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use CPU only (Disable GPU)

Posted: Mon May 08, 2023 1:13 am
by macktmo

Hi everyone,

I'm just wondering. When extracting or even training and converting, is there a way to disable GPU usage or even limit the GPU usage? There are times that I want to just use CPU only just because the temp rises to 100deg when using GPU. No problem if the process takes too long, I just want to learn if I have options to do so.

I'm using Macbook Air M1 and followed the macOS (Apple Silicon) Install Guide.


Re: use CPU only (Disable GPU)

Posted: Mon May 08, 2023 9:41 pm
by bryanlyon

Apple sets the thermal settings for the M1. Unfortunately there is no way that I know of to change those yourself. Also, M1 isn't really a "GPU" but actually part of the M1 chip itself is accelerating any processes that can be. This is again mostly outside our control. About the best suggestion I can give is to try adding additional cooling if you're worried about the temperature.