topic Fluctuating clocks/power when idle in Graphics

Fluctuating clocks/power when idle

Lukaswe — Mon, 02 Aug 2021 06:41:15 GMT

I have an issue with Nvidia GPU (GTX 1060)being constantly used by or rather pinged by "something". Spikes happens ever two seconds. it all started recently when I installed newest non-OEM Intel GPU (UHD 630)drivers for the first time and since that moment i have this spikes. I reinstalled windows multiple times, did ddu drivers reinstall and can't fix it. In task manager i can see constant GPU 1 copy engine in use by system. Anyone ever had similar issue?

Things i have tried so far: multiple windows reinstalls, different drivers configurations for both Intel GPU and Nvidia GPU (OEM from Acer site/stock) commands like DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth and sfc /scannow different power settings, Nvidia control panel settings of preferred GPU, windows settings like game mode etc... Tons of virus/malware scans, tracking GPU usage with process explorer and GPU shark (tracked cross.exe and dwm.exe to be using Nvidia GPU) usage is usually 0% up to 4% it never goes any higher but each spike i waking up Nvidia GPU from idle. I have this laptop for 2 years and never experienced this problem before, even tho i constantly check on temps and usage of cpu/GPU in predator sense.
As far as I know hierarchy is Nvidia gpu--> Intel --> laptops display, and it all started when I installed newest dch drivers for UHD 630. Now I can't get rid of this issue even after installing correct OEM drivers...

Re:Fluctuating clocks/power when idle

David_G_Intel — Mon, 09 Aug 2021 17:42:26 GMT

Hello Lukaswe

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Re:Fluctuating clocks/power when idle

David_G_Intel — Mon, 16 Aug 2021 19:34:47 GMT

Were you able to check the previous post?

Let us know if you still need assistance.

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David G.

Intel Customer Support Technician

Re: Re:Fluctuating clocks/power when idle

Lukaswe — Wed, 18 Aug 2021 06:48:43 GMT

I did everything that was possible, but after i though that issue is gone my Nvidia GPU started to show artifacts whenever in use. I ordered new laptop. That fixed my issues.

Re:Fluctuating clocks/power when idle

David_G_Intel — Mon, 23 Aug 2021 21:30:28 GMT

We are glad to know you found a solution, since the thread is solved we will close it now.

Please keep in mind that this thread will no longer be monitored by Intel. Thank you for your understanding.

Best regards,

David G

Intel Customer Support Technician