AGS (Automated Graphics Switching) 2011 MBP

[iMackPro]

When i turn on AGS with battery i have (5:00) of battery time. With it turned off i have (5:37) of battery. This isn't that big of a difference. I though this "High end graphics card" was a lot more powerful than that? I have Word open 3 windows in Safari open and system Prefs.

Why isn't there that big of a difference, also, is there a difference in clarity in simply browsing safari and using word between the two GPUs? Not flash player or anything just browsing the internet like using MRumors? I have the HD Glossy screen if that makes a difference.

 

[alust2013]

It won't use a whole lot more power if you're not doing anything graphically intensive. It is a lot more powerful, and those estimates aren't super accurate, so I'd take it with a grain of salt when you read those.

 

[iMackPro]

It won't use a whole lot more power if you're not doing anything graphically intensive. It is a lot more powerful, and those estimates aren't super accurate, so I'd take it with a grain of salt when you read those.

thanks man you're always helpful, mind answering my question about if i can tell difference between the two cards in simple use?