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amaz1ngzz
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‎02-02-2024 05:37 PM

When running 3D programs, the GPU utilization is very low, but the CPU utilization is high.

or the same 3D program, everything works fine when I use VM15.5 - CPU utilization is not high, and GPU has utilization. However, after upgrading to VM17, GPU utilization is almost non-existent, and CPU utilization is very high. This results in a performance decrease; previously, I could smoothly run four virtual machines, but now, even running two virtual machines causes lagging.

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Technogeezer
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‎02-02-2024 09:38 PM

What's the host operating system and GPU in your hardware?

If it's a Windows system using an older GPU that doesn't support DX function level 11_1, you may need to look at https://communities.vmware.com/t5/VMware-Workstation-Player/VMware-workstation-17-player-no-3D-suppo...

 

- Paul (Technogeezer)
Editor of the Unofficial Fusion Companion Guides
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amaz1ngzz
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‎02-02-2024 10:08 PM

My hardware host is running Windows 10 21H2 with an i5-13400F CPU and a GTX 3090 graphics card. The virtual machine is installed with the same version of Windows 10, and I have not encountered the error prompts mentioned in the post you recommended.

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Technogeezer
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‎02-02-2024 10:23 PM

One other thought. Did you upgrade VMware Tools in the VM when you  upgraded Workstation?

What does dxdiag say for the capabilities of the host? Feature level 11_1 available?

- Paul (Technogeezer)
Editor of the Unofficial Fusion Companion Guides
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