Microsoft - Optimizing hybrid laptop performance with Cross Adapter Scan-Out (CASO)

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For an avid gamer, having a robust Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) is non-negotiable for an optimal gaming experience. Hybrid laptops, equipped with both an integrated GPU (iGPU) and a discrete GPU (dGPU), have become a popular choice for many. If you’ve delved into maximizing your laptop gaming performance, you’ve undoubtedly heard of specialized hardware solutions like NVIDIA’s Advanced Optimus or AMDs Smart Access Graphics.

But what if your laptop lacks these dedicated features? That’s where DirectX’s Cross Adapter Scan-Out (CASO) comes into play. Without the need for specialized hardware solutions, CASO enhances the performance of hybrid laptops that meet the basic hardware and Windows 11 requirements.

Keep reading to learn more about how CASO works and how it can benefit you.