Only way to fix Mac Book Pro 15 Mid 2010 by software is older. GfxCardStatus 1.8.1(download site: https. In fact google chrome (or other app) can cause the panic because they use hardware acceleration therefore they use the Nvidia card to make the browser faster, and this will overwrite the gfxcardstatus even if integrated gpu is selected. Aug 04, 2017 Re: Video Card upgrade for mid 2010 Mac Pro 5,1 Reply Contact I own a Mid-2010 MacPro 32GB Quad-Core 2.8ghz tower and after I upgraded Avid Media Composer 8.4 to 8.8 computer chashes after I do very simple edits or even a simple playback.
Many 15-inch MacBook Pro notebooks have two graphics processors (GPU)—a discrete GPU and an integrated GPU. The discrete GPU provides substantial graphics performance but uses more energy. The integrated GPU optimizes battery life by using less energy.
Check if the discrete or integrated GPU is in use
To see which graphics cards are in use, choose Apple () menu > About this Mac. The graphics cards currently in use appear next to Graphics. Learn which integrated GPUs your Mac might have.
Check if an app is using the dedicated GPU
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To see if an app is using the higher-performance discrete GPU, open Activity Monitor and click the Energy tab. If you don't see the Requires High Perf GPU column, your computer only has one graphics processor.
In this example, iMovie and Final Cut Pro are using the higher-performance discrete GPU:
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Here are a few examples of apps and accessories that use the higher-performance discrete GPU:
- iMovie
- Adobe Photoshop and Adobe InDesign
- An external display
Learn how to use an external graphics processor (eGPU) with your Mac.
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Learn how to set the graphics performance on your MacBook Pro or MacBook Pro with Retina display computer.