What is Hardware Accelerated GPU Scheduling on Windows 11?

Hardware Accelerated GPU Scheduling (HAGS) is a feature introduced by Microsoft to improve performance in computing, gaming, and graphics-intensive applications on Windows operating systems. HAGS is a background optimization mechanism that partially assigns GPU-related task scheduling to the GPU itself, reducing CPU intervention and improving system performance. With HAGS enabled, the GPU can work more efficiently, reducing input lag and improving overall system performance. HAGS requires Windows Display Driver Model (WDDM) 2.7 or higher and is available on Windows 10 and 11. To enable HAGS, users need a compatible GPU (NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1000 or newer or AMD Radeon RX 5000 or newer) and up-to-date graphics drivers. HAGS can be enabled in Windows Settings under Display and Graphics. Other graphics settings worth considering include Variable Refresh Rate and Optimizations for Windowed Games. If users experience issues after enabling HAGS, they can disable it by following the same steps. HAGS is intended to enhance system and graphics performance, but may not work well with older hardware or certain games. Overall, HAGS is a feature that gives more control to the GPU, reducing latency and providing smoother performance.