Intregated no longer works for me

[misbell]

I can chose integrated all day long and it never switches over. It can only switch between discrete and dynamic. Build 5482.

Macbook pro 2015, 15", 2.5ghz, 16gb

[codykrieger]

@misbell Which version were you using previously? There are a bunch of related issues being tracked in #310, none of which are new to v2.5, but you may have luck in clicking Integrated Only twice.

[jlf599]

I'm seeing this behavior as well. If it's in dynamic mode and I choose integrated, it goes to discrete every time. I can click integrated multiple times with no change. If I choose dynamic, it will use the integrated GPU, but I can't force it.

I was not using any version previously to 2.5.

MacBook Pro (16-inch, 2019) - 2.3 GHz 8-Core Intel Core i9 - 64 GB 2667 MHz DDR4
Intel UHD Graphics 630 1536 MB and AMD Radeon Pro 5500M
System Firmware Version: 1554.60.15.0.0 (iBridge: 18.16.13030.0.0,0)

OS 11.1

[codykrieger]

@jlf599 OK. Definitely #310 in your case, then. Try clicking Integrated Only multiple times to see if it sticks—that works for some folks.

[jlf599]

Hrm. That doesn't seem to work. Here's the exact chain of events:

1. Quit gfxcardstatus
2. Launch gfxcardstatus -- comes up with the "i" in the bar and shows "GPU Intel UHD Graphics 630" in the dropdown
3. Select "Integrated Only" -- get notification of switching to discrete, icon in bar changes to "d" and shows "GPU AMD Radeon Pro 5500M" in dropdown - discrete only has the checkmark, as well
4. Select "Integrated Only" - still has "d" in bar, no notification popup, checkmark is by "Integrated Only" but still shows "GPU AMD Radeon Pro 5500M" in dropdown
5. Select "Integrated Only" again - no change - still has "d" in bar, no notification popup, checkmark is by "Integrated Only" but still shows "GPU AMD Radeon Pro 5500M" in dropdown

This stays the same no matter how many times 5 is repeated. If I exit gfxcardstatus and start it again, it goes back to "i" and the integrated GPU. It's very strange. I've been reading #310 to see if there are good hints for fixes and will continue down that trail. It's not the end of the world for me either way...just wanted you to have another data point. :)

[codykrieger]

@jlf599 Note that when you quit gfxCardStatus, it intentionally sets the system to Dynamic Switching, so that's one part of the behavior you're seeing.

As for the rest of it, after you do those five steps, I'd be curious to see the output of this command:

system_profiler SPDisplaysDataType

[jlf599]

Greetings! Here's the output:

[Entropy] jeremy ~-->system_profiler SPDisplaysDataType
Graphics/Displays:

Intel UHD Graphics 630:

  Chipset Model: Intel UHD Graphics 630
  Type: GPU
  Bus: Built-In
  VRAM (Dynamic, Max): 1536 MB
  Vendor: Intel
  Device ID: 0x3e9b
  Revision ID: 0x0002
  Automatic Graphics Switching: Supported
  gMux Version: 5.0.0
  Metal Family: Supported, Metal GPUFamily macOS 2

AMD Radeon Pro 5500M:

  Chipset Model: AMD Radeon Pro 5500M
  Type: GPU
  Bus: PCIe
  PCIe Lane Width: x8
  VRAM (Total): 8 GB
  Vendor: AMD (0x1002)
  Device ID: 0x7340
  Revision ID: 0x0040
  ROM Revision: 113-D3220E-190
  VBIOS Version: 113-D32206U1-019
  Option ROM Version: 113-D32206U1-019
  EFI Driver Version: 01.A1.190
  Automatic Graphics Switching: Supported
  gMux Version: 5.0.0
  Metal Family: Supported, Metal GPUFamily macOS 2
  Displays:
    Color LCD:
      Display Type: Built-In Retina LCD
      Resolution: 3072 x 1920 Retina
      Framebuffer Depth: 30-Bit Color (ARGB2101010)
      Main Display: Yes
      Mirror: Off
      Online: Yes
      Automatically Adjust Brightness: No
      Connection Type: Internal

[Draft666]

Приветствия! Вот результат:

[Энтропия] Джереми ~ -> system_profiler SPDisplaysDataType
Графика / Дисплеи:

Intel UHD Graphics 630:

  Chipset Model: Intel UHD Graphics 630
  Type: GPU
  Bus: Built-In
  VRAM (Dynamic, Max): 1536 MB
  Vendor: Intel
  Device ID: 0x3e9b
  Revision ID: 0x0002
  Automatic Graphics Switching: Supported
  gMux Version: 5.0.0
  Metal Family: Supported, Metal GPUFamily macOS 2

AMD Radeon Pro 5500M:

  Chipset Model: AMD Radeon Pro 5500M
  Type: GPU
  Bus: PCIe
  PCIe Lane Width: x8
  VRAM (Total): 8 GB
  Vendor: AMD (0x1002)
  Device ID: 0x7340
  Revision ID: 0x0040
  ROM Revision: 113-D3220E-190
  VBIOS Version: 113-D32206U1-019
  Option ROM Version: 113-D32206U1-019
  EFI Driver Version: 01.A1.190
  Automatic Graphics Switching: Supported
  gMux Version: 5.0.0
  Metal Family: Supported, Metal GPUFamily macOS 2
  Displays:
    Color LCD:
      Display Type: Built-In Retina LCD
      Resolution: 3072 x 1920 Retina
      Framebuffer Depth: 30-Bit Color (ARGB2101010)
      Main Display: Yes
      Mirror: Off
      Online: Yes
      Automatically Adjust Brightness: No
      Connection Type: Internal

