gfxCardStatus
steveschow-gfxcardstatus · v2.4.4i • deprecated
brew install --cask steveschow-gfxcardstatus Trust Score 2/10
Review
Mar 11, 2026gfxCardStatus is a utility for managing GPU switching on MacBooks, allowing users to switch between integrated and discrete GPUs to optimize battery life or performance. It is particularly useful for users with dual-GPU MacBooks who want to extend battery life or improve graphics performance.
Monitors and switches between integrated and discrete GPUs on MacBooks.
Maturity: The project appears mature but has not been updated since 2020.
Community: Positive feedback on Reddit highlights its effectiveness in improving battery life, especially on Mojave and High Sierra. Some compatibility issues with Sierra were noted.
Pros
- + Helps extend battery life by switching to integrated GPU.
- + Free and open-source.
- + Useful for users with dual-GPU MacBooks.
Cons
- - No auto-updates; last commit in 2020.
- - Some compatibility issues with newer macOS versions.
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