How to tell if graphics processing in Ubuntu is utilizing hardware acceleration

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How I could tell if graphics processing (3D, video encode/decude) in Ubuntu is utilizing hardware acceleration (ie. using GPU). Is there a utility that can help?

score 8 · Answer 1 · answered Apr 30 '14 at 07:51

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Try the following command if you're running Unity:

/usr/lib/nux/unity_support_test -p

It will tell you if you're using a Software renderer.

answered Apr 30 '14 at 07:51

Sylvain Pineau

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score 4 · Answer 2 · edited Apr 30 '14 at 09:17

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you can use glxinfo to test if your X server is using the GPU driver. glxinfo queries X server about its OpenGL version, renderer string, Visuals supported and other infomation.

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edited Apr 30 '14 at 09:17

Avinash Raj

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answered Apr 30 '14 at 05:40

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How to tell if graphics processing in Ubuntu is utilizing hardware acceleration

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