[ 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.
Related Technical Terms
Discrete GPU
A separate GPU chip with its own VRAM and cooling — much faster but uses more power.
Performance
FPS
How many frames a device renders per second; higher FPS means smoother games and video.
Gaming
Integrated GPU
A GPU built into the CPU/SoC, sharing system memory — efficient but less powerful than a dedicated …
Performance