Completely similar problem

Graphics/Displays:

Intel UHD Graphics 630:

  Chipset Model: Intel UHD Graphics 630
  Type: GPU
  Bus: Built-In
  VRAM (Dynamic, Max): 1536 MB
  Vendor: Intel
  Device ID: 0x3e9b
  Revision ID: 0x0002
  Automatic Graphics Switching: Supported
  gMux Version: 5.0.0
  Metal: Supported, feature set macOS GPUFamily2 v1

AMD Radeon Pro 5500M:

  Chipset Model: AMD Radeon Pro 5500M
  Type: GPU
  Bus: PCIe
  PCIe Lane Width: x8
  VRAM (Total): 8 GB
  Vendor: AMD (0x1002)
  Device ID: 0x7340
  Revision ID: 0x0040
  ROM Revision: 113-D3220E-190
  VBIOS Version: 113-D32206U1-019
  Option ROM Version: 113-D32206U1-019
  EFI Driver Version: 01.A1.190
  Automatic Graphics Switching: Supported
  gMux Version: 5.0.0
  Metal: Supported, feature set macOS GPUFamily2 v1
  Displays:
    Color LCD:
      Display Type: Built-In Retina LCD
      Resolution: 3072 x 1920 Retina
      Framebuffer Depth: 24-Bit Color (ARGB8888)
      Main Display: Yes
      Mirror: Off
      Online: Yes
      Automatically Adjust Brightness: No
      Connection Type: Internal

[MrLundy]

I am also having this issue after updating to v2.5. I never had it happen before.
The 5 steps above will change the checkmark to integrated only, but it remains using discrete only unless I switch to dynamic switching.

Graphics/Displays:

Intel UHD Graphics 630:

  Chipset Model: Intel UHD Graphics 630
  Type: GPU
  Bus: Built-In
  VRAM (Dynamic, Max): 1536 MB
  Vendor: Intel
  Device ID: 0x3e9b
  Revision ID: 0x0002
  Automatic Graphics Switching: Supported
  gMux Version: 5.0.0
  Metal Family: Supported, Metal GPUFamily macOS 2

AMD Radeon Pro 5500M:

  Chipset Model: AMD Radeon Pro 5500M
  Type: GPU
  Bus: PCIe
  PCIe Lane Width: x8
  VRAM (Total): 4 GB
  Vendor: AMD (0x1002)
  Device ID: 0x7340
  Revision ID: 0x0040
  ROM Revision: 113-D3220E-190
  VBIOS Version: 113-D32206U1-019
  Option ROM Version: 113-D32206U1-019
  EFI Driver Version: 01.A1.190
  Automatic Graphics Switching: Supported
  gMux Version: 5.0.0
  Metal Family: Supported, Metal GPUFamily macOS 2
  Displays:
    Color LCD:
      Display Type: Built-In Retina LCD
      Resolution: 3072 x 1920 Retina
      Framebuffer Depth: 30-Bit Color (ARGB2101010)
      Main Display: Yes
      Mirror: Off
      Online: Yes
      Automatically Adjust Brightness: Yes
      Connection Type: Internal

[dannytang]

Not sure this is related, but after updating to v2.5 on my Late 2013 MacBook Pro running Mojave, when I go from Dynamic Switching to Integrated Only, it shows a checkmark on Discrete Only, but the menu bar icon shows "i" for integrated and iStat Menus reports that Iris Pro is the active GPU; this is supported by the fact that the GeForce card is no longer drawing any power. That being said, with the checkmark being on the Discrete Only, gfxCardStatus thinks that the Discrete graphics is already running so nothing happens if I click on it again. To force Discrete Only, I have to switch to Dynamic Switching and then click on Discretely Only. I can go from Discrete Only to Integrate Only (with the caveat mentioned above) without having to go to Dynamic Switching first though.

[michaelsmoody]

Count me as a +1 or "me too" on this. An update to v2.5 (I was so excited!) means I can no longer go into "Integrated Only".

Choosing Integrated always enables Discrete as with the above folks, and the only way to have Integrated is to choose "Dynamic Switching"

This on a 2016 MacBook Pro with the 5500. I can potentially test it on my 2018 and 2015 as well, to gather additional info.

EDIT: my apologies, 10.15.7

[flyingzucchini]

yes +1 for me - can't select integrated in menu (although indicates with an i) - need this to help my silly discrete graphics crashing my MacBook all the time. Just want to use integrated... tnx!

[canpoyrazoglu]

I'm having the same on 2019 16" MacBook Pro. I was using a fork, but after updating to Mojave I installed the original (non-fork) version and whenever I tap "Integrated Only" it switches to Discrete Only.

Steve's fork at https://github.com/steveschow/gfxCardStatus works perfectly but that has the icons misaligned on Big Sur.

[dsraptis]

+1 for me. 2015 15" MBP with the latest version of OSX Big Sur

[QuiJohn]

I believe people may be talking about two different issues here. I have the same setup as @jlf599 above, and am seeing the same behavior. With no external monitor, on the 16" MBP (2019), it will switch to the Radeon if I select integrated only. It will switch back to integrated if I switch back to dynamic.

This MacBook has had a couple of graphics related issues specific to it since Big Sur came out. For example playing Magic The Gathering: Arena can crash the Mac hard, but works fine on other models.