Using dedicated graphics with parallels desktop

[HMtth]

Hi,

I have searched & read a lot about the graphics 'issues' with parallels but i have read meany different statements. So just to clear everything out:
Can & will parallels 10 use dedicated graphics ( AMD or NVIDIA ) when running windows on a Mac for designing and gaming? Or does parallels only use the integrated Intel graphics?

Thanks!

 

[PaulChristopher@Parallels]

Hello HMtth,
Guest OS in Parallels Desktop have no access to physical graphics cards present in a Mac. Instead, Parallels Display Adapter driver (which is part of Parallels Tools installation) interfaces with virtual hardware and provides 3D acceleration features. The actual acceleration is achieved by translating DirectX commands from the guest to OpenGL API on OS X side.
For more information, please refer to this article, http://kb.parallels.com/122807
To troubleshoot Graphic Card related issues in Windows Virtual Machine, please follow the instructions given at http://kb.parallels.com/122708

 

[James Rome]

http://kb.parallels.com/122807 is incorrect. There is no "To switch between the adapters, go to virtual machine configuration window -> Options -> Optimization - Power"

 

[alexg]

James Rome, see pic. Keep in mind https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202043

 

[James Rome]

I just have one graphics system, in my old Mac Pro, so these menus do not even appear.

 

[alexg]

James Rome, what is your question then?