Bios Mux switch and Nvidia control panel Mux switch is different? Mux switch always Active?Helio 16

Jishnu_Raj_Das_360

Is there any difference between the mux switch in bios and disabling optimus through nvidia control panel?... cause i noticed even after disabling optimus through control panel the integrated gpu still shows in task manager it also gets used for like 1%
But if I disable optimus through Bios the integrated gpu is completely disabled and it doesn't shows in task manager....if anyone knows pls tell me
Also is it safe to keep mux switch always on like is there anything bad for long term except for battery life in using only Nvidia display mode. My Pc is Predator Helios Neo 16...Intel I7 & RTX 4060

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StevenGen

https://community.acer.com/en/discussion/695664/bios-mux-switch-and-nvidia-control-panel-mux-switch-is-different-mux-switch-always-active-helio-16

The disabling of the MUX which is really the integrated CPU graphics through BIOS > Advanced > Display mode > Optimus, Nvidia
GPU only is the best way to disable the cpu graphics, it does NOT do any damage to the cpu as it helps it overall to run cooler as the dedicated NVidia gpu is doing all the graphics work of your laptop.