{"id":40289,"date":"2026-05-03T14:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-05-03T18:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/overcentral.com\/en\/?p=40289"},"modified":"2026-05-03T14:00:34","modified_gmt":"2026-05-03T18:00:34","slug":"invincible-vs-dedicated-gpu-fix-low-fps","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/overcentral.com\/en\/invincible-vs-dedicated-gpu-fix-low-fps\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Run Invincible VS on Dedicated GPU & Disable Integrated Graphics (Fix Low FPS\/Crash)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

You launch\u00a0Invincible VS<\/em>, and something feels wrong. The menus are laggy. The character select screen stutters. Once a match begins, the framerate drops to slideshow levels\u201415 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\u00a0Invincible VS<\/em>\u00a0is 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\u00a0Invincible VS<\/em>\u00a0to use your dedicated GPU, from Windows settings to physical cable checks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Integrated vs. Dedicated GPU: What Is Happening?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Understanding the difference between your two graphics processors is the first step to fixing the problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The two GPUs in your system:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
GPU Type<\/th>Examples<\/th>Performance<\/th>Power Usage<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Integrated GPU<\/strong><\/td>Intel UHD Graphics, Intel Iris Xe, AMD Radeon Vega<\/td>Low (basic desktop, video playback)<\/td>Very low (battery saving)<\/td><\/tr>
Dedicated GPU<\/strong><\/td>NVIDIA GeForce GTX\/RTX, AMD Radeon RX<\/td>High (gaming, 3D rendering, video editing)<\/td>High (needs power cable)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Why the game uses the wrong GPU:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

Symptoms of running on integrated GPU:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Symptom<\/th>What You Experience<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Low FPS (below 30)<\/strong><\/td>Game feels choppy, animations are not smooth<\/td><\/tr>
Stuttering<\/strong><\/td>Game freezes for a fraction of a second repeatedly<\/td><\/tr>
Crash during matches<\/strong><\/td>Integrated GPU cannot handle the load and crashes<\/td><\/tr>
Graphics glitches<\/strong><\/td>Textures fail to load, screen tears, artifacts<\/td><\/tr>
Game runs fine on menus but lags in matches<\/strong><\/td>Menus are 2D (easy), matches are 3D (hard)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

If any of these sound familiar, your game is almost certainly running on the integrated GPU.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Method 1: Force Dedicated GPU Using Windows Graphics Settings (All Users)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This is the primary method for both laptops and desktops. It works on Windows 10 and Windows 11 for both NVIDIA and AMD<\/a> cards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 1: Open Graphics Settings<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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  1. Type\u00a0Graphics Settings<\/strong>\u00a0into the Windows search bar<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Click on the\u00a0Graphics Settings<\/strong>\u00a0result (it may also appear as “Graphics settings” in System settings)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Step 2: Choose the correct app type<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    You will see a dropdown menu asking what type of app you want to add:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Option<\/th>When to Choose<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
    Desktop app<\/strong><\/td>Most games, including Steam games (choose this)<\/td><\/tr>
    Microsoft Store app<\/strong><\/td>Games downloaded from the Microsoft Store<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

    Since Invincible VS<\/em> is a Steam game, select Desktop app<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Step 3: Browse for the game’s .exe files<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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    1. Click the\u00a0Browse<\/strong>\u00a0button<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Navigate to your\u00a0Invincible VS<\/em>\u00a0installation folder. The default location is: C:\\Program Files (x86)\\Steam\\steamapps\\common\\Invincible VS\\<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. Select the main game\u00a0.exe<\/code>\u00a0file (usually named\u00a0InvincibleVS.exe<\/code>\u00a0or similar)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. Click\u00a0Add<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      Step 4: Add the secondary .exe file (critical)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

      Invincible VS<\/em> uses multiple executable files. You must add both.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      1. Click\u00a0Browse<\/strong>\u00a0again<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      2. Navigate to the Binaries folder: C:\\Program Files (x86)\\Steam\\steamapps\\common\\Invincible VS\\Binaries\\Win64\\<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      3. Select the\u00a0.exe<\/code>\u00a0file in this folder (often named\u00a0InvincibleVS-Win64-Shipping.exe<\/code>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      4. Click\u00a0Add<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

        Step 5: Set GPU preference to High Performance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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        1. After adding both files, you will see them in the list under “Graphics settings”<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        2. Locate the first\u00a0Invincible VS<\/em>\u00a0entry<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        3. Click on the entry, then click\u00a0Options<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
        4. Select\u00a0High performance<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
        5. You should see your dedicated GPU name underneath (e.g., “NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060” or “AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT”)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        6. Click\u00a0Save<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
        7. Repeat for the second\u00a0Invincible VS<\/em>\u00a0entry<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

          Step 6: Restart your PC and test<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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          1. Restart your computer (this ensures the settings take effect)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          2. Launch\u00a0Invincible VS<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
          3. Check your FPS and stability<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

            Method 2: Force Dedicated GPU Using NVIDIA Control Panel (NVIDIA Users Only)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

            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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            Step 1: Open NVIDIA Control Panel<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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            1. Right-click on your\u00a0desktop<\/strong>\u00a0(empty area)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            2. Select\u00a0NVIDIA Control Panel<\/strong>\u00a0from the context menu<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

              Step 2: Navigate to Manage 3D Settings<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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              1. In the left sidebar, click\u00a0Manage 3D Settings<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
              2. Click on the\u00a0Program Settings<\/strong>\u00a0tab (not Global Settings)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

                Step 3: Add Invincible VS to the program list<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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                1. Click the\u00a0Add<\/strong>\u00a0button<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                2. If\u00a0Invincible VS<\/em>\u00a0appears in the recent programs list, select it<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                3. If not, click\u00a0Browse<\/strong>\u00a0and navigate to the main game\u00a0.exe<\/code>\u00a0file: C:\\Program Files (x86)\\Steam\\steamapps\\common\\Invincible VS\\InvincibleVS.exe<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                4. Click\u00a0Add Selected Program<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

                  Step 4: Add the secondary .exe file<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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                  1. Click\u00a0Add<\/strong>\u00a0again<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  2. Browse to the secondary\u00a0.exe<\/code>\u00a0file: C:\\Program Files (x86)\\Steam\\steamapps\\common\\Invincible VS\\Binaries\\Win64\\InvincibleVS-Win64-Shipping.exe<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  3. Click\u00a0Add Selected Program<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

                    Step 5: Select the preferred graphics processor<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

                    For each of the two program entries, do the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                    1. Under “Select the preferred graphics processor for this program,” look for a dropdown menu<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                    2. Select\u00a0High-performance NVIDIA processor<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                    3. You will see your specific GPU model name underneath<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

                      Step 6: Apply the settings<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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                      1. Click the\u00a0Apply<\/strong>\u00a0button at the bottom right of the window<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                      2. Wait for the settings to save (a few seconds)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                      3. Close NVIDIA Control Panel<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

                        Step 7: Restart and test<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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                        1. Restart your PC<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                        2. Launch\u00a0Invincible VS<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                        3. Check performance<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

                          Method 3: Force Dedicated GPU Using AMD Adrenalin (AMD Users Only)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

                          AMD users can force the dedicated GPU through the AMD Adrenalin software.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                          Step 1: Open AMD Software: Adrenalin Edition<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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                          1. Right-click on your\u00a0desktop<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                          2. Select\u00a0AMD Software: Adrenalin Edition<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

                            Step 2: Navigate to Gaming<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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                            1. Click the\u00a0Gaming<\/strong>\u00a0tab at the top of the window<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                            2. Click on\u00a0Invincible VS<\/strong>\u00a0if it appears in the games list<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                            3. If the game does not appear, click the\u00a0three dots<\/strong>\u00a0(or “Add a game”) and browse to the\u00a0.exe<\/code>\u00a0file<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

                              Step 3: Add both .exe files<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

                              You need to add both the main .exe<\/code> and the one in Binaries\\Win64\\<\/code>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                              1. Main game\u00a0.exe<\/code>: C:\\Program Files (x86)\\Steam\\steamapps\\common\\Invincible VS\\InvincibleVS.exe C:\\Program <\/li>\n\n\n\n
                              2. Secondary\u00a0.exe<\/code>: C:\\Program Files (x86)\\Steam\\steamapps\\common\\Invincible VS\\Binaries\\Win64\\InvincibleVS-Win64-Shipping.exe<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

                                Step 4: Set GPU preference<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

                                For each game entry:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                                1. Look for\u00a0GPU Workload<\/strong>\u00a0or\u00a0Graphics Profile<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                2. Set it to\u00a0High Performance<\/strong>\u00a0or\u00a0Gaming<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                3. If you see an option for “Radeon RX” (your dedicated card), select it<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

                                  Step 5: Save and apply<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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                                  1. Click\u00a0Save<\/strong>\u00a0or\u00a0Apply<\/strong>\u00a0(location varies by version)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                  2. Close AMD Adrenalin<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                  3. Restart your PC<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                  4. Launch the game and test<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

                                    Method 4: Disable Integrated Graphics Entirely (Desktop PCs Only)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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                                    CRITICAL WARNING FOR LAPTOP USERS:<\/strong> 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).<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

                                    For desktop PC users only<\/strong>, disabling the integrated GPU forces Windows to use only your dedicated graphics card for everything.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                                    Step 1: Open Device Manager<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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                                    1. Right-click the\u00a0Start<\/strong>\u00a0button<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                    2. Select\u00a0Device Manager<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

                                      Step 2: Expand Display Adapters<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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                                      1. Click the arrow next to\u00a0Display adapters<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                      2. You will see two (or more) entries:\n