add the secondary .exe file

Click Add again
Browse to the secondary .exe file: C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Invincible VS\Binaries\Win64\InvincibleVS-Win64-Shipping.exe
Click Add Selected Program

Step 5: Select the preferred graphics processor

For each of the two program entries, do the following:

Under “Select the preferred graphics processor for this program,” look for a dropdown menu
Select High-performance NVIDIA processor
You will see your specific GPU model name underneath

Step 6: Apply the settings

Click the Apply button at the bottom right of the window
Wait for the settings to save (a few seconds)
Close NVIDIA Control Panel

Step 7: Restart and test

Restart your PC
Launch Invincible VS
Check performance

Method 3: Force Dedicated GPU Using AMD Adrenalin (AMD Users Only)

AMD users can force the dedicated GPU through the AMD Adrenalin software.

Step 1: Open AMD Software: Adrenalin Edition

Right-click on your desktop
Select AMD Software: Adrenalin Edition

Step 2: Navigate to Gaming

Click the Gaming tab at the top of the window
Click on Invincible VS if it appears in the games list
If the game does not appear, click the three dots (or “Add a game”) and browse to the .exe file

Step 3: Add both .exe files

You need to add both the main .exe and the one in Binaries\Win64\:

Main game .exe: C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Invincible VS\InvincibleVS.exe C:\Program
Secondary .exe: C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Invincible VS\Binaries\Win64\InvincibleVS-Win64-Shipping.exe

Step 4: Set GPU preference

For each game entry:

Look for GPU Workload or Graphics Profile
Set it to High Performance or Gaming
If you see an option for “Radeon RX” (your dedicated card), select it

Step 5: Save and apply

Click Save or Apply (location varies by version)
Close AMD Adrenalin
Restart your PC
Launch the game and test

Method 4: Disable Integrated Graphics Entirely (Desktop PCs Only)

CRITICAL WARNING FOR LAPTOP USERS: Do not use this method on a laptop. Most laptops route their internal display through the integrated GPU. Disabling it will result in a black screen, forcing you to reboot into Safe Mode. If you have a laptop, skip to Method 6 (Laptop-Specific Fixes).

For desktop PC users only, disabling the integrated GPU forces Windows to use only your dedicated graphics card for everything.

Step 1: Open Device Manager

Right-click the Start button
Select Device Manager

Step 2: Expand Display Adapters

Click the arrow next to Display adapters
You will see two (or more) entries:
- Intel UHD Graphics (or AMD Radeon Vega) – this is your integrated GPU
- NVIDIA GeForce or AMD Radeon RX – this is your dedicated GPU

Step 3: Disable the integrated GPU

Right-click on the integrated GPU (Intel or AMD)
Select Disable device
Click Yes to confirm the warning

Step 4: Restart your PC

Click Start → Power → Restart
After restart, your system will only use the dedicated GPU

Step 5: Launch Invincible VS and test

The game now has no choice but to run on your dedicated GPU.

Step 6: Re-enable integrated GPU after gaming (optional)

When you are done playing, you can re-enable the integrated GPU:

Open Device Manager again
Right-click on the disabled integrated GPU
Select Enable device
Restart your PC

Method 5: Check Your Physical Monitor Cable Connection (Desktops)

This is the most overlooked cause of integrated GPU usage on desktop PCs. If your monitor cable is plugged into the wrong port, nothing you do in software will fix the problem.

Where to plug your monitor cable:

Port Location	Which GPU It Uses	Correct for Gaming?
Motherboard ports (vertical, near USB ports)	Integrated GPU	NO – never for gaming
Dedicated GPU ports (horizontal, lower down on the case)	Dedicated GPU	YES – always for gaming

How to identify the correct ports:

Motherboard ports (WRONG):

Located near the USB ports, Ethernet port, and audio jacks
Usually vertical orientation
Often have labels like “HDMI,” “DisplayPort,” “VGA,” or “DVI”

Dedicated GPU ports (CORRECT):

Located lower down on the back of your PC case
Usually horizontal orientation
Often covered with plastic dust covers when new
May have multiple ports (HDMI, DisplayPort, DVI)

What to do:

Turn off your PC
Unplug your monitor cable from the motherboard port
Plug it into a port on your dedicated GPU
Turn on your PC
Launch Invincible VS

If you do not have the correct cable: Many dedicated GPUs use DisplayPort, not HDMI. You may need to buy a DisplayPort cable or an adapter.

Method 6: Laptop-Specific Fixes (NVIDIA Optimus / AMD Switchable Graphics)

Laptops are more complicated than desktops because the internal display is almost always connected to the integrated GPU. Even when the dedicated GPU renders a game, the image must pass through the integrated GPU to reach the screen.

Laptop Fix 1: Plug in your power adapter

Most gaming laptops automatically switch to the integrated GPU when running on battery to save power.

Plug your laptop into the power adapter
Launch Invincible VS
Check performance

Laptop Fix 2: Change Windows Power Settings

Type Choose a power plan into the Windows search bar
Select High performance (or create a custom plan with maximum performance)
Click Change plan settings → Change advanced power settings
Look for Graphics settings or Switchable Graphics
Set to Maximum performance for Invincible VS

Laptop Fix 3: Set PhysX processor to dedicated GPU (NVIDIA laptops)

Open NVIDIA Control Panel
Go to Configure Surround, PhysX
Under “PhysX settings,” change the processor from “Auto-select” to your dedicated NVIDIA GPU
Click Apply

Laptop Fix 4: Use laptop manufacturer’s GPU switching software

Some laptop brands have their own GPU control software:

Brand	Software Name
Dell / Alienware	Alienware Command Center
HP	Omen Command Center
Lenovo	Lenovo Vantage
ASUS	Armoury Crate
MSI	Dragon Center
Acer	Predator Sense

Open your laptop’s control software and look for a setting to force “Discrete GPU” or “High Performance” mode for specific applications.

