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MacBook Pro (15-inch, Mid 2010) and later, MacBook Pro (17-inch, Mid 2010) and later: How to set graphics performance

Posted in Apple Portable Computers

Summary

Learn how to adjust graphics performance on your MacBook Pro (15-inch or 17-inch, Mid 2010) and later.

These MacBook Pro models include a feature in the Energy Saver preferences to adjust graphics performance, as below.

  • MacBook Pro (15-inch, Late 2011)
  • MacBook Pro (15-inch, Early 2011)
  • MacBook Pro (15-inch, Mid 2010)
  • MacBook Pro (17-inch, Late 2011)
  • MacBook Pro (17-inch, Early 2011)
  • MacBook Pro (17-inch, Mid 2010)
    Energy Saver System Preferences pane

"Automatic graphics switching" is enabled by default to allow your computer to automatically switch to the best graphics system for the applications running on your computer.