Intel graphics software settings explained

[Rumzeiss]

Hello,

Please send me detailed guide/walkthrough for all settings from Intel graphics software.

I own a B580 graphics card since yesterday and find difficult to adjust correctly all the settings for gaming. The monitor is a 4K UHD TV TCL 55C735  - HDR, 144 Hz , VRR, ALLM. 

CPU is Ryzen 5 5600, motherboard - B550M chipset. ReBar is activated.

Thank you!

Best regards,

Roman

[MUC]

To maximize the TV's full potential, please connect it to the graphics card using a certified Ultra High Speed ​​HDMI cable that's at least 2 meters (6.6 feet) but no longer than 3 meters (10 feet).

There are no manuals in the traditional sense for the Intel Graphics Software. However, you can get an explanation of each setting within the application by using the question marks:

[MUC]

Please note that the TCL C735 does not support the same features on all HDMI ports.

HDMI 1 = 4K @ 144 Hz
HDMI 2 = 4K @ 120 Hz
HDMI 3/4 = 4K @ 60 Hz

[Rumzeiss]

Thank you for the reply and support. TV and PC are connected with a quality 2m hdmi 2.1 cable, of course to HDMI 1. I need to know how to adjust right Graphics and Display sections, especially the options with all frame synchronization types, color format and depth, and quantization range.

[MUC · Accepted solution]

Please ensure that Variable Refresh Rate is enabled on the TV:
Press the gear icon on the remote control and select *gear icon* (Settings) > Channels & Inputs > Inputs > Variable Refresh Rate, and press OK to toggle between on or off. If the TV doesn't offer this feature via the HDMI cable, it won't be available in the Intel Graphics Software.

The color format should default to RGB for pixel-perfect rendering in games.

Enabling HDR in Windows should automatically switch the color depth to 10 bits per color. Whether a setting higher than 8 bits per color is effective without HDR depends on the game. If in doubt, you'll just have to test it. However, 12 bits per color is useless, the TV can't take advantage of this and no game is rendered in 12 bits.

Frame synchronization also depends heavily on the game. Therefore, there's a setting that allows you to leave this to the application running the game. You'll have to test what works best for you.

I think you'll be fine with all other settings set to default. If in doubt, just test; you won't break anything.

[MUC]

There are two RGB Quantization Ranges: 0-255 (full range) or 16-235 (limited range). Neither is "better" than the other. However, the receiving device must correctly interpret the incoming signal. Incorrect interpretation can result in light gray turning white if full range is interpreted as limited range, or white turning light gray if limited range is interpreted as full range. A similar behavior occurs with dark colors.

The HDMI protocol on consumer devices like TVs is "limited" by default. This wording is unfortunate because it suggests something is missing. However, that's not the case. The only important thing is that the graphics card sends what the display device expects. Since the TCL TV apparently doesn't offer any quantization range settings (sometimes referred to as video range), I assume it defaults to 16-235 or has an automatic detection feature.

[Rumzeiss]

Hello, 

Thank you again for all detailed information and clarifications.

On my TV there is a PC mode and Game mode (AUTO/ON).

VRR is available only on Game mode. This mode is where I get

144 Hz refresh rate, otherwise 120 Hz in PC mode. Intel graphics

software is set now almost on default settings, range and color are

set to RGB Full 10-bit. There are no quantization range settings at the

TV anymore with latest firmwares.

[Rumzeiss]

There is a strange screen tearing in all games with VRR activated.

A video showing the tearing is attached. It is from a user at Reddit forum, but problem is the same.

Disabling VRR solves the issue. 

Please, advise!

Thanks.