How to Verify Which GPU Invincible VS Is Using

Before and after applying these fixes, you should verify which GPU the game is actually using.

Verification Method 1: Task Manager (Easiest)

Launch Invincible VS
Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open Task Manager
Click the Performance tab
Look at both GPU graphs:
- GPU 0 = Integrated GPU (usually)
- GPU 1 = Dedicated GPU (usually)
Watch the graphs while the game is running:
- If GPU 1 shows high usage (80-100%) → Dedicated GPU is working correctly
- If GPU 0 shows high usage → Game is on integrated GPU

Verification Method 2: NVIDIA GeForce Experience (NVIDIA users)

Open NVIDIA GeForce Experience
Go to Settings (gear icon)
Look for BatteryBoost or WhisperMode
If the game is using the dedicated GPU, these settings will be available for Invincible VS

Verification Method 3: MSI Afterburner / RivaTuner (Advanced)

Download and install MSI Afterburner
Enable on-screen display for GPU usage
Launch the game and look at the overlay – it will show which GPU is active

Verification Method 4: Check in-game FPS

Expected FPS by GPU Type	Integrated GPU	Dedicated GPU
720p Low Settings	20-30 FPS	60+ FPS
1080p Medium Settings	10-20 FPS	60-120+ FPS
1080p High Settings	5-10 FPS	60+ FPS

If you are getting very low FPS (below 30), the game is likely on the integrated GPU.

Complete GPU Troubleshooting Flowchart

Use this decision tree to quickly diagnose and fix GPU-related issues.

START: Invincible VS has low FPS, stuttering, or crashes during gameplay
│
├─► Are you on a DESKTOP PC?
│ │
│ ├─► YES → Check your monitor cable first (Method 5)
│ │ │
│ │ ├─► Cable plugged into dedicated GPU? → YES → Next step
│ │ └─► Cable plugged into motherboard? → Move cable to GPU
│ │
│ └─► NO (laptop) → Go to Method 6 (laptop fixes)
│
├─► Have you used Windows Graphics Settings to force High Performance?
│ │
│ ├─► YES but still having issues → Go to NEXT STEP
│ │
│ └─► NO → Use Method 1 (Windows Graphics Settings)
│
├─► Are you using NVIDIA?
│ │
│ ├─► YES → Use Method 2 (NVIDIA Control Panel)
│ │
│ └─► NO (AMD) → Use Method 3 (AMD Adrenalin)
│
├─► Have you verified which GPU is being used?
│ │
│ ├─► YES → Game still using integrated GPU → Go to NEXT STEP
│ │
│ └─► NO → Check Task Manager (Verification Method 1)
│
├─► Are you on a DESKTOP PC?
│ │
│ ├─► YES → Disable integrated GPU entirely (Method 4)
│ │
│ └─► NO (laptop) → Ensure power adapter is plugged in (Method 6)
│
└─► If all steps fail, the issue may not be GPU selection.
Your dedicated GPU may be underpowered, overheating, or failing.
Check temperatures with HWMonitor and update your GPU drivers.

Summary: Quick Reference for Dedicated GPU Issues

Method	Best For	Difficulty	Success Rate
Method 1: Windows Graphics Settings	All users	Easy	High
Method 2: NVIDIA Control Panel	NVIDIA users	Easy	High
Method 3: AMD Adrenalin	AMD users	Easy	High
Method 4: Disable integrated GPU	Desktop PCs only	Medium	Very High
Method 5: Check monitor cable	Desktop PCs only	Very Easy	Very High
Method 6: Laptop-specific fixes	Laptop users	Medium	High

Recommended order to try:

Desktop PC users:

Method 5 (check monitor cable) – solves 50% of desktop GPU issues
Method 1 (Windows Graphics Settings) – solves 30%
Method 2 or 3 (NVIDIA or AMD control panel) – solves 15%
Method 4 (disable integrated GPU) – solves remaining 5%

Laptop users:

Method 6 (plug in power adapter) – solves 40% of laptop GPU issues
Method 1 (Windows Graphics Settings) – solves 30%
Method 2 or 3 (NVIDIA or AMD control panel) – solves 20%
Method 6 (laptop manufacturer software) – solves 10%

Your Dedicated GPU Is Now Working

When Invincible VS runs on your integrated GPU instead of your dedicated graphics card, the game is essentially trying to run a marathon in dress shoes. The integrated GPU is designed for web browsing, video playback, and office work—not for rendering complex 3D fighting game environments. The result is unplayable low FPS, constant stuttering, and crashes that make no sense given your hardware.

The good news is that this problem is completely fixable. In almost every case, the solution is simply telling Windows which GPU to use—a process that takes less than two minutes.

You have learned:

The difference between integrated and dedicated GPUs
How to force the game to use your dedicated GPU through Windows Graphics Settings
How to use NVIDIA Control Panel and AMD Adrenalin for more aggressive GPU selection
How to disable integrated graphics entirely (desktop PCs only)
The importance of plugging your monitor cable into the correct port
Laptop-specific fixes including power settings and manufacturer software
How to verify which GPU is actually being used

If the game now runs smoothly: Your dedicated GPU is doing its job. Enjoy the game at proper framerates.

If the game still has low FPS or crashes: The issue is not GPU selection. Your dedicated GPU may be: