Thank you for that information, you only have integrated graphics on your Intel processor that uses shared system RAM, there is no VRAM, or dedicated graphics, you cannot improve the gaming performance on that laptop.
How to overclock cpu and gpu in surface laptop 3?
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Hey there! I was playing games on Surface Laptop 3. When I plug the laptop into the charger it gives me better fps but not much. So I tried some tweaks and added hidden settings in power options so that I made the cpu perform better. But is there any safer way to overclock cpu and gpu for Surface Laptop 3 as people do on their Desktops especially the gaming ones?
I need a quick response. Thanks!
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Anonymous
2025-05-22T09:44:57+00:00 If you meant display adapters, then only Intel Iris Plus Graphics exists
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DaveM121 871K Reputation points Independent Advisor2025-05-22T08:44:19+00:00 On a Surface laptop those settings are automatically set to get the best performance from the CPU, changing those settings is dangerous and may cause hardware problems.
Open Device Manager, then expand the Graphics Adapters section, what device(s) are listed in there? -
Anonymous
2025-05-22T08:40:05+00:00 Can I use advanced power settings in power options in control panel. Like processor power management it doesn't just have minimum and maximum processor state, it has many options for the processor related to unparking and options with percentage. So can I edit these settings to get max performance of cpu. If yes give me best options, please.
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DaveM121 871K Reputation points Independent Advisor
2025-05-22T08:25:19+00:00 Hi, I am Dave, I will help you with this.
The CPU and GPU in a Surface laptop cannot be overclocked, most laptops in general with the exception if high-performing gaming laptops cannot be overclocked, Intel and AMD have the clock-speed of the CPU locked.