Selecting a Render Mode

Different systems can produce different results with each render mode. Try each render mode before setting a mode that works best for you.

To select a render mode:

Click Tools > Options > 3D Viewport.
Under Render Device, clear Automatic.
Select a render mode:
- CPU, if your CPU is significantly more powerful than your graphics card.
- GPU, if you have a powerful video card such as an nVidia CUDA-enabled GPU with more than 1 GB VRAM.
- Hybrid, if you have a balanced system with a good nVidia card and a comparable CPU.

For more information, see Getting Started.

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