[ GLOSSARY DEFINITION ]
Gaming
MUX Switch
A hardware switch that lets a laptop GPU drive the screen directly for more gaming performance.
Also known as:
MUX
Advanced Optimus
NVIDIA Optimus
Full Definition & Technical Explanation
MUX switch routes the display through the dedicated GPU instead of the iGPU, unlocking extra FPS. Laptops list it as Nvidia Optimus: MUX. Advanced Optimus switches automatically.
Downside: more battery drain in dGPU mode. See Nvidia Optimus: MUX in laptop specs.
Where MUX Switch Matters
Graphics Cards
Smartphones
Frequently Asked Questions
What is MUX Switch?
A hardware switch that lets a laptop GPU drive the screen directly for more gaming performance.
What terms are related to MUX Switch?
Related Gaming terms include Discrete GPU, Integrated GPU, FPS.
Related Technical Terms
Discrete GPU
A separate GPU chip with its own VRAM and cooling — much faster but uses more power.
Performance
Integrated GPU
A GPU built into the CPU/SoC, sharing system memory — efficient but less powerful than a dedicated …
Performance
FPS
How many frames a device renders per second; higher FPS means smoother games and video.